Feldspar CJRB-J1912

Really impressed with this knife so far. The design and green color look great in person, and several people have already complimented it. The blade came pretty sharp out of the box and has handled everyday tasks easily. For the price, it feels like excellent value and more like a higher-end knife. The action doesn’t fling open as easily as some other folders, but that adds a sense of safety and control that makes it a solid first or entry-level EDC.

i don’t leave reviews often, i’m a big benchmade fan but for the price this knife is absolutely amazing! super sharp and very smooth, seems very well built i ordered one and now ordering a second one after carrying one for a couple days i’m loving it for a cheap knife!

I've tried the small and large versions of this knife and while both are nice in their own ways I think the ideal size would have actually been somewhere in the middle which is typical of a design that's offered in two sizes - you usually get the extremes instead of a happy medium. I wear L to XL gloves and in my hands the small one is a little too small, my pinky struggles to stay on the scales in a hammer grip and if I try to choke up on the blade the edge bites into my index - and while the big one offers a full grip (and then some) it's a little hard to maintain good edge and tip control when doing EDC things like cutting tape on a package because it's such a long knife. The smaller satin finished one worked flawlessly straight out to box and I've had it for ~3 years at this point without issue. No rust, holds an edge forever and it's easy to touch up with ceramic when needed. It's been taken apart several times for cleaning and I think I even swapped ceramic bearings with brass cages into it last time - it's been a solid dependable little knife. The enclosed liners took some getting used to but I eventually decided I liked how the handle feels. The pocket clip I'm not the biggest fan of, kind of long for the size of the knife but it does the job. The larger black one I picked up recently and two things immediately jumped out at me - the action is not very smooth and the lock sticks slightly. I suspect both are due to the PVD coating, it looks like the detent ball on the liner lock needs some time to wear a groove into the PVD before the action smooths out? And as for the sticking lock, while they did remove the coating on the part of the blade the lock interacts with the liner itself is painted (PVD?) and that appears to be what's causing it to stick. This should wear off in time and fix the issue, hopefully? I would also mention that the liner lock tension on this one is very stiff, so much so I think I'll end up pulling it apart and de-tuning it a little - out of the box it's tough to press the liner aside even after it's unstuck. One last note, a quirk I noticed - the liner spacers and stop pin in this knife are bright silver despite the rest of the hardware being black which makes them look a little out of place - would have been nicer if they were all coated imo. I think of the two I prefer the small version, even if it's a bit dainty for me - it's size gives me really good control over the bade when doing basic EDC tasks and in the end that's what I carry a knife to do. The lager model is more clumsy in comparison, but to be fair I have used the little one a lot and this larger version is still new to me. I do like the flat sided carbon fiber scales more than the rounded G10 on the small one, and while the pocket clip is the same length on the larger knife it doesn't feel oddly long. I think in a less urban setting the large model would be better as I can actually choke up on the blade when fine control is needed for something like carving or processing wood. Ultimately they are both good if slightly flawed knives. I hate to say that they are 'good for the price' because in truth they are really nice knives, well built and should last for years if minimally maintained - they just happen to also be cheaper than something like the Civivi Elementum or QSP Penguin which are better known.

Couldn't be happier with the quality of the knife especially for the price. I make pocket knives so I'm familiar with the liner lock design. My lock is 3/4 the thickness of the liner and that is how you want it. The blade isn't going to close on you unless you are using it like a fixed blade knife. The liner wears over time so all you are doing is reducing the life of the lock by filing it down. So you can open packages, cut string, whittle wood, cut apples, etc. Despite the description saying it has a tactical handle that doesn't mean it's a tactical knife, Don't jam it full force, tip first, into wood, expect to do ninja or special ops knife fighting and you should be just fine. The lock up on my knives is tight. No blade wobble from left to right or up and down. The blade is centered when returned in the handle. It drops down with a decisive click and is held firmly in place. I have two of these and if you are complaining about this knife you either got a lemon or you are expecting way too much from a knife under $40. The bearings are fine that come with the knife. There are 10 bearings set in a plastic cage. You can get a phosphor bronze cage holding 12 ceramic bearings from SKIFF for the CJRB Feldspar. It might be worth it in the long run. D2 steel is a really good knife steel. When heat treated properly it has very good hardness (around 60RC) and decent edge retention. It is semi-stainless steel and resists rust but if you are in a humid climate you will need to keep an eye on the blade and oil it. Oh, this is a martensitic stainless steel which can be hardened through heat treatment. 434 stainless cannot be hardened so if this isn’t D2 it is a stainless steel which responds to hardening and 434 does not. Overall a surprising find.

This knife is amazing. Came super sharp fresh out the box. Great smooth action. Extremely durable. This has become my favorite EDC and I use it all the time and have had no complaints. I recommend this knife to anyone looking for a high quality EDC at a super affordable price

The CJRB Feldspar is hands down one of the best pocket knives I’ve ever owned. From the moment I took it out of the box, I could tell the build quality was exceptional. The blade is razor-sharp right out of the package, and the D2 steel holds an edge extremely well even after heavy use. The action is incredibly smooth, making it easy to open one-handed, and the liner lock engages securely every time. The handle design is comfortable, with just the right amount of grip, and the overall balance feels perfect in the hand. It’s compact enough to carry every day without feeling bulky, yet large enough to handle tougher tasks without issue. Whether for everyday carry or more demanding outdoor work, the Feldspar performs like a knife twice its price. For the price point, this knife is an absolute steal. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and well-crafted EDC knife!

Knife reviewers seem to love the CJRB Feldspar and since I was in the market for a good daily carry knife, I decided to see what all the yelling was about. First, since it's difficult to get a feel for how large a knife is based on a reviewer's subjective opinion and the size of their own hand, I need to say that the "jumbo" Feldspar isn't huge. It's a full 1⅜ inches smaller than a U.S. bill. ______ As far as fit and finish, the Feldspar is very well made, showing much more care in workmanship than one might expect in a $37 knife. The blade is almost perfectly centered and wanders less than one millimeter toward the pocket clip side. This will likely correct itself after the first disassembly. The brass pivot sleeve is a welcome contrast to the scales, breaking up the uniformity of color and giving the Feldspar a classier appearance. Ergonomically, the Feldspar fits nicely in my hand with no major problems with "hot spots" from intrusive hardware poking into the palm, knuckles or fingers. ______ The action is very nice. I have experienced none of the trouble with the detent described in other reviews. The blade flips open to lock with no wrist flicking necessary. Speaking of the blade, it is very sharp and cuts paper (although by no means is cutting paper a true indicator of sharpness) easily and cleanly. The pocket clip is springy and functional, although it is fairly plain. Remember, we're talking about a $37 knife. Cons: My complaints are fairly nit-picky and most of them could easily apply to any knife and all of them can be negated by one simple fact - that this is a $37 knife: #1: First and foremost, knife makers (no, really ANY manufacturer of ANYTHING) really need to get away from using T-6 Torx screws in manufacturing. The tiny screws are very prone to stripping and the common use of thread locking compounds only increases the chances of ruining a screw on the very first attempt at cleaning the knife. T-8 should be the minimum acceptable size. Thankfully the Feldspar only uses 4 of them to secure scales to the liner, with one additional to secure the pocket clip. #2. This is minor, but the T-6 screws securing the pocket clip are not flush to the interior of the clip. This could make it difficult to clip the knife onto the pocket of pants made with very thick fabric. #3. The pocket clip is boring steel. I wish CJRB had an accessory replacement. The Artisan Cutlery website offers a version of the knife with anodized titanium for pocket clips, but you can't purchase the clip separately. CJRB is Artisan Cutlery's budget knife outlet. #4. Along with a separate accessory pocket clip, CJRB should offer a brass colored pocket clip blank to fill the unused clip mounting space. It would really class up the Feldspar and any other knives that have reversible pocket clips. __________________ Conclusion: The CJRB Feldspar is a remarkably beautiful and well made knife in spite of the low price tag. This is a $37 knife with the fit and finish of a knife easily 4 or 5 times the cost. It is well designed and lacks only in mostly extremely minor cosmetic details. I would be hard pressed to find a knife at this price point that could beat the Feldspar. If you want one, don't hesitate.

I am a chronic loser of edc knives. I have bought this knife 3 times now, and trying harder to not lose this one. The reason I keep buying this, is because it is the best knife design I have found. It’s beautiful, sharp, and endlessly fun to practice opening, and as long as you don’t wash the D2 blade in the dish washer, you have a quality, easy enough to sharpen blade. It switches easily to left handed (which I am), has a beautiful deep pocket clip, and the blade will easily get to hair shaving sharp with routine stropping. For the price, you cannot beat the beauty, ability, and quality of this knife. I have no need for $50+ knives as long as this one is for sale. It’s capable, strong, and sharp as anything as long as you give it the TLC that D2 needs. In a nutshell: it’s the best purchase for your money