Feldspar CJRB-J1912

Really impressed with this knife so far. The design and green color look great in person, and several people have already complimented it. The blade came pretty sharp out of the box and has handled everyday tasks easily. For the price, it feels like excellent value and more like a higher-end knife. The action doesn’t fling open as easily as some other folders, but that adds a sense of safety and control that makes it a solid first or entry-level EDC.

Wow, much nicer than expected for the price. Super sharp, very well made and beautiful finish.

Couldn't be happier with the quality of the knife especially for the price. I make pocket knives so I'm familiar with the liner lock design. My lock is 3/4 the thickness of the liner and that is how you want it. The blade isn't going to close on you unless you are using it like a fixed blade knife. The liner wears over time so all you are doing is reducing the life of the lock by filing it down. So you can open packages, cut string, whittle wood, cut apples, etc. Despite the description saying it has a tactical handle that doesn't mean it's a tactical knife, Don't jam it full force, tip first, into wood, expect to do ninja or special ops knife fighting and you should be just fine. The lock up on my knives is tight. No blade wobble from left to right or up and down. The blade is centered when returned in the handle. It drops down with a decisive click and is held firmly in place. I have two of these and if you are complaining about this knife you either got a lemon or you are expecting way too much from a knife under $40. The bearings are fine that come with the knife. There are 10 bearings set in a plastic cage. You can get a phosphor bronze cage holding 12 ceramic bearings from SKIFF for the CJRB Feldspar. It might be worth it in the long run. D2 steel is a really good knife steel. When heat treated properly it has very good hardness (around 60RC) and decent edge retention. It is semi-stainless steel and resists rust but if you are in a humid climate you will need to keep an eye on the blade and oil it. Oh, this is a martensitic stainless steel which can be hardened through heat treatment. 434 stainless cannot be hardened so if this isn’t D2 it is a stainless steel which responds to hardening and 434 does not. Overall a surprising find.

I like everything about this knife except for the terrible belt clip design. I can no longer carry this thing on my person. I've carried a knife with me for 20+ years with the knife clipped to the inside of my jeans/pants pocket. My go-to blades have been a Benchmade I received as a gift or a Sypderco Tenacious. There have been a few others from Kershaw or Cold Steel. Regardless of the make, I like a knife hanging inside of my left pocket by the belt clip. The ones I prefer sit deep in the pocket and are barely noticeable. My wife discovered just how much she loved my Benchmade, so I logged onto Amazon to find a moderately priced EDC blade (I wasn't in a position to buy a replacement $150+ knife at that time). I settled on this CRJB for around $30. I like to try new brands and I liked the features for the price point. It also had next day Prime shipping, so it was in my hands in no time. Upon unboxing, I noticed two things. The blade sweep was nice with a good edge and that the belt clip was awkward. It took me less than a day to catch the clip on something and bend the crap out of it. I would then have to remove screws and reshape it in a vice only to repeat the process a couple of days later. After the fourth or fifth time repeating this process, this knife started catching on the hems of shirts and falling out of my pocket. I lost it for a few days in the lawn and found it right before the lawnmower ran over it. This failure was deemed unacceptable, and it has been relegated to my toolbox. The blade held an edge well and the construction was otherwise good. It didn't rust up sitting in my lawn during fall Michigan frosts. Fix the clip and you'd have a winner! 3.5/5 stars

The CJRB Feldspar is hands down one of the best pocket knives I’ve ever owned. From the moment I took it out of the box, I could tell the build quality was exceptional. The blade is razor-sharp right out of the package, and the D2 steel holds an edge extremely well even after heavy use. The action is incredibly smooth, making it easy to open one-handed, and the liner lock engages securely every time. The handle design is comfortable, with just the right amount of grip, and the overall balance feels perfect in the hand. It’s compact enough to carry every day without feeling bulky, yet large enough to handle tougher tasks without issue. Whether for everyday carry or more demanding outdoor work, the Feldspar performs like a knife twice its price. For the price point, this knife is an absolute steal. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and well-crafted EDC knife!