C29T – “When You Wish Upon a Star”
I’ve known Jiminy Cricket since 1994. I even owned a pink version of this little bugger back in the last millennium.
Today, during a small pilgrimage to the famous Kindal cutlery shop in Paris,
Mme Kindal showed me one of the treasures on display, next to a Janisong and a titanium Military…
It was love at first sight for this blast-from-the-past little big knife. A compact piece with surprising presence—perfect for another New Old Stock adventure.
The Tattoo version of the Cricket is a true jewel—both to look at and to use. It has been cleverly designed in-house by Sal Glesser (though I wouldn’t be surprised if Ed Schempp also influenced it).
Based on the stainless steel Cricket platform, it is a beautifully executed piece of cutlery.
Folded, the C29T forms a smooth, rounded package that disappears almost completely in the pocket. The clip is tip-down (right-hand), but also works as a tie clip or even a money clip. The anodized artwork gives it a refined, elegant touch.
The stainless steel construction with a Chris Reeve Integral Lock keeps the knife extremely thin and easy to carry—even in a shirt pocket.
The tip-down carry allows a very fast and elegant Spyderdrop opening, bringing its reverse “S” blade into action instantly.
The 2 mm thick, 48 mm long blade is deceptively capable thanks to its S-shape. You effectively gain extra cutting edge length in a very compact format.
Like Eric Glesser’s Dodo, the Cricket is a geometric trickster: the cutting angle is rarely 90°, creating a sinusoïdal slicing effect. It is surprisingly powerful—hence its “little big knife” reputation in the Spyderco world.
The Cricket is a joy to use in the garden on tougher materials…
…and equally effective on softer ones.
But beware: that S-shaped beak loves to grab anything in its path. Your thumb included—so be careful, it can bite fast.
The beak penetrates plastic with surprising aggression, making package opening effortless.
Not everyone likes S-shaped or recurved blades. But this form is inspired by nature—claws, talons, beaks, and teeth.
Sharpened on a rounded ceramic and finished on leather, the Cricket easily returns to a razor edge (VG10 is not difficult to maintain).
Here I’m using a jade stone: I sharpen the belly on the flat and the beak on the edges.
The open design also makes it extremely easy to clean under running water.
I highly recommend the Cricket as an EDC knife. It is a small but powerful “matter separator,” ideal for both men and women in daily use. It can be clipped to a purse, a pocket, or even a bra.
I once knew a former French Marine—six-foot-four, heavily built—who carried a pink Cricket as his daily EDC. Go figure. That’s the kind of knife that truly makes you wish upon a star.
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