My review of the CRKT Folts Minimalist Knife, “Katana” Model. Overall, it is a very handy, compact, budget-friendly fixed blade, useful for a variety of tasks and purposes. All the models of the Minimalist will be listed below the video, plus some other CRKT knives and hawks. Enjoy! :]
I carry the little Bowie as a backup knife to my everyday knife and my sidearm. I got a buddy who had to use his for self defense. He had gotten off work and stopped at a little sh#t kicker bar to grab a beer. Some swanky girl tried hitting on him. He shut her down. As a result some guys and his goon friends tried fighting him. He declined and started to leave. Before going into the bar he left his firearm and auto pocket knife I'm his truck. While walking to his truck one of the guys bounced a beer bottle off his head by throwing it and they rush him and start kicking him while he's down. He was wearing the Bowie minimalist that has a blade of around and inch and a half or whatever it is. He was able to pull it and start poking and slashing to get the fools off of him and get to his truck where he kept his 357 Magnum. He didn't have to shoot them as the knife did enough to take all the fight out of him
I just got the Flytanium scales for it and I absolutely love it. I never really loved that handle design paired up with this katana version, but these new ones make a world of difference. I think I'm gonna buy another just because I enjoy it that much.
@WeAllJuggleKnives on Amazon the dark green micarta scales for the minimalist were 22$ They do come come in black and natural g-10 also. I just prefer it filling out my palm in case I really had apply pressure or a strike. There's no way it's coming out of my hand now.
Great vid and review, Ty. Minimalist knives for me are always lock blades or slip joints. Also for me, sheath knives have to be big (4"+). Thanks for making me think about my views on minimalist tools.
I bought the Katana and the Persian out of curiosity more than anything, and I have to say they feel wonderful in hand. So much so, I wish CRKT would introduce versions with upgraded steel for edc use. I'd pay more.
I got one a while back and dyed the handles on it and my Bowie model black. I can't imagine a better knife for what it is. Great belly and pointy. Light. Cool grind. Steel upgrade. The only thing better is the Folts custom in 154cm!
I got a minimalist tanto and I just ground it on stone to make a straight edge. Perfect edc knife that can do almost anything(not the best stainless steel but it got full tang...)Factory edge is not the sharpest of the bunch.. but give them a little sharpening! I think mine is perfect for neck knife.
I love my Folts Bowie in D2 and tan micarta SMKW exclusive. Might be my fav necker...at least my favorite under 100 bucks. I haven't felt compelled to get another minimalist design since, mostly because the originals have such lousy steel. The warncliffe or the SPEW would have been a sure thing otherwise, and the Persian is too similar to the cold steel mini tac to warrant a purchase. This guy is pretty cool, and I think Im gonna pick one up. I would love it if someone would do an exclusive of this in D2, but 8cr is not so bad, and a huge step up from 5cr. How has the edge been holding up for you so far?
Man’ I haven’t seen your channel for a while. You are ripped and jacked now! What flavour Doritos did you eat to get in such good shape? 😜 I always enjoy your content! Thanks.
If I'd known you were wanting to have a look at a "minimalist". I'd have sent you mine,,,, it's cute, but the steel is hopelessly soft,, you've reminded me, it belongs where I get rid of my unwanted knives,, the local river,,, 🤣, definitely not recommended, imho,,
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My review of the CRKT Folts Minimalist Knife, “Katana” Model. Overall, it is a very handy, compact, budget-friendly fixed blade, useful for a variety of tasks and purposes. All the models of the Minimalist will be listed below the video, plus some other CRKT knives and hawks. Enjoy! :]
I LIKE THESE, SHAME THEY ARE TOTAL CRAP SOFT STEEL
ODD, MY MINI IS 3CR STEEL
This is only the production version, the ones he makes by hand are CPM 154, but considerably more expensive :D
@@WeAllJuggleKnives MAN, U GOT IN SHAPE ! MUST BE 50LB LOSS? RESPECT
SEMPER FI
GUNNY
STOCK UP SOME FOOD, WATER AND SUPPS...GONNA GET WORSE REAL SOON
Thanks, bro. Definitely training for the end of the world over here!
Dude!! I remember watching your content years ago and you’re looking awesome now! Good on you !
Thanks, bro, yeah I used to be chunky, I'm lost about 80 pounds a few years back and I have kept it off! And still doing youtube! LOL.
@@WeAllJuggleKnives that’s awesome! Keep up the good work!
I carry the little Bowie as a backup knife to my everyday knife and my sidearm. I got a buddy who had to use his for self defense. He had gotten off work and stopped at a little sh#t kicker bar to grab a beer. Some swanky girl tried hitting on him. He shut her down. As a result some guys and his goon friends tried fighting him. He declined and started to leave. Before going into the bar he left his firearm and auto pocket knife I'm his truck. While walking to his truck one of the guys bounced a beer bottle off his head by throwing it and they rush him and start kicking him while he's down. He was wearing the Bowie minimalist that has a blade of around and inch and a half or whatever it is. He was able to pull it and start poking and slashing to get the fools off of him and get to his truck where he kept his 357 Magnum. He didn't have to shoot them as the knife did enough to take all the fight out of him
I just got the Flytanium scales for it and I absolutely love it. I never really loved that handle design paired up with this katana version, but these new ones make a world of difference. I think I'm gonna buy another just because I enjoy it that much.
Flytanium looks interesting, they have a knife on Amazon I kind of want, its about $200 though, but it looks pretty sweet.
@WeAllJuggleKnives on Amazon the dark green micarta scales for the minimalist were 22$ They do come come in black and natural g-10 also. I just prefer it filling out my palm in case I really had apply pressure or a strike. There's no way it's coming out of my hand now.
Damn bro you’re looking shredded these days. Excellent review as always, thanks for sharing my friend.
Thanks, bro! There is a RUclips channel called Gymnastics Method, I picked up a few training tips from watching them in the last few months :]
All my kits have a minimalist Bowie . The KATANA is in my “going home” bag . I trust it as much as my GLOCK
Great vid and review, Ty. Minimalist knives for me are always lock blades or slip joints. Also for me, sheath knives have to be big (4"+). Thanks for making me think about my views on minimalist tools.
Nice one, brother. Clip-point Minimalist is one of my absolute favorite neck knives.
Excellent, I'm glad you have one, too!
I'm a fan of CRKT designs. I picked up a Van Hoy snap lock recently. Very unuique opening action.
Excellent, I'm into their tomahawks!
I bought the Katana and the Persian out of curiosity more than anything, and I have to say they feel wonderful in hand. So much so, I wish CRKT would introduce versions with upgraded steel for edc use. I'd pay more.
Even AUS 8A would be a major upgrade that would cost CRKT very little if anything.
Haven’t watched a video in while dude your lookin jacked also glad you posted this been interested in this knife for awhile
Thanks, my friend, great to hear from you!
I want that, now! I've got about 5-6 Minimalists, and this one will definitely be an addition.
Excellent! The blade shape speaks to you I see!
@@WeAllJuggleKnives hell yeah!
Btw, I love when you do the cut test over the partical board. It reminds me of the good old days🤪
Always have one of my CRKT minimalists on my belt. This is one of the only models I don't have.
Still haven’t had the chance to pick up a minimalist. I like the design for sure tho. Can’t decide which one I would get tho, I like them all 😂
Just got mine in blue, will always carry it
Excellent, great little knife!
If I didn't boycott CRKT it definitely would be in my rotation. Awesome review brother.
👊💀
Y boycott?
@@stevesweeney7892 I don't like the warranty. Had some issues with them over easy fixes.
I got one a while back and dyed the handles on it and my Bowie model black. I can't imagine a better knife for what it is. Great belly and pointy. Light. Cool grind. Steel upgrade. The only thing better is the Folts custom in 154cm!
Excellent, glad to hear it has been serving you well.
I got a minimalist tanto and I just ground it on stone to make a straight edge. Perfect edc knife that can do almost anything(not the best stainless steel but it got full tang...)Factory edge is not the sharpest of the bunch.. but give them a little sharpening! I think mine is perfect for neck knife.
I have this knife, and neck carry it. I have a lot of CRKT Folts Minimalist Knives.
Excellent, glad to hear they are serving you well!
I have a spear point and want to get this. My biggest issue is the sheath retention on my spear point Minimalist is worthless
I want to pocket carry a fixed blade if I was to do so with the katana would the pocket clip be good or should I look for something better
this knife is pretty popular just saw this on cutlerylover's edc video just now
I love my Folts Bowie in D2 and tan micarta SMKW exclusive. Might be my fav necker...at least my favorite under 100 bucks. I haven't felt compelled to get another minimalist design since, mostly because the originals have such lousy steel. The warncliffe or the SPEW would have been a sure thing otherwise, and the Persian is too similar to the cold steel mini tac to warrant a purchase. This guy is pretty cool, and I think Im gonna pick one up. I would love it if someone would do an exclusive of this in D2, but 8cr is not so bad, and a huge step up from 5cr. How has the edge been holding up for you so far?
Forearms looking jacked👍🏻
Thanks, bro!
That's like Mediumalist, not Minimalist. Using tanto version for 10 years or so, really useful little helper.
Yeah, definitely less minimal than my drop point model. They need to make an XXL Minimalist :D
Great👍 review 👌🆗️
Thanks! 👍
Nice one!
Thanks for watching!
I like mine 👍
Man’ I haven’t seen your channel for a while. You are ripped and jacked now! What flavour Doritos did you eat to get in such good shape? 😜
I always enjoy your content! Thanks.
Thanks, brother. LOL. We are not allowed Doritos in Sparta.
very nice
Thanks for watching!
lol...crkt has created a reverse mora kansbol.
I can see it!
If I'd known you were wanting to have a look at a "minimalist". I'd have sent you mine,,,, it's cute, but the steel is hopelessly soft,, you've reminded me, it belongs where I get rid of my unwanted knives,, the local river,,, 🤣, definitely not recommended, imho,,
No super steels at this price :] same steel as the Tenacious though.
@@WeAllJuggleKnives
Yeah, the tenacious went in the river years ago,, 🤣🤣
Ese atuendo me vuelve loco XX18LIKE.Uno loco contigo y tienes ese cuerpo curvilíneo, hiciste un buen trabajo modelándolo también. También me gusta el último atuendo. Me encantask cómo los cinturones de liga se.