Natural 2 - Designed by Pat & Wes Crawford

Rated: 4.0/5

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Pat and Wes Crawford, custom knifemakers in West Memphis, Arkansas, have produced many successful folder designs for CRKT over the years, many with mid-level blade steels and glass filled nylon scales. Here's our new idea: let's make a Crawford folder series that is as close to a custom knife as possible, using premium blade steel and natural materials.

Logically, we decided to call it the Natural^™ series. Available in two sizes, these are extremely heavy-duty frame-lock folders with our patented* lightning-fast OutBurst^™ assisted opening.

The Natural^™ 2 7080J is our smaller personal carry size with jig bone scales. It has a 3.25" blade, also of polished premium 8Cr13MoV stainless steel. The thick stainless steel frame is engine turned, or "jeweled," as is the custom stainless steel clip. It is overbuilt for long life.

The stainless steel liners are so thick that it qualifies as a frame-lock folder. The blade can only be called a "Crawford Marauder clip point," with a scalloped top edge and dual ramped Crawford-style thumb studs for opening. Just nudge either thumb stud outward approximately 30°, and the OutBurst mechanism springs the blade open with a satisfying "click."

The stainless steel back spacer receives file work like the finest customs. When it comes to grip, this folder has it all: a good-sized handle, butt pommel, two deep finger choils and thumb friction grooves on the spine.

So here's our bet: If you were walking through a custom knife show, and you picked up any of these Naturals without the CRKT logo, you would think, "Wow, a Crawford custom!" And except for the value price, you'd be pretty darned close.

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No. of ratings: 3

4.0/5.0 Stars

Number of Reviews: 9

Mark
2011-10-02
Evanswville, IN

This is a very nice looking knife. However I was suprised when I recieved it because I ordered this knife with the idea that the outburst assist but it appears to me not to be the case. It is spring assisted but nothing like the Fire Spark. A comparrison show a different type spring bar than the Fire Spark and there is no "push button" as on the Fire Spark. The spring assist is definatly slower openeing than the Fire Spark. However, it is a beautiful knife and this one goes in the collector case. Really not a practical carry knife for me.

steven
2011-09-03
abilene, TX

Very COOOLLooks great.Feels great Don't want to put it down.Well thought out, with great details.Too bad it's illeagal to walk around with an open knifesteve abilene,tx 09-02-11

Randy
2011-05-11
FOLSOM, LA

GREAT KNIFE. Like the weight and everything about the blade. Been waiting for the bone color one but been out of stock forever-how does that happen. Gonna order those whenever they come in as well. Randy

Mark
2011-05-05
El Cajon, CA

i have about 15 CRKT knives and this is the first one i am disapointed with. although I like the bulk of the knive it opens slow and the closing part (locking mechanism) is not made for ease of closing. I do however like the look and feel of it and the balance is good.

Robert
2010-11-13
Hudson, NH

I have owned and used knives from a number of well known makers, but a friend put me on to CRKT, and the natural 2 was the first knife I ordered from them - it won't be the last. I was very impressed with its quality, and its price point. I am not fond of a lot of modern 'tactical folders', prefering a traditional look, and the Natural 2 has it all. The detailing in the filework on the spacers, the beauty of the jigged bone grip, the shape and size of the blade and grip, all make this an extremely attractive knife, as well as an extremely utilitarian one. If they had been making assisted opening folders in the 19th century, they would have looked like this - a neat little folding bowie, that is a lot of knife in a managable package. 5 stars to CRKT from me

John
2010-08-06
Tiffin, OH

One of the most outstanding traits of The Natural is the dramatic shape of the blade. The overall appearance of three distinct flat planes reflecting blade shape is eye catching to say the least. Mine has the Jig Bone scales, and it's beautiful. The finger fitting grip compliments the blade shape like a nice set of wheels on a muscle car. The excellent file work shows you have great taste in knives. I love this knife.

William
2010-03-17
Milwaukie, OR

This Knife is built like a tank. The file work adds a very nice touch to the knifes overall appearance. The outburst opening system is extremely impressive. This is a quality built knife that others will surely enjoy.

John
2010-01-16
Huntington, NY

I agree with reviewer number 1. I bought this knife and was amazed at the fit, finish and design of this knife selling for less than $100. I too would like to add the larger knife to my collection. This knife received many oh's and ah's from the fellow's I work with daily Fast opening and very sharp right out of the box. I highly recommend this excellent Crawford folder. Rating:5

Dairl
2009-12-06
New Port Richey, FL

This knife is very well manufactured and an impecable design. The materials are first rate, the action of the blade is smothe and fast and its just a great looking knife. This is my best carring knife now. kudo's to Wes Crawford for the design. I would like to have this Crawford Natural knive in the large size also.