Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) was founded in 1994 by Rod Bremer and Paul Gillespi in Tualatin, Oregon. Rod and Paul were already veterans of the knife industry and had a passion for innovative and high quality cutlery. CRKT has a very broad range of forward-looking and budget-conscious products including knives, axes, tools, and accessories. Notable innovations include the Veff serrations, AutoLAWKS secondary lock system, the Field strip quick disassembly system, and more!
CRKT has an always-fresh line of products thanks to their collaborations with some of the industry’s best designers including: Ken Onion, Harold "Kit" Carson, Allen Elishewitz, Pat Crawford, Liong Mah, Lucas Burnley, Greg Lightfoot, Michael Walker, Ron Lake, Tom Veff, Steve Ryan, Flavio Ikoma, and Jesper Voxnaes. CRKT also has their “Forged By War” series designed entirely by Veterans . A portion of Forged By War profits are donated to the designer veteran's charity of choice.
Whether you’re looking for a fixed blade, folder, or a cool gadget, CRKT is sure to have a great option for you. Offering innovative, affordable products from some of the best designers CRKT has made a name for itself by pushing the boundaries of knife designs. Get your Columbia River Knife from DLT and get it delivered lightning fast!