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Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Loris
Richland, Wa
Jun 25, 2018
Pros: Handle Material, Pocket Clip
Cons: None
Excellent design - decent construction by CRKT (considering the price)
The Pilar is very popular for a reason: it is a great design and for the ~$25 street price, it is quite the bargain. The ergonomics are great and it came quite sharp out of the box. There were a few gripes though: first, it came very gritty and second, the blade was not centered. It was so gritty, it was a pain to open and impossible to flip, the blade would not move much by itself. I tried to disassemble the knife (after watching nick Shabazz tutorial) but the screws were not cooperating and the Loctite on the pivot so strong that I gave up by fear of stripping the screw. I was surprised that the screws holding the clip had some thread locker too even though it is designed to be a resersible clip. The thread locker left some goop on the original clip hole. I oiled the knife and it helped a little bit, it can now be flipped with quite the wrist action though.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
The Pilar is an elegant and sturdy knife with a versatile flat-ground blade. It's a great EDC knife, equally comfortable slicing avocados and fruit, or cutting rope and cardboard. Adding a small snake knot lanyard provides a more secure grip.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Erik T
St. Louis, MO
Nov 20, 2022
Pros: Handle Material
Cons: Weight
Love this Jnife
Voxnaes is a master of form and function. The Pilar is a small knife that packs a punch. Razor sharp out of the box. Not too fidget friendly until I cleaned, oiled, and tuned it up. Now it flies open with a middle finger flick. It is a knife I like to use and look at. Nice curves. Can a knife look “sexy?” Yes it can.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Chris B
Boston, Massachusetts
Feb 28, 2017
Pros: Pocket Clip
Cons: Weight
Excellent EDC Option
It's very compact and I really like the blade profile. For the price, it's hard to beat and I love Jesper's designs.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Tm
USA
Mar 03, 2017
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Simple and solid
Some might find this too heavy but I like the heft of it, it is very solid and opening/closing is very smooth. The blade seems to be holding it edge well and arrived sharp enough to finish off a spot I had missed while shaving. I use this little guy for chopping, slicing, scraping and even a little light prying although I'm confident it would stand up to more abuse there isn't much to be had now that I'm in the office. It also looks good so that's a plus.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Yes I am so glad to get the Pilar from CRKT. I use it all the time as a back up blade to my CRKT Vizzle.. both by Voxneas. Fits the hand great and just enough blade to do my every day task..
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Michael
Binghamton, Ny
Jan 30, 2021
Pros: Ease of Opening, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Weight, Handle Material
Small but very useable
This is probably my favorite Voxnaes knife. It's very cool looking and very useful. It's small but you can get a nice grip on it because of the volume of the handle unlike the Iona. Nice choil for your finger! It's also a great price. Not sure why Voxnaes knives are so small but I think it's because he works out of NYC which is not knife friendly.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Geo
Vancouver BC
Sep 09, 2017
Pros: Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality
Cons: None
Great value and design
CRKT and Vox did a fantastic job of bringing his design aesthetic into an entry level price point folder. The Pilar has features that you don't normally get in this price point- a Reeve integral folding mechanism that is extremely solid, a flat ground blade with a well designed choil for close up work, and a pocket clip that can be adjusted for tip up or tip down carry. It sits well in the hand, opens and shuts with the authority of a bank vault, and sharpens up easily. It has become my pocket EDC of choice, displacing more expensive folders. It's also one of my favorite knives to guve to people as a gift, because it offers so much value and enjoyment for the money
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Ken S
Kirkland, Wa
Feb 06, 2017
Pros: Ease of Opening, Overall Quality
Cons: None
Love this knife
Pleasantly surprised when I got this, nice build quality and feels sturdy in the hand (a bit of weight to it which some might view as a con). Nice solid framelock, fits in the hand pretty well with the finger choil. Action is very smooth out of the box. For $25, it's a good deal.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Aadne
Norway
Nov 28, 2017
Pros: Ease of Opening, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Great EDC
This was my first Jesper Voxnaes. Love the design, ergonomics, blade shape, sharpness and the price :) Nice and sharp out of the box. Used it a lot already. Lock seems tight and safe. Feels like a more expencive knife. Now I'm waiting for my next shipment from Knifecenter.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Grumpy Ol' Dave
Idaho
Nov 11, 2021
Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality
Cons: None
Home Run
I love this freakin' thing! Love the feel of it in my hand - love the rock-solid build... The only knock I could have with it is maaayyybeee the blade deployment. Hell, I don't even use it for a knife. I have several knives. I just use it as an extremely satisfying fidget spinner.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Christian
Sweden
Feb 23, 2017
Pros: Overall Quality
Cons: Pocket Clip
Perfect EDC
Fits perfect in your EDC pocket.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
Christopher
Presque Isle, Wi
Aug 27, 2018
Pros: Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Love It But Hate It
Loved it at first sight.. No assist, thumbhole, easy edge to hone, and a discreet size. Got it and nothing changed, until I tried to cut anything longer than the tape at the end of a box. Maybe I'm chicken, though maybe I'm smart, but I don't like to choke up on a razor blade to cut things like cardboard or plastic sheathing. It's that choil at the edge of the blade. They want to give room for a "full grasp", but it hangs up on everything you cut. If you actually grasp the handle and don't fill that void it grabs/tears at everything. This is a knife trend that needs to stop. Don't ask me to grab the blade.. Find another way. Other than the design, the knife exceeded my expectations in every way. Smooth, sharp, classy, and quality.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
It’s small and heavy with a thick spine on the blade and a nice slicing edge. Makes for a good little utility knife. It also fits the hand pretty well for a good hold when you need it. It’s an elegant design but an inexpensive execution so don’t expect the smoothest action or the most rounded edges. Nevertheless for the price, it’s a handsome and useful bargain.
Columbia River CRKT 5311 Jesper Voxnaes Pilar Folding Knife 2.402" Satin Plain Blade, Stainless Steel Handles
-I'll intend to use it strictly for mobile knife utensil, since i'd already has spork/chop sticks and spoon (small size). -It's small size and perfectly fit with my portable utensil bag. -For other usage like opening a envelope or cutting tapes for boxes,I'd already owned victorinox pocket knife. -Would be great if CRKT made this Pilar series with lighter material for spacer and scale by factory finish.
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