CRKT Provoke. Useful design or gimmick?

[Edged Tools]

I saw this at Shot show this year and it’s neat to see people deploy it. But I’m curious everyone’s thoughts on it.

 

[target64]

I see it as a folding Karambit. It would be possibly easier to conceal but the design changes makes it weaker.

 

[Sylvain]

I guess it depends if you see as a tool or as a weapon.

That deep carry clip design is nice for a tool, it won't catch on things and you won't lose the tool.

For a fast deployable karambit you want the ring easily accessible (with your index finger from both hands) and sticking out of your pocket (like the grip of a handgun for a proper draw).

Some people use a holster to fix that issue ...

 

[Dean C.]

I think the OG Joe Caswell ones made in the USA were epic and its one of the few knives I regret not being able to pick up. That being said with CRKT's lackluster materials IMHO if I wanted a Karambit Emerson all the way.