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Survival Knife Review: CRKT Guppie
Key Points
• Built on a carabiner platform
• Portable when attached to gear
• Versatile: Adjustable wrench jaw opens to 1/2″
• Winner: Blade Magazine 2007 Best Buy Of The Year®
Enter the patented Guppie, part of Columbia River Knife & Tool's innovative I.D. Works line of tools. Despite its “cute” appearance, designers Launce Barber and Tom Stokes created a hard-working carabiner tool with dozens of uses perfect for survival situations.
Much of that versatility comes from the adjustable wrench jaw. It opens to 1/2″, making it ideal for all kinds of light repair and assembly jobs. That's helped by its carabiner gate, which makes the Guppie easy to carry on a belt loop, D-ring, pack or rope. Keep in mind, though, it is not a weight-bearing carabiner.
Another highlight is the high-carbon, stainless steel 2″ blade. It sports a Razor-Sharp edge, and can be opened or closed with one hand.
On the Guppie‘s left side is a removable bit carrier. It doubles as a high-intensity LED light with two strong magnets to hold it securely.
Outside of survival situations, the Guppie makes a great little money clip, too, for those who like to keep a thin wallet.
One more trick: The Guppie carabiner detent will open bottle caps and metal jar lids. (Note: Magnets may harm electronic media.)
Overall, there's a lot to like in this tool. No wonder it won the Blade Magazine 2007 Best Buy Of The Year® award. Click here to order a CRKT Guppie at a great discount from GunDigestStore.com.
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