CRKT Dextro handle scales
CRKT Dextro handle scales
In 2023, CRKT—renowned for designer collaborations—introduced the Dextro (model 6295 series) as a sleek, high-performance EDC flipper. Designed by custom knifemaker T.J. Schwarz, it debuted in CRKT's 2023 lineup (announced early 2023, with dealer releases around mid-year and Blade Show visibility), emphasizing stealthy power and lightning-fast manual deployment
The CRKT Dextro features a 3.18-inch drop-point blade in premium D2 tool steel (often black titanium nitride or stonewash finish) for exceptional edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Weighing ~4.7 oz, it includes smooth IKBS™ ball-bearing pivot, ambidextrous thumb studs plus flipper tab for snappy one-hand opening, reliable liner lock, contoured black anodized aluminum handles (with green accents on pivot/backspacer in some variants), and reversible deep-carry pocket clip—ideal for discreet everyday carry (EDC knives) and tactical use
Schwarz described it as a "sleeper muscle car"—nearly all-black, understated yet explosive in action, mimicking automatic speed without assisted mechanisms. Priced affordably (~$85 MSRP, China-made), it earned praise for buttery deployment, premium fit/finish, and value—quickly becoming a favorite in flipper EDC folders and solidifying CRKT's reputation for innovative, designer-driven folding knives