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CRKT CEO EDC Folding Pocket Knife: Low Profile Gentleman's Knife, Satin Blade, IKBS Ball Bearing Pivot, Liner Lock, Glass Reinforced Fiber Handle, Everyday Deep Carry Pocket Clip 7096

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Brand CRKT
Model Name CEO
Special Feature Lightweight
Age Range (Description) Adult
Included Components CRKT 7096, Pamphlet
Handle Material Glass Reinforced Nylon
Color Ceo Edc
Blade Material Stainless Steel
Style CEO EDC

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  • Low Profile: Slim clip fits comfortably in pocket-
  • Fast Opening: Thumbstud with IKBS ball bearing pivot deploys the blade fast
  • Strong And Lightweight: Glass-reinforced nylon handle is durable and lightweight
  • Designed by Richard Rogers in Magdalena, New Mexico
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, see company site for details
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Knife thats dressed for success

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You'll Barely Notice It

A supremely low profile design acts like a pen in your pocket.

Opens in a Flash

IKBS deploys the blade smoothly and quickly.

Grip Doesn't Slip

Tough glass-reinforced nylon handle provides a secure grip.

Keep its Edge

High carbon stainless steel blade is ideal for everyday carry.

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7096 7097K 7095 7083
CEO Thumbstud CEO Flipper Black CEO Compact CEO Microflipper
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Price $38.98 $59.99 $51.80 $59.99
Blade Length 3.11" (78.92 mm) 3.35" (85.14 mm) 2.61" (66.27 mm) 2.21" (56.18 mm)
Overall Length 7.63" (193.68 mm) 7.69" (195.28 mm) 6.13" (155.58 mm) 5.50" (139.70 mm)
Weight 2.10 oz. (59.53 g) 1.90 oz. (53.86 g) 1.60 oz. (45.36 g) 1.70 oz. (48.19 g)
Blade Material 8Cr13MoV AUS 8 1.4116 Sandvik 12C27
Handle Material Glass-Reinforced Nylon Glass-Reinforced Nylon Glass-Reinforced Nylon Aluminum

Product Description

A knife that’s dressed for success. At first glance, it could be mistaken for a pen tucked into a shirt pocket. And that’s exactly the way the CEO folding knife was designed. With a supremely low profile and no corners cut on usability and ergonomics, it embodies the working spirit of everyday carry.

Known for his clean, simple, highly-usable designs, Richard Rogers releases another formidable knife from his shop in the scrubby hills of Magdalena, New Mexico. Created with dress shirt pockets and v-neck scrubs in mind, the slim, low-profile CEO poses as a pen until a sealed letter needs opening or a suit needs a finishing touch. With lubed ball bearings in the pivot to reduce friction, a slim thumb stud sets IKBS in motion, quickly deploying the satin-finished stainless steel blade. A locking liner keeps it securely in place between the sleek and strong glass-reinforced nylon handle.

The CEO: pairs best with an extra dark roast and a long to-do list.

Specifications:

Blade Length: 3.107" (78.92 mm)
Edge: Plain
Steel: 8Cr13MoV
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Thickness: 0.086" (2.18 mm)
Grind: Flat
Closed Length: 4.448" (112.98 mm)
Open Length: 7.625" (193.68 mm)
Weight: 2.1 oz (59.53g)
Handle: Glass Reinforced Nylon
Style: Folding Knife with Locking Liner

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the sharpness, appearance, quality and portability of the knife. They mention that it's exceptional, sleek, and has a great blade design. Some are happy with value, and versatility. Opinions are mixed on ease of opening and ease of use.

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430 customers mention364 positive66 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the knife. They mention that it's exceptionally sharp, slick, and an excellent gentleman's knife. Some say that the knife is made of 8CrMoV13 steel and that it needs sharpening. However, most say that it is a good knife and perfect for their needs.

"...Anyway, the knife comes very sharp but could use stropping. The fit and finish is fantastic and it's a lot of fun to fidget with...." Read more

"...The blade is long, thin and extremely sharp. For me the slender size made it a bit hard for me to deploy so I gave it to a friend...." Read more

"...I would've paid a few bucks more for a better steel, but it's easy to sharpen and certainly not a deal breaker on a knife that only gets carried..." Read more

"...I fell in love with this knife after buying it. It was very sharp and fit wonderfully in my pocket...." Read more

374 customers mention319 positive55 negative

Customers like the appearance of the knife. They say it's sleek, has a great blade design, and is neat. Some mention that it'll pass a visual inspection at concerts.

"This really is a great knife for the money. It is beautiful (carbon fiber look), about the size of a pen and could easily be mistake for such if..." Read more

"...The fit and finish is good on this knife and it has a very sleek and classy look and it looks more expensive than it is which is exactly what I..." Read more

"This is a fantastically slim and beautiful knife, perfect for EDC. I fell in love with this knife after buying it...." Read more

"Sleak and elegant EDC knife...." Read more

371 customers mention266 positive105 negative

Customers like the quality of the knife. They say it's very well made, solid, and has a functional yet visually appealing design. The scales and frame are strong enough to get the job done. Customers also mention that the knife is built with the safety of the user in mind, is sharp, and is very well-made for the price. They also appreciate the strong retention of the blade and the impressive finish.

"The knife is solid. What you see is what you get, a slim pocket knife with almost no profile that will fit in any pocket...." Read more

"...The lock up is solid and I'm confident it's not going to fail under any normal use...." Read more

"...The blade doesn't have any play when opened and feels solid. It is a nice long thin blade, great for opening letters and packages...." Read more

"...Takes a minute to get used to as the action is a little more stiff than I'm familiar with but once you get the feel of it you'll love it...." Read more

322 customers mention284 positive38 negative

Customers like the portability of the knife. For example, they say it's fantastically slim, fits in their breast pocket, and is lightweight. Some mention the lock for something so slim is amazing.

"...The fit and finish is fantastic and it's a lot of fun to fidget with...." Read more

"...The blade is long, thin and extremely sharp. For me the slender size made it a bit hard for me to deploy so I gave it to a friend...." Read more

"The knife is solid. What you see is what you get, a slim pocket knife with almost no profile that will fit in any pocket...." Read more

"This is a fantastically slim and beautiful knife, perfect for EDC. I fell in love with this knife after buying it...." Read more

124 customers mention108 positive16 negative

Customers like the value of the knife. They say it's an inexpensive gentleman's knife, with ergonomic craftsmanship and good action. Some customers also mention that the knife outlasts their ability to use.

"This really is a great knife for the money...." Read more

"...on this knife and it has a very sleek and classy look and it looks more expensive than it is which is exactly what I wanted..zero complaints there...." Read more

"...Overall, I am happy with my purchase and feel I got a good value for my money." Read more

"...Worth the price of admission." Read more

80 customers mention80 positive0 negative

Customers find the knife very useful for daily tasks, perfect for their needs, and functional for their EDC. They also say the fiber is sophisticated and practical, making it elegant. Some customers also say it's an excellent office edc.

"This is a fantastically slim and beautiful knife, perfect for EDC. I fell in love with this knife after buying it...." Read more

"...It’s perfect. It fits in my breast pocket or in my pants without a gigantic bulge. I’ve used it primarily for opening envelopes. And Amazon boxes...." Read more

"...This knife is perfect for a suit and situations where you're "not supposed to have a knife" but it's otherwise legal...." Read more

"It's phenomenal, other than the opener... Not my favorite." Read more

305 customers mention119 positive186 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of opening the knife. Some mention that they can flick it open pretty easily, snick it open with one hand very easily, and it pops right open with a satisfying click. Others say that it's difficult to open, tricky to open one handed, and takes some practice.

"...Initially I struggled to open this knife at all, the thumb nut seemed to be too close to the pivot to get enough mechanical advantage to open it..." Read more

"...Action of opening and closing honestly feels perfect...." Read more

"...While it does cut and I like the profile of the blade, it is not a pleasure to open in any way...." Read more

"...The blade is well suited for opening envelopes and cutting strings but the drawback is its size. At a total length of just under 7.5 in...." Read more

136 customers mention63 positive73 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the knife. Some find it easy to operate and use one-handed, while others say it's hard to use and frustrating to operate the lock. They also say the ergonomics aren't great and it'll be difficult to open single-handed.

"...that holds the Thumb Stud, and one handed that really makes the knife want to pull away and out of my hand...." Read more

"...The fit and finish is fantastic and it's a lot of fun to fidget with...." Read more

"...locking pin itself has a small flat area for your thumb, but it’s hard to get to, you really have to mash your thumb down to get it to move...." Read more

"...Also, the operation is very smooth and the knife seems to be well made. Almost like a pen knife but a little larger and better quality." Read more

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Forestrial
5.0 out of 5 stars Sleek, inexpensive, and well built.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
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I had to buy two of these (CRKT CEO EDC) because the first time they sent the wrong knife. I'm not complaining - basically just got an extra crkt knife at a hefty discount.
Anyway, the knife comes very sharp but could use stropping. The fit and finish is fantastic and it's a lot of fun to fidget with.
I saw some reviews talking about the locking mechanism being difficult, but mine seems to work as it should. Action of opening and closing honestly feels perfect.

My only complaint is the quality of the steel, it could be better at holding an edge.

Can't recommend as a real edc, but its great as sort of a "dress knife" for special occasions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gentleman’s knife.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020
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Unboxed the crkt ceo just now and I’ll just start off by saying I really like this knife so far. First off to speak to some of the other reviews I read, it is very very slim, about the same diameter of a fairly thick pen. This means holding it and flicking open with your thumb is not super easy. The blade has pretty strong retention which is a good thing for a knife that is meant to carry tip down. That combined with the slim handle means flicking open is not easy, however a lot of the comments regarding how difficult it is to open seem a bit over the top. If you adjust your grip and apply pressure to the thumb stud, once you break retention this thing pops right open with a satisfying click. Just took a little adjustment and practice. Now to the weight. It is light as knifes go, especially for a blade of this length, however it does have a lot of steel in it and probably could have been made lighter, for a knife advertised to carry in a shirt pocket, a little weight shaved would be nice. However for such a small knife it has a really nice weight and balance in hand so I can forgive there, and again at under 3oz it is still light. Now to the blade, love the blade shape, it has a nice elegance to it and the length is perfect. Sharpness is pretty good out of the box, not razor but good. I may take a fine stone to it but it’s not necessary. Lastly the grips, Have a cool carbon fiber pattern to them and a perfect level of grip. Smooth enough to not tear up your shirt pocket but enough traction for every day tasks. They feel great in hand. Overall take: for the price this is a sweet little knife. It will not be my edc as I like something a little more robust, however for the days where you can’t, or don’t want to carry a bigger knife this thing is perfect. In slacks, or a suit or shirt pocket would be perfect.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gentleman’s knife.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020
Unboxed the crkt ceo just now and I’ll just start off by saying I really like this knife so far. First off to speak to some of the other reviews I read, it is very very slim, about the same diameter of a fairly thick pen. This means holding it and flicking open with your thumb is not super easy. The blade has pretty strong retention which is a good thing for a knife that is meant to carry tip down. That combined with the slim handle means flicking open is not easy, however a lot of the comments regarding how difficult it is to open seem a bit over the top. If you adjust your grip and apply pressure to the thumb stud, once you break retention this thing pops right open with a satisfying click. Just took a little adjustment and practice. Now to the weight. It is light as knifes go, especially for a blade of this length, however it does have a lot of steel in it and probably could have been made lighter, for a knife advertised to carry in a shirt pocket, a little weight shaved would be nice. However for such a small knife it has a really nice weight and balance in hand so I can forgive there, and again at under 3oz it is still light. Now to the blade, love the blade shape, it has a nice elegance to it and the length is perfect. Sharpness is pretty good out of the box, not razor but good. I may take a fine stone to it but it’s not necessary. Lastly the grips, Have a cool carbon fiber pattern to them and a perfect level of grip. Smooth enough to not tear up your shirt pocket but enough traction for every day tasks. They feel great in hand. Overall take: for the price this is a sweet little knife. It will not be my edc as I like something a little more robust, however for the days where you can’t, or don’t want to carry a bigger knife this thing is perfect. In slacks, or a suit or shirt pocket would be perfect.
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RW Powers
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful thin knife. Very sharp. A bit hard to deploy.
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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This really is a great knife for the money. It is beautiful (carbon fiber look), about the size of a pen and could easily be mistake for such if carried in a shirt pocket. The blade is long, thin and extremely sharp. For me the slender size made it a bit hard for me to deploy so I gave it to a friend. He was "over the moon" happy with it and it has become his daily carry. Also a great price.
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Slappywacks
4.0 out of 5 stars Wish I could give it 4.5
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
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This is my first CRKT knife but I've been a long time knife collector and have a ton of other knives. The fit and finish is good on this knife and it has a very sleek and classy look and it looks more expensive than it is which is exactly what I wanted..zero complaints there. The blade is ever so slightly off center but doesn't touch the frame anywhere and does not effect function so that would be the only complaint about the fit and finish. I'm used to large folders for EDC but needed something specifically for special occasions or getting dressed up where pulling out a large folder to cut something is just unnecessary. I wasn't sure how I'd like this knife since I hate thumb studs and I'm used to a much larger handle but I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Once you learn the thumbstud this thing can deploy like a rocket and it's one of the smoothest knives I own to close one handed. Just disengage the lock and give it a slight wrist flick and it drops as smooth as butter and the detent just pulls the blade back into the handle almost automatically. No issues there.

I did not like the fact that it's tip down only and the pocket clip is not reversible but again..I bought this knife for a very specific role and those things just don't matter to me like they do on my go-to EDC knives. Same with the blade steel...it's 8cr13mov which is just ok.. I would've paid a few bucks more for a better steel, but it's easy to sharpen and certainly not a deal breaker on a knife that only gets carried occasionally and isn't getting put to work all day long. The blade did come shaving sharp but I had to strop it to really make it shave effortlessly. The lock up is solid and I'm confident it's not going to fail under any normal use. Over all I think this is a very good deal for the money and just has a few downsides that stop it from being a dedicated EDC knife but for it's intended role it's money well spent and I doubt you will be disappointed if you're looking for a dress/office knife. The blade scales do look like carbon fiber and the over all look of this knife really makes a subtle and classy statement.

I would only deduct half a star if I could since I was fully aware of certain things like tip down carry before I ordered so I can't knock it too hard for that but I would like to have seen the blade centered up perfectly. On a side note, CRKT is now making this knife with a flipper instead of thumbstud, a reversible tip up pocket clip, and AUS-8 steel for the same price and I just placed an order for one. The pocket clip on the new version also looks more sleek and has no branding on it to give away the fact that it's a knife. It looks more like a heavy duty ballpoint pen clip which helps disguise it in a shirt pocket even better if that matters to you. That basically eliminates any complaint I might've had but time will tell which I prefer. I have not seen those available on Amazon yet so you'd have to order directly from CKRT or a few other knife sites. Just something to keep in mind if you're in the market for a knife like this.
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Jack
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeously Slim Knife, Easy to Open With Practice
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020
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This is a fantastically slim and beautiful knife, perfect for EDC. I fell in love with this knife after buying it. It was very sharp and fit wonderfully in my pocket. Now on to the big issue most have with it: opening it. Initially I struggled to open this knife at all, the thumb nut seemed to be too close to the pivot to get enough mechanical advantage to open it fluidly. However, my inability to open this knife bothered me and I subsequently spent a week practicing opening it. This had another effect of acting as a great fidget-esque toy (not for children or for use in schools, mind you, please be responsible) while I was working from my home office. But after about a week of practice, I can open this knife with one hand very easily. The initial difficulty I had because it was so slim and I have larger-than-normal hands turned out to be a massive benefit as I don't need to do that 'flick maneuver' which every other liner-lock knife requires. This is the only knife I own that I am able to flick open entirely with my thumb. So, if you're looking to get this knife and are unsure about the issues opening it, don't worry! With practice it will become a dream to use (at least, that is my experience).
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2.0 out of 5 stars Peu qualitatif et ne vaut pas son prix
Reviewed in Belgium on October 22, 2022
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Deuxième couteau CRKT que j’achète, deuxième que je renvoie après l’avoir déballé. Ici l’ouverture a une main est très difficile, pas fluide et la fermeture, c’est pas mieux… ceux qui prétendent que CRKT est malgré la différence du niveau de Spyderco ou Benchmade et qu’ils innovent plus que ceux ci sont des mytho ou des vendus .

Ce couteau est bas de gamme, lame trop fine et ressemble à un jouet pour le même prix, un Esee Zancudo ou un Ontario Rat-2 est bien supérieur.
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Dominique MAUREY
5.0 out of 5 stars J'adore !
Reviewed in France on January 15, 2022
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Superbe design pour ce couteau solide qui se glisse dans la poche en toute discrétion.
L'affutage de la lame est très bon et une fois déplié lui donne beaucoup de "style".
Son poids léger est vraiment agréable en main.
Très content de ce couteau et de sa qualité globale par rapport à son prix.
Par contre difficile à ouvrir à une main pour info.
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raffaele de marco
5.0 out of 5 stars Coltello molto molto bello 👍
Reviewed in Italy on December 1, 2020
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Coltello molto bello curato nei particolari molto affilato da fare attenzione ⚠️
Nessuna considerazione negativa lo ricomprerei subito top
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Le citron
5.0 out of 5 stars Un couteau aussi magnifique que discret
Reviewed in France on June 17, 2023
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Honnêtement je ne comprends pas les avis parlant de difficulté à l'ouvrir d'une seule main à part peut-être les gauchers vu que le couteau n'est pas réversible pour l'ouverture. Le roulement à bille fait qu'il se déploie avec fluidité. Sinon visuellement, ce couteau est vraiment super sympa et le grip texturé adhère vraiment bien sans pour autant limer la peau.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Un couteau aussi magnifique que discret
Reviewed in France on June 17, 2023
Honnêtement je ne comprends pas les avis parlant de difficulté à l'ouvrir d'une seule main à part peut-être les gauchers vu que le couteau n'est pas réversible pour l'ouverture. Le roulement à bille fait qu'il se déploie avec fluidité. Sinon visuellement, ce couteau est vraiment super sympa et le grip texturé adhère vraiment bien sans pour autant limer la peau.
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Dyn'
5.0 out of 5 stars Porte bien son nom
Reviewed in Belgium on June 16, 2023
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Le parfait EDC "classe".
Petit, élégant et tranchant, toutes les promesses sont tenues!
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