CRK Green Beret 5.5"

[Halfneck]

Looking for feedback on a CRK Green Beret 5.5". I handled one at the last Blade show and it felt really good in the hand. Only worry I had is I had someone who had tested one say that the edge chipped on him doing a flex test on it. He just chalked it up as due to the heat treat. While I have no reason to doubt his word, I don't find that consistant with the quality work that CRK knives does. As such I posted here to see what people who have one and have used it have to say.

Thanks.

 

[LaBella]

i dont believe that happened for one second.

paging Cliff Stamp...Mr. Stamp



cliff stamp

 

[Lobo103]

I own a CRK 5.5. It's not a bad knife at all. I personally didn't find the handle to be particularly comfortable and the saber grind doesn't really lend well to utility. It is a superior knife though in term of fit and finish as per Chris Reeve's reputation. If you decide to aquire one, mine is up for sale NIB, for a very reasonable price (PM if your interested).

 

[xsrdx]

I actually carried a CRK GB-S (5.5") while deployed for several months, I didn't use it that hard - zipties, paracord, plastic and cardboard for the most part - but I had no issues with edge fractures or chipping.

The knife carried well - it's a handy size compared to the 7" knife. The coating has held up well, but again I didn't do much chopping or heavy work with it. I chose it for general utility and it worked well for me. The grip may not suit everyone, but the materials are top notch and the sheath is secure and offers a variety of mounting options. The blade has a sharp, tough point and what I found to be a durable, efficient cutting edge.

Since then, CRK has introduced the Neil Roberts Warrior, and it's certainly also worth a look in that category of medium fixed blade tacticals.

 

[Smegmalicious]

i dont believe that happened for one second.

paging Cliff Stamp...Mr. Stamp



cliff stamp

You have to already know what he's going to say about a Chris Reeve knife. Wait, if you don't, let me sum it up for you:
1. Not sharp enough or sharpened to the right angle
2. Gets out performed on basicaly any task by (choose one) Spyderco, Busse, Strider or Buck (pretty much in that order)
3. The s30v is not treated right and sucks donkey balls
4. You shoul just buy this $50 knife (see list above) I love instead.

Now, can anyone give me a good comparrison between the Warrior and the Green Beret?

 

[Cliff Stamp]

Only worry I had is I had someone who had tested one say that the edge chipped on him doing a flex test on it.

He bent the blade and it chipped or he did something like a brass rod test? I have used two of the full size ones, the steel isn't impressive, the grip has problems in long term use (scales are not flush mainly though there are other issues) and the primary grind is too shallow especially on that narrow a blade. If I wanted to work with that style of blade and steel I would try something like :

http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/images/MartinRJ_trailblazert.jpg

-Cliff

 

[DaveH]

I will say this. I handled a large one on a passaround, I don't understand why the tang is above the handle and not flush, as Cliff notes. Uncomfortable to grip IMO.