(Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
Great knife
Bigger than expected
Columbia River CRKT 2709 Clever Girl Fixed 4.6" SK5 Black Blade, G10 Handles, Thermoplastic Sheath
Part #: CR2709 | CRKT Knives (Columbia River)
Description
CR2709: Austin McGlaun 2709 Clever Girl
CRKT
It's forged to look its best when things get ugly. When you're in a combat situation in dark, CQB environments you don't want something pretty. You want something you can draw fast and use instinctively. Enter the "Clever Girl" fixed blade tactical knife with an upswept blade.
As part of the "Forged By War" program, Austin McGlaun of Columbus, Georgia, designed the Clever Girl. It aligns with his philosophy that a knife is more than a tool. It's a psychological deterrent that is very different from a gun. It tells your attacker very quickly that you mean business. The Clever Girl was created so you can grab it, use it if necessary, and then go home to your family.
About the Forged By War program
In 2013, Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical, designer of elite, military, tactical tomahawks, approached CRKT with the news that he had been working with a few combat veterans that had returned from war with varying degrees of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
To help work through their challenges, they have been designing and forging steel into custom tools. Drawing from their experience earned in combat situations, they have been creating tools they wished they had available to them on the battlefield.
CRKT cares deeply about our returning veterans and they saw a way to give back to the community that created them. In 2016, they launched the Forged By War program.
These are mission ready tools, designed by veterans, with 10% of the CRKT net profits of the program donated to the veterans' charity of choice.
Mission ready tools that are Forged By War.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 4.6"
- Overall Length: 10.125"
- Blade Material: SK5 Carbon Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.158"
- Blade Hardness: 54-56HRC
- Blade Style: Persian
- Blade Grind: Hollow
- Blade Finish: Black Powder Coating
- Handle Material: Black G10
- Sheath Material: Thermoplastic
- Weight: 6.3 oz.
- Designer: Austin McGlaun
- Made in China
UPC Code: 794023270907
Related Categories
CRKT Knives (Columbia River), CRKT Clever Girl Series, SK5 Blade Steel, G10 Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Combat Knives, Austin McGlaun
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Customer Reviews
Josh Baggett
KentuckyDec 03, 2025
Hank
Grand Rapids, MIAug 25, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
Better Than Expected!
I bought this knife as an addition to my loadout. I was looking for something that has great balance and was a serious slicer as it will primarily be a defense tool. It has a great feel, the balance is perfect for my intended purposes and it was shaving-sharp out of the box. I have carried CRKT blades as my EDC knifes for years and am completely happy with this new addition. The included TekLok was a nice touch, as it increases my carry options. Overall, I feel I got more than I expected.
Jamal
SCJun 19, 2025
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Finish, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: Blade Material, Handle Material, Materials
Decent blade cost to much for what it is
Decent blade but didn't realize it was as big as it is. Not a flaw just didn't fit my intended use. I like blade shape just thought the knife was smaller. The sk5 sounds like tin when plucked. I don't like g10. I'm a micarta person. Overall knife is constructed well good looking but the large size and steel choice not the greatest
