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 Zytel® 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. These are extremely heavy-duty frame-lock folders with our patented* lightning-fast OutBurst™ assisted opening.
At 10.4 ounces, The Natural™ 7085 is a big hunk of knife, with a 3.88" blade of premium 8Cr13MoV polished stainless steel and stainless steel liners 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. And the scales are hand-shaped white bone with black G10 bolsters and a removable satin stainless steel pocket/gear clip. When it comes to grip, this folder has it all: a full-size 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 The Natural without the CRKT logo, you would think, "Wow, a Crawford custom!" And except for the value price, you'd be pretty darned close.
No. of ratings: 5
Number of Reviews: 5
- Scott
- 2010-08-04
Port Orchard, WA
I like Crawford design knives and The Natural does not disappoint. Mine opened smoothly right out of the box and the handle is so well designed the knife feels like a part of my hand when I hold it. I got the natural bone handle and its a very attractive knife. It's a bit big for a pocket clip though, you may want to get a belt pouch for it.
- Charles
- 2010-06-23
Elon, NC
Terrific knife. When first bought it was pretty tight and very difficult to flip open, but after just a day or two it loosened up perfectly. Great quality, very sharp, durable knife. Must have for knife lovers.
- John
- 2010-05-29
Great Bend, KS
I have purchased five crawford knives over the last ten years. The heft of the blade, and the length of the handle, are superior to anything else I could find. I carry the natural in my pocket wherever I go. I use it every day. When I first bought it, the blade lock would not lock the blade in place without a hard snap opening of the blade. That problem seemed to diminish with use. All things considered (I cut my finger pretty good once), I'd still give this knife a 5/5.
- JAMES
- 2010-02-19
BAGWELL, TX
Just recieved a e-mail for a review on this Item and would recieve a 10% discount. Hope so because I really injoy the feel of the three knives I have purchased from your company. This particular Knife is everything he was said it would be in your description. I intend to put it to use on a spring Bear hunt in May in Canada. It feels well balanced from any position you should choose to use it especially skinning out a trophy rug. The no slip notchs, which graduate up the blade, especially out towards the end of the blade, were working around the skull is very tuff at times. I give it 5 star and haven't used it yet, just on how well made it is.
James Trammell Bagwell,Tx
- James
- 2009-11-07
Gold River, CA
Excellent product. Very good quality and workmanship. product 7080 7085 are supirior knives. I own both models. I recommend them.
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