The CRKT Provoke

[Crux]

This knife has caught my eye but there's only a $1 discount from resellers versus direct from CRKT.



https://www.crkt.com/provoke.html?utm_s ... in%20Stock

[TomAiello]

Looks pretty cool.

With that shape and deployment I'm sure it will get to star in some horror movies at some point.

[dsvirsky]

It's an absolutely genius design by Joe Caswell. I was seriously tempted to buy the custom version, but sanity prevailed.

[vivi]

The thing I don't understand about this design it it appears to be a slipjoint. Wouldn't you want it to lock if you're carrying it for self defense? I prefer a gun either way, but that caught my eye.

[demoncase]

I've already cut myself on this and I don't even own one. :D

[SpyderEdgeForever]

I've already cut myself on this and I don't even own one. :D

Could a person in the UK legally own and carry such a knife and use it for cutting apples and oranges and for personal protection from the roving rape gangs and violent gypsies I have heard about that will rush into a store in mass and grab as much as they can and run, and then if the store owner or others pursue them, will be met by dozens of them armed with shot guns and blades? Someone told me this is rampant in the UK since the 1990s and some of them will have their children go and grab cell phones from tourists right in open streets.

[dsvirsky]

The thing I don't understand about this design it it appears to be a slipjoint. Wouldn't you want it to lock if you're carrying it for self defense? I prefer a gun either way, but that caught my eye.

It's not a slipjoint. There is a locking mechanism: "a solid steel block moves into a position to create the equivalent of a stop-pin against the the rear-linking arm’s reverse movement."

[demoncase]

I've already cut myself on this and I don't even own one. :D

Could a person in the UK legally own and carry such a knife and use it for cutting apples and oranges and for personal protection from the roving rape gangs and violent gypsies I have heard about that will rush into a store in mass and grab as much as they can and run, and then if the store owner or others pursue them, will be met by dozens of them armed with shot guns and blades? Someone told me this is rampant in the UK since the 1990s and some of them will have their children go and grab cell phones from tourists right in open streets.

Yes. It's all 100% true.

I am typing this while I'm being carried off to the hills by a roving gang who will not treat me with respect in the morning.

Worst thing is it's the 3rd time it's happened this week.

[Crux]

The thing I don't understand about this design it it appears to be a slipjoint. Wouldn't you want it to lock if you're carrying it for self defense? I prefer a gun either way, but that caught my eye.

Sure, I always recommend you carry a gun.

[cbrstar]

The blade is kinda tiny IMHO.

[Crux]

3.4" is a bit small, but the coolness factor is way up there. Plus D2 is a steel you will find very little of in CRKT. I might have to pick one up even if I have to send it back. I've already almost sent a knife back so I feel I am capable of doing it if it becomes necessary. (i.e. the Misses finds it)

[Daveho]

3.4" is a bit small, but the coolness factor is way up there. Plus D2 is a steel you will find very little of in CRKT. I might have to pick one up even if I have to send it back. I've already almost sent a knife back so I feel I am capable of doing it if it becomes necessary. (i.e. the Misses finds it)

You should give her a second amendment rant and then buy more knives/guns/attack birds.


Then for her birthday


Gadsden flag Bedsheets.

[Crux]

The problem is not the knife but more like, it's "another" knife. She is well aware of my addiction but wonders how much of this world do I indeed to cut up. She has a good point but my Para 3 has a better one. This is why God invented jewelry. :)

[DSH007]

This does seems like a really cool design, but this knife is not one that I'd consider practical for my edc purposes. I'd mayyybe consider dropping $50 on it for curiosity's sake, but $200 is just insanity..

[Crux]

Sometimes these sunny 60 degree days just make me insane. I do save a lot on snow removal. :)

[remnar]

3.4" is a bit small, but the coolness factor is way up there. Plus D2 is a steel you will find very little of in CRKT. I might have to pick one up even if I have to send it back. I've already almost sent a knife back so I feel I am capable of doing it if it becomes necessary. (i.e. the Misses finds it)

You should give her a second amendment rant and then buy more knives/guns/attack birds.


Then for her birthday


Gadsden flag Bedsheets.

Where can I find these bedsheets? :rolleyes:

[Crux]

Boll and Branch and I swear I've NEVER felt better in my life. I have tried.

[justjohn]

CRKT offers a Military/First Responder discount of 25%. Create an account then go to their Support Section. Send them your CRKT Account username and a "sanitized" copy of your Military/First Responder ID Card. They will let you know when your account has been updated to reflect he discount. I am not trying to push the Provoke, merely supplying some info to fellow forum members.

[Crux]

It would be nice if they offered that discount to Veterans as well.

[justjohn]

Re: The CRKT Provoke
Postby justjohn » Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:07 am
"CRKT offers a Military/First Responder discount of 25%." My bad, when I said that I should have clarified Military to include Retirees also. Sorry Crux and anyone else who may have been affected.