7 GREAT CEO STYLE KNIVES 

the pocket carry shots are very much appriciated, would be nice to see more of this.

I carry a CRKT CEO with me to work every day. They're super nice (and super cheap) and come razor sharp out of the box. Perfect for opening plastic parts bags and boxes.

Damn what a great knife channel. Started collecting about 2 years ago, mainly vintage daggers but I like to offer new knives to my friends and family. You have so much enthusiasm and good taste that you have become one of my favourites to watch. Keep the good work, greetings from France !

I've never really been a knife guy most of my life but last year I picked up and started carrying an Opinel no.7. Then I saw someone carrying an Otter Messer Mercator and fell in love with that. Last week I got the CRKT CEO (thumb stud) I keep it in my shirt pocket next to my pen. I LOVE that little tool. I'd consider the CRKT as a "gentleman's knife." it's very non-threatening and nobody takes a second look at it. I like that.

I always carry an Olitans wherever I go. They're a small, sleek and easy to pocket. The jade G10 handle is a beaut and the D2 steel is good enough. Always fun popping it out whenever I am helping out my fellow co-workers unboxing a package or cutting a thread.

So what does CEO stand for? Concealed Envelope Opener?

For me, the best thing to call these to not scare people, is a "letter opener." They ask "Oh what's that in your pocket" when you say "It's a knife" they tremble because they probably are thinking of bigger, outdoorsy, "weapon". If you say "It's a letter opener" they think of an old office, something small and plain, and aren't as scared

A little help with your French: De L'Orme sounds like "Deh lorm", not "dee lah orm ay". You can put a little inflection at the end, like "lormah", but you can sort of just ignore that e, and it will sound more correct that pronouncing it as é. Orme means elm, as in the tree, I think the full name means "by the elm", but I don't really know. A hint for pronouncing foreign names before you make a vid, throw them in Google translate and hit the little speaker button to hear an audio clip of the pronunciation :)

I polished the crkt logo off the clip real easy with polishing wheel on my dremel, no problem can't tell it was ever there

I've got 2 CEOs, grn micarta/copper (washers), and the new Bamboo with bearings. Like em both, good for a lot of occasions.

"CEO knife" just screams "BALLER!" to me...

First time hearing of CEO knives. Couldn't ask for a better presentation! Thanks and I'll stick around!

I didn’t know front flippers even existed before coming to your channel and I’ve always been into knives

I have the Exarch and both CEO's. I like them all the locks on the CEO's have a learning curve and they really shouldn't be named the same the blade is longer on the flipper. The Exarch was my first front flipper and when my wife wanted me to tune up one of her blades I showed her the Chronic and she jumped on it.

I have a couple CEOs which are real nice for the price! The action on both is butter smooth! Both the flipper version. They really do look like a pen in the shirt pocket, but come in handy when you need a little edge at the office! 👍

Nice overview of these knives, thanks! I have one of the CKRT CEO knives, the earlier thumb stud version. I really wanted to like it be cause I do like the shape, the blade seems fine and the clip seems plenty sturdy. But, I just do not like how it opens--the liner lock is not a problem for me to use--I just didn't feel like I had enough control of the knife while trying to open the thing. That flipper version, however, looks like it might work much better for me. Going to need to try one I guess. The shape of all these reminds me of the doctor's knife pattern. But better since these lock open. When I decide to replace/supplement my current daily( a Kershaw Chive), I will definitely be looking at a couple of these. Probably the Boker and the CKRT and, maybe, the Samior. Thanks for showing these to us!

I was introduced to the CEO style knives by the CRKT thumb stud a few years ago, I absolutely love them now. I'm looking at getting a few more, I'm considering a couple of these shown in the video, not positive which one yet. That titanium scale version of the CRKT is really catching my eye...

That first CRKT has such a smooth blade profile. Would be ideal for opening letters and stuff like that.

I've never heard anyone describe a knife or blade as "slicey". It was cracking me up. Love the video!

Love your ceo-ish knives bro. The style is really catching on. Even buck makes a couple that are inexpensive, but give off that ceo vibe. They are the 253 and the 255. The 253 is kinda going for the higher end look by using some chris reeve colours. And the 253 is just a nice looking slender knife with a beautifully shaped handle with suttle curves. Check them out. Only have 7cr17 chinesium though.

this is all the blade you need for a edc

I got a lot of knives and I have two samior GP035'S, one with aluminum scales and another with the snakewood handles.They are my favorite EDC knife. Great for the price.

I have the Samior titanium and I love it.

Good picks as always! I've been rockin a Böker BZ Urban Trapper w/ coco wood for about the last 3 yrs. It's a really good suit knife, but I'm not doin any hard work with it. It is what it is, and suit knives are normally not hard users.

I prefer the Civivi Chronic to the Exarch

The CRKT Stylus, designed by Ken Onion is one that could have fit in this lineup.

Прекрасная коллекция, никакой агрессии! Мои фавориты: CRKT CEO и Samior GP035. Спасибо за подборку и успехов в развитии канала!

Love my CEO

What I like about the ceo is that you can throw it in a bundle of sharpies and pens like more classical fountain pens. But it does stand out. It requires someone with knowledge of a knife in the pile, cup, bundle, pocket, and so on to see the knife. But your knife won’t get lost in the crowd of non weapons that it will be seen when needed. But I know that a couple in the lineup looked like a pen. I think the ceo is more open about it being a knife while still being extremely discrete, while there are others that are a exactly a pen/marker look alike. I really like that one with the wire clip, it looks like one of my lami safari pens. I’m probably going to get one of the ones that looks like I’d loose it and accidentally bring it some place it shouldn’t be in a stack of pens lol. Idk, it’s like the ideal concealment. The most comforting one, being that you put it right in front of someone’s eyes and 1/200 people will see its real essence as a knife in an office or pocket, let alone the 1/50 of those people who might have the confidence or lack of self doubt to point it out or report it.

Very snappy, very easy to use in an office setting! 😳

Your knives look to be a very good value and I like the sleekness of many of them. I just wished you would incorporate a reversible clip. It's not difficult and the entire LH community would appreciate it.

4:40 gorgeous one

Wow Great content! G job man

Nice and slicey

Haha Jerad!! I get it. The CEO is awesome for me, as it introduced me to this style of knife, and I think the action is awesome. You're right, though, access to the liner sucks!! In my defense, I got this before I started watching your vids...HAHA... But, your mod looks awesome! Can't even tell you did anything. Thanks for the suggestions...got some new knives on my radar now!!

Наверное ножи на столько великие, что даже колбасу ими резать страшно, чтобы не поцарапать или не повредить кромку...

Awesome knifes my friend , stay safe

I so much appreciate the blooper at 11:52 😂

Good info and I'm glad you show price at the time and a screen shot. But why TF do you run your fingers down the cutting edge of the knife so much? Did you dull them? They don't cut you

I like that whitemountain exclusive.

Excellent review of these highly popular CEO knives. Thank you Jerad.

For a budget choice that has a "ceo" vibe is the Ruike p865, 14c28n and g10. I like it.

Thanks for the great information

i went a little ocd on my ceo ! took the dremmel and made an access indent to disengage. much better now. probably wouldn't have done it with a more expensive knife.....

Can I also suggest the Real Steel G5 Metamorph Blade HQ exclusive? Usually 40 bucks but you can sometimes get it on sale for 30. Sandvik steel and G10 with either a plain or black blade. Great video, sir!

Kizer Lundquistic De L'orme Liner Lock Knife Black G-10 (2,9" SW) K1357OA1 I love this one. 2:47 CRKT CEO Flipper Liner Lock Lovely too. 8:57

Keep up the good work brother 🇬🇧

Jerad, I believe both CRKT CEO's are FRN, not G10. I may be mistaken though because they are very close in feel to G10. I love that Titanium version!!!

During christmas and throughout the year, i wear a suit for special occasions. I cannot legally carry a gun yet, so i carry a knife with me. Right now i have a 6 inch fixed tonto blade in my coat pocket. Im looking at getting a switch blade which is less bulky and quick to deploy.

I also suggest the Kansept Prickle. Maybe a little bulkier but fits most of the bill.

i love all of these

They all look nice, i just want to make sure the steel is strong and not brittle, I have a Deer Knife from 1938 that my Grandfather gave my Dad and my Dad gave to me its still dangerously sharp, and ive only had to sharpen it a couple times in 50 years

Your videos get better when we all thought they we already the best.. I'm personally a lill grumpy there's no Civivi Chronic as an owner. Awesome as always

crkt. i own one and have absolutely no trouble using the liner lock.

good picks

Loved the video

The Boker kwaiken air mini is an excellent choice also.

I’m no CEO but am drawn to the fox chnops in Damascus kinda in the same vein as this lot. Now if I was a CEO I’d buy an antique tanto and employ a butler to pass me it every time I needed to open some mail or dispatch a bad employee 😃

Thanks, great review!

Valeu, obrigado.

Like the variety nice

bro that kizer De L'Orme is fucking gorgeous.

Following your link to the Samior to give it a shot. Thank you for the recommendations

CEO. Carry Every Otherday. 😳🤗😎

Way late to the party but, according to the Samior website, the harness of the m390 blades on these knives is 60-61 HRC

19k! great video

It is long, but it is slim

A very helpful review. For most office workers, each of these looks like a nice option.

What a great video man, thank you

Interesting, large variety to choose from, I never knew there was so many types of knife, but I'm glad, I'd buy a couple for different roles, but which 2, that's the question, I'd have fun deciding

I prefer a much thinner, light weight, knife, polished to a silky smooth finish, and a blade with good edge retention. I have difficulty finding anything suitable. Currently I carry a SOG money clip knife, hand polished, with the clip removed.

Ive been searching for all CEO style knives since it seems like not only is EVERYONE making one, but MOST brands making multiple models that all basically look like CEO!? I also find it pretty funny that all though CRKT didn’t create it, they sure seem to be the ones to have made it so popular!! I mean even Buck makes the Cavalier for this year…anyways I’ll get back to y’all with what I find to be the best one for money!!

The Civivi Lund quiet is also excellent in this category

Most companies try to make there version of the CRKT CEO flipper but are way overpriced. It's nice the CRK CEO Flipper is just $40. Can't beat that 😂

I just picked up the f-22 kickstop. Id argue to say that it’s a gentle men’s knife.

"This is the best knife ever. Oh wait, what's the name of this thing?" Lol

Is it possible to reverse the clip for lefties on the Samior? It doesn’t say but almost looks like it’s possible…

Great video, thanks for the links!

My top pick is missing: the MKM Flame, specifically the dagger style blade version for me. A lot of different versions available, I guess the full sandwashed titanium would be the best gentleman's/CEO version, but if you are more into the tactical looking stuff there are also black coded titanium ones and carbon fiber variations available.

CRKT for me!!

Nice Nice

Interesting selection. Today I picked up a package with Boker Plus Kwaiken Air Mini)

The best knife it's just a sharp piece of metal

Am bummed, was expecting to be playing with my new knife today. But NOOO.... somehow it's late. Great vid as always.

Lmfao i love the last one how you left the first attempt but forgot what it was called in the video lol then take 2 hahaha awesome brother

Seems like you "fudged the numbers" to get a few to fit in. Very CEO of you.

Eu como sou brasileiro e não tenho acesso à essas marcas vou de canivete Caneta LAN. É o que dá pra ter.

I friggin love my CRKT CEO

Just a correction, CRKT CEOs use GRN, not g10.

I wish they made the flipper with the carbon fiber handle

I like the last one myself. However, I went with a Deejo knife. It isn't the exact same style as these, but I'd still call it a CEO style knife.

Well, this CEO carries a gun !

Is there a reason why every single knife I look up on Amazon is "Currently Unavailable"? Do knew knives come out to replace older models that quickly?

Wouldn't OTF knives just all be Ceo knives? Like if you just specify them as hidden blades, then-?

I'm new to your channel and you had me laughing at the video was SUPPOSEDLY ON CEO KNIVES and and the the 1st 3/4 of the knives were called..... I KNOW NOT EXACTLY CEO KNIVES....LOL.....

The zieba ms3 or the production version, mkm flame, are also good CEO gentlemen carry as well!

The best one is the Executive lol.

Own both CEO styles, thumb stud was the first released I think, and a Boker. I also have a Civivi Justin Lundquist Lumi Front Flipper, G10, same deep,carry clip style as CEO. Shorter though and I just can’t master the front flip. Very discreet little knife though.

I want one of those Boker knives for edc. Might get one in a month, cause it's pretty stealthy, and has good quality.

Perrwovde and rs, I like