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This Wild EDC Knife Pushes the Limits of Foldability

Looking for an irreverent but reliable EDC blade? Take a gander at the Nanner.

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By Steve Mazzucchi

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Of all the categories Gear Patrol covers, the knife and multi-tool world is one that can fall into the trap of taking itself very seriously.

That’s completely understandable, given that we are often dealing with very sharp and dangerous objects here. 

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Rhodes and CJRB knew exactly what they were doing with this handle color choice.
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But every once in a while, a product comes along that reminds us we can have a little fun too. 

Case in point: CJRB’s cheeky, fast-selling Prototype Nanner, which has a handle shape you just don’t see every day. 

Mass appeal

As much as I salute the all-around approachability of CJRB’s Maximal, I can see the Nanner becoming even more of a fan favorite. 

That’s because, beyond the novelty of its unusually curved handle, this Dusty Rhodes design is actually a pretty respectable EDC knife. 

The bona fides start with its Persian-style blade, whose own shape is partially responsible for the handle’s, as it must contort to accommodate the contours. 

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The Nanner most resembles its potassium-packed namesake in the folded position.
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As imposing as it looks, the blade is a pocket-friendly 2.95 inches, while the steel is CJRB parent brand Artisan Cutlery’s own commissioned and very dependable AR-RPM9. 

(It’s basically a powder version of the steel used in most Victorinox knives but considered significantly better.)

This blade is deployed via ambidextrous thumb studs, swings smoothly on a ceramic ball bearing and is held in place with one of our favorite mechanisms, the Crossbar lock.

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The reliable Crossbar lock and large pocket clip ensure safety and security, respectively.
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(This is indeed the same mechanism the Maximal employs to maximize functionality and safety.)

Weighing a surprising 2.2 ounces, the Nanner has an open length of 6.89 inches and closed length of 3.94 inches.

A steel clip helps it stay securely in your pocket, which is nice, because you never want the Nanner to, ahem, split from your possession.

Availability and pricing

The CJRB Prototype Nanner is currently available with the blade and handle treatment shown below for $66.66.

Considering the fact it appears to be quite popular, here’s hoping other colorways, including yellow, will be re-stocked soon.

Update: A rep for CJRB confirms that a “mass production version” of the Nanner is coming. Stay tuned.

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