Alan Folts has been making knives since 1992. He has received many awards, and is best known for small carriable blades. His CRKT Folts Minimalist functions flawlessly, has great ergodynamics, and features sleek, futuristic design.


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Jumping out of the history book and into your pocket. Designed for daily use, the Ritual™ Compact is a standout assisted folding knife inspired by old-world Persian fixed blades. Featuring a shorter blade at just over three inches, this sturdy everyday carry crafted from 12C27 steel is sure to impress, with Assisted Opening and IKBS™ bearings to ensure quick and easy opening and closing. To top it off, the micarta handle has a stainless-steel bolster that combines strength with strapping good looks. It’s perfect for doing battle in ancient Persia or for making quick work of a package on your doorstep.

Ritual™ Compact

Heads or tails, this knife is a win-win. Inspired by its namesake, the Obverse is a distinguished folding knife designed to show its face. Made with premium M390 steel, the satin-finish sheepsfoot blade is both sleek and durable, while the carbon fiber handle with blue anodized titanium detailing combines strength with style. Function is not forgotten, with a secure liner lock for easy closing with one hand. Whichever way you look at it, this everyday carry is a subtle balance of beauty and brawn.

 Obverse  Liner Lock

Jumping out of the history book with panache. A high-end addition to the Ritual™ family, the Ritual™ Compact is a standout folding pocket knife inspired by old-world Persian fixed blades. Featuring a shorter blade at just over three inches, this stunning everyday carry crafted from Damascus steel is sure to impress, with its signature acid-etch finish and handle accents made from blue anodized titanium. Whether you’re doing battle in ancient Persia or leveling up your collection, do it with a sense of style.

Need a sheath for your knife? We've got you covered. Built out of a tough and durable vacuum-formed thermoplastic, this sheath will keep your blade safely stored until called upon for duty. The sheath fully protects the knife blade and secures to your liking with multiple carry options.

S.P.E.W.™ (Small. Pocket. Everyday. Wharncliffe.) Sheath

Minimalist® Persian Sheath

Jumping out of the history book and into your pocket. Like an old-world Persian fixed blade, the Ritual™ tactical folding knife has a long, drastic blade curve and a substantial handle. But what makes it fit for a modern carry is the powerful Assisted Opening innovation that snaps open at lightning-fast speeds. It’s perfect for doing battle in ancient Persia and for making quick work of a package on your doorstep.

Ritual™ Assisted

Need a sheath for your knife? We've got you covered. Built out of a tough and durable vacuum-formed thermoplastic, this sheath will keep your blade safely stored until called upon for duty. The sheath fully protects the knife blade and secures to your liking with multiple carry options.

Minimalist® Bowie Sheath

A good knife doesn’t need to be complicated. The S.P.I.T.™ (Small. Pocket. Inverted. Tanto.) is a variation of the beloved S.P.E.W.™ (Small. Pocket. Everyday. Wharncliffe.), designed by Alan Folts of Melbourne, Florida. With a shorter fixed blade than its cousin, the S.P.I.T.™ features enhanced portability, but it keeps the large handle for extra leverage when cutting.

S.P.I.T.™ (Small. Pocket. Inverted. Tanto.)

Minimalist® Cleaver Sheath

The power-packed contender for cutting. Chopping, slicing, or dicing, the S.P.E.C.™ (SMALL. POCKET. EVERYDAY. CLEAVER.) takes care of your cutting needs on the go. Designed by knifemaker Alan Folts, this portable knife is a coveted staple for camp kitchens, woodworking, and miscellaneous tasks in the garage. Inspired by the mighty butcher cleaver made for the chopping block, this reimagined knife doesn’t let its portable size hold it back.

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Ritual^™ Compact

Obverse Liner Lock

Ritual^™ Compact

S.P.E.W.^™ (Small. Pocket. Everyday. Wharncliffe.) Sheath

Minimalist^® Persian Sheath

Ritual^™ Assisted

Minimalist^® Bowie Sheath

S.P.I.T.^™ (Small. Pocket. Inverted. Tanto.)

Minimalist^® Cleaver Sheath

S.P.E.C.^™ (Small. Pocket. Everyday. Cleaver.)

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Everyday Carry

Getting Things Done

Pursuing Adventure

Grail Hunting

Pocket Knives

Folding Knives

Fixed Blade Knives

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Assisted Knives

CEO Knives

Axe Family

Provoke Knives

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Multi Tools

Accessories

Gift Certificates

Oyster Farmers Alice & Van Helker with the Bona Fide

Mushroom Hunting with Yellow Elanor and the Biwa™

AlanFoltsMelbourne, Florida

Ritual™ Compact

Obverse Liner Lock

Ritual™ Compact

S.P.E.W.™ (Small. Pocket. Everyday. Wharncliffe.) Sheath

Minimalist® Persian Sheath

Ritual™ Assisted

Minimalist® Bowie Sheath

S.P.I.T.™ (Small. Pocket. Inverted. Tanto.)

Minimalist® Cleaver Sheath

S.P.E.C.™ (Small. Pocket. Everyday. Cleaver.)

Minimalist® Bowie Sheath

Minimalist® Drop Point Sheath

Ritual^™ Compact

Ritual^™ Compact

S.P.E.W.^™ (Small. Pocket. Everyday. Wharncliffe.) Sheath

Minimalist^® Persian Sheath

Ritual^™ Assisted

Minimalist^® Bowie Sheath

S.P.I.T.^™ (Small. Pocket. Inverted. Tanto.)

Minimalist^® Cleaver Sheath

S.P.E.C.^™ (Small. Pocket. Everyday. Cleaver.)

Minimalist^® Bowie Sheath

Minimalist^® Drop Point Sheath