CRK has really spoiled me

Lord_Balkan

Lord_Balkan

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After doing Maintenance on other knives.. currently dealing with free spinning screws and free swinging pivots that has no way to stabilize one side...

(Not trying to pick on Shirogorov but just showing it as an example..)
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I just want to give a shout-out to CRK for making it a pleasure to maintain your knives. Even other manufacturers like ZT make this process relatively simple. If I can't easily maintain the knife, I don't really want it anymore.
 
Lord_Balkan said:
After doing Maintenance on other knives.. currently dealing with free spinning screws and free swinging pivots that has no way to stabilize one side...

(Not trying to pick on Shirogorov but just showing it as an example..)


I just want to give a shout-out to CRK for making it a pleasure to maintain your knives. Even other manufacturers like ZT make this process relatively simple. If I can't easily maintain the knife, I don't really want it anymore.
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Couldnt agree more. I have a bit of a love-affair with a couple Spyderco models, but what keeps me from considering them as equal to my CRKs is not fit and finish (perfectly amazing in the case of the Taichung models), or usefullness (no knife I own outperforms my GB1 as a cutting tool), but the fact that Spydercos are fiddly to take apart, and doing so voids my warranty (voided long ago).

Let's face it: pocket knives get dirty and require cleaning. Proper cleaning requires disassembly. Nothing I know of beats a CRK Sebenza 21 as the easiest, quickest, and most no-nonsense knife in terms of take down. Three identical screws, one size of standard hex wrench, no proprietary tools, no back spacer, no liners or spring, and no adjustment required for blade centering or pivot tension. Too easy!
 
kidcongo said:
Couldnt agree more. I have a bit of a love-affair with a couple Spyderco models, but what keeps me from considering them as equal to my CRKs is not fit and finish (perfectly amazing in the case of the Taichung models), or usefullness (no knife I own outperforms my GB1 as a cutting tool), but the fact that Spydercos are fiddly to take apart, and doing so voids my warranty (voided long ago).

Let's face it: pocket knives get dirty and require cleaning. Proper cleaning requires disassembly. Nothing I know of beats a CRK Sebenza 21 as the easiest, quickest, and most no-nonsense knife in terms of take down. Three identical screws, one size of standard hex wrench, no proprietary tools, no back spacer, no liners or spring, and no adjustment required for blade centering or pivot tension. Too easy!
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ZTs aren't bad as well. The ZT 452CF I had was not much more work, but there really is a beauty in the simplicity of disassembly of a 21.

I get anxious- and I actually start NOT wanting to use my knife if I know the disassembly will be overly difficult or complicated. And what is the fun in that?
 
Absolutely agree. Additionally from all the folders i own they are the easiest in and out of pocket with one hand. I love 3D clips but they tend to be a bit more difficult to get in pocket. I also love the width of the CRK. I have a few spydies but because of the spydie hole they have to be wide. I keep them because i love my blurples as well as the spydie flick action.

Current knife bugs in me would have to be the CRK and Shiros. Love them both.

Speaking of Shiros dont own one YET but the Hati seems like just as easy disassmbly because it runs on washers.

Now i know we are talking about easy maintenance but for me that is really not a factor. I love spending time and cleaning them in front of the TV. Its very relaxing and soothing to me. Sort of like going to a psychiatrist to vent lol.


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kidcongo said:
Couldnt agree more. I have a bit of a love-affair with a couple Spyderco models, but what keeps me from considering them as equal to my CRKs is not fit and finish (perfectly amazing in the case of the Taichung models), or usefullness (no knife I own outperforms my GB1 as a cutting tool), but the fact that Spydercos are fiddly to take apart, and doing so voids my warranty (voided long ago).

Let's face it: pocket knives get dirty and require cleaning. Proper cleaning requires disassembly. Nothing I know of beats a CRK Sebenza 21 as the easiest, quickest, and most no-nonsense knife in terms of take down. Three identical screws, one size of standard hex wrench, no proprietary tools, no back spacer, no liners or spring, and no adjustment required for blade centering or pivot tension. Too easy!
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Here, Here! My sentiments EXACTLY! So great to be able to purchase knives designed for EASE of MAINTENANCE and USER SERVICABILITY!!!
 
Yeah it's a shame because I don't want to only get knives from one company. But since I've purchased CRK the questions I ask are: is their warranty close to CRK and can I take it apart easily and without voiding warranty. Sadly it seems most companies are nay on one or both. These two aspects are what make me believe I'm going to own knives that last decades and not years.
 
yeah i would agree...CRK has really spoiled me too...tho i have one back at CRK for warranty work...i love the fact they actually give you the tool to take it down and ENCOURAGE it. my large sebenza 21 leftie is what i currently carry and will get a LOT of pocket time...i may pick up another leftie when I get my bonus...prolly a large sebenza 21 insingo with double thumb lugs...
 
I agree with all the above. There is nothing i hate more than feeling like i'm slowly stripping or wearing out a screw head when i take knives down to clean. The deep fitting hex wrench is beyond equal, i love that it will not wear out no matter how many times i take down my large 21.
 
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