CRKT Minimalist Spear Point – here’s a cool compact metal knife designed for urban adventures and travel by knife designer Alan Folts. This gem comes with a sturdy plastic sheath and a nylon cord for wearing around your neck or attaching to your MOLLE setup.

The blade boasts 8Cr14MoV steel, which is nearly rust-resistant and sharpens up quickly. It’s a solid choice for everyday carry; while it might not show off any superhuman abilities, it delivers great features for its price. It holds up well against corrosion, offers good wear resistance, and is competent in cutting, though it can’t quite compete with pricier alloys.

This bad boy features a handle made from micarta. Micarta is a stylish composite material that combines layered plastic based on fabric or paper and polymer binder (synthetic resin). It’s sturdy, slip-resistant, won’t soak up odors, and feels comfy in hand. Plus, it looks great, withstands extreme temperature changes, is generally unreactive with many chemicals, and comes in a variety of colors. These traits make it more sought after in the knife industry compared to regular plastic or wood.

Features

• Knife type: fixed blade
• Edge type: plain
• Overall length: 13.1 cm
• Blade length: 5.4 cm
• Handle material: micarta
• Steel hardness: 58-59 HRC
• Steel class: 8Cr14MoV
• Weight: 59 g