CRKT Bona Fide

The Bona Fide is one of CRKT's 2021 releases. It is a straightforward folder, with the exception of the sliding lever on the handle - which is part of the newly developed Field Strip technology.

In 2016, CRKT first presented these tool-free assemblies, which were created by knifemaker Ken Onion. While the wheel-based technique simplified the process of cleaning a knife, it needed two steps: disengaging the hinge with a lever and rotating a spring wheel - before each end of the handle disengaged from the blade. Fortunately, the Oregon brand reduced this cumbersome procedure with Gen II tech. It requires deliberate effort and a little muscle, which meant we did not have to worry about the knife disintegrating in our bag or pocket.

To open the CRKT Bona Fide knife, we had to push down quite hard on the very modest kick - but when we did so, the D2 blades deployed cleanly and rapidly. Even better, we were thrilled with how firmly this CRKT Bona Fide locked into place without any wiggle or squirming.

Ratings: 3.9 stars (from 11 reviews)

Price: $99.99

Buy it at: https://www.bladehq.com/item--CRKT-Onion-Bona-Fide-Liner-Lock--119385