CRKT Squid Compact Heinnie Haynes® Edition 18

This chute wee fella is short and stumpy. But don't let that put you off. It's build like a tank, looks great, so far sharp. So what would you use this knife on? Well I don't know! Who cares! It's just a wee guy you want to buy, right? So buy it, you will love it, look at it, feel it, care for it, hack, your wife will be jealous! LOL. I really do love the craftmanship of this we knife and legal to carry in the UK.

A very nicely made knife with really good construction and feel. For a small blade it feels good in the hand and does everything you would ever ask it to. A little heavier than some similar sized knives due to its construction but I see that as a positive. In my opinion a very good little knife that performs and feels way better than it’s price point.

Small but perfectly formed, great on my keyring and easy to use one handed, for when you need a little sharp edge

Well built little knife. May be too small for someone with large hands but nevertheless it arrived sharp and it appears it will be an ideal edc. Bought as a gift, may well get one for myself.

When I first unboxed my thoughts were that's a stubby little critter ,small uk friendly knife with a chunky feel sharp out of the box small ,unassuming I carry this in my dog walking bag ,great heinnie red scales liking this one fer sure

I’ve revised my review after reading some of the other comments I think I’ve been unlucky in getting a bad one , I’ve reprofiled the blade and it is now very sharp and I’ve decided to try it in my edc rotation so far apart from the poor detent it is a nice little uk friendly knife , but if you use the knife correctly the weak detent hasn’t been an issue .

So I treated myself to this as it's CRKT a knife manufacturer I like and a Heinnie Haynes special to boot. Mine was razor sharp out of the box so I wonder from some of the other reviews if CRKT have QC issues? The comments about the blade not staying open are fair in my opinion, this knife would have been significantly improved with a decent Back Spring but that would increase the price. Personally when using the knife I keep my thumb on the Thumb Stud, to keep the blade open. A good small knife for UK legal EDC but watch the blade closing on your fingers.

I like this knife, mine arrived pretty sharp, the blade steel seems suited to the knife and feels pretty tough, it does feel a little bulky in the pocket and heavy in some trouser pockets, its sompact size does mean it is not comfortable for some uses, but overall it is a practical knife

Sorry not impressed with this one came very blunt out the box I will have to reprofile the blade to get a decent edge . The dentent is non existent and with no finger choil closes far to easily for my liking it will sit in my Heinnie collection it’s not a user .