CRKT (Columbia River Knife and Tool) started making knives in 1994, but has surpassed most knife companies by creating some innovative designs. Here are 4 of their best pocket knife designs in 2018.
CRKT employs some dedicated knife designers from around the world. That is why they are competing with Kershaw and Kutmaster (Utica) for some great pocket knife designs. Those two companies have been around much longer, and have strong reputations in the knife industry.
Engraved Kershaw Knives are designed and marketed by an American Company that dates back to 1907. If you are thinking about ordering a batch with your corporate logo, here are some valuable tips:
enough the first time, so you aren’t 1 or 2 knives short of your needs.
When your knives arrive, enjoy giving them out. You will be considered a hero.
Based on popularity, these are the 3 Best Engraved Kershaw Knives.
Kershaw “Scallion” Knife, Camo 1620
Kershaw “Leek” Knife 1660 
Kershaw® Volt 3655 Kershaw is an American company based in Oregon. Their designs shown here are not tactical, but more accurately described as “modern”. All their knives are well-constructed, and the opening and locking mechanism works extremely well.
According to the Walmart website, they already sell Kershaw Knives. According to “Promogram”, an ASI newsletter, Walmart announced in mid August 2017 its Walmart PromoShop, an online way to sell imprinted items such as T shirts for family reunions. They also reported to have pens, mugs, and bags.
If you decided to give custom engraved knives to your employees, here are 5 tips to help you get the biggest bang for your buck.
Custom Engraved Knives are usually pocket knives. Sometimes non-folding knives are laser engraved with company logos. Pocket knives are much more popular, because they take up less space, and can be concealed easily. These 5 custom engraved knives were chosen because of their popularity. Most manufacturers, contractors, and service companies like to give these knives to their employees, associates, and customers. So here are the 5 most popular ones. You should have them, too.
Buck® Bantam BBW Camo 284cmo. Camouflage is in. It is the most popular of handle colors. 
Buck® Black “Bones” Pocket Knife 870-BK. Tactical, especially black in color, is a real winner. 
Case Smooth Natural Bone Mini Trapper 91440. Famous for its small 3 1/2″ size and natural bone handle. This classic is still the main choice in Case knives. Kershaw “Scallion” Knife, Camo 1620. Known for its precision opening and locking mechanism. It also has a lock closed lever.
Kutmaster Compact Rescue Knife 95-1832L. For safety and survival, this rescue knife is always a winner.
Multi-purpose camping knives probably never looked like this. However, it’s fun to imagine a cave man creating a portable tool that can cut, hammer, and scoop all in one neat device strapped to his loincloth.
We’ve come a long way since stone age tools and knives. Today Engraved Kershaw Knives are the pinnacle of the pocket knife industry. Kershaw stands for quality, life-time guaranteed knives. The Scallion Camo Knife and the Leek Knife are two of the most popular ones today. Kershaw has developed a winning combination of features:
Kershaw “Scallion” Knife, Camo 1620 Kershaw “Leek” Knife 1660 
There are thousands of styles of engravable knives, pocket knives, in the world. Each one has its own personality. Collectors are always looking for the newest, latest, most unique pocket knives at all the gun and knife shows across the USA. Factors they look for are the color, material of the blade, shape and material of the scales (handles), and the mechanics of opening and closing them.
These are my choices of the top 3 most beautiful engravable knives in the USA.
The Kershaw Camo Scallion made the short list because of its printed camouflage design. It almost looks 3 dimensional, or glowing. The opening mechanism is Speedsafe assisted-opening system. It works very smoothly. Of course the blade is high quality 420hc stainless steel. Just so you don’t accidentally open the knife, it has a safety lock to keep it closed when not in use. Made in the USA.
Kershaw “Scallion” Knife, Camo 1620Buck® has many styles of knives, and keeps up with the current tastes of its customers. The most popular style now is the tactical knives. The rich black color of the blade and handle make this a beauty. The openness of the handle makes the weight low. The tanto style blade shape and the serration are both good selling points. Great for an every day carry (EDC), but still a very beautiful pocket knife.
Buck® Black “Bones” Pocket Knife 870-BK Boker is a fine American company that manufactures knives all over the world. The Boker Leopard Damascus II Knife wins this award on several points. The damascus blade, the blade shape, and the origin of the steel, are all winning points. The steel was forged out of the barrel of the German army tank Leopard I. This gives it the Rockwell hardness of 65-67. The handle has amazing features of its own. It is made of hardcoated 6061-T6 aluminum and it encloses Ziracote wood inserts. This heirloom comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Boker Leopard Damascus II Knife 111054dam
The best pocket knife for March 2017 was chosen for its high quality of material and workmanship. It also has these main features:
Our pick this month is made by Kershaw, an American company.
Kershaw “Scallion” Knife, Camo 1620
Some are proudly made in the USA.