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CR5311CU: 5311CU Pilar Copper, Designed by Jesper Voxnaes
CRKT
Where minimal design meets maximum utility. The Pilar Copper is a super compact everyday carry folder with distinctive minimalist design, a big colorful pop, and an epic tale behind its name. Its low profile and understated when tucked away, and carefully designed to punch above its weight when in use.
Jesper Voxnaes designed the original Pilar in his Logstrup, Denmark shop, and named it after Ernest Hemingway's beloved boat—the 38-foot long vessel that he used for renegade surveillance of German U-boats during WWII in Caribbean waters. The world-famous author was also a WWI combat vet, big-game hunter, sailor, and fisherman, and certainly would have selected an everyday knife companion like the Pilar Copper for his daily endeavors.
The 2.4" flat grind blade features a satin finish and the fine, but strong tip is useful for more detailed tasks. The front of the handle is copper, the back is stainless steel for an eye-catching, two-tone look. A thumb slot opening mechanism deploys the blade and it's secured with a frame lock for your safety.
The modern Hemingway is the ultimate Renaissance man, and the Pilar Copper is the knife that will stand up to the challenge.
Features
Features
Thumb Slot for Easy One Hand Opening
Satin Blade Finish
Copper Handle Front, Stainless Steel Back
Specifications
Blade Length: 2.382" (60.5 mm)
Closed Length: 3.512" (89.2 mm)
Overall Length: 5.850" (148.59 mm)
Blade Material: 8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Blade Thickness: 0.149" (3.78 mm)
Blade Style: Sheepsfoot
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle Material: Copper with 2Cr13 Stainless Steel Lock
Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel (Tip-Up/Down, Right Carry)
8Cr Stainless Steel
One of the most common budget stainless steels, it maintains a competitive combination of edge retention and toughness in its price range.
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
Frame Lock
Developed by Chris Reeve, it functions like a liner lock but the lock is comprised of one of the handle scales. It's an extremely strong and easy to manipulate lock.
Customer Reviews
Columbia River CRKT 5311CU Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Copper Folding Knife 2.382" Satin Plain Blade, Copper and Stainless Steel Handles (4 reviews)
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Columbia River CRKT 5311CU Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Copper Folding Knife 2.382" Satin Plain Blade, Copper and Stainless Steel Handles
Dj
Great State oh Kansas
Apr 27, 2026
Pros: None
Cons: None
Solid
This model (copper) is built like a tank. It sits in the hand like it grew out of your palm. What it isn’t, is flickable. It’s a purposeful tool. A big shout out to KC. The customer service and dedication to getting the product to you is exceptional.
Columbia River CRKT 5311CU Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Copper Folding Knife 2.382" Satin Plain Blade, Copper and Stainless Steel Handles
Ryan
Masa
Jan 06, 2023
Pros: None
Cons: Weight
Great Knife
I love this design. It's pretty squarely geared toward utility use, but that's 95% of my EDC needs. It's the best box opener I've ever owned since it gets the tip down into your cutting work very naturally. The under 2.5 inch blade makes it a perfect carry for the Uber strict blade limits when I need to work in Boston, too. I'm a big dude with size XL hands, but the finger choil still makes this a super comfortable knife to use for me. The action is great too, and after breaking it in I can spydie flick it easily. I always prefer tip up carry, but oddly I prefer this knife set up for tip down. It rides deeper in the pocket that way and it gives my index finger a place to perch when I do want to flick it open. I also find the clip to be less of a hot spot in tip down, for my hands at least. At any rate, the clip is two position, and can be switched if you really want. On the negative side, it is weighty for it's size. I don't mind that though, and it's unobtrusive enough in the pocket for me. Also on the negative are the budget materials. I'm not the biggest fan of 8cr13mov steel. Fingerprints leave it looking grey and smeary, and edge retention is nothing special. Teflon washers are "meh" too. Even the "upgraded" version of this knife only brings D2 steel and a G10 scale to the table. I'd love to buy a version in, say, S35VN with phosphor bronze washers and titanium or micarta scales. They did a sprint run a while ago that accommodated some of that, but imo it should be a regular option. The factory grind was uneven and wonky and not quite shaving sharp. I threw it in my edge pro and got it right though, and the edge was honestly not much worse than what I tend to see in this price range. The bronze scale here looks great, but patinas super easily when exposed to finger oils. I tested it out by polishing it clean and then touching it solidly with one finger and then leaving it alone. By the end of the day, it had stained where I touched it. Just be aware of that. The patina can look cool too, and it's great for making a special project of it if you want to force your own patina. If you'd rather keep it the way it is, I'd polish it off with some Barkeep's Friend and then seal it with a coat of jewelry sealer. For all the negatives, at $30 you really can't beat this knife in terms of value and nothing I mentioned above is a real deal breaker for me.
Columbia River CRKT 5311CU Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Copper Folding Knife 2.382" Satin Plain Blade, Copper and Stainless Steel Handles
Pancho_Left_Ohio
Albany Oregon
Dec 08, 2020
Pros: Weight, Handle Material
Cons: None
great design and size
Love most things about this knife, the design especially, the copper, the sturdy (and rather heavy which I like) feel, the blade shape, ease of opening, finish quality (with exceptions). Really like the frame lock and ease of closing. The problem is the opening hole has very sharp edges; I find pinch-opening (two finger) is safer than using the hole (thumb) due to the feeling I could get cut. Also the forefinger cut-out is too close to the bottom edge of the very sharp blade; I already cut my finger just practicing using it in this manner. Maybe some emery cloth or a buffer/grinder tool could smooth away these issues, but out of the box this knife can lead to user-caused injury for this user at least.
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