Cryo Pocket Knife, EDC Knife with Speedsafe Assisted Opening, 2.75 Inch Stainless Steel Blade, Multiple Styles

I bought this knife for a friend of mine when her knife finally went out of comission, so though I don't own it, I've had some hands-on time with it and I think I got some (hopefully) accurate first impressions. Generally, though, I hate writing about gear that I haven't used for a few months. The bottom line is that buying the Cryo for 30 bucks should be legally considered theft. This knife is fantastic for the price that you pay.In the first place, the action on this knife is incredible. I'm used to my assisted EDC knife (now discontinued) but this was great. No matter if you're using it as a flipper or using the thumb studs, it just feels solid. You can snap it open very quickly and I was surprised myself at how natural it was. I loved the blade shape as well. Like many others, I'm a huge fan of Rick Hinderer knives and his designs. I was concerned that this would be a little small but after looking at it, those fears have been assuaged. The edge was sharp and I've got no complaints about it. Overall, the knife just looks really cool too. If we're being honest, a good 90% of the time, looks are what drive our purchases and this one is a looker. The grey coating is a good touch and hopefully it helps protect the knife from some of the elements it will get exposed to. For anyone who would dare complain about weight, it's perfect. The heft on it is great and it gives you a good, very solid feel in the hand. The ergonomics felt right and overall, it's a very comfortable knife to use.There are going to be some inherent issues with a knife in this class, however. To me, two things stood out. My first complaint was that the frame lock on this knife should have some jimping just to give you a reference in your hand for when you're closing it. I'm not the biggest fan of frame locks but the Cryo's was very comfortable, minus that one factor. The other addition I might like to see is a lock for the blade while it's folded. On an EDC knife, where there's a chance that it will get dropped or something might happen in the pocket, I appeciate it if that blade stays shut until I need it. I don't know how often that's going to happen, but it's something that I really do appreciate. In addition, I will mention that the knife is made in China and while there can be good quality control there, it's still China. I would love to see this blade manufactured in the United States.So despite the limitations of the Cryo, I'm going to give it 5 stars because it is THE high-value EDC blade. In the time since I started researching it, this knife has become my default suggestion for folks who are looking for a good, inexpensive knife to carry with them and increase their capability. If you pay peanuts you get moneys, so the Cryo was definitely a pleasant surprise in terms of qualtity.

I looked at this knife for a while before actually purchasing. I was carrying a larger folder knife and every now and then if I had to carry other things around in my pockets it would get in the way. I saw the other reviews on this knife and made note of it's smaller size, but it took me a while to actually purchase. I am glad I did purchase this knife.Build quality is great, the finish is flaw free, and every bolt and screw is tight. The blade also came very sharp and has held up for a few weeks now without needing to be resharpened.SpeedSafe assisted opening took only a few openings to get the hang of opening quickly. I would have to say it is safe to open the knife this way. Fingers have to be out of the way or the knife cannot open. It's also on the opposite side of the handle from the blade which would make it very difficult to slip and have the fingers go in the way of the blade, probably not impossible, but much more difficult than most other knives I have owned or handled.The way the blade locks into place when opened is very strong. There is a part of the frame that, when the blade is up, drops down underneath the blade to keep it from closing. Myself and a few others from work spent some time messing with this and trying to get it to fail, but none of us could. It feels safer than the knives that have the lock on the back of the handle that acts like a button press. It's very possible to, when trying to pry something, grip the knife in a way that depresses that lever. It seems very difficult to do that with this knife's frame lock. When gripping, the hand is wrapped around the frame which would make it very difficult to spread the frame open and allow the lock to disengage.The color is nice and not too shiny. Light doesn't create a glare on it when it's in my pocket. Overall this a very nice knife. I would say it's best use is an every day carry knife. It's the right size and weight to clip in to the pocket. I wear it all day and it hasn't been in the way of me getting anything out of my pockets yet. Very pleased with the purchase.

Perfect EDC knife for me. It sits nice and low in the pocket and it's the perfect size. Small enough to not think about or notice but large enough if you need to use it for some serious cutting, etc.. The quality on mine appears to be outstanding and the blade was razor sharp right out of the box. It's been with me all week and no issues. The only minor complaint so far is that opening it from the blade knob is a little tricky. You can do it with practice but I don't care for it and you can easily cut yourself. The primary opening lug on the back is very easy and the only way I think I'd every want to open it. To be honest if they eliminated plastic blade knob and just left the rear lug I'd still love and buy this knife again. I'll update if there are any issues, but for now I'm happy. For the price is a really good deal. And I know some are worried about it being made in China but honestly, it feels like a really good quality knife.Update****3/13/17 Been carrying this every day and it's remained sharp and smooth as glass to open. Nothing has loosened up and it remains my all time favorite every day carry knife.1/17/18 update****Update to the last update. Still carry every day. Haven't had to sharpen it yet. No heavy cutting but lots of cardboard, tape and rope. I'm probably going to get another as a backup I like it so much. Also the perfect size. I don't know it's there unless I need it.