CRKT "Dragon"

[Dr. Snubnose]

Just got a CRKT Dragon after several forum members bugged me to get one....why?...It's a Larger Wharncliffe blade...think Yojimbo or Ronin on steriods... My impressions
1) The Blade is made from a nice hunk of steel
2) The Finger choil (very deep) and Jimping (on top spine) are perfect
3) Handle a little too grippy for me (almost hurts the hand on a death grip)
4) Sheath too big for the knife....making it kinda bulky to wear
5) Balance is excellent (just behind the finger choil)
6) The pommel is not of my liking but does not hamper transitions between hand grip positions
7) Should be and great slicer
8) Blade lenght is perfect as a self-defense knife
9) Satin finish blade OK...would be more pleasing if it were a high polished finish
10) Wish Spyderco would make one...they would do this model much better

All and all It is a nice knife, just because it fills a certain needed empty slot in the knife marketplace IMHO...on a scale of 1-10 I'd rate it about a 7....Doc :D

[smcfalls13]

That is a nice knife, just ran a google search to find it.

You might know the answer to this, why the unusual blade angle? I can see the use of that angle for utility, but for SD it's purpose eludes me? Any insight Doc? :confused:

[Dr. Snubnose]

That is a nice knife, just ran a google search to find it.

You might know the answer to this, why the unusual blade angle? I can see the use of that angle for utility, but for SD it's purpose eludes me? Any insight Doc? :confused:

Scott Looking at pictures I thought this as well...(unusual blade angle) I think it's an optical illusion in the pic because of the tapered tip...In the hand or just looking at it I find nothing unusual about it, I think we are too used to seeing the wharnies like the Ronin and Yo on a slanted downward angle towards the tip.....Doc :D

[Stenny]

Just a quick question: which fixed blade knives, except ones made specifically for you (if you have any), do you rate 10?
And yes, Dragon is a pretty nice design :) .

[Dr. Snubnose]

Stenny: My Quick List would be:

SOG 'Seal Pup'
Spyderco 'Ronin'
CS 'Urban Dart'
CRKT "Hissatsu'
Ralph Darrel's 'Arclite Cuda'
Micro-Tech 'Medallion'
Timberline 'Mini Pit Bull'
AG Russell 'The Sting'

runners up a #9
Boker 'Subcom FB'
Spyderco 'Kumo'
S&W 'HRT Badge Knife"
CRKT "Bear Claw'

mind you all of these knives are different from one another and all have to fill a different role and function for me....and I left out the big knives that I might take camping or hunting...Doc

[jaislandboy]

thanx for posting your review of the Dragon Doc Snubnose.....
I like the grippy G10 scales but the sheath "could be better" .....i guess a non LEO citizen carrying a 4.5 inch wharncliffe blade is "a little risky" in this day and age.....whoaa, this knife is calling for a meat test..... :p

[Agent Starling]

Scott Looking at pictures I thought this as well...(unusual blade angle) I think it's an optical illusion in the pic because of the tapered tip...In the hand or just looking at it I find nothing unusual about it, I think we are too used to seeing the wharnies like the Ronin and Yo on a slanted downward angle towards the tip.....Doc :D

now that is a cool looking knife, doc, one i would have bought for the unusual blade shape alone...but it doesn't really look like the picture?? i'm imagining that maybe it's even better than the picture! :D :cool:

Ex Special Agent Starling

[dedguy]

I took a gander at CRKT's current product line and they seem to have gotten a bit classier and a bit less gimicky as of late.

[Puyallupknifegu]

Hey Doc,

Thanks for the review!

I am curious if you have seen the folding Hissatsu?! I am really, really interested in that knife!!! I love the blade shape! I may have to get one of the fixed ones...especially if you rate it that highly!

Everything you've ever suggested, I've fallen in love with. :D

[stonyman]

Hissatsu is a heck of a blade for SD measures. Inexpensive... It is very fast into play and quick and responsive in hand. It feels at home in Pikal grip out! Have not been inclined to get the folder,but the fixed is a whole different animal! Rides flat with some 550 rigged through the kydex holes attached to the belt (IWB). Take care and God Bless You All! :D

[Blackhair]

I recently got a Dragon, and while I haven't gotten a chance to really test it out, I love what I've seen of it so far, and would agree with all of your points, except for the handle being too grippy. I'm sure that it will probably smooth out some over time, and I appreciate the secure feeling (and boy, does it feel secure) of the handle material.

Another very nice thing about the Dragon is that it sets up very nicely for the "Mercharness", the most simple, yet awesome, fixed blade harness system I have ever seen. (Go check it out at mercop.com)

[Dr. Snubnose]

Hey Doc,

Thanks for the review!

I am curious if you have seen the folding Hissatsu?! I am really, really interested in that knife!!! I love the blade shape! I may have to get one of the fixed ones...especially if you rate it that highly!

Everything you've ever suggested, I've fallen in love with. :D

The folder doesn't excite me Tim, but I'll echo the words of Stonyman....The Hissatsu is a heck of a blade for SD....Doc :D

[ghostrider]

Hey Doc.

I been eyeballing that Dragoon for awhile, but we already talked about this (I still like mine better :D ). Nonetheless, that Dragoon is awesome. Looking forward to the tests.

[Dr. Snubnose]

Originally Posted by smcfalls13
That is a nice knife, just ran a google search to find it.

You might know the answer to this, why the unusual blade angle? I can see the use of that angle for utility, but for SD it's purpose eludes me? Any insight Doc?


Scott Looking at pictures I thought this as well...(unusual blade angle) I think it's an optical illusion in the pic because of the tapered tip...In the hand or just looking at it I find nothing unusual about it, I think we are too used to seeing the wharnies like the Ronin and Yo on a slanted downward angle towards the tip.....Doc
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On a second look Scott, you are right there is a angle to the blade, which at first I thought was an optical illusion Don't quite understand it yet...but I might have some insight after testing it some more....Doc :D

[Puyallupknifegu]

The folder doesn't excite me Tim, but I'll echo the words of Stonyman....The Hissatsu is a heck of a blade for SD....Doc :D

Thanks for the input as always, Doc!!

[DAYWALKER]

Nice one Doc.

Believe it or not, I got a protoplastic of my Wharning FB with that "unusual" blade angle. FWIW, I did that angle for two reasons:

Allows more finger clearance on a flat surface cutting with a straight edge.

Allows the point to be directly in line with the pommel...sorta acting like a dagger.

In fact, The Deac' has an OLD protoplastic of a SFB Wharnie that has that angle...

God bless and take care you guys :cool:

[Dr. Snubnose]

[quote="DAYWALKER"]Nice one Doc.

Believe it or not, I got a protoplastic of my Wharning FB with that "unusual" blade angle. FWIW, I did that angle for two reasons:

Allows more finger clearance on a flat surface cutting with a straight edge.

Allows the point to be directly in line with the pommel...sorta acting like a dagger.
In fact, The Deac' has an OLD protoplastic of a SFB Wharnie that has that angle... ]

Ay Chad: I figured out the second deal.... point in alignment with the pommel but hadn't thought about the finger clearance thingy...Makes Sense...Thanks for the Input....Doc :D

[DAYWALKER]

Ay Chad: I figured out the second deal.... point in alignment with the pommel but hadn't thought about the finger clearance thingy...Makes Sense...Thanks for the Input....Doc :D

Yo SSifu,

About time I said something that made sense...here I was thinking it's The_Incredible's_ Father's bday when it's Father's Day...Ahhhh, what REM Deprivation and **** can do to a fellow. :p

Again, nice blade...looks like the last knife I saw Ed Chavar make.

Missed you SSifu, God bless :cool: