The CRKT Q Compact is a 3.05-inch folding knife from Columbia River (brand part no. 7075) designed by award-winning knifemaker Richard Rogers, proving that a simple everyday-carry design does not have to be boring. This lightweight folder features an intuitive Crossbar Lock, a low-profile flipper, and a fuller running the length of the blade for multiple deployment methods. The 14C28N drop point blade offers excellent cutting performance, and the textured glass-reinforced nylon handle in black provides solid grip while keeping overall weight to a minimum, making the Q Compact an easy knife to carry all day.

Key Specifications

• The drop point blade measures 3.05 inches, sized well for everyday cutting tasks.
• Blade steel is 14C28N stainless, offering excellent cutting performance and easy sharpening.
• A Crossbar Lock secures the blade with a simple, intuitive push-button release.
• A low-profile flipper and full-length fuller allow multiple deployment methods.
• The handle is black textured glass-reinforced nylon, light yet grippy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Crossbar Lock? It is CRKT’s take on a crossbar-style lock, released with a simple push for quick, secure one-handed closing.

What steel does the Q Compact use? 14C28N stainless steel, chosen for strong cutting performance in a lightweight EDC blade.

How many ways can you open the blade? The low-profile flipper or the full-length fuller both allow quick deployment.

Buy the CRKT Q Compact Folding Knife

Simple, light, and quick to deploy, the black Q Compact is an easy everyday carry that never feels like a chore to pocket. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping, and browse our full pocket knives lineup for more Richard Rogers designs.