At first glance, the Jess Horn in CPM CruWear looks like a knife from another era—and that is a huge part of its charm. But make no mistake: this is not an old-fashioned knife. Modern metallurgy, clever engineering and some very smart choices have turned this elegant folder into a remarkably capable EDC.

The thin blade has plenty of cutting power, while CPM CruWear offers an exceptional balance of toughness, wear resistance and edge stability. In the kitchen, it proved to be a wonderful little chef’s knife, slicing with precision and opening packaging with equal ease.

And then there is the pleasure factor. The carbon-fiber scales are gorgeous, the proportions are superb, and the knife simply feels right in the hand. It doesn’t need tactical styling or mechanical fireworks to impress. It just works—and makes you want to keep using it. Use the damn thing. For God’s sake. ;-)