Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) is a Wilsonville, Oregon-based manufacturer of quality work tools founded in 1994. Founded by President Rod Bremer and Paul Gillespie, now retired. All CRKT knives are built incorporating the most advanced equipment and production systems available. In short, their quality is controlled from beginning to end. Every knife is built the way it should be. Never compromising quality in any part of their creation. CRKT also crafts their accessories to the same standards as their knives. Guaranteeing that each product lives up to the customers high expectations. Powered by some of the most innovative minds on the market. CRKT is continually pushing the limits of what’s possible.