CRK Inkosi vs. Bugout

Nothing against Benchmade at all, I own several of their knives, and some from Pacific Cutlery (going further back).

But I've been carrying a CRK for just short of 30 years. Is still functions exactly the way it did the day I got it, even after having it rebladed. Little to no maintenance, and no other other parts changed out. Let me know when your Bugout does that.

That being said, buy and carry whatever makes you happy.

Sam⚔️⚔️
 
Skar said:
Don’t flame me for this…
I think that crk are way overpriced for what they are. There are plenty of good knives that are half the price.
Click to expand...
And why aren't those knives being discussed?

List and show pictures of those unknown superior knives!

Probably don't exist.

Like quality knives out of Pakistan.

Damascus out of Pakistan is like Amish furniture out of China.
 
  • Like
Reactions: DMG
Delgadonine said:
And why aren't those knives being discussed?

List and show pictures of those unknown superior knives!

Probably don't exist.

Like quality knives out of Pakistan.

Damascus out of Pakistan is like Amish furniture out of China.
Click to expand...
I don't think there's too much room to discuss prices in a thread like this.
We all know that you can get a proper knife for way less than either the CRK or Benchmade knifes cost.

You can get something made of proper steel with a well working folding mechanism for less than a hundred bucks.
Something that will cut, hold an edge and will fold out and back without issues.

Plenty of people have chimed in and what I got from this is the following:
The CRK is made to a higher standard. The pieces fit better, there are less tolerances and the overall quality and workmanship are higher than those on the Bugout.

Whether or not that is justification for the much higher price can only be decided by the buyer.

No one needs a $500 knife, so the decision is a personal one.
 
Delgadonine said:
And why aren't those knives being discussed?

List and show pictures of those unknown superior knives!

Probably don't exist.

Like quality knives out of Pakistan.

Damascus out of Pakistan is like Amish furniture out of China.
Click to expand...
That’s easy …
s0nLp8u.jpg

yKRBboQ.jpg

4laXB5W.jpg

Here’s a few of many.
If you like CRK, that’s all good enjoy them.
 
My own small selection of varying pricing and quality of materials:

CgPvMyT.jpg


Yes, I added a made in Taiwan Cold Steel because it's more than proven to myself and surely many others it's a trusted product. But the other seven are very much US made. That is enough knives at half price or less of a CRK.

And my shopvac I was just cleaning up feathers left behind by the winged gremlin...
 
When somebody shows me something they cut with their CRK that I can't cut with my Kabar then maybe I'll buy another one.
 
Just having some fun, but that's not the difference I'd like to live on. A quick search for BROKEN KABARS is rather frightening. The CRK may not cut anything your Kabar can't, but there's an interesting probability that it will be cutting for a lot longer. But you do you.

Sam⚔⚔

Boattale said:
When somebody shows me something they cut with their CRK that I can't cut with my Kabar then maybe I'll buy another one.
Click to expand...
 
Sam Wilson said:
Just having some fun, but that's not the difference I'd like to live on. A quick search for BROKEN KABARS is rather frightening. The CRK may not cut anything your Kabar can't, but there's an interesting probability that it will be cutting for a lot longer. But you do you.

Sam⚔⚔
Click to expand...
All those broken kabars were used as pry bars or throwing knives. Go ahead and say that they aren’t as nicely built as a CRK or something which is true but kabar has made tough as hell knives forever. I still have the one my dad got as a kid in around 1950 and gave to me as a kid in the 80s. It survived abuse that my Sebenza probably wouldn’t because one is fixed and one is a folder.
 
Nothing against them or the company at all, but the Kabars I have examined or watched fail have a critical issue (not having the tang radiused sufficiently) that would prevent me from ever considering them for heavy use. You never know when a design like that is going to give up the ghost.

If you research this issue, not all of them were used as pry bars or throwing knives. Glad yours is still going, but that doesn't change the facts of the design issue. If anything I've said is incorrect, please feel free to correct it, you'd be doing me a favor.

Sam⚔⚔

DMG said:
All those broken kabars were used as pry bars or throwing knives. Go ahead and say that they aren’t as nicely built as a CRK or something which is true but kabar has made tough as hell knives forever. I still have the one my dad got as a kid in around 1950 and gave to me as a kid in the 80s. It survived abuse that my Sebenza probably wouldn’t because one is fixed and one is a folder.
Click to expand...
 
itsafire said:
I don't think there's too much room to discuss prices in a thread like this.
We all know that you can get a proper knife for way less than either the CRK or Benchmade knifes cost.

You can get something made of proper steel with a well working folding mechanism for less than a hundred bucks.
Something that will cut, hold an edge and will fold out and back without issues.

Plenty of people have chimed in and what I got from this is the following:
The CRK is made to a higher standard. The pieces fit better, there are less tolerances and the overall quality and workmanship are higher than those on the Bugout.

Whether or not that is justification for the much higher price can only be decided by the buyer.

No one needs a $500 knife, so the decision is a personal one.
Click to expand...
Buy what you can, use what you buy.

I won't ever tell anyone how to spend their money or what they may need.

You are right: it's a personal decision.

A $50 knife off of Amazon or Ebay 'can' be a one and done knife. A $500 knife from a reputable knife maker 'will' be a one and done knife.

I'll pay for the difference.

Need is different than want.

In this case, Benchmade's aluminum versus CRK's Titanium, et al.
 
  • Like
Reactions: JAB
Sam Wilson said:
Just having some fun, but that's not the difference I'd like to live on. A quick search for BROKEN KABARS is rather frightening. The CRK may not cut anything your Kabar can't, but there's an interesting probability that it will be cutting for a lot longer. But you do you.

Sam⚔⚔
Click to expand...
I've never broken ANY knife. So not skeered.

But I do cut with them every day. I had a CRK Large Inkosi. Great knife, but heavy, large to carry and slow to open. It cut OK but nothing exceptional. It was S35VN. We had a family knife give away a few weeks ago and the grandson was impressed. It mostly stayed in the drawer so now it's his.

I expect to die before the Kabar does, given my advanced age and the way I use knives. And it's a lot lighter and easier to carry. So it's right for me, OK?
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: DMG
I've broken dozens, probably well over a hundred if we include prototypes. It's taught me that you never quite know how/when it will happen.

Often it is in an unexpected manner or location, but frequently it is right where you know there is a flaw or design issue. Which taught me the importance of proper design. You can't prevent all failures, but the more issues you prevent with proper design dramatically increase your chances of success.

But again, use whatever you like and I support the massive variety in the marketplace.

Sam⚔⚔

Boattale said:
I've never broken ANY knife. But I do cut with them every day.
Click to expand...
 
That's what I always tell people. It's not magic, but it is very well made and will stay that way. Many, many knives feel or work great out of the box for a lot less. But after 20 years of daily use, what kind of shape will they be in?

$550 ÷ 20= $27.50/year. That's beyond reasonable for first rate quality.

Sam ⚔⚔

ClickBoom said:
Hard to beat the Quality of a Chris Reeves it's not magic or a myth it's just a fact ~ Benchmade has some Excellent Knives for sure 🤘
Click to expand...
 
Just to keep you people updated:
I opted out of the small Inkosi because I feared ergonomics issues - I went small Sebenza instead. Had the knife for a day and returned it.
It's too small to be fun. It's hard to describe, but when I put it side by side with my Manly Wasp, the Sebenza is the bigger knife. Both folded and unfolded, it is longer. However, it feels a lot smaller in my hand.
I have to angle the thumb in a slightly uncomfortable way to access the thumb stud. When it's opened the .... ist it called ricasso? ... dictates the position of my index finger, and I only get a three finger grip on the handle.

What I did feel was the quality. I remember I had a Hinderer for a while a couple of years ago. Great quality, great workmanship, bad ergonomics.
The Sebenza felt the same. The way the frame lock clicks in place with that sound is just ear candy. There's zero play. Whow.



I'm looking at larger versions now. :-)
 
itsafire said:
Just to keep you people updated:
I opted out of the small Inkosi because I feared ergonomics issues - I went small Sebenza instead. Had the knife for a day and returned it.
It's too small to be fun. It's hard to describe, but when I put it side by side with my Manly Wasp, the Sebenza is the bigger knife. Both folded and unfolded, it is longer. However, it feels a lot smaller in my hand.
I have to angle the thumb in a slightly uncomfortable way to access the thumb stud. When it's opened the .... ist it called ricasso? ... dictates the position of my index finger, and I only get a three finger grip on the handle.

What I did feel was the quality. I remember I had a Hinderer for a while a couple of years ago. Great quality, great workmanship, bad ergonomics.
The Sebenza felt the same. The way the frame lock clicks in place with that sound is just ear candy. There's zero play. Whow.



I'm looking at larger versions now. :-)
Click to expand...
Check out the small SHF, it's fantastic and every bit as high quality as CRK.
 

Attachments

  • PXL_20240818_192314534.jpg
    PXL_20240818_192314534.jpg
    112.2 KB · Views: 2
  • PXL_20240818_192321707.jpg
    PXL_20240818_192321707.jpg
    80.2 KB · Views: 2
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top