CRKT Sting 3B Knife 2025

I can’t imagine how this system gets negative reviews. I have large hands, though not the meatiest. Even still, the thin handle presents no problem and a stable grip easily presents itself. Yes the blade can flex, but it is of no issue because it does not break and returns to straight. The sheath is what i want in a sheath: thin, simple, gives a few options for carry, and retains the knife upside-down with even when jostled during activities like running.All told in short, it is a sharp and easily concealed knife that is just as easy to use, with a sheath that allows you to carry it as you please without worry. If you ever need it to pierce or slice flesh, it will do so admirably. And it’s cheap, so just buy it already. If you’ve read this far, you clearly want it.

I bought this because I also own the CRKT 2020 AG Russell Sting (which I really like and carry on a regular basis). So I figured that what the 2020 lacked this would make up for. So it did and it didn't. The Sting 3B which is what I'm reviewing has a much better grip than the 2020 AG Russell Sting which I like. What I don't like is how light and thin it is. It's a little too light for my tastes. Also I'm not a fan of the sheath for this knife. It has a clip but it seems a little cheap to me and doesn't feel very secure on my belt. Would I buy it again? Probably not. Then why am I giving it 4 stars? Because it's sharp, its easy to conceal, and it will get the job done. So I do like it but I don't love it.

Awesome little knife, the best Sting yet, I also own CRKTs first Sting, which is a reproduction of A. G. Russell's custom fighting knife, the original Sting. Thin, light, strong, easy to hide, if you get a decent sheath for it, the only complaint I have, the sheath. They could of at least done a basic boot knife sheath, or the fancy excellent sheath with Sting 1. I took the belt clip off, put a beaded chain through the little hole on the end of the sheath, even nice neck knife. I am looking for another third party sheath also. This Sting gives a much more secure grip than the other one, due to the grip material being there and it's thinner. Buy one if you're even considering it, you will be pleased the first time you draw it and handle it, and every time after.

The quality of the steel and knife itself is good. The design however, is poor IMHO. The reason is that there really is nowhere to fully grip the knife in such a way that it doesn't move on you (no finger stop/rest of any kind). what I mean is if God forbid I had to plunge this knife into anything quickly, my hand would likely slide forward and across the blade (sharp on both sides). That would be a problem :) Otherwise, it's a nice knife that is more for show and careful usage.

Highly reccomend. I love this knife!!! I removed the belt clip and put a bead chain on it. It disappears under my shirt. It’s also extremely light. It comes extremely sharp. I trimmed the fringe off the bottom of the lanyard and left the main square body of it. The fringe seemed to hang a little too low and could possibly be seen. However, I absoutley love this knife!!!!!It feels nice, is sharp, has a very useful blade geometry, good point for piercing and belly for slicing. It works!!!Only one complaint, I would like to see the pass-through part of the sheath that the bead chain goes through made thicker. It will eventually wear out. But that certainty isn’t a deal breaker. I love this knife!!! I’ve carried it a lot since I received it. It has been very useful as an EDC knife and it certainly would be very useful for self defense, but thankfully, I haven’t had to use it for that. But if I did, I Truely believe it would work great.I couldn’t give this knife a higher reccomendation. It is much better that I expected it to be!!!

Great knife. While it lasted. Fell out of the sheath on my 3rd run with it. Used it as advertised safely mounted to my running vest and it came out while moving without me knowing, glad it didn’t land under my dogs paw or under mine either. Messaged the seller to respond for replacement, maybe it was a faulty sheath. Will change review if I get a replacement that might have a better sheath.

The sheath on this product is useless...completely so. The knife drops out under its own weight when the sheath is inverted allowing the blade to tumble to the ground. The knife, itself, is "OK" which is the only basis for stars. I can't use it other than at home where it can be stored without a protective cover...ie. sheath. This defeats the point of the purchase. I recommend buying this only if the manufacturer improves the sheath design.

Good quality knife for not very much money. I just got mine this week blade comes very sharp, and the sheath works great. Several guys at my work also bought this knife, and all like it. We have all modified the sheath a little bit, by taking the clip off and removing the 550 cord braid. We then use the 550 cord to tie to the tip of the sheath, loop it through your belt and then appendix carry the sheathed knife. When you draw the knife the sheath will pull off as it is looped to your belt. Great back up knife on duty or as an off duty carry. Overall great knife