Steel WillCutjack C22 Linerlock Black

Like the d2 steel and sturdy but slim build. Worthy edc ,one handed operation. Aggressive texturing, no nonsense design. Perfect for those buyers like myself who are active and sometimes lose a knife while fishing ,hiking, hunting ect. Good enough quality knife to always keep an eye on it, but priced so if it gets lost the "mourning" period only lasts till the replacement arrives. Many nice features

just received the knife today. I am happy to say that from previous reviews of the knife that there was no red thread locker on the screws. Like all my knives I usually take them apart, clean then and oil them before use. The edge was not shaving sharp but after a stropping it was nice. I have heard wonderful reviews about it so hopefully I have a good time using it. Only complaint was how long the shipping took.

LOVE LOVE LOVE! This EDC knife is awesome, and a good 3” blade.I was out at a restaurant trying to cut a corn on the cob in half with the restaurant knife and when it didn’t work, I pulled out the Steel Will and it cut like butter!I am waiting for an excuse To buy another blade!

This knife isn't going to win any awards any time soon, but the knife is an excellent knife. It's just another entry in a huge sea of available knives, however, doomed to lose to larger companies. Yet, the knife is no slouch, keeping a great edge (I don't like razor-sharp knives, because that ruins them for harder tasks), having a flipper and a great feel, and lightweight distributed in a way that makes sense.PROS:Claimed as D2 steel, and I have no reason to doubt itHolds it's edge quite wellA finger choil, a feature lacking on many pocket knives, and a finger grooveLeft or Right carry pocket clipJimping to avoid slippingThe flipper also acts as a finger guard, preventing the finger from sliding up onto the blade (unless you're using the choil, in which case you not likely to be using the knife in a way that makes your finger slide in the direction of the blade)CONS:Can be a bit large and 'intimidating' to some peopleJimping can be somewhat aggressive, especially on the back of the bladeThe pocket clip can hold too tightly to the patterned scales, making it a rough pull, potentially wearing on your pocketsThe clip is also not a deep-carry pocket clip, which means that some of the knife does stick outTip-up carry onlyLiner lock, while secure for light work, should not be relied on for heavier tasks like striking anything. For that, go with a fixed blade, or at least something really strong, like Cold Steel's Tri-Ad (I know they're gimmicky, but the lock is indeed tough)

When a non knife nut asks me what knife they should buy my immediate response is, "Steel Will Cutjack". It's the perfect user knife. Light weight, good steel, good geometry, high value, and multiple colors and size options. Plus there's even a higher end version for steel snobs that want the latest and greatest super steel. Although, D2 is already a really good steel. Making the D2 versions a way better value.

SMG Inc knife brand, Steel Will, promotes the Cutjack as part of their Urban knife line, but you’d be hard pressed to find a better blade profile for more rural tasks. Indeed, outside of the thin handle and sub 3 oz weight, there’s nothing that distinguishes this for urban environments. The Cutjack is a full-size folder with a blade profile that’s more suited for tough wood processing than opening cardboard boxes from amazon. I didn’t think I’d care for a finger-choil on a folder, but the ergonomics of the Cutjack almost lead your hand to the choil automatically. It feels surprisingly natural. The low profile thumb ramp opposite the choil with it’s perfect gimping (grippy without feeling harsh) compliments the choil perfectly, making this knife more of a workhorse than you might expect from a folder.If an urban folder is what you’re after, the Steel Will Modus might fit the bill better than the Cutjack. It’s very similar, but without the choil and is more pointy, which would make it slightly preferable for opening packaging. The Cutjack features a more traditional, woodsy drop point, which makes the blades tip more durable. Its modified flat or high saber grind also allows for greater blade strength than the usual hollow grind found so routinely in pocket carry. The use of tool steel as a blade material makes it all the more robust. And for those who care, the spine even sports a 90 degree angle sharp enough to spark a ferro rod.The scales are essentially plastic. It looks like the same material used by Spyderco. I’m sure they’ve got some exotic name for it, probably glass-reinforced nylon or something. But it still looks and feels pretty cheap and isn’t as grippy as G10 or micarta, though the techno basket-weave texturing does prevent the scales from feeling slick.This is without a doubt an extremely functional knife design. I’m really thankful amazon had it on sale, as I doubt I would have gambled at Steel Will’s usual price point and would have missed out on a really great knife. That said, considering it’s usual $40-$50 dollar pricetag, it’s still a hard sale, depending on the depth of your pockets of course. D2 is highly commendable budget steel, assuming it’s genuine D2 (more on that in a moment). And the design is just utterly functional. But, ultimately, there are a lot of options with better fit and finish and to some degree better materials at the Cutjack’s normal price point. Ruike in particular comes to mind.The Cutjack comes in an unnecessarily oversized, thin cardboard box that’s no doubt meant to make the product stand out on shelves over same size folders packaged in boxes more befitting the contents size - essentially a marketing gimmick to make buyers think they’re getting more for their money. While SMG Inc is a US company, don’t let that fool you, this is a Chinese made knife through and through.I like that Steel Will includes a paper slip stamped with the knives “inspection date” inside. But apparently the inspector was rushed when this one came through, as all three screws on the pocket clip needed tightening. And as usual, you have to have specialized Torx bits to make any adjustments. The pocket clip has a tendency to loosen, rather easily, so I expect to add some Loctite in the not too distant future.The blade pivot uses flat washers. With only a flipper lever for deployment, the knife needed a little oil and a lot of practice to smooth out the action, which still isn’t nearly as smooth or as consistent as ball bearings. Some even advocate disassembling and sanding the washers to remove burrs apparently left by the factory. While others, who usually indicate they received free, possibly cherry-picked, samples for review, have indicated deployment was perfectly smooth with theirs.At this point I think I’m content with breaking in the knife further from wear alone, considering the effort other owners reportedly had to go through to loosen the Loctite that was apparently used on the three main screws and the fact that I only have one set of Torx bits, where two is needed to grip a couple of the screws from each side to keep them from turning. I’ll probably need to break it down eventually to clean it anyway. But, after weeks of daily use, deployment, while still a little inconsistent, no longer always requires a firm wrist snap. The blade will now, “sometimes” fully extend without any wrist action at all thanks in large part to the gimping on top of the flipper lever. But you still have to hit the lever with some determination.Unfortunately, as the knife's action has loosened, it's detent has become much worse. It no longer takes a hard sling, the blade will snap open on it's own with just a light sling. This probably isn't a serious cause for concern for most applications, just something to keep in mind should you need to toss your knife to someone - it might open in the air, depending on how it's thrown.While, not remotely dull, the edge - which is a typical secondary V-cut bevel - was certainly less sharp from the factory than most knives I’ve owned. Even a cheap 12 dollar Eafengrow I recently acquired came dramatically sharper. A minute or so on a ceramic rod and leather strop was all that was needed, which was a bit surprising itself, as I expected D2 to require a little more work than that. With all the reports of Chinese manufacturing mislabeling cheaper steels as D2 and other brands coming under fire for using mislabeled D2 recently, it makes me wonder... But I haven’t seen any reports questioning the veracity of Steel Will's D2 claims, so I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt. I just expected it to be a LOT harder to sharpen, more in line with other tool steels I own, like A2.I love this knife. It’s already become my go-to folder for work (construction), due to the blade profile alone. I’m virtually grateful to amazon for the enticing deal, as all the praise I’d seen among the vlogger community alone just hadn’t quite convinced me. If Steel Will priced this in the same 20 to 30 dollar range, I’d recommend it almost unreservedly all day long. I don’t think you could find a more functional, better made design at that price. They could really lock up the budget knife market. But at it’s current price, which I consider semi-budget, it’s a much harder sell.What this knife has going for it is the expectation of better than average budget steel and an incredibly functional blade design. But the rest of the materials and the overall fit and finish - which will very likely require some break in by the end user, if not more extensive disassembly and service for the knife to meet it’s full potential - just isn’t befitting a knife in this price range. Maybe, if it were actually made in the US, some could justify forking out the extra premium. As is, I see no reason why Steel Will can’t hit a much more compelling MSRP sweetspot. And as much as I now like the design, I probably couldn’t justify buying it again at it’s regular price. But, I’m not one who can justify spending over a hundred bucks on a limited durability folder either, unlike fixed blades with 5-20x the material and made to take a lot more abuse.Pictures taken with the knife in a very hard cut of cherry that we use for splitting firewood.Update: The action continues to loosen without need for disassembly, as does the detent become even weaker. But, I'd still recommend this knife all day long, if they'd just adjust the price to something more befitting it's materials and fit and finish. That said, I tested the lockup of the knife, by hitting the back of it against my shoe a dozen or so times, and commendably, it never failed. That's a test that even some really pricy folders fail at. The fact that it's so light it virtually disappears in your pocket, and I'm liking this knife more and more. For the money, I think the Ruike 128 is clearly a better buy. But, it's a good bit heavier duty. Just today, I'd strapped on a larger fixed blade for some yard chores resulting from hurricane Florence. When I was done for the day, I went to open a package from amazon, using an awkwardly large Esee 6, as I didn't even notice the Cutjack was still in my pocket.

Really love this knife for the price. It is light weight yet plenty rugged, making it nice to carry in an office setting I hardly notice it in my pocket. The edge was great out of the box and the action is surprisingly smooth for a knife at this price point. You will not be disappointed by this knife.