CRKT Pilar® III

Where the greatest practical functionality meets the smallest of designs.

The CRKT Pilar® III preserves the essence of the classic and the legendary tale behind its name while transforming the minimalist’s sailor knife into a decidedly urban EDC. It has a low profile, is discrete when folded, and was thoughtfully created to outperform its weight when in use.

In his Danish store, Jesper Voxnaes invented the original CRKT Pilar®. named after Ernest Hemingway’s favourite yacht, a 38-foot long boat he used to conduct rogue surveillance of German U-boats in Caribbean waters during World War II. The well-known author was also an avid big-game hunter, sailor, and fisherman; for his daily tasks, he would have chosen a knife companion from the Pilar® line.

The delicate yet strong tip of the 2.9″ spear point blade, which has a satin finish, is useful for more intricate work. Years of use are no match for the durable G10 handle, and the eye-catching stainless steel lanyard loop completes the design. The blade is deployed by a thumb slot opening mechanism, and the IKBS ball bearing pivot system creates an incredibly smooth trajectory.

The Pilar® III is the knife that will be up to the task because the modern Hemingway is the epitome of a Renaissance man.

Blade Length – 2.97″ (75.36mm)

Blade Edge  – Plain

Blade Steel – 8Cr13MoV

Blade Finish – Satin

Blade Thickness – .15″ (3.81mm)

Overall Length – 7.19″ (182.58mm)

Closed Length – 4.26″ (108.10mm)

Weight – 3.60oz (102.06g)

Handle – G10 / Stainless Steel

Style – Folding Knife with Frame Lock