CRK Collections - Photos & Discussion

[aleforme]

How is that for a starter collection? Picked up all of these last weekend in one trip.

Wow, you're off to good start to say the least. Did you find these all in one spot?

 

[militaryknifeguy]

yup

 

[Stumpy72]

Wow, that is some collection. Something about the Spalteed Beach Damascus blades just gets me. The Damascus and the varied wood really works well together. I might have to "upgrade" my satin Spalted Beach to a damascus version some day.

I also felt the magnetic pull of a damascus Spalted Beech and recently caved in to it. Now I just can’t bring myself to take it out of the safe, carry it around and treat it as if it was just one more satin PJ or micarta inlay.

About these collections overall... I’m in awe of the collections here. The pix here make me realize that my measly four (only very slightly) “special” CRKs are just recent production, pretty pedestrian pieces by comparison.

 

[aleforme]

I also felt the magnetic pull of a damascus Spalted Beech and recently caved in to it. Now I just can’t bring myself to take it out of the safe, carry it around and treat it as if it was just one more satin PJ or micarta inlay.

About these collections overall... I’m in awe of the collections here. The pix here make me realize that my measly four (only very slightly) “special” CRKs are just recent production, pretty pedestrian pieces by comparison.

Same here. I'm blown away by these collections and how they vary. So cool.

 

[militaryknifeguy]

i have had some PMs as to whether these would be available for sale. I always say everything is for sale. In this case all but the Sebenza would be available. As you can tell from my forum name, CR is not my primary interest, however I do appreciate their quality and design.

 

[Lady1911]

I’m not sure if this post fits the intent of the thread, but I thought I’d share my little sub-collection of everyday carry CRKs.
The common thread of these knives is that they’re never in boxes or on a shelf. These get the most use, and one is selected each day, depending on what I’m doing or where I’m going or what mood I’m in. The Zaan is the “newest” of the bunch and pretty much only gets carried at work or when I need a larger blade for tasks around the house. The Mnandi’s bog oak is durable and the knife is perfectly inconspicuous. I love the way the Inkosi feels in hand - it’s probably the model I carry most of all, with the Insingo Sebenza a close second.
The bottom line is that I like having options for carry knives. This group isn’t anything special or unique, but having a collection of well-rounded EDC options is important to me nonetheless.

 

[bart1]

ANY collection that's yours is SPECIAL... we don't all have time or money to "compete" with some of the collections shown, but if you have one in your pocket, you're lucky!I do love living vicariously through some of the regulars here... keep those great shares, and photos coming! Thanks, Bart

 

[aleforme]

I’m not sure if this post fits the intent of the thread, but I thought I’d share my little sub-collection of everyday carry CRKs.
The common thread of these knives is that they’re never in boxes or on a shelf. These get the most use, and one is selected each day, depending on what I’m doing or where I’m going or what mood I’m in. The Zaan is the “newest” of the bunch and pretty much only gets carried at work or when I need a larger blade for tasks around the house. The Mnandi’s bog oak is durable and the knife is perfectly inconspicuous. I love the way the Inkosi feels in hand - it’s probably the model I carry most of all, with the Insingo Sebenza a close second.
The bottom line is that I like having options for carry knives. This group isn’t anything special or unique, but having a collection of well-rounded EDC options is important to me nonetheless.

Very nice. Fits this thread perfectly. I like how that back spacer is just teasing us in the photo!

 

[mitchnola]

Thought about starting a new collection thread since this one is quite old but after reading through the 3 pages realized it’s a good read with some amazing collections for all to enjoy.

I’m done, for the year and pretty happy with the past months purchases. I started October with only the box elder and then Kettleman infected me with the Crk virus! The inkosi has quickly become my favorite of his models so I’m focusing the collection on them. I would still like to get an inlay tanto and a WC inkosi to finish it up, BUT not until next year!

Going to post my newb collection but would really like to see some of you long timers collections and whether your collection is focus driven, spontaneous or anything else that drives it. Looking forward to seeing some great CRK collections!!

 

[Kettleman]

Thought about starting a new collection thread since this one is quite old but after reading through the 3 pages realized it’s a good read with some amazing collections for all to enjoy.

I’m done, for the year and pretty happy with the past months purchases. I started October with only the box elder and then Kettleman infected me with the Crk virus! The inkosi has quickly become my favorite of his models so I’m focusing the collection on them. I would still like to get an inlay tanto and a WC inkosi to finish it up, BUT not until next year!

Going to post my newb collection but would really like to see some of you long timers collections and whether your collection is focus driven, spontaneous or anything else that drives it. Looking forward to seeing some great CRK collections!!

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Man that's some of my best enabling work!

 

[mitchnola]

Man that's some of my best enabling work!

No commission my ass!

 

[Kettleman]

Thought about starting a new collection thread since this one is quite old but after reading through the 3 pages realized it’s a good read with some amazing collections for all to enjoy.

I’m done, for the year and pretty happy with the past months purchases. I started October with only the box elder and then Kettleman infected me with the Crk virus! The inkosi has quickly become my favorite of his models so I’m focusing the collection on them. I would still like to get an inlay tanto and a WC inkosi to finish it up, BUT not until next year!

Going to post my newb collection but would really like to see some of you long timers collections and whether your collection is focus driven, spontaneous or anything else that drives it. Looking forward to seeing some great CRK collections!!

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Anyone else notice the absence of a Mnandi in that lineup?

 

[BD_01]

I’m generally not a Box Elder fan, but your’s is amazing! Dark & gorgeous. Nice collection.

 

[mitchnola]

I’m generally not a Box Elder fan, but your’s is amazing! Dark & gorgeous. Nice collection.

Thank you very much sir, I agree, don’t really like the lighter ones. Got lucky, it was the last one at bladeshow Atlanta.

 

[Danny Linguini]

Anyone else notice the absence of a Mnandi in that lineup?

You gots ta have a Mnandi! No CRK collection is complete without one!! (One of us will push him over the edge. )

 

[brock stewart]

 

[Lone_Wolfe]

Here's my Night Sky and Morning Sun collection, along with my husband's Winter Day and a Gold Wire Classic he returned to me 2 years after I thought it was gone.

Left Row;
Lefty and Righty Eclipse 2017
Regular Night Sky from 2003
Regular Night Sky from 2006 with Paua Shell
Lefty and Righty Night Sky 31's (Magnacut)

Middle row;
Small Morning Sun style UG that my husband would have had some hilarious things to say about, such as "Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever".
2 small Night Sky 31's the one with the MOP inlay has especially intense, dark color.
Large Night Sky 21 from 2009, Pre-Idaho stamped and with a Star Sapphire cabachon. My first Night Sky, I've had it over a decade.
Ron's UG Winter Day 21, it shares our anniversary and has a Raindrop damascus blade.
Gold Wire in Ebony Classic from 2002.

Right row;
Large and small Morning Sun 21's, both with Basketweave damascus.
Large Morning Sun 21 user that shares our anniversary, known by me as the Sunset Sebenza. It's my daily carry, and has '

Ron G.

' engraved by CRK on the back.
Large Morning Sun 21 with an Almandine cabochon and trees in the design.
2 large UG Area 51's.
Large UG Fantasy Island.

 

[Eric Alp]

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Here's my Night Sky and Morning Sun collection, along with my husband's Winter Day and a Gold Wire Classic he returned to me 2 years after I thought it was gone.

Left Row;
Lefty and Righty Eclipse 2017
Regular Night Sky from 2003
Regular Night Sky from 2006 with Paua Shell
Lefty and Righty Night Sky 31's (Magnacut)

Middle row;
Small Morning Sun style UG that my husband would have had some hilarious things to say about, such as "Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever".
2 small Night Sky 31's the one with the MOP inlay has especially intense, dark color.
Large Night Sky 21 from 2009, Pre-Idaho stamped and with a Star Sapphire cabachon. My first Night Sky, I've had it over a decade.
Ron's UG Winter Day 21, it shares our anniversary and has a Raindrop damascus blade.
Gold Wire in Ebony Classic from 2002.

Right row;
Large and small Morning Sun 21's, both with Basketweave damascus.
Large Morning Sun 21 user that shares our anniversary, known by me as the Sunset Sebenza. It's my daily carry, and has '

Ron G.

' engraved by CRK on the back.
Large Morning Sun 21 with an Almandine cabochon and trees in the design.
2 large UG Area 51's.
Large UG Fantasy Island.


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That regular (third down on the left) really cathes my eye!

 

[Kettleman]

Ill post an update photo end of the week ,I have an important mail call expected.