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product_id: 271124118
title: "Pilar III Everyday Carry EDC Pocket Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, G10 Handle, Pocket Clip, 5317"
brand: "crkt"
price: "KD 26.69"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
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store_origin: KW
region: Kuwait
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# Robust frame lock with thick lock bar for secure blade hold IKBS ball bearing pivot for ultra-smooth blade deployment 2.97" high carbon stainless steel spear point blade Pilar III Everyday Carry EDC Pocket Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, G10 Handle, Pocket Clip, 5317

**Brand:** crkt
**Price:** KD 26.69
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Carry the legend, wield the edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pilar III Everyday Carry EDC Pocket Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, G10 Handle, Pocket Clip, 5317 by crkt
- **How much does it cost?** KD 26.69 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- crkt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted crkt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durability Meets Design:** G10 handle paired with stainless steel frame offers unmatched strength and grip for everyday urban adventures.
- • **Precision Cutting Power:** Satin-finished 8Cr13MoV steel blade with a sharp spear point for detailed tasks and rugged use alike.
- • **Secure Carry, Always Ready:** Low-profile pocket clip and ambidextrous design keep your Pilar III discreetly accessible wherever you go.
- • **Effortless One-Hand Opening:** Thumb slot and IKBS pivot deliver silky smooth, quick blade deployment—because your time is valuable.
- • **Heritage-Inspired Modern Utility:** Inspired by Hemingway’s legendary boat, this knife blends timeless storytelling with cutting-edge craftsmanship.

## Overview

The CRKT Pilar III is a premium everyday carry folding knife featuring a 2.97-inch satin-finished 8Cr13MoV stainless steel spear point blade. Engineered with an IKBS ball bearing pivot for smooth one-handed deployment and secured by a robust frame lock, it combines a durable G10 handle with a sleek stainless steel frame. Designed for professionals who demand reliability and style, this knife offers a low-profile pocket clip for secure carry and pays homage to Hemingway’s adventurous spirit.

## Description

Pilar III Everyday Carry EDC Pocket Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, G10 Handle, Pocket Clip, 5317

## Features

- Smooth Opening: IKBS ball bearing pivot deploys the blade smooth
- Easy To Sharpen: High carbon stainless steel blade takes an edge well
- Easy opening: Thumb slot for easy one hand opening
- Tough and Durable: G10 with stainless steel handle combines durability and strength
- Brute Strength: Frame lock utilizes a thick lock bar to secure the blade
- Low Profile: Pocket clip provides secure carry

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Hiking |
| Brand | CRKT |
| Model Name | 5317 |
| Special Feature | Foldable, Locking Blades |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | CRKT 5317 PILAR® III BLACK |
| Handle Material | Fiberglass |
| Color | Pilar 3 |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Style | Pilar III |
| Blade Length | 2.97 Inches |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
| Blade Shape | Spear Point |
| Blade Edge | Flat |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Item Length | 7.19 Inches |
| Shape | Folding |
| Size | 3" |
| Blade Type | Spear Point |
| Manufacturer | CRKT |
| UPC | 794023531701 |
| Part Number | 5317 |
| Item model number | 5317 |
| Material | Blend |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | Imperial |
| Special Features | Foldable, Locking Blades |
| Usage | Inside, Outside |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Product Details

- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping, Hiking
- **Brand:** CRKT
- **Model Name:** 5317
- **Special Feature:** Foldable, Locking Blades
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Included Components:** CRKT 5317 PILAR® III BLACK
- **Handle Material:** Fiberglass
- **Color:** Pilar 3
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Style:** Pilar III

## Images

![Pilar III Everyday Carry EDC Pocket Folding Knife with Frame Lock: Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blade, G10 Handle, Pocket Clip, 5317 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jGwut7yDL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pocket knife **update** bought it for myself again!
*by E***R on June 25, 2018*

Great pocket knife. Well-made solid construction. Knife and blade are weighty/substantial (a good thing). Spine is thick at 3.8 mm (0.156 or 5/32 inches), Blade is 2.4 inches in length, and cutting surface is 2 inches in length. Great for EDC in Los Angeles/California where it could be unlawful to have a knife with a blade over 2.5 inches or over 3 inches, depending on the exact location (look it up yourself or ask your lawyer; my comments are not to be interpreted as legal advice).Some reviewers have complained about the thumb SLOT opening mechanism - that's it's not as familiar as a thumb STUD or takes two hands to operate. I have come to appreciate the thumb SLOT and am almost glad it didn't come with a thumb STUD. When in the closed position, the frame lock applies a little friction to keep the blade from casually flopping open. As some other reviewers have also noted, I can engage the thumb SLOT with my thumb and one-handedly and easily advance the blade just slightly far enough to escape the friction from the frame lock - I can almost feel it release. Then with a brisk flick of the wrist, the weight of the blade will carry it open and engage the frame lock. I also want to mention that the blade is very streamlined without a protruding thumb STUD, and I have found myself sometimes pinching the blade at the thumb SLOT for more control during delicate cutting.***update November 2020***TL;DR: Great little knife. I carried it almost every day for the past 2-1/2 years. I lost my original knife while hiking in Yosemite, but I didn't panic. I just bought myself another one for $23. (Yes, I bought the exact same knife, which goes to show how much I liked the design and construction from 2-1/2 years of carry and use.)The Good: Nice compact size; easy to carry. Stainless steel for low maintenance; doesn't rust after rinse/wash. Solid construction and confident lock-up. Finger choil and flat, broad spine (3.75 mm width) allow for a secure pincher grip and fine control. Clip can be arranged for point-up or point-down carry. Thumb slot allows for easy ambidextrous opening of the blade. Sheepsfoot grind maximizes strength as well as the length of the slicing edge of a relatively short blade. There's a hole in the handle opposite the blade; I added a paracord braid through this hole to effectively extend the grip length, to be able to feel and orient the knife in my hand without looking, and as a tether for pulling the knife from my pocket for belt (see picture).The Mediocre: 8Cr13MoV steel dulls faster/doesn't hold an edge as well as other knife steels. However, it is a $23 knife, and it's relatively quick and easy to put the edge back on this blade. The handle is also made from stainless steel, which means means slightly more weight than a comparable knife made from non-metallic scales/handles (i.e. G10 or micarta).The Bad: Field stripping and reassembly requires the right size Torx drivers; screws require occasional retightening (unless you want a low-tension knife that opens with a quick flip of the wrist - and one that may accidentally open in your pocket when lightly bounced or dropped). The blade is broad (3.75 mm thickness at the spine) and long (26.8 mm from edge to spine), which isn't the best for cutting through thick materials (i.e. apples) as the blade may wedge and split the material before the cutting edge makes it all the way through.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Minimum Attitude, Maximum Utility
*by B***N on July 11, 2024*

I was going to title this "A Knife for People Not Really Into Knives", but that seemed to sell this knife short. And, it wouldn't be entirely accurate to say I'm not at all a "knife guy" - I've been sweet on my SAKs for decades, and some years ago I added a tiny Bõker D2 folder to the roster (see photo). But I'm not to have a double-digit collection of Dangerous Dude blades in a bespoke case or cabinet: I just appreciate a good, solid knife for getting stuff done.And, when the idea hit me to get hold of a "proper" pocket knife, I ran the gamut searching for something solid, ergonomically sound, a blade that keeps a decent edge with minimal babysitting, and low-key style. CRKT's Pilar series kept coming up in my searches, and nearly every review had good things to say, particularly the Pilar III, and since the price was right, I ordered the D2/G10 version.Very happy I did: I got on with its shape and deployment scheme almost immediately. The edge of the D2 blade is indeed silly-sharp, and the sense of controllability is confidence-inspiring. The shape of the clip makes slipping the knife into a pocket smooth and easy, but keeps it securely in place. It has a decent sense of heft without feeling overbearing. You might need to practice just a bit with deployment to get your inner-gunslinger on, but as I said, I got this to work with, not show off. (But it DOES feel satisfying to flick open and closed.)Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful knife.
*by A***R on April 7, 2025*

Beautiful knife. Just the right size for a EDC. Sharp blade, smooth action.

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