CJRB Pyrite-Light Pocket Knife, 3.34'' Damascus Steel Blade Folding Knife with Pocket Clip, Pocket Knife for Men Women Sharp Camping Hiking EDC Knives J1945D

While the Sencut Sasche steals the show the Pyrite Lite quietly does the work. Almost half the price yet the only way you really feel it is in the handle material, which is still lots better than stuff we got in this price range up until recently this past decade. The button-lock isn't as slick on glass smooth as the WE/Civivi/Sencut button-locks but it's close, and it has slightly more friction meaning the blade doesn't "bounce" when closing. It's actually a smidge easier to close with the slight extra friction to be real, yet it's still fidgety fun.The blade shape is a cleaver yet this one has a functional point. Many cleavers have failed in this department, the most useful thing for an EDC is indeed the point so you can get into whatever you're cutting be it boxes, leather, tape, wild game etc. because even sharp blades if running flat against hide might have trouble starting their cut for a few seconds whereas a slight puncture can get an accurate cut started. We all know this via intuition, anyhow this is a cleaver shape that solves that issue perfectly while retaining all the benefits of the cleaver shape. Very smart design.The steel is okay, not too hard or soft, takes to an edge well and easy to sharpen. Not as finicky as D2 to sharpen and doesn't go dull too fast either. The handle material is a bit "squishy" as a soft plastic but not in a bad way, hard to explain until you hold it. It's super light though, and the thin profile of the blade makes it super slicey. The Worksharp Field Sharpener will get this thing back to shaving hair with a little practice since it combines diamond stones, ceramic hone, and a strop with compound.Overall this is in rotation with my Sencut Sasche and Civivi Mini Praxis. I gained a love for button-locks but the Mini Praxis is so well done (emphasis SO WELL DONE) I have to give it a pass on just being a thumbstud/flipper style knife with normal liner lock and it's price is right at $30 as well. The $30 price is easier to replace than the Sencut for sure, yet the Sasche doesn't go crazy and gives quality for the buck in spades. These knives all have uses and are in the budget category of "doesn't hurt to obtain/replace" because I just can't see dropping a hundred dollar bill on a blade. At a certain point a knife is just a knife and you're just buying prestige at a certain point, that varies for everyone but I cannot vouch enough for these knives in the $30-50 range. So much quality that you're getting diminishing returns from this pricepoint and you won't be lacking if you stop here with these recommendations based on my experience.

I wasn’t expecting to love this knife as much as I do, but the CJRB Pyrite-Light totally won me over. It’s compact, lightweight, and feels solid in hand—everything you want in an everyday carry.The blade flips open like butter thanks to the smooth button lock, and that AR-RPM9 steel holds an edge surprisingly well. I’ve used it for everything from opening packages to light camping tasks, and it hasn’t let me down.The blue handle gives it a nice modern touch without being flashy, and the deep-carry pocket clip keeps it secure and discreet. Great balance between form and function.Whether you’re an EDC enthusiast or just want a dependable knife for daily use, this one punches way above its price. Highly recommend.

This b!tch is sharp!!! I sliced my finger open because the clip is really tight and it got stuck on my pocket. Tried to pull it out and it was halfway open (the thumb stud hit my pocket seam) and I didn't realize it. Awesome knife though! Very good price

Decent knife but I have concerns with cutting my palm when closing due to how the blade sticks past the end of the handle as it closes. I cut my palm a small amount as I snapped it close. If the handle had a few more mm of clearance (or was squared off more) this would be 5 stars. I would rather have a knife I don’t have to consciously avoid supporting the end of on my palm.

I just received my first cjrb knife today, I got the pyrite green and black. First impression right out of the box is that it's ridiculously sharp, it opens and closes easy, feels nice in the hand ... It is a lil on the thinner / lightweight side than I'm used to carrying but I do like this knife so far. I went thru all the negative reviews to check mine and I don't have any of those issues so I'm happy with it.

Great knife to have. Can't say anything wrong about it. Well constructed. Sharp. Easy to use. Looks good. If you use it for work, you won't have trouble using it one handed. If you just like to collect, you need to have this nice, budget friendly knife.

I recently upgraded to a different, more expensive every-day carry knife and found I was still a bit reluctant to use it for all that it's worth. I was also interested in this CJRB Pyrite-Light because it offers so much for the price, so I picked up one of these as well. I figured I'd be less worried about using it since it is significantly less pricey. (Yes, what's the point of having the expensive one, then? LOL)The Pyrite is very impressive. The (presumably spray-form) AR-RPM9 steel blade arrived sharp enough that I'm using it out of the box. It's beautifully designed Wharncliffe blade profile offers a long, unbroken cutting edge, having a very slightly curved belly, with an excellent point for fine work. The grind is smooth and clear of contours that might disrupt a deeper cut. The FRN scales seem sufficiently durable and fit over a full-length steel liner. While not marketed as an assisted opener, the spring action behind the blade still gently functions to help propel the blade to its deployed position. The button lock can be used (if somewhat awkwardly) to swing the blade open and shut with a flick. (To do this, pay careful attention to be sure the blade locks in the opened or stowed positions afterward. The knife will not snap itself into these positions by itself because it only locks after you release the locking button.)After reading several reviews disparaging the CJRB button locking system, I was first apprehensive about this knife. I happily report my Pyrite-Light has none of the anomalous behaviors that other reviews have reported. No sticky nor seized lock button, no accidental unexpected release from the locked-open position. Still, due to these reports I would not consider this model for "combat" use. However, I have no such purpose in mind for this utility tool-- hence my preference for a more generally functional Wharncliffe design.