Page 3 of 5 FirstFirst 12345 LastLast
Results 21 to 30 of 50

Thread: CRKT Minimalist at Lowes

  1. #21
    Member Dropkick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Northern VA
    I was not impressed with the CRKT Folts SPEW. The blade was thin and flimsy, and while the scales had a nice texture, they were too thin also.

    I've considered the Minimalist on several occasions, but always pass after the unfavorable experience with the SPEW.

  2. #22
    Site Supporter Irelander's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Venango County, PA
    Quote Originally Posted by Dropkick View Post
    I was not impressed with the CRKT Folts SPEW. The blade was thin and flimsy, and while the scales had a nice texture, they were too thin also.

    I've considered the Minimalist on several occasions, but always pass after the unfavorable experience with the SPEW.
    I always thought the SPEW looked like it was asking for the tip to be snapped off.

  3. #23
    I ordered one with the Bowie blade last night. It was cheap and I like small utility fixed blades so it wasn't a tough decision.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    My posts only represent my personal opinion and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or official policies of any employer, past or present. Obvious spelling errors are likely the result of an iPhone keyboard.

  4. #24
    Site Supporter Irelander's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Venango County, PA
    I ordered the black drop point version last night. I think this will be a good companion. We'll see how good the stock sheath is but I bet I'll need to order a custom kydex one.

  5. #25
    Member Dropkick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Northern VA
    Quote Originally Posted by Dropkick View Post
    I was not impressed with the CRKT Folts SPEW. The blade was thin and flimsy, and while the scales had a nice texture, they were too thin also.

    I've considered the Minimalist on several occasions, but always pass after the unfavorable experience with the SPEW.
    Quote Originally Posted by Irelander View Post
    I always thought the SPEW looked like it was asking for the tip to be snapped off.
    Agreed. I have other wharncliffe knives where the tip is solid, but the SPEW doesn't "cut" it.

  6. #26
    Hammertime
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    Desert Southwest
    Quote Originally Posted by Dropkick View Post
    I was not impressed with the CRKT Folts SPEW. The blade was thin and flimsy, and while the scales had a nice texture, they were too thin also.

    I've considered the Minimalist on several occasions, but always pass after the unfavorable experience with the SPEW.
    My experience with the Minimalist has been great. Ordered a SPEW and you are correct, it is just too thin.

  7. #27
    Site Supporter Irelander's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Venango County, PA
    For those looking for a comparison in size. Here is my new Minimalist (drop point) beside a Clinch Pick and Benchmade Mini-Griptilian.


  8. #28
    Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Madisonville, LA
    I got mine today. Now I need to figure out how I'm going to attach it to my armor under my uniform shirt.

    JR1572

  9. #29
    Member 23JAZ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Arizona
    Quote Originally Posted by Shellback View Post
    As a heads up... I ordered the same drop point as Tom, and the SPEW, and had them sent directly to Tom @ DSG for sheaths.

    I'll post photos when I receive them and offer my thoughts after I compare the two.
    Is Tom making sheaths the black drop point yet?
    Last edited by 23JAZ; 11-12-2016 at 08:47 AM.
    212

  10. #30
    Member orionz06's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA

    CRKT Minimalist at Lowes

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay23 View Post
    Is Tom making sheaths the black drop point yet?
    Yes. He's not gotten his because I suck and have milk crates full of stuff to ship out from the last week or so. I may have a few grey ones unaccounted for. I snagged a few of the blades to see how the fit varied and made some extras.

    They're not on the site but I'll likely work on that tonight during UFC205 Fight Pass prelims.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Last edited by orionz06; 11-12-2016 at 10:04 AM.
    Think for yourself. Question authority.

User Tag List

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •