

🔪 Elevate your everyday carry with the CEO — where style meets unstoppable sharpness.
The CRKT CEO is a premium everyday carry folding knife featuring a 3.35-inch AUS 8 high carbon stainless steel blade with a satin finish. It deploys smoothly and quickly via an IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipper, housed in a lightweight yet durable glass-reinforced nylon handle. Designed for professionals, its slim profile fits discreetly in dress shirt pockets, secured by a one-handed liner lock. At just 1.9 ounces, it balances elegance with practical cutting performance, making it an essential tool for daily tasks.





















| ASIN | B08KDRVSD4 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,141 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #20 in Camping Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | Flat |
| Blade Length | 3.35 Inches |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Blade Type | Flipper |
| Brand | CRKT |
| Color | Ceo Flipper |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,526) |
| Date First Available | January 5, 2021 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Glass Reinforced Nylon |
| Included Components | CRKT 7097, Pamphlet |
| Item Length | 7.69 Inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1.9 ounces |
| Item model number | 7097 |
| Manufacturer | Columbia River Knife & Tool |
| Material | Blend |
| Measurement System | Imperial |
| Model Name | CEO FLIPPER |
| Part Number | 7097 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | EDC |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Shape | folding rectangular |
| Size | 3.4" |
| Special Feature | Adjustable, Foldable, Lightweight, Locking Blades |
| Special Features | Adjustable, Foldable, Lightweight, Locking Blades |
| Style | 7097 |
| Theme | Everyday Carry (EDC) or Gentleman's Knife |
| UPC | 794023709704 |
| Usage | Inside, Outside |
J**G
Stylish and Usable
I don't need to say much about the CEO's looks, as they're evident in the pictures above. It's got style and then some. There are a number of complaints about the thumb stud being too stiff, but it just needs a little breaking in. I played with it for hours after first opening it up (how could I not?), and now I can flick it open pretty easily. I can only imagine it will get even easier with time. The thin blade makes this a knife for casual use: opening letters, trimming loose string on your clothes, cutting boxes, etc. Given its styling, that shouldn't be a surprise to you. If you need an outdoor utility tool, get a different knife. I will say I was disappointed the blade wasn't better sharpened. I can do it myself, but I love the honeymoon period that comes with a new knife, when its blade is magically sharp. Overall, I'm very happy with this knife. It'll make a solid EDC blade, and will look good at the same time. I noticed some people mentioned their knives broke. If mine gets damaged, I'll update my review, but this certainly gives the appearance of being a well-made knife. EDIT: After a month of use, I've upped my rating from 4 stars to 5. I'm really in love with this blade. EDIT: Three months in, and the clip on the handle snapped in half. I saw some other reviews complaining about that and thought, "What are they doing it abuse it?" But not so! I was sitting on a plush couch, knife in pants pocket, and stood up. The tip of the clip caught the fabric of the couch, and the thing snapped as quick as can be. I never even felt any resistance. At first I was rather dismayed, but I emailed CRKT and they were quick to respond. They've got a rather generous parts replacement system, and I've got a new clip on the way to me free of charge. The metal on the clip is clearly something inferior like nickel. It looks and feels cheap. I'd say it's no big deal, but if these things keep snapping, surely at some point, CRKT will cut me off from free replacements.I'll update my review if it happens again or I have troubles receiving the replacement.
K**E
Great knife, even better company.
I don't usually write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience with this incredible pocket knife. First of all, it looks fantastic – sleek and modern with a design that feels just right in your hand. The blade is razor-sharp out of the box and stays that way through regular use. It's also the perfect shape, making it easy to handle for any task, from cutting rope to peeling an apple. At this price point it’s harder to find a better deal. Plus, sharpening it is a breeze, which is always a huge plus for me. What really made me want to leave a review, though, was the outstanding customer service. I accidentally broke the pocket clip trying to adjust it, and when I reached out to the company, they immediately offered to send a replacement part – free of charge! It arrived the very next week, and the entire process was seamless. It's rare to find a company that stands by their product like this. All in all, this knife is a gem, and I couldn’t be more satisfied!
S**3
Very attractive knife for an attractive price
My preference for EDC knives tend to be knives that are thin, simple, clean lines, and fairly low profile. As soon as I saw a picture of the CRKT CEO, I knew I had to get it. After a few weeks using this knife, I feel ready to share my thoughts. Styling: In my opinion, this knife is very handsome. The lines are very clean and straight, there is nothing that sticks out. It looks elegant and gentlemanly in its simplicity. I believe the styling makes this knife at home in my denim jeans pocket or in dress pants. Blade: The steel used for the blade isn’t the best out there but it’s also not the worst. For the price, I think it is a good compromise. Mine arrived with clean machining but the edge was not really that great. Other CRKT knives I’ve received in the past come much sharper out of the box. Fit/finish: Fit and finish of the knife are very good. The blade locks up tight, machining is very good, and overall I think this knife looks like it costs more than it actually does. Negatives: I have just a few gripes about the knife after using it for the last few weeks: 1. I prefer tip up carry and the pocket clip of the knife is set up for tip down. I prefer to be able to reach into my pocket, grab the knife, and flip it open as it clears my pocket with no need to readjust my grip - hence tip up carry. I find myself still stumbling a bit when I pull this knife out due to trying to overcome the muscle memory of most of my other knives. This gripe is probably more of a personal opinion but it has been the most difficult thing to get used to with the knife. 2. The very bottom of the knife handle has some sharp corners. The handle scales and bottom piece form some slightly sharp edges that can dig into your hand during use. I would like to see the metal at the bottom of the knife blended better into the scales to smooth that area out and make it more comfortable for using. That’s about all I have on the knife so far. Overall, I think this is a very attractive knife for an attractive price. I’m happy with my purchase.
A**R
Sharp, pointy, cheapish handle cover but good guts.
This thing is razor sharp and solid. Opens smooth and no wiggle at all. The knife itself is great. It's right hand open only and takes a little getting used to to open with the little stud. Closing also takes getting used to as the lock is a little hard to get to, but not a deal breaker. The grip plastic is half a millimeter or so too big so it is not totally flush with the knife body but I smoothed it out with sand paper and it's fine now. Your thumb rubs against the grip where the grip is larger than the knife body when unlocking. Small gripe for the price. Do not use this for prying. This is like a hard fillet knife. I would totally use this to clean small fish or cutting fibers or something. I bet it would make short work of a rope.
R**O
Coltello molto bello curato nei particolari molto affilato da fare attenzione ⚠️ Nessuna considerazione negativa lo ricomprerei subito top
C**T
Deuxième couteau CRKT que j’achète, deuxième que je renvoie après l’avoir déballé. Ici l’ouverture a une main est très difficile, pas fluide et la fermeture, c’est pas mieux… ceux qui prétendent que CRKT est malgré la différence du niveau de Spyderco ou Benchmade et qu’ils innovent plus que ceux ci sont des mytho ou des vendus . Ce couteau est bas de gamme, lame trop fine et ressemble à un jouet pour le même prix, un Esee Zancudo ou un Ontario Rat-2 est bien supérieur.
K**E
Nice gentleman’s knife.
D**L
Top Messer, macht richtig Spaß und ist gut verarbeitet.
D**'
Le parfait EDC "classe". Petit, élégant et tranchant, toutes les promesses sont tenues!
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