Full side studio profile view of the Crescent CPK325A folding pocket utility knife in the open position against a white background, displaying its stonewashed D2 steel drop point blade branded with the Crescent name and its silver anodized aluminum handle scale featuring the signature circular C logo pivot.
An alternate low-angle studio shot of the fully deployed Crescent folding pocket knife resting on its aluminum frame edge, highlighting the sleek profile of the fine-edge drop point blade and the manual flipper tab mechanism near the pivot.
High-angle overhead product shot of the completely opened Crescent pocket utility knife, illustrating the smooth contours of the silver ergonomic aluminum handle and the dark textured finish of the high-tensile D2 tool steel blade.
Extreme macro close-up detail focusing on the internal mechanical assembly of the opened pocket knife, displaying the heavy-duty manual ball-bearing track pivot ring and the robust steel liner lock tab firmly engaging the heel of the blade for enhanced safety.
Back view profile of the closed Crescent folding knife, showcasing the rear aluminum handle scale stamped with model number CPK325A D2 and a heavy-duty, stonewashed deep-carry steel pocket clip branded with the Crescent logo.
Full view of the Crescent CPK325A folding utility knife housed in its retail blister card pack packaging, showing prominent front labels highlighting a 3.25-inch pocket knife, drop point blade design, heavy-duty D2 steel, smooth bearing action, high-strength aluminum handle, and a deep pocket clip.
Action closeup of a user holding the Crescent pocket utility knife by its silver handle, utilizing the sharp drop point tip of the D2 steel blade to score and slice down through a thick red, black, and white braided nylon utility rope.
An alternate macro action shot of the manual folding utility knife slicing cleanly through a braided red utility cord, demonstrating the high-performance structural cutting leverage and finger contact safety ergonomics of the handle design.
Jobsite action view of a tradesman wearing yellow leather work gloves using the Crescent CPK325A pocket knife to strip heavy plastic wrapping material from bundled bundles of gray rigid non-metallic electrical conduit pipes.
A vertical perspective action photograph of a worker in leather safety gloves guiding the stonewashed D2 tool steel blade of the Crescent folding utility knife to cut through heavy industrial tape securing bundles of grey PVC construction pipes.
A worker wearing thick leather safety gloves utilizes the stonewashed D2 steel blade of the Crescent CPK325A folding pocket utility knife to slice open a heavy paper bag of Polyblend commercial grout on a jobsite.
The Crescent folding pocket utility knife standing vertically with its 3-1/4 inch drop point blade embedded into a wooden work surface, showcasing the silver anodized aluminum handle scale design against a workshop background.
What’s the best pocket knife? promotional video
Full side studio profile view of the Crescent CPK325A folding pocket utility knife in the open position against a white background, displaying its stonewashed D2 steel drop point blade branded with the Crescent name and its silver anodized aluminum handle scale featuring the signature circular C logo pivot.
An alternate low-angle studio shot of the fully deployed Crescent folding pocket knife resting on its aluminum frame edge, highlighting the sleek profile of the fine-edge drop point blade and the manual flipper tab mechanism near the pivot.
High-angle overhead product shot of the completely opened Crescent pocket utility knife, illustrating the smooth contours of the silver ergonomic aluminum handle and the dark textured finish of the high-tensile D2 tool steel blade.
Extreme macro close-up detail focusing on the internal mechanical assembly of the opened pocket knife, displaying the heavy-duty manual ball-bearing track pivot ring and the robust steel liner lock tab firmly engaging the heel of the blade for enhanced safety.
Back view profile of the closed Crescent folding knife, showcasing the rear aluminum handle scale stamped with model number CPK325A D2 and a heavy-duty, stonewashed deep-carry steel pocket clip branded with the Crescent logo.
Full view of the Crescent CPK325A folding utility knife housed in its retail blister card pack packaging, showing prominent front labels highlighting a 3.25-inch pocket knife, drop point blade design, heavy-duty D2 steel, smooth bearing action, high-strength aluminum handle, and a deep pocket clip.
Action closeup of a user holding the Crescent pocket utility knife by its silver handle, utilizing the sharp drop point tip of the D2 steel blade to score and slice down through a thick red, black, and white braided nylon utility rope.
An alternate macro action shot of the manual folding utility knife slicing cleanly through a braided red utility cord, demonstrating the high-performance structural cutting leverage and finger contact safety ergonomics of the handle design.
Jobsite action view of a tradesman wearing yellow leather work gloves using the Crescent CPK325A pocket knife to strip heavy plastic wrapping material from bundled bundles of gray rigid non-metallic electrical conduit pipes.
A vertical perspective action photograph of a worker in leather safety gloves guiding the stonewashed D2 tool steel blade of the Crescent folding utility knife to cut through heavy industrial tape securing bundles of grey PVC construction pipes.
A worker wearing thick leather safety gloves utilizes the stonewashed D2 steel blade of the Crescent CPK325A folding pocket utility knife to slice open a heavy paper bag of Polyblend commercial grout on a jobsite.
The Crescent folding pocket utility knife standing vertically with its 3-1/4 inch drop point blade embedded into a wooden work surface, showcasing the silver anodized aluminum handle scale design against a workshop background.
What’s the best pocket knife? promotional video
Crescent

Crescent Pocket Utility Knife CPK325A 3-1/4 Inch Drop Point Folding Knife (D2 Premium Steel Anodized Aluminum Handle Structural Every Day Carry Base)

In stock
SKU: CPK325A
$26.99 USD
$27.34 USD Sale $26.99 USD

Description

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Maximize Edge Retention and Control with Heavy-Duty D2 Steel Blade Engineering

The Crescent CPK325A 3-1/4 Inch Drop Point Aluminum Handle Pocket Utility Knife is a heavy-duty folding tool engineered for high-performance jobsite material processing and everyday utility tasks. Featuring a premium D2 tool steel blade treated with a stonewashed finish, this mechanical folder provides structural edge retention, corrosion resistance, and tip strength during deep piercing crosscuts. Deployed smoothly via an internal ball-bearing pivot assembly and integrated flipper tab, the blade locks into a rigid open state using a steel liner lock mechanism encased inside a lightweight anodized aluminum frame.

### Best Used For:

  • Commercial Material Processing: Shaving down heavy-gauge cardboard, fiber insulation boards, thick plastics, and structural shipping packaging substrates.
  • Electrical Cord Trimming: Slicing, stripping, and scoring industrial plastic jackets, rubber wire harnesses, and non-metallic electrical cables safely.
  • Industrial Jobsite Utility Work: Executing clean score paths, canvas separating, cordage trimming, and everyday structural tradesmen trimming tasks.

### Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Premium D2 Tool Steel Blade: Delivers wear resistance and high industrial toughness to extend structural edge performance under severe workloads.
  • Heavy-Duty Ball-Bearing Pivot: Minimizes mechanical friction inside the rotation joint to ensure quick, reliable blade deployment across the tool life cycle.
  • Structural Anodized Aluminum Handle: Optimizes strength-to-weight parameters to produce a rugged chassis that survives repeated impacts without weight strain.
  • Rigid Steel Liner Lock: Secures the open blade safely against intense directional forces and allows for safe, single-hand closing operation.
  • Ergonomic Contour Architecture: Features tailored hand and finger contact valleys along the aluminum handle profile to maximize slip protection and cutting torque.

What's Included

  • (1) Crescent CPK325A 3-1/4" Drop Point Anodized Aluminum Handle Pocket Utility Knife

### Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer: Crescent
Model Number (SKU): CPK325A
Blade Sizing Length: 3.25 in
Handle Sizing Length: 4.0 in
Overall Open Length: 8.0 in
Blade Profile Style: Drop Point
Blade Metal Composition: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Finish Treatment: Stone Washed
Handle Structure Material: Anodized Aluminum
Handle Layout Profile: Straight Grip
Handle Color Tone: Silver
Mechanical Locking Type: Liner Lock
Opening Mechanism Style: Flipper Tab (Ball-Bearing System)
Spring Assist Integration: No (Manual Flipper)
Hand Orientation Support: Ambidextrous (Both)
Net Tool Weight: 0.345 lbs
Packaging Format: Carded Retail Display Pack


PRO-TIP: D2 steel is a semi-stainless composition that retains edges extraordinarily well but can develop small oxidations if exposed to prolonged industrial moisture. Periodically clear fine paper fibers and adhesive binding gum from the blade surface using mineral spirits, then add a thin layer of machine lubricant oil directly onto the internal pivot ball bearings to ensure smooth operational flipping action indefinitely.