CRKT CEO Flipper handle scales

CRKT CEO Flipper handle scales

In 2021, CRKT—known for innovative EDC knives—expanded the iconic CEO series (original liner-lock model by Richard Rogers debuted 2019, Blade Show "Best Buy of the Year") with the CEO Flipper (model 7097). Released as a refined evolution, it addressed demand for faster, one-hand deployment while preserving the sleek, office-friendly minimalist aesthetic

Designed by custom knifemaker Richard Rogers from Magdalena, New Mexico, the CRKT CEO Flipper features a 3.11-inch drop-point blade in premium 8Cr13MoV stainless steel (often satin or black stonewash) for reliable edge retention and corrosion resistance. Weighing just 2.1 oz, it boasts a smooth Carson Flipper opener on IKBS ball bearings, slim glass-reinforced nylon (GRN) handles (black, tan, or bamboo variants), liner lock, and reversible deep-carry pocket clip—ideal for discreet everyday carry (EDC knives), suits, or professional settings

Debuting around 2021 (new version of the 7096 CEO noted in catalogs), it earned praise for buttery action, lightweight comfort, and premium feel at budget price (~$50–$70 MSRP). Variants like CEO Bamboo, Compact, and Microflipper followed, cementing the CEO family as a benchmark in gentleman's EDC folders and refined flipper knives—blending elegance, functionality, and CRKT's designer collaboration legacy

The scales are compatible with only CEO Flipper model:

  • CRKT CEO Flipper 7097
  • CRKT CEO Flipper 7097K
  • CRKT CEO Flipper 7097RX