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Tag: CRKT
Patrol
CRKT Announces New Multi-Tool Designed by Special Forces Veteran
Designer Jeremy Valdez says the main motivation for this multi-tool design arises from his 2009 deployment to Afghanistan. During combat operations, Valdez was involved in a helicopter crash. In the chaotic aftermath, the small folder he had during the incident failed to perform when he was cutting straps and pulling fellow soldiers out of the burning wreckage.
November 11, 2020
Weapons
SHOT Show 2019: Report from the Aisles
Numerous law enforcement products debuted or were featured at this year's SHOT Show.
March 31, 2019
Weapons
Edged Tools: 2013
Guarantee having a handy implement at your fingertips with new knives and multi-tools for law enforcement. Here are 12 currently available tools from leading law enforcement suppliers. Photos courtesy of vendors.
June 26, 2013
Weapons
Fixed-Blade Knives
View our photo gallery of fixed-blade knives that appeared in the June issue of POLICE Magazine. We covered 10 of these knives in a feature article; this gallery presents all the photos and information about these knives, as well as a bonus knife that didn't appear in print. The full article is "Fixed-Blade Knives for Duty."
June 22, 2011
Weapons
Fixed-Blade Knives for Duty
Many of the fixed blades built for law enforcement are designed for heavy-duty applications: cutting seat belts and harnesses, hacking through underbrush, breaking windows, prying open doors (not recommended), or they can even be used to puncture liquid containers. These uses will generally destroy any pocket knife you might carry.
June 21, 2011
Weapons
Knives & Tools: 2010
Knives and pocket tools are an invaluable asset for a patrol officer and have become as much a part of the duty uniform as body armor. Here's our look at 10 current offerings for 2010 from today's best-known suppliers.
July 14, 2010
Weapons
Knives and Tools
There are as many styles of knives and tools as there are men and women in uniform.
POLICE
Magazine asked me to take a look at one item each from several of today's best known manufacturers.
June 23, 2010
Weapons
Knives and Tools Under $100
It took some searching and reading, but I managed to come up with cutlery and tools for duty that won't break the bank and won't break when cutting open a heavy-duty box.
August 20, 2009
Weapons
Columbia River Knife & Tool Wild Weasel
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) has built its reputation and name on its high-quality, affordable knives. Not only are CRKT’s knives affordable, but the company has been a leader in forging collaborations with well-known custom knife makers.
April 30, 2006
Weapons
What to Look for When Buying a Folding Duty Knife
Our resident knife expert gives you some tips on how to judge duty steel.
March 31, 2006
Weapons
Columbia River Knife & Tool Merlin Professional
CRKT
The Merlin Professional knife assist from CKRT allows officers to place a folding knife in a variety of positions for easy draw. The sheath body rotates and a locator disk allows for eight customizable carry angles so draws can result in any of the four basic grips.
June 30, 2005
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