Coldstiil
Sweden

Jun 02, 2021

Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Handle Material

Just azum

I use it as one of 2-3 pcs EDC I carry. Is it practical. Nae not at all. But do I luv it? Oh yes. The Sandvik steel is easy to make very sharp. And the cutting power of the Persian blade is just of the charts. The handle looks good but is slippery. The assisted opening is very good.

Cesar
El Paso, Tx

Sep 18, 2021

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Statement piece

Useful meh, but when carried at parties or showing off everyone love this beautiful knife! Really is a work of art for just 80 dollar! Must buy for collection

Roland T. G
Texas

Mar 20, 2021

Pros: None

Cons: None

Outstanding product AND value.

Beautiful look, fit and finish; confirms my observation that assisted opener design has caught up to or even surpassed true "switchblades". Opens fast and easily with one hand. Looks and feels like a custom knife, for a producyion clam-shell packed knife price. Oh, and whats the fudd mumbling about "illegal everywhere"? Its very much legal in Texas.

B4awl
Down South

Apr 10, 2022

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Dream Knife...

'Wear' it to a gun show, separate your sushi roll, listen to it open, admire it. The general appearance is one of awe. It commands attention. The thumb guard ramp is a nice feature that did not originate in the 19th century! Fit, finish and overall quality put it in a 'custom' class. I've ben looking at this knife for months and bought it today at a gun show, new in the box for a very good price. I wouldn't change a thing

Johnsix
MD

Jun 17, 2026

Pros: Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality

Cons: None

Big and beautiful

So far, it's mostly gotten compliments on how it looks. Feels great in the hand and it's exactly what I wanted, but it hasn't gotten any real use.

Snake
Ga

Jan 22, 2021

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath

Beautiful Knife

Beautiful knife well made sharp as a razor could not ask for a better knife worth the money and the wait

Danny
Arkansas

Dec 28, 2022

Pros: None

Cons: None

Sweeeeeeeeet

Outstanding knife. I had it for about 4 or 5 months and was constantly opening it. The spring inside broke and I sent it back to CRKT. They were very helpful and quick. Would defiantly recommend.

Michael
Wisconsin

Mar 12, 2023

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

My grail knife

Beautiful. Blade was centered, no gaps, flawless.

Big Al
the 915

Jan 22, 2022

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Worth price

Paid more than list price because I saw and fell in love before I saw price. Still got my money's worth. So far suitable for light to medium chores for which I need a folding knife. Had been wanting to buy Benchmade Auto-Bedlam, but those went off market, CRKT Ritual better than decent substitute at fraction of price (other reason I am OK with paying higher than list.) for my needs.

Chip
Northeast PA

Jun 04, 2026

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Overall Quality

Cons: Weight

Really Big, Really Beautiful Knife!!!

Let me start by saying that this knife is way outside of my typical purchase. It is a gorgeous knife and quite the conversation piece. If you pull this out for your knife buddies, you will get oohs and aahs. Pull it out at work and you will be fired immediately! It is a stout and well-made knife, but quite large and heavy. I can't see it getting much use as an EDC, but it is a nice addition to my collection.

Christopher
,

Apr 05, 2022

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Satisfying

Nothing at all practical but you knew that already. Top marks for pocket bling and collection show piece. It also has matching fit and finish to keep pace with the looks. If you’re all the way to reading reviews, just go ahead and buy it. It will haunt your dreams otherwise.

Me
somewhere

Apr 16, 2021

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Pocket Clip

Can't stop playing with this knife

Mine is perfect. Fit finish function fun. I put it down . . . I pick it up . . . I put it down . . . I pick it up. I love all my knives for one thing or another but this knife is my new fave. Came with a nice edge and is beautiful to look at and to wield. Excuse me . . . I have to go open this a few more times now . . . .

Irishbrian
FLORIDA

Apr 20, 2021

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Lock Type

So cool looking

The minute I saw this being advertised about three months ago two months before it hit shelf’s I knew I had to have it for my collection and the day they hit the shelf’s I ordered one and boy am I glad I did. This thing is so cool looking and aggressive all you would have to do in a self defense situation is flick the blade opened and watch your attacker run like the hammers of hell. It just looks like it would guy you and I’m sure it would. It was a little sticky at first meaning the lock was catching and hard to close but after a day of flicking it Im was fine and much easer to disengage the liner lock. The action is great it’s assistant opening which it flys out with Authority and is pretty easy to close with one hand but the #1 thing that sells this knife is it’s looks. It looks so so cool and the white smooth micarta with the blue bolster is smooth and looks great and the blade what needs to be said. Nothing it’s one of the coolest blades in my collection of over 100 knives not the best by a long shot just the coolest looking and I have $400 and $500 knives. Any time I pull it out people’s jaws hit the floor and all you hear is WTF dude. Lol it’s a super fun knife looks amazing a real conversational piece and again all you need to do is flick the blade at a would be attacker and they will do a super fast U turn and flee as fast as the blade shoots out. It just looks like you could cut a hand off or an arm not that you or I would just saying it has a really aggressive dangerous look to it and I can’t imagine anyone even thinking of wanting a piece of it. Bottom line it’s a great fun knife and worth every penny. Hell I think it’s a steal for $80.00 it’s a shut down knife meaning if someone is looking at you like they want to rob you one flick is enough to shut any and all would be attackers down without hesitation. It actually carry’s pretty well in the pocket and that’s what makes it fun. When you pull it out it’s like John Holmes just pulled out his weapon 😳 Lol 😂 Its a much have knife. Best $80.00 I have ever spent on a knife.

Bill On The Hill
, Vermont...

Apr 12, 2022

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

The Columbia River CRKT 7471 Ritual Persian Flipper

I rec'd this knife just yesterday on a ( 2 ) knife order as my comment probably won't differ that much from the others on this particular flipper... I purchased this knife because of it's form over function primarily, i.e. the knife is simply awesome to look at, both opened & closed... I was pleasantly surprised by the actual build quality of this Chinese made knife however. As DCA stated in an earlier YT video on the Persian flipper, " make sure you know where the pointed tip will end up " i.e. this knife like most any knife for that manner, can bite you if not handled carefully... It opens super fast both ways, i.e. the dual thumb studs and/or the flipper lever on the spine... The pivot point came tight, no wobble & the steel came super sharp right out of the box & it easily sliced cleanly through paper... The polished bue bolsters & the faux ivory handles feel good in the hands as they look real sharp together in fact... In summary: I look forward to hearing the " oohs & ahs " when I show this beauty off to family members & friends alike... As to the functional aspects of this knife, that isn't why I purchased it... It is simply fun to open & close the Persian, on a regular basis... Bill on the Hill... :~)

Carl
Oregon City, Or

Jan 22, 2021

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

The Ritual is a very special knife!

I am a fan of CRKT flippers and have a growing collection.. I preordered the Alan Folts Ritual on New Year's day and I am very glad I did. Alan Folts hit this design out of the park. I'm also a fan of Kershaw Assisted Flippers and the assist on the Ritual is very smooth and is easy to close one handed. I hope to see more Assisted in the CRKT line in the future. This knife came out of the box Razor Sharp. Every knife I own needs honing to be what I call "razor sharp". The aesthetics of the Ritual are exquisite in my opinion. This beautiful knife is definitely going in my EDC rotation. I believe the Ritual will become one of CRKT's biggest sellers.

Michael
Portland, Or

May 11, 2022

Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material

Cons: None

LOVE LOVE LOVE this knife

This is a very nice knife. The handle extends about an inch from each end of my XL hand and the shape would make it ideal for eye pokes or face strikes, if needed. The blade is impressively sharp to a beautiful Persian tip. The blade deploys quickly and solid. The liner lock is sufficient and releases smoothly. Granted, the uses for this inife are somewhat limited. It is not a work knife. It is for presentation and a very stylish self defense knife. Overall, very well built and if quality materials.

Xander
WI

Jun 26, 2021

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Weight

Beast!

I pre ordered this knife the second it was announced. This knife is very unique and classy with a taste of attitude. Definitely not an EDC for several reasons however, this bad boy is perfect as a gift or in your collection. Highly recommend.

Patrick
Atlanta, Ga

Jan 26, 2022

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Handle Feel, Handle Material

Completely over the top...

...and I love it. I have no real use for this knife. I saw it, I loved it, so I bought it. It has fulfilled all my dreams. I feel like someone out of the 1001 nights.

Richard
, Cincinnati

Apr 15, 2021

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Pretty Much Legal Everywhere

use it mostly for fishing, great on Salmon. Carry it on hikes whether fishing or not, balances in the hand and pocket very well. If I have one complaint it is that it doesn't float particularly well. Yep, I lost my first one overboard cause the arthritus picked just then to act up. Glad to find it here. Never thought about it when I made my last order a few days ago. I could have got them both then. A really great knife!

Stabby Things
Olathe, Ks

Jan 25, 2021

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Pocket Clip

Pretty much illegal everywhere

An amazing blade for the price. Came razor sharp. Flicks open with ease and closable with one hand. Wish the pocket clip matched the bolster, but otherwise it's perfect. Check your local laws before you carry, this will probably be a display peice. Video review on channel Stabby Things.

John
Milton, Ga

Mar 07, 2022

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

absolutely LOVE this knife!

what an amazing knife for $80. looks clean, different and fun to carry.

Chris
MI

Aug 22, 2023

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Overall Quality

Cons: Pocket Clip, Weight

Great (with qualifiers)

I have carried this knife in my pocket via the clip for 3 days and it has fallen off already. Sad quality for such a high priced folder. Otherwise I am pleased with the knife. Just a little disappointed.

Wasnap3000
,

Jul 02, 2024

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight

Cons: Lock Ease of Use, Pocket Clip

Good knife but has a couple issues

It was a nice knife and I loved having it. The clip fell off after a couple weeks and just recently the assisted opening kept getting stuck. It’s a beautiful knife still and it’s very sharp. It cuts well. Sadly mine was stolen though

Sharpsherpa
Stockholm

Oct 30, 2025

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material

Cons: None

Just an azum dangerous fidget.

The use of this is you know, you just want it. It has some seriuous authority when it flippes up and suprise that the handle can hold that blad. Quality is good, a stunning good locking knife not to be used.

John El
South Elgin, Il

Feb 16, 2022

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material

Cons: None

Great Fantasy Blade

I bought it on a whim. Didn't get as an EDC. First, it is bigger than the video seems not a deal killer it is light fairly sharp, the colors eye-catching( I agree the pocket clip should be blue), the assist lightning fast. The thumb studs seem redundant though and awkward to use. The blade steel is a good choice and will hold an edge well . The price $80 for me was very reasonable and free shipping Sunday topped it off. On seeing it my wife hit it perfectly "It's a fantasy folder". It is. better than a fidget spinner. This size is a pocket full though not heavy it is long. The handle is way too long for my hand but not uncomfortable in use. For the price it's a fun knife to play with and it will do most anything you want to do with it.

Xander
WI

Mar 12, 2021

Pros: Blade Sharpness

Cons: Weight, Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type

Underwhelming

Got mine from xxx...looks are cool but the liner lock keeps getting stuck every time I flip it or use thumb studs and need to bust out my toolbox to get the blade back in! Overall this is a $45 knife in my opinion, definitely not worth the $90 I wasted .

Pete
Edgewater, Fl

May 10, 2022

Pros: None

Cons: None

Feels kinda cheap, but I get it. You get what you pay for

It just doesn't feel that safe to me handle wise. The blue backspacer rattles in between the liners as well. Just kinda feels like it was snapped together, but it's probably just me.