The CRKT Pilar is named after the boat that Ernest Hemingway used to spy on German U-boats in the Caribbean during World War II. A Jesper Voxnaes design through and through, the Pilar is what the Danish knifemaker imagined Hemingway would have carried as his everyday folder. Featuring a stout construction, the compact Pilar has a thick 2.4-inch blade made from easy-to-sharpen 8Cr13MoV stainless steel. It pairs with a chunky stainless steel handle for a secure grip that fills the hand, despite the less-than-6-inch frame. Open the knife with the wide thumb hole and it locks in place thanks to a frame lock. Also notable is the reversible clip for right-handed carry.