--- product_id: 176213189 title: "Provoke First Responder" brand: "crkt" price: "€ 369.99" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Crkt" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/176213189-provoke-first-responder store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 6061 aluminum handle, ultra-durable Kinematic quick-deploy tech D2 steel blade for edge retention Provoke First Responder **Brand:** crkt **Price:** € 369.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Deploy the future of EDC—fast, fierce, and flawlessly engineered. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Provoke First Responder by crkt - **How much does it cost?** € 369.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/176213189-provoke-first-responder) ## Best For - crkt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted crkt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ergonomic & Discreet:** Flush pocket clip activated by light thumb pressure keeps your knife accessible yet low-profile. - • **Tactical-Grade Steel:** Premium D2 steel blade with titanium nitride finish ensures razor-sharp edge and corrosion resistance. - • **Crafted by Innovation:** Designed by Joe Caswell in California, blending cutting-edge tech with tactical tradition. - • **Multi-Functional Design:** Integrated ceramic glass breaker and versatile sheath for every carry style—prepared for any emergency. - • **Instant Action Deployment:** Kinematic mechanism launches blade with a thumb push—be ready before trouble arrives. ## Overview The CRKT Provoke EDC Folding Knife features revolutionary Kinematic technology for lightning-fast blade deployment with a simple thumb push. Crafted from premium D2 steel with a titanium nitride coating, it offers superior edge retention and durability. Designed by Joe Caswell, this tactical karambit-style knife includes a ceramic glass breaker and a versatile sheath with multiple carry options, all housed in a rugged 6061 aluminum handle. Perfectly engineered for first responders and professionals who demand readiness and reliability in every situation. ## Description Serve. Protect.The Provoke First Responder morphing karambit knife is among the first to feature Kinematic technology, staying neatly tucked away in transit and coming to life when there’s trouble afoot. And the multiple carry options plus a glass breaker were designed specifically with men and women in uniform in mind. Around here, we think of Designer Joe Caswell as somewhat of a mad scientist. When we got an eyeful of the sketches that were to become the Provoke—designed in Newbury Park, California—we knew he was destined to become one of the most innovative designers the knife world has ever seen. Modeled after a traditional karambit, the hawkbill-style blade is forged of a premium D2 steel and finished with a black titanium nitride coating for high durability and excellent edge retention. To better equip the men and women in blue, we’ve added a glass breaker to the tip of the frame and included a sheath with numerous gear attachment options to the Provoke First Responder. The opening mechanism is pulling the folder into the future whether it’s ready or not. Thumb pressure on the upper crossbar sets the chain reaction in motion, causing the blade to lunge to action while you’ve got a firm grasp on the handle. It’s crafted of aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum for supreme toughness. In true Joe fashion, the pocket clip is also a world’s first—sitting almost completely flush with the handle and likewise activated with light thumb pressure.The Provoke First Responder comes up strong when it’s called in for duty.How Kinematic WorksNudge the upper crossbar with your thumb—while the rest of your fingers firmly grasp the handle—and the blade lunges to life and locks into place. Shift the discrete lever at the base of the finger loop and the blade retreats into its closed position.Specifications:Blade Length: 2.41" (61.21 mm)Edge: PlainSteel: D2Blade Finish: Titanium NitrideBlade Thickness: 0.21" (5.31 mm)Grind: ChiselClosed Length: 5.06" (128.52 mm)Open Length: 7.25" (184.15 mm)Weight: 6.1 oz (172.93g)Handle: 6061 T6 AluminumStyle: Folding Knife with Kinematic™Sheath Material: Boltaron®Sheath Weight: 1.1 oz (31.18g) Review: Wicked good - First - I am an Emerson snob, and have been debating buying one of his Karambits for a few years now...but I hate, hate, hate that "wave" feature, which I was fortunate to not have forced on me for the first few I bought. I never thought I would buy an EDC knife that wasn't an Emerson, but someone told me about the Caswell-designed CRKT Provoke. I did some checking on it, and BOOM, ordered within minutes. Second - the CRKT Provoke. This thing is everything it's advertised to be. It is a self-defense tool first and foremost. The blade is extremely sharp, and deploying it will likely cause you to "need to smoke a cigarette afterwards" (as one online reviewer noted)...it's that good. With a little practice (as in 20-30 reps per hand), you'll have this thing snapping to its "I mean business zone" with alacrity, and you won't want to carry anything else as a defensive bladed tool. Yes, it's wide. Yes, it's heavier than most "pocket" knives, but that's not what this thing is about. It's about safety and lethality in one package. You'll get used to the 6.1oz weight in a day. You can withdraw from your pocket (or other primary carry position) with it in its non-lethal tool mode and use it for pressure-point or punching techniques; then change instantaneously to "Mr. Nasty" in a split second. I will likely purchase at least one more of the colored versions (first one I purchased is the black TiN non-serrated version). That will be a first in 40 years of buying combat folders for me. That's how much I like this thing. Razor sharp, flawless function, masterful execution. It's exactly what it says it is. If you want the best non-firearm pocket defense tool, I highly recommend this one. About the only thing I would wish for is a left-hand carry version, so I can draw my firearm with my right hand, and deploy the Provoke with my support hand. It's not particularly well-suited for left-hand carry unless you're wearing LE gear and have a place to clip it to, or if you're willing to give up some deployment speed and carry it blade-side up in your left front pocket...that minor "aside", whenever I go out, it's in my right front pocket, deep carry (practically invisible), and deploys itself upon drawing from my pocket. BUY THIS. You won't be disappointed. Review: One of the nicest knives I own. - This is a well-designed and crafted tool that you can depend on. Everything about it feels very nice and slick, and you gotta love the ingenious mechanical design. It enables you to quickly grab and deploy the blade in the primary karambit defensive grip, with the index finger in the ring, pinky by the blade and the claw pointing up. This is accomplished without sacrificing the ergonomics, as this knife feels very nice to grip and wield. It's also fun to just practice/play with. I really like the low profile pocket clip too. The D2 tool steel blade is very sharp, should hold its edge very well and be tough to break. The only thing I can pick on is that the knife that I received initially didn't deploy its blade too smoothly or confidently. However, it was just bone dry. After I lubricated the pivot joints with some nice knife lube, everything became smooth as butter and satisfying to deploy. Anyhow, this is definitely one of the neatest and nicest quality knives that I've ever messed with and I heartily recommend adding it to your collection. ## Features - Unique Innovation: Kinematic deploys the blade with push of the thumb - Glass Breaker: Ceramic stud for emergency situations - Superior Performance: D2 blade steel for excellent edge retention - Durable Sheath: Multiple carry options - Designed by Joe Caswell in Newbury, California ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07YXR7KJ2 | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #144,667 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #628 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 2.41 inches | | Blade Material | Alloy Steel | | Blade Shape | Chisel | | Blade Type | folding | | Brand | CRKT | | Brand Name | CRKT | | Color | First Responder | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,071 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00794023404203 | | Hand Orientation | Right Hand | | Handle Material | Aluminum | | Included Components | Collectibles Knives & Blades Folding Blade | | Item Length | 7.25 inches | | Item Shape | Curved | | Item Type Name | Collectibles Knives & Blades Folding Blade | | Item Weight | 6.1 ounces | | Manufacturer | Columbia River Knife & Tool | | Model Name | Provoke® | | Model Number | 4042 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 4042 | | Power Source | Manual | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Emergency situations, self-defense | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | 2.4" | | Special Feature | Foldable | | Special Features | Foldable | | Style | Provoke FR | | UPC | 794023404203 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel - **Brand:** CRKT - **Color:** First Responder - **Handle Material:** Aluminum - **Included Components:** Collectibles Knives & Blades Folding Blade - **Model Name:** Provoke® - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Emergency situations, self-defense - **Special Feature:** Foldable - **Style:** Provoke FR ## Images ![Provoke First Responder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71s26gXEIDL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Wheres the glass breaker? It says it has a glass breaker in both descriptions.** A: The glass breaker is on the frame right brside the tip of the blade when the knife is closed. Husband says it's very small. **Q: so why is it 250 dollars here when it is 225 strait from the factory.** A: Could be Amazon or another 3rd party vendor trying to make an extra buck. **Q: Why is the First responder 54 dollars more then the rest?** A: Why did I pay more for the first responder and they shipped me a different knife? And Amazon said they'd credit me $10 wole dollars! Whoa. Thanks for my only option of ruining Christmas for someone and paying waaay more than retail for your mistake. Thanks whoever screwed up my order. Top notch work! Amazon screwed up 3 of my orders this week. I will be deleting my account and not using their service anymore because of incompetence and false advertising. **Q: Would the knife remain secure in the sheath if the sheath were carried upside down on a necklace?** A: It's too heavy to hang from your neck. The blade is too short to stay in a sheath if you tried. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wicked good *by J***Y on February 27, 2021* First - I am an Emerson snob, and have been debating buying one of his Karambits for a few years now...but I hate, hate, hate that "wave" feature, which I was fortunate to not have forced on me for the first few I bought. I never thought I would buy an EDC knife that wasn't an Emerson, but someone told me about the Caswell-designed CRKT Provoke. I did some checking on it, and BOOM, ordered within minutes. Second - the CRKT Provoke. This thing is everything it's advertised to be. It is a self-defense tool first and foremost. The blade is extremely sharp, and deploying it will likely cause you to "need to smoke a cigarette afterwards" (as one online reviewer noted)...it's that good. With a little practice (as in 20-30 reps per hand), you'll have this thing snapping to its "I mean business zone" with alacrity, and you won't want to carry anything else as a defensive bladed tool. Yes, it's wide. Yes, it's heavier than most "pocket" knives, but that's not what this thing is about. It's about safety and lethality in one package. You'll get used to the 6.1oz weight in a day. You can withdraw from your pocket (or other primary carry position) with it in its non-lethal tool mode and use it for pressure-point or punching techniques; then change instantaneously to "Mr. Nasty" in a split second. I will likely purchase at least one more of the colored versions (first one I purchased is the black TiN non-serrated version). That will be a first in 40 years of buying combat folders for me. That's how much I like this thing. Razor sharp, flawless function, masterful execution. It's exactly what it says it is. If you want the best non-firearm pocket defense tool, I highly recommend this one. About the only thing I would wish for is a left-hand carry version, so I can draw my firearm with my right hand, and deploy the Provoke with my support hand. It's not particularly well-suited for left-hand carry unless you're wearing LE gear and have a place to clip it to, or if you're willing to give up some deployment speed and carry it blade-side up in your left front pocket...that minor "aside", whenever I go out, it's in my right front pocket, deep carry (practically invisible), and deploys itself upon drawing from my pocket. BUY THIS. You won't be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the nicest knives I own. *by M***N on August 17, 2023* This is a well-designed and crafted tool that you can depend on. Everything about it feels very nice and slick, and you gotta love the ingenious mechanical design. It enables you to quickly grab and deploy the blade in the primary karambit defensive grip, with the index finger in the ring, pinky by the blade and the claw pointing up. This is accomplished without sacrificing the ergonomics, as this knife feels very nice to grip and wield. It's also fun to just practice/play with. I really like the low profile pocket clip too. The D2 tool steel blade is very sharp, should hold its edge very well and be tough to break. The only thing I can pick on is that the knife that I received initially didn't deploy its blade too smoothly or confidently. However, it was just bone dry. After I lubricated the pivot joints with some nice knife lube, everything became smooth as butter and satisfying to deploy. Anyhow, this is definitely one of the neatest and nicest quality knives that I've ever messed with and I heartily recommend adding it to your collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just Shy of Greatness *by A***R on June 17, 2026* Friggin' fantastic knife. Irresistible to flick open for no valid reason whatsoever. The clip is a little funky, but once you get used to it no worries. Worst part is knowing they make a kinematic axe now, and you're gonna have to ask yourself why you didn't buy that instead... ## Frequently Bought Together - CRKT Provoke First Responder Folding Pocket Knife: Morphing Karambit, D2 Blade Steel, Kinematic Pivot Action, Integrated Safety Lock, Low Profile Pocket Clip, Glass Breaker, Sheath 4042 - CRKT Provoke Sheath Durable Thermoplastic Sheath: D4040 - CRKT Provoke Grivory --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/176213189-provoke-first-responder](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/176213189-provoke-first-responder) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-08-31*