CRKT tells us that the CRKT Thero was “[n]amed after a group of ‘beast-footed’ dinosaurs called theropods, this everyday carry has the look of a museum relic and an aggressive, lightweight design that’s all 21st century.” In case you don’t want to give “theropods” a google, they’re the big awesome dinosaurs like the Giganotosaurus, Tyrannosaurus , and Carcharodontosaurus and a whole bunch of others. Although we think it looks like a well-known superhero knife, we can absolutely see where they’re coming from. Whatever it looks like, we can absolutely say without prejudice that TJ Schwartz designs a cool looking knife. Not only that, it has a fast flipping action and you can pick it up for just over $40.

The Thero features a 3.08” 8Cr13MoV modified sheepsfoot blade with a black oxide finish and a blade thickness of 0.125”. There’s jimping on the spine for a great grip in a variety of positions.

This linerlock has a fast flipping action and a great look. It has partially skeletonized black glass-reinforced nylon (GRN) handles with a carbon fiber insert and an anodized red pivot collar. It’s 4.22” closed and weighs 3.1 ounces.

CRKT Thero Details

8Cr13MoV, Black Oxide Finished

3.08” Modified Sheepsfoot

0.125” Blade Thickness

Flipper

Liner Lock

GRN Handle with Carbon Fiber Underlay

Anodized Red Pivot Ring

Tip-Up Pocket Clip

3.1 Ounces

4.22” Closed

7.31” Overall

Whether you think the CRKT Thero looks a bit like a dinosaur or a bit like that red-clad web slinger, you can pick one up for about $44. If you’re interested in this knife, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.

All images courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com.