CJRB’s Best Affordable All-Around EDC Knife Model Just Keeps Getting Better

With so many configurations to choose from, this cutting tool has something to offer for everyone — seriously.

Published April 25, 2025

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Updated April 25, 2025

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A couple of months ago, CJRB proved the versatility of its Pyrite knife line by launching an affordable, folding take on the classic Bowie fighting knife. The brand has dropped numerous other affordable takes on the Pyrite before and since then, more than proving its versatility and approachability.

Now, CJRB has added yet another contender to the model’s existing lineup in the CJRB Pyrite-Light J1945. Once again, the brand has illustrated how much ground there may still be left to cover with what’s quickly become its best affordable all-around EDC knife.

CJRB Pyrite Light S90V knife in hand — The Pyrite-Light S90V is the latest offering in this lineup and comes in at only $80.

The latest addition to the family

Admittedly, the new addition’s name (CJRB Pyrite-Light J1945) doesn’t do it justice. So what’s different about this version when compared to others?

For starters, it’s a member of the Light sub-lineup, meaning it’s much lighter than its standard siblings — 2.86 ounces, in fact. This is largely due to its fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) handle scales.

However, that’s not the only thing this knife has going for it. The most interesting swap is probably its Wharncliffe blade material. While its siblings get the brand’s proprietary AR-RPM9 steel (similar to D2), this knife gets S90V.

This is one of the best all-around knife steels regarding edge retention, wear and corrosion resistance, and even affordability. Even then, the price of the J1945 is pretty exceptionally low (just $80).

The knife also has a button lock, thumb stud deployment, lanyard hole on the tail, solid ergonomics and more.

CJRB Pyrite Light Amber FRN scales knife — This amber FRN-handled Light version is another recent launch in the Pyrite family.

More to love

As mentioned, the Pyrite-Light S90V is only one of many Pyrite offerings. All told, the brand has a whopping 55 different listings on its site (a number that’s always growing).

That makes it the brand’s most option-rich model by a pretty wide margin. There are so many different configurations, its safe to say that there’s an option out there for everyone.

There are standard versions, lightweight versions, small versions and large versions. There are ones with Wharncliffe blades, those with clip points and even ones with drop points. Some have G10 handles, whereas others boast Micarta, titanium and even Fatcarbon. The list goes on and on.

Even with all those different options, they’re all still relatively affordable, making the Pyrite an exceptional value-packed offering from an increasingly respectable budget-friendly brand.

CJRB Pyrite Light Damascus blade knife — There’s even now a Pyrite-Light with a Damascus handle. See — there’s something for everyone.

Pricing and availability

The CJRB Pyrite-Light S90V is now available and priced at only $80 on the brand’s site (down from $107). Similarly, the Amber FRN version is a mere $40 (down from $54), and the Pyrite-Light Damascus is $70 (down from $94).

But that’s just a tiny sampling of the entire Pyrite family, which makes up a whopping 55 listings on CJRB’s site.