CRKT Overland
A Multi-tasker with style
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) built their company on collaborations with custom knifemakers and Boise, Idaho’s T.J. Schwarz is one of the latest. Unlike typical knifemakers, T.J. concentrates his time as a designer for manufactured knives and CRKT has climbed aboard the gravy train in a big way. The Overland model is the fifth feather in his cap for the company.
Schwarz likes classic design and the Overland has hints of Art Deco techno-industro complex styling in its overall vibe. It is 7-3/8″ overall with a 3″ blade, a medium-sized folder perfect for urban EDC carry or, as the name implies, out in the field tackling light to medium chores. The Overland’s 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade sports a modified Wharncliffe design with a deep grind and there’s jimping along the lower back spine for added purchase — all spiffed up in a Stonewashed finish. The handle, with its Olive Drab G10 front scale and spot-color orange anodized back spacer and pivot ring, is loaded with eye appeal. On the backside is a frame-lock mechanism for securing the blade and a tip-up pocket clip — both done up in the same Stonewash finish found on the blade. At only 3.6 oz. the Overland is light in the pocket.
Why You’ll Like It
Like most CRKT knives you get a lot of bang for your buck. At only $69.99 suggested retail, there’s a lot to like about the Overland. T.J. Schwarz’s styling alone makes this folder stand out in the crowd and its sturdy frame-lock construction won’t let you down. Wharncliffe designs are the workhorses of the blade stable and can perform a myriad of chores, including everything from wire stripping to meal prep. In a nutshell, the Overland will serve you well regardless of where you travel at a price you can afford.