The CRKT Anubis is one of those big “tactical folders” to which I’ve never really taken a shine. It’s not that the knife isn’t perfectly adequate in every way; it’s simply that the styling isn’t among my favorites. I’ve used and carried the Anubis for many weeks and found it very serviceable, but I like the styling (and the recurved edge) of the Elishewitz Pharaoh better. Still, this is purely subjective, and in terms of function, the Anubis has everything going for it. Before it was discontinued it was available in plain and partially serrated blades of AUS 8, with or without titanium nitride blade coating.
The knife has a high hollow grind and is 8.125 inches overall with a 3.5 inch blade. Handle scales are textured to simulate wood, provide pleasing tactile feedback, and offer decent traction. They’re made of glass-filled Nylon.
A button lock like the Pharaoh, the Anubis opens very smoothly and locks open with utterly no play. A firm push on the knurled thumb stud is all it takes to snap it open, which engages the AutoLAWKS safety. The knife can be disengaged with one hand, if somewhat awkwardly.
While it isn’t grooved as I would prefer, there’s a nice flat surface at the back of the blade spine to serve as a resting spot for the thumb. Ergonomics are superb, and fit and finish is quite good overall for a knife manufactured in China. The pocket clip on the Anubis is identical to that of the Pharoah and suitable for right-hand, tip-down carry only. It can be removed if necessary.
If the style of the Anubis is to your liking, you’ve got a great choice if you can still find one of these. It’s a heavy but very functional tactical knife that bears Elishewitz’ obvious influences in its mass-production execution.