Reviews and Ratings for Columbia River CRKT K542GKP Ken Onion Bona Fide Flipper Knife 3.586" 1.4116 Black Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles - Field Strip Gen II Technology
Columbia River CRKT K542GKP Ken Onion Bona Fide Flipper Knife 3.586" 1.4116 Black Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles - Field Strip Gen II Technologyrated 4 stars out of 5 (2 reviews)
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Columbia River CRKT K542GKP Ken Onion Bona Fide Flipper Knife 3.586 inch 1.4116 Black Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles - Field Strip Gen II Technology

 

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Columbia River CRKT K542GKP Ken Onion Bona Fide Flipper Knife 3.586" 1.4116 Black Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles - Field Strip Gen II Technology
rated 4 stars out of 5
Eric
 Memphis, Tn
Jan 24, 2021
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

This is an excellent design both in quality and functionality

I am very happy with my purchase, it arrives sharp right out the box as CRKTs always have for me. The field strip design is why I and anyone else pulling the trigger on this knife purchase and I am pleased to say it works flawlessly and effortlessly. It's as convenient as can be and there's no extra steps beyond moving the switch from position A locked to position B unlocked. Putting it back together is as simple as dropping the blade on the scale and lining up the holes. It's a great edition to any collection and it's got a nice weight, carries in the pocket well ane definitely feels like a real user of a knife. It's got more weight than it looks like it would have due to the design but it's nothing bad by any means but I could see some seeing it as a con but it isn't for me.
Columbia River CRKT K542GKP Ken Onion Bona Fide Flipper Knife 3.586" 1.4116 Black Plain Blade, OD Green Aluminum Handles - Field Strip Gen II Technology
rated 4 stars out of 5
Dad Guardian
 New Hampshire
Sep 24, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: Ease of Opening

Excellent knife, could have been just a bit better.

This is a nice knife, I only retracted one star because I think with a light spring assist on the deployment it would have checked all the boxes. It is the longest blade for a foldable pocket carry knife I own, and it sits perfectly in my pocket. The handle is comfortable and offers nice control. The blade does deploy smoothly with ease, it would be fantastic if there was just a little nudge from a spring assist. I get it with the takedown design in the handle for easier cleaning but just saying. Overall I am happy with it just gotta remember to use a forceful flick to fully engage the blade.
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