Last updated: July 27, 2026. Gear models, availability, prices and safety guidance can change. Treat the original post as field notes from that time and verify current product details before buying or packing.
Some of my initial reviews of CRKT M4-02W folding knife. Just got this a few weeks ago and I share my thoughts on the knife.
There are a lot of other videos on youtube about this in action, I just wanted to share that as an EDC for cubicle dwellers that this is a nice blade to have as I find it rather classy with the brushed stainless steel & wood burl.
It is a bit stiff to deploy, I found that at least 100 reps to loosen things up a bit. Left handed users will have a little more trouble than right handed users.
The LAWKS system helps a lot to deploy the blade, I think users with shorter fingers will appreciate this.
From the manufacturer website
Dimensions
Open Overall Length 7 inches
Closed Length 3.75 inches
Weight 3.7 ounces
Blade
Length 3.25 inches
Thickness 0.121 inches
Material 8Cr13MoV
Blade-HRC 58-59
Finish Satin
Grind Hollow
Style Drop Point
Edge Plain
Handle
Material Stainless/Burl Wood
Liner 2CR13
Lock
Type Locking Liner
Safety System LAWKS
Carry
Carry System 1 Position Clip
The blade comes very sharp, and at 3.7 onces in weight, it feels heavy, chunky.
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