A Simple Statement

[Tim616]

CRK is just awsome at this business, truly.

 

[Steel_Addiction]

I am very interested to see the results!

Put some facts on the table for everyone to see and know what to look out for.

 

[Nullity]

I am looking forward to seeing the results.

 

[RobertK]

Wolf5391, I see from your profile you are an avid bladesmith and making knives is your occupation. Do you make frame locks? I would love to see some picture of the knives you make no matter what type they are.

I don't see what this has to do with this thread (this isn't the place for it), PM me if you want to talk.

Nah, I'll pass.

So was the request for photos legitimate? You'd love to see knives but don't want to actually see them? What a strange comment.

 

[spydercofan]

Any updates?

 

[sh00ter01]

Definitely would like to see these test. Video would certainly be a plus:thumbup:

-sh00ter

 

[iamsmiling]

I look forward to the results of your research. I've owned a number of CRK folders and still EDC a small Seb and a Mnandi; nicest, best made folders I've ever owned. Like many here, I've also dealt directly with the factory on both purchases, parts and repairs without ever experiencing any difficulties.

Remarkably well engineered products manufactured to the highest standards and supported the same way!

 

[silenthunterstudios]

I've owned a couple CRK's over the years, and I wish I would have kept them. The only one I sent in however, a Sebenza, was really taken care of. It was not a hard use knife, and not only did CRK take care of me, but the rep took the time to talk with me, knowing that I was a little antsy about sending one of the most expensive knives I have ever owned back to them. This person was Fooj, and while I know he is not with CRK anymore, he is a great guy, and one of the reasons why I like CRK knives so much.

I currently have that Sebenza, a large micarta. I have another micarta, a small, both of these are classics. I also own an Umnumzaan and an Nyala.

CRK not only puts great products out there, they have great people to back them up.

 

[pilote]

the "induced flicking" research will truly be very interesting to see...

no joy, no quarter and NO WARRANTY SERVICE for those with the flicking fetish LOL...if you're childish enough to play with your $350+ knife this way you get what you deserve...

 

[HuntBomb]

But what constitutes "flicking"? Is it flicking if you aren't using wrist action? Are CRK owners expected to gently open their knives as slowly as possible? I swiftly flick (no wrist action) my lg micarta insingo when I need it in a hurry, but now I'm worried that I may be abusing a $500 folder. How delicate is the sebenza lock? I guess we will have to eagerly wait for the video testing.
Lock-up on my insingo is also around 80%...normal right?

 

[pilote]

But what constitutes "flicking"? Is it flicking if you aren't using wrist action? Are CRK owners expected to gently open their knives as slowly as possible? I swiftly flick (no wrist action) my lg micarta insingo when I need it in a hurry, but now I'm worried that I may be abusing a $500 folder. How delicate is the sebenza lock? I guess we will have to eagerly wait for the video testing.
Lock-up on my insingo is also around 80%...normal right?

when i talk about "flicking" issue, i mean the repeated and constant opening with the aggressive snap of wrist WHEN OPENING THE KNIFE FOR NO OTHER REASON THAN TO OPEN THE KNIFE OUT OF BOREDOM OR FOR FUN...

sure i've "flicked" knives open, but not as a normal way of opening it; and as long you don't do it 25x in a row it ain't gonna harm nothing...with my zaan it's deliberate, slow thumb motion...since i rarely have some man or beast coming at me, i find rapid deployment of a knife irrelevant...

 

[Chris Reeve Knives]

The past few weeks have provided us with some really interesting information. Chris and four of our employees have spent [considerable!] time opening and closing a brand new Small Sebenza 21.





Lock before testing

In the video you can see here, Chris demonstrates the difference between conventional opening of the knife and aggressive wrist flicking opening. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hztV6nTMKqY&feature=g-upl
The video also shows the surface of the lock face of this knife after it had been wrist flicked over 8,000 times.





Lock after 8,000 openings





Examples of locks that are typical where the customer complains of blade play.


What is causing this excessive wear?
We will show you on our next installment.

 

[CrimsonTideShooter]

Lol, I can see how flicking the ever living hell out of it like in the video above can cause damage. Surprised it didn't.



BUT, I've never once seen anyone flick a knife with such force. That's not even really representative of "flicking" in my opinion.


Edited for clarification.

 

[eonXboX360]

Non the less. The knife isn't made for flicking open. If you handle the knife you can already feel it in the design.
If you want to flick open a knife, then a sebenza just isn't the knife for you.

 

[Aidansdaddy17]

Most of us thumb flick a knife. Not "wrist" flick.

 

[pilote]

BUT, I've never once seen anyone flick a knife with such force. That's not even really representative of "flicking" in my opinion.

oh come on; you've NEVER seen anyone hard flick/snap a folder before? it's the second favorite use of a buck 110...i've seen LOTS of knife people do it; usually works in conjunction with a serious look of intent, albeit imagined LOLOLOLOL.

...so 4 employees, an average of 2,000 flicks each...i wonder if that was done continually and in shifts LOL...bravo team CRK!

 

[Steel_Addiction]

I don't think you can walk around those facts.

The pictures of the knives that customers said had blade play look way worse than the knife that Crk abused in the video.

Plain and simple. (Sarcasm)

 

[5.56]

I don't think you can walk around those facts.

The pictures of the knives that customers said had blade play look just like knife that Crk abused in the video.

Plain and simple.

I think you had better watch the video again. And reread the CRK's post.

 

[Steel_Addiction]

I think you had better watch the video again. And reread the CRK's post.

I edited that already.

I meant ti say way worse the first time.

Cellphone posting does that sometimes.

 

[GSDNPWC]

Honestly that video makes a world of a difference to me! I open mine quickly, but with WAY less for than in the video. I was worried for a while, but that clarifies! Thanks CRK!