CJRB Kain Pocket Knife, 2.95'' AR-RPM9 Steel Blade Aluminum Handle Small EDC Knife with Pocket Clip for Camping Hiking Survival, Designed by Sanford Owen(J1956)

This is great for the price. I never thought I would see the day that you could get such a quality knife for 40 bucks. It's lightweight and fits good in the hand. The liner lock keeps it good and secure in the open position. All the screws are inset leaving a nice smooth surface. Powder steel AR RpM9 is an excellent mid grade steel and it comes wicked sharp. Came good and centered. Pivot has washers so it's not going to be the drop shut action but it works great. Has great access to the liner lock to close the blade. Only complaint which for this price you can't have everything but it would be a captive pivot meaning it wouldn't take 2 bits to loosen or tighten. Hope this helps

This is an outstanding folder. It's just the right size and right dimensions for everyday carry. It's everything a folder needs to be without the pretentiousness of so many other current folder designs. The lockup is very solid, and the action is smooth and responsive. It arrived very sharp.

A good, lightweight knife. The liner-lock is tighter than necessary, but it can be overcome with the right thumb position. The small pocket clip is sufficient, and low profile in a pocket. It would have been a five star knife with a less rigid liner-lock.

The new CJRB Kain is a home run!!!What a great little buget knife from CJRB. It checks so many boxes. Size, shape, feel, looks, great thumb stud action, razor sharp, amazing liner lock access, and the cutest little pocket clip you ever did see. The aluminum version really looks & feels more like titanium. Makes for a terrific little "gent-carry" knife. The profile is very slim & non-threatening. But WoW, that blade is a real little poker (pointy pointy). Beautiful stone wash & extremely sharp outta the box. I will probably pick up the blacked out version with g10 also. Thanks for making such a sleek little knife at an affordable price CJRB/Sanford Owen.

A couple of things you need to know about me. First, I don't like carrying stuff around in my pockets and the stuff that I do carry in my pockets is minimalistic in design. I always appreciate and look for quality features and design. This every day carry (EDC) pocket knife is all that and more. The vibe of the knife is simplistic design that is functional and focused on quality. Everything on this knife has a reason for being there and nothing more. From the ceramic pivot point for the knife blade to the perfectly designed steel clip this knife just feels like you're holding an art piece.It's the perfect size for EDC and I love that it is unobtrusive when clipped in my pocket. The clip is strong so I have no worries about the knife falling out of my pants. The locking mechanism is very familiar and intuitive to use. The thumb post to flip out the knife blade is easy to locate without having to look at the knife. The handle is perfectly ergonomic and it's a pleasure to hold in your hand. Although, I do with the handle were wider. I like the handle, but it would fit my palm better if it were wider. I have the same issue with pistol grips, preferring the longer magazines so my entire palm can grip the pistol. I love the design of it and appreciate the low-profile aesthetic, but it's something to consider. I wanted the black version, but the silver was the only one available. I actually really like how it looks. Almost like titanium and steel.I'm not familiar with the designer, but a quick search helped me discover that he founded Monterey Bay Knives known for their high end designs, so this is a cool collaboration between Sanford Owen and CJRB. Everything about this knife is thoughtful and is an easy recommendation if you are looking for a minimalistic EDC pocket knife or are a collector or just geek out (appreciate) cool products that are functional, beautiful design aesthetic-forward creative solutions to a product we are all familiar. Just make sure you don't forget about it being in your pocket when you go to the airport! I used to buy my dad EDC pocket knives and he loved them so much, but would always forget about them when traveling and they'd get confiscated. At least I knew what to get him as a gift every year.I hope you find this review helpful as you are shopping on Amazon. This pocket knife is an easy recommendation.