I like the aesthetic of the thumbstud one, but unfortunately (as a leftie) I couldn't easily one-handed deploy it. Really wish more pocket knives with single sided thumbstuds offered the ability to choose which side the thumbstud is on. :/
I like both as well. Ive noticed the issue closing that you mentioned and find it easier to close by twisting in your hand a little and pulling the lock with my index finger as opposed to thumb. I prefer the flipper because I prefer tip-up pocket carry but like you said, they are both great lightweight knives. I usually edc something a little sturdier…I love the Benchmade 940 Osbourne and the Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight, check them out if you haven’t already!
Sweet. I just bought the older version. Should be here Tuesday. It was an out of the blue impulse buy I just said “ think I’ll buy a knife. “ started browsing and got this after 4 mins of searching. Lol. Glad it was a smart choice.
@@SirPierreSe yes ! Had it now for about 2.5 weeks and for rn it’s an edc I always have it although I do construction it’s not a knife I use for everything because I’d just ruin it but it is sharp af out the box and came flawless no complaints. So much so that I actually ordered another crkt fixed blade s.p.e.w. Neck knife and that arrived 3 days ago and I love it just as much.
The original CEO is my most used EDC. I work in an office environment. I wear a dress shirt and love how the CEO sits in my shirt pocket. I use it every day to process envelopes and boxes. The flipper version is still good, but not as snappy, and I can't use it as a shirt pocket carry as easily. I used it for a few days, then went back to the original. I recently got the Blade HQ exclusive CEO with the Shred Carbon Fiber handle, upgraded smokewash D2 blade, and bronze liner. It opens with an even faster, more solid snap than the original, and just looks and feels even better than the original. It's about $100, but if you like the CEO, it's the best!
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I got Samior GP035 Carbon fiber flipper which is real Carbon fiber with Bohler M390 steel blade for $63 and weighs @ 1 Oz. Smoothest action I've ever seen, and almost silent opening. Drops closed. Highly recommend if you like this style of EDC. Cheers PS my other daily carry are CRKT Dually or Civivi Elementum Carbon fiber with Damascus blade, depending on situation or anticipated use. I also have a Boker Magnum that lives on my desk.
The basic thumbstud CEO is the toughest tuxedo knife I think you can buy. Also the one the most people will understand even if they aren’t into knives. You can slow roll a thumb stud too which is cool when flipping isn’t appropriate. My favorite tux knife for me though is the Kizer Squidward. It went under the radar but the purple G10 one has been my main EDC for a year. I love the blade and 154CM.. it’s a few steps up from the CEO there and the same price.
I love the flipper version myself. Mine does make the same satisfying sound as your regular CEO though. A lot of knife stuff is definitely personal preference. The ball detent in the flipper model is very pronounced. I find it has more blade retention, but requires more effort to open.
Mine is alot better now after being used daily since I got it, but the opening sound is still slight better on the regular one ;) But yes now when I'm used to the Flipper it's OK
I have a newer video about it (should come in the end of this one), but yes, I have loosen. Tighten, oiled it, used it alot. And the main thing that made any difference was to use ut alot and oil it
Yea it’s a common problem for the liner lock to be too tight like you said in the beginning of the video you got lucky with your first one being easy to open but not so lucky with the flipper.
8:54 thank you, that answers which one's easier to open. I am very new to all the knife stuff but the crkt ceo caught my attention so hard that I was wondering between the original and the flipper. I got the flipper recently, but I was having so much trouble opening it with my weak fingers that's not used to all the flipper knives. Knowing that the original is easier to open (and to you, sounds much more satisfying), I might buy the original one too
So with your first knife,if you don’t know how to use it,practice,this is why a lot of people like this,like a figgy tool, and the other one is straight forward,what do you think of the Buck 264?
Flipper seems to have a soft detent. It prevents to build pressure before the detent breaks and the blade should fly out; but crkt is budget. U get what u pay for. The CEO is a remake of a custom knife by Mr Richard Rogers who builds his knives by hand and hand tunes the action. A custom version of the CEO is probably in the $500-$1000. Crkt is mass produced. Both do have bearings, it’s just the detent on your flipper model is soft and sucks. I could tell when you flipped it. The thumbstud version works so well is because of the placement of the thumbstud allows that pressure build as you start to flick it, then a tuned detent would break once you hit that optimal pressure to make it rocket out. Just a friendly FYI. Any knife questions give me a holler. I have extensive production, mid-tech and custom knife knowledge and experience as well in firearms. I will subscribe since you seem to have a variety of topics you review. Nice job.
Yeah Boker can be something of a disappointing brand. Just got my CEO flipper and it was so difficult to open. I had to disassemble it and adjust the detent, it opens and closes sweetly now. The 7096 is faster to open, Nice review 👍🏻👍🏻
For the left handed use I think the CEO Flipper is the only way to go. It is truly ambidextrous - being a flipper and the carrying clip can be flipped to other side. I also prefer the tip up carry, which separates it from the older model as well.
For profesional use the flipper is better because when in the shirt pocket it is a plain pocket clip that does not have the logo on it and passes for a pen and not a knife!😉
In fact, around 4:11 you can see the difference in the flip lock and the thumb release between yours and the one I had (the thumb release was sunken down too far, and consequently made it too difficult to unlock the blade one handed). Even your pocket clip is different.
Not sure where you bought your Boker Magnum but here is the description of that knife on Blade H.Q. website. Boker Magnum fixed blade (1.625) in parenthesis being the blade length. Also "full price" $17.95, hope that didn't break the bank.
@@speckledjim_ Yeah, and even more irritating is that it's illigeal for us to order knives from other countries, some fixed blades can go as "gardening tools" but otherwise it get caught by the customs.
Boyh of these are nice knives. Thumb stud one is righty only. There is certainly a learning curve to flipping open some of these crkt knives. Some seem to think they are defective or too tight, but that is not the truth. I just can't do it right handed. I guess I'm a true lefty.
Yes i would say the same more or less. I don't think I have ever failed to open the original one at first try, but with the flipper weirdly it might take a second try
@@MarkMiller304 Yeah.. thats the downside of the original one, but its nice to have them both hehe. I have the newer smaller one with flipper as well, and that one almost never goes up at first try
@@SirPierreSe I have both as well, good looking knives. I carry flipper everyday for light duty work, but if I go camping where I need to cut things a little more substantial I carry the original.
Oh yes these are only EDC "Gentleman's knives", that you have on you just in case you need to cut something, open a package. If you are going to need a knife and you know what for, then there are a bunch of better knives in many ways. But here in Sweden where everything is super illegal and expensive this fits me fine :) takes no place in my pocket beside my phone and don't scare anyone when i take it out
@@SirPierreSe yea it's kinda funny because the only real difference is spacer at the end and the little angled part at the top of the scales everything else is pretty much the same
It would have worked better as a front flipper. I usually prefer flippers, but I can whip out the blade with my left hand middle finger, and I am right handed. The flipper tab really ruins the lines of the knife overall.
Yes so do i now when the flipper is "worn in" and just as fast as it should be. I still use them both all the time and yes, after many uses the same day the thumb can get a bit irritated, so that's why the flipper is nicer
I like the aesthetic of the thumbstud one, but unfortunately (as a leftie) I couldn't easily one-handed deploy it. Really wish more pocket knives with single sided thumbstuds offered the ability to choose which side the thumbstud is on. :/
I like both as well. Ive noticed the issue closing that you mentioned and find it easier to close by twisting in your hand a little and pulling the lock with my index finger as opposed to thumb. I prefer the flipper because I prefer tip-up pocket carry but like you said, they are both great lightweight knives. I usually edc something a little sturdier…I love the Benchmade 940 Osbourne and the Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight, check them out if you haven’t already!
Great tips, ill check them out, thanks =)
Sweet. I just bought the older version. Should be here Tuesday. It was an out of the blue impulse buy I just said “ think I’ll buy a knife. “ started browsing and got this after 4 mins of searching. Lol. Glad it was a smart choice.
Let me know what you think about it =)
@@SirPierreSe yes ! Had it now for about 2.5 weeks and for rn it’s an edc I always have it although I do construction it’s not a knife I use for everything because I’d just ruin it but it is sharp af out the box and came flawless no complaints. So much so that I actually ordered another crkt fixed blade s.p.e.w. Neck knife and that arrived 3 days ago and I love it just as much.
@@comeandtakeit5709 Nice :) i want more CRKT as well :)
I did the same. Left min in my pants went threw the washer but didn't make it past the dryer warped badly and busted tip
The original CEO is my most used EDC. I work in an office environment. I wear a dress shirt and love how the CEO sits in my shirt pocket. I use it every day to process envelopes and boxes.
The flipper version is still good, but not as snappy, and I can't use it as a shirt pocket carry as easily. I used it for a few days, then went back to the original.
I recently got the Blade HQ exclusive CEO with the Shred Carbon Fiber handle, upgraded smokewash D2 blade, and bronze liner. It opens with an even faster, more solid snap than the original, and just looks and feels even better than the original.
It's about $100, but if you like the CEO, it's the best!
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@Khalil Diego i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im in the hacking process now.
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I got Samior GP035 Carbon fiber flipper which is real Carbon fiber with Bohler M390 steel blade for $63 and weighs @ 1 Oz. Smoothest action I've ever seen, and almost silent opening. Drops closed. Highly recommend if you like this style of EDC. Cheers PS my other daily carry are CRKT Dually or Civivi Elementum Carbon fiber with Damascus blade, depending on situation or anticipated use.
I also have a Boker Magnum that lives on my desk.
Thanks for the tips, I'll check them out
The basic thumbstud CEO is the toughest tuxedo knife I think you can buy. Also the one the most people will understand even if they aren’t into knives. You can slow roll a thumb stud too which is cool when flipping isn’t appropriate.
My favorite tux knife for me though is the Kizer Squidward. It went under the radar but the purple G10 one has been my main EDC for a year. I love the blade and 154CM.. it’s a few steps up from the CEO there and the same price.
A good point there.
I'll check out the Kizer :)
I love the flipper version myself. Mine does make the same satisfying sound as your regular CEO though. A lot of knife stuff is definitely personal preference. The ball detent in the flipper model is very pronounced. I find it has more blade retention, but requires more effort to open.
Mine is alot better now after being used daily since I got it, but the opening sound is still slight better on the regular one ;)
But yes now when I'm used to the Flipper it's OK
I almost bought the flipper but your video convinced me to buy the original. Just came in today and I love it. Thanks man
Hehe I'm glad you like it :)
@@SirPierreSe Did you losen it at all? Ive been debating if I should to make it a little easier but don't want it to lose its snappy feel
I have a newer video about it (should come in the end of this one), but yes, I have loosen. Tighten, oiled it, used it alot.
And the main thing that made any difference was to use ut alot and oil it
@@SirPierreSe cool I’ll check that out
Opens Boker and Benchmade knives, gets excited about a cheap CEO! That’s it I’m subbin!
Yea it’s a common problem for the liner lock to be too tight like you said in the beginning of the video you got lucky with your first one being easy to open but not so lucky with the flipper.
Thanks, this was my gut feel seeing these on a webstore.
That intro is so relatable lol
I understand where he's coming from cuz I do the same thing 😂
“There’s nothing magnum about this.” LOL
I think I prefer the stud look... the steel is my only hang up I dunno what they are.. I don’t like HAVING to sharpen all the time
8:54 thank you, that answers which one's easier to open.
I am very new to all the knife stuff but the crkt ceo caught my attention so hard that I was wondering between the original and the flipper. I got the flipper recently, but I was having so much trouble opening it with my weak fingers that's not used to all the flipper knives. Knowing that the original is easier to open (and to you, sounds much more satisfying), I might buy the original one too
The Flipper gets better with time, but yes I still prefere the Original one.
So with your first knife,if you don’t know how to use it,practice,this is why a lot of people like this,like a figgy tool, and the other one is straight forward,what do you think of the Buck 264?
But you can't use it wrong?
The Buck 264 looks very similar but I haven't tried it
@@SirPierreSe cool I like them,fly under the radar
Flipper seems to have a soft detent. It prevents to build pressure before the detent breaks and the blade should fly out; but crkt is budget. U get what u pay for. The CEO is a remake of a custom knife by Mr Richard Rogers who builds his knives by hand and hand tunes the action. A custom version of the CEO is probably in the $500-$1000. Crkt is mass produced. Both do have bearings, it’s just the detent on your flipper model is soft and sucks. I could tell when you flipped it. The thumbstud version works so well is because of the placement of the thumbstud allows that pressure build as you start to flick it, then a tuned detent would break once you hit that optimal pressure to make it rocket out. Just a friendly FYI. Any knife questions give me a holler. I have extensive production, mid-tech and custom knife knowledge and experience as well in firearms. I will subscribe since you seem to have a variety of topics you review. Nice job.
Thank you for the info, I'll subscribe back :)
I liked after the 6 second mark 😂👍👊
Hehe I guess you have accidentally done the same sometime ;)
Yeah Boker can be something of a disappointing brand.
Just got my CEO flipper and it was so difficult to open. I had to disassemble it and adjust the detent, it opens and closes sweetly now. The 7096 is faster to open,
Nice review 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you :) I'm glad you liked it. I really don't understand all the thumbs down...
@@SirPierreSe you just can't please some folk
Yeah I guess it's just that simple :)
For the left handed use I think the CEO Flipper is the only way to go. It is truly ambidextrous - being a flipper and the carrying clip can be flipped to other side. I also prefer the tip up carry, which separates it from the older model as well.
Ah yes, for that reason i understand
You can flick it open with your left hand using your major finger, kinda like the spydey flick.
@@bibigreen6533 That's how I open mine. If I practice enough there aren't many knives I can't adapt to my left handedness.
Just got my crkt ceo 7097. It seems like it will take a time to accustomed to open and close the blade. But it is very comfort to wear it in pocket.
Yes it's a perfect EDC knife to wear in you pockets :)
It's very straight forward to strip it down to adjust the detent. You can give the bearings a lube up at the same time.
I just got my flipper. It does not open unless I push the locking indent out of the way. Did you have to adjust yours?
It gets better with time, but yes after I while I adjusted and oiled it and it got alot better after that.
You got screwed on the Magnum? Or you screwed up reading the specs before ordering it?
I use CM and ordered in inches, so it was my fault =)
even if the new one is slower to open which one is easier on your fingers? more finger strength needed in which version?
The older one that you open with your thumb is the easiest one to open.
The flipper are some times easy and some times stuck for some reason.
@@SirPierreSe thought they made the new version cause the old one stuck lol. but the new version is harder to open?
@@verveblack Yes exactly, just as shown in the video.
@@SirPierreSe do CRKT knives usually have action issues. have a lot of kershaws but this will be my first crkt, had no idea their quality is poor
Yes exactly.
The disregard with which he tosses aside that benchmade.... ouch.
For profesional use the flipper is better because when in the shirt pocket it is a plain pocket clip that does not have the logo on it and passes for a pen and not a knife!😉
Sand paper fixes that
The CEO is known to be tricky to open. I think there are some QC issues with the lock
In fact, around 4:11 you can see the difference in the flip lock and the thumb release between yours and the one I had (the thumb release was sunken down too far, and consequently made it too difficult to unlock the blade one handed). Even your pocket clip is different.
Do you have a early production maybe?
Not sure where you bought your Boker Magnum but here is the description of that knife on Blade H.Q. website. Boker Magnum fixed blade (1.625) in parenthesis being the blade length. Also "full price" $17.95, hope that didn't break the bank.
In Sweden the price is 68 euro. And no that did not break my bank.
@@SirPierreSe 68 euros.....ouch!
@@speckledjim_ Yeah everything cost around 3+ times more here in Sweden
@@SirPierreSe that's a shame buddy
@@speckledjim_ Yeah, and even more irritating is that it's illigeal for us to order knives from other countries, some fixed blades can go as "gardening tools" but otherwise it get caught by the customs.
Just ordered the CRKT CEO supposed to be here today? Is it worth the money? How is it quality wise?
Nice :)
Yes I absolutely think so. Good quality, very sharp
@@SirPierreSe been playing around with mine for a few days! Really do love the knife!
@@miketramuto2415 Same here :)
The reason the CEO does not open to some is because they have BIG hands.
It’s pretty much impossible.
Well I don't have big hands and still have problem, but yes if you have big hands it will be even harder
I have large hands, and the CEO opens like a dream after a little practice. It's my favorite EDC. I use it every day and highly recommend it.
Thank you from France, that helps me in my choice !
I´m glad to help =)
So what did you chose?
@@SirPierreSethe flipper one !
@@renavdtorrl OK :) I'm sure you will be happy with it
Are the blades springloaded? Coz of legal reasons in my country😩
No, not spring-loaded
Like number 300. Thank you for the comparison
Thank you for the like =)
Boyh of these are nice knives. Thumb stud one is righty only. There is certainly a learning curve to flipping open some of these crkt knives. Some seem to think they are defective or too tight, but that is not the truth. I just can't do it right handed. I guess I'm a true lefty.
They did get better with time, and yes the Flipper is for all =)
Ergonomically the flipper is so much better, but the original seems more sturdy.
Yes i would say the same more or less. I don't think I have ever failed to open the original one at first try, but with the flipper weirdly it might take a second try
@@SirPierreSe the original one hurt my thumb after opening it for a while. The flipper feels more forgiving to your fingers.
@@MarkMiller304 Yeah.. thats the downside of the original one, but its nice to have them both hehe.
I have the newer smaller one with flipper as well, and that one almost never goes up at first try
@@SirPierreSe I have both as well, good looking knives. I carry flipper everyday for light duty work, but if I go camping where I need to cut things a little more substantial I carry the original.
Oh yes these are only EDC "Gentleman's knives", that you have on you just in case you need to cut something, open a package.
If you are going to need a knife and you know what for, then there are a bunch of better knives in many ways.
But here in Sweden where everything is super illegal and expensive this fits me fine :) takes no place in my pocket beside my phone and don't scare anyone when i take it out
Do a Buck Decatur vs CEO. The Buck Decatur look extremely similar to the CEO.
Looks same as artisan waistline linerlock
The ceo flipper is basically a clone of a ceo clone that s-tech made. The ts012 is what crkt basically copied.
Interesting, I did not know that.
@@SirPierreSe yea it's kinda funny because the only real difference is spacer at the end and the little angled part at the top of the scales everything else is pretty much the same
I've bought 4 CEOs because I keep losing them! Maybe the 5th one I should get blaze orange scales...
Haha i know that way to well =)
@@SirPierreSe lol take good care of those 2 kids in the vid
@@VicksWezaleff I want to order the new expensive one, but I don't date to EDC it hehe
@@SirPierreSeyou mean the glo in the dark bamboo one?
No, it's called CEO Compact.
Does the Bamboo one really glow in the dark??
1:02 Dude, don t show that to any girl, she will make assumptions... :))
I hate flippers. Old ceo looks much better
edit: I think new one will be disscontinued soon ;D
It would have worked better as a front flipper. I usually prefer flippers, but I can whip out the blade with my left hand middle finger, and I am right handed. The flipper tab really ruins the lines of the knife overall.
Yes it looks alot bettet without that hump
Chinese have both front and thumb stud version.
Chinese?
I don't know how big you really could have expected for a necklace
My other neckknife is 3-4 times bigger
@@SirPierreSe it just doesn't seem practical
@@james10739 It depends totally on how you are going to use it, so you mean anything but a tiny knife is never practical?
Piçky. I much prefer the flipper.
Yes so do i now when the flipper is "worn in" and just as fast as it should be.
I still use them both all the time and yes, after many uses the same day the thumb can get a bit irritated, so that's why the flipper is nicer
Oh god I'm a knife now
Hehe, that's nice :)
@@SirPierreSe lmao this was a complete coincidence btw