CRKT Drifter G10 Handle Pocket Knife

Last updated: May 20, 2022


You get excellent grip in all sorts of weather conditions with this pocket knife. It is corrosion-resistant and easy to open with just one hand.

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: This pocket knife is easy to hold — even in inclement weather.

In our analysis of 17 expert reviews, the CRKT Drifter G10 Handle Pocket Knife placed 1st when we looked at the top 7 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The Drifter G10 is a locking liner folder with black G10 scales and a 8Cr14MoV stainless steel 2.875″ drop point blade in a gray titanium nitride finish. It features an InterFrame build with stainless steel liners and a black stainless steel clip. It is available in both Razor-Sharp or Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edges.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

You get a nice no-frills design that totally works. Good deployment and lockup, nice materials, solid fit and finish. Everything you would expect from a much more expensive knife.
Logo-ready, excellent materials, sophisticated blade.
The Drifter offers a compact size and a butter-smooth blade deployment. The grip area works with all hand sizes and remains comfortable even during tough cutting.
This pocket knife is designed to be used in any setting. Its razor-sharp blade and contoured handle make it a dependable tool for cutting, scaling, or whittling.
Weight. G10 Handle Scales. Hollow Ground Drop-Point Blade.

What reviewers didn't like

If I had to find something to complain about, it would be the lack of placement options for the pocket clip, but even then I think the clip is passable.
Blade concavity complicates sharpening, on the small end of optimum size.
The blade’s slight curvature makes sharpening it a bit difficult. Its blade also dulls rather quickly, especially if you use it to cut tough objects. The thumb studs are uncomfortable for people with delicate fingers.
One position pocket clip.
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