Columbia River CRKT 7075R Q Compact 3.05" Folding Drop Point Plain Black Oxide 14C28N Steel Red GRN Knife

The CRKT Q Compact is a slim, lightweight everyday-carry folder from Columbia River Knife & Tool, designed by Richard Rogers. It's a more compact follow-up to the original Q, sized for comfortable pocket carry while still offering a useful 3.05" cutting edge for daily tasks.

The blade is built from 14C28N stainless steel with a drop point profile and a non-reflective black oxide finish. A plain edge keeps the cutting geometry simple, and a full-length fuller lightens the blade while providing an alternate grip point. A low-profile flipper tab delivers snappy, one-handed deployment.

Lockup is handled by CRKT's intuitive Crossbar Lock, which uses a sliding bar at the spine of the handle to lock the blade open and release it cleanly. Contoured glass-reinforced nylon (GRN) scales in a high-visibility red textured pattern provide a secure grip while keeping the knife remarkably light at just 2.20 oz. The knife measures 4.01" closed and 7.03" overall when open, with a blade thickness of 0.13".

A practical EDC folder with a crossbar lock, a capable drop point blade, and a grippy red handle, the Q Compact is well-suited to daily carry and general utility use.