CRK Sebenza vs G&G Deadlock “craftsmanship”

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I wanna hear some thoughts on this . Not necessarily comparing the knives but the craftsmanship . CRK Sebenza is a folder most folders are compared against and the Deadlock in my opinion sets the mark for other OTF’s.

I could be completely wrong on this being an interesting topic . but just thinking out loud while mowing the grass.
 
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I think that's too wide of a brush to paint with. While I will say that I find CRK knives to probably have the best fit and finish of most production folders in their price class, I could arguably find other knives "better". What I find great about CRK knives is how well they tackle the frame lock. Obviously, they should have this down pat by now since Mr. Reeve came up with it. Even still, for all the bells and whistles and "super steels" offered by companies like ZT at the same price point, they just don't have the walk of a CRK. That said, if smooth action and lock up aren't your measuring stick, I can't convince you that a CRK is worth it.

As for the Deadlock. I think they are a marvelous feat of mitigating the inherent shortcomings of an OTFs blade wiggle. However, as a knife that is not really a production blade that costs well above the going rate of a Microtech, I still see them as a really well made knife, but I would not let a tiny bit of wiggle sway me into purchasing one for twice the price of something comparable.
 
Mikel_24 said:
Quick! Someone get this man a beer!

I would say Humvee all the way... I like to hose down the interior once in a while for a deep cleansing, cookie crumbs get into all the nooks and crannies. Now that we are at it, could we through an Unimog in the poll as well?

Mikel
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Hose down the car, or the Mom.... getting off all the cookie crumbs in the nooks and crannies???
 
I'm not part of the Bladeforums Uni-Mind (yet, anyway) and I don't know what a G & G Deadlock is. In my world, the CRK Sebenza is very much the benchmark for a folding knife. While it's probably true that some customs and mid techs equal or surpass Sebenza in multiple categories, most of them do not in my opinion. Part of that is because I don't place any significant value on some things that seem critically important to the world at large right now (the latest super steel, flicking open, dropping shut, etc.). I prefer simplicity and function in cutting stuff and if aesthetics matter, I favor simple and functional appearance.

I also really like Buck 110s way more than a vast majority of modern folders, so maybe I'm just too old and crotchety to recognize that the Sebenza is no longer the flag bearer of the industry.
 
The Aflac Duck said:
The irony...
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Meh, you can see it that way if you wish. My interest in the Sebenza started from the first time I saw an ad in Blade Magazine in 1990 or so, years before commercial internet access much less modern online forums existed. I can't help it of the uni-mind is strong enough to agree with me!
 
Forget apples to oranges. This is apples to aged prime steak.

For the sake of the thread though:

I see neither the Sebenza nor the Deadlock as the be all end all of their respective categories.

I've owned a Sebenza, and was underwhelmed. Couldn't stand the thumb stud, my giant thumbs could not get a grip to open one handed. Finely crafted knife, but more of a cachet item now rather than (for lack of a better term) cutting edge. I get far more satisfaction out of my Civivi Exarch.

I have no plans to own a Deadlock. Not my style. Too big, I don't care for side switch OTF's. Plus, its garish, overly tactical. I own OTF's from Hogue, Heretic, and Brian Tighe and Friends. All are great, very little play. I've also handled Microtech's, and while fine knives, I hate the glassbreaker thingy. I personally don't see the need to spend an exorbitant amount of money to eliminate nearly imperceptible play in my OTF.

For that matter, I've heard great things about Guardian Tactical's OTF's and they have minimal play.
 
Production quality against custom is debatable.
Design,tolerances,machining and quality of materials defy overall knife quality.
I personaly did not handle any knife better built than CRK.I did own and handle over 100 customs,semi-custom,production pieces and most of them being very good quality,fit/finish,IMO CRK held best.
Close second Rockstead would be again in my opinion.
Cheers!
 
Hackenslash said:
Can someone let me know what the Bladeforums Uni-Mind believes? I feel a strong compulsion to get with the program...ummm...Mind.

I don’t want to be the last guy in the room wearing bedazzled jeans.
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I think K.O.D. said it best - "I see neither the Sebenza nor the Deadlock as the be all end all of their respective categories."

And bedazzled jeans are fine. Just stay away from acid-washed.
 
rhino said:
I'm not part of the Bladeforums Uni-Mind (yet, anyway) and I don't know what a G & G Deadlock is. In my world, the CRK Sebenza is very much the benchmark for a folding knife. While it's probably true that some customs and mid techs equal or surpass Sebenza in multiple categories, most of them do not in my opinion. Part of that is because I don't place any significant value on some things that seem critically important to the world at large right now (the latest super steel, flicking open, dropping shut, etc.). I prefer simplicity and function in cutting stuff and if aesthetics matter, I favor simple and functional appearance.

I also really like Buck 110s way more than a vast majority of modern folders, so maybe I'm just too old and crotchety to recognize that the Sebenza is no longer the flag bearer of the industry.
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My sebenza is a nice knife, but the out-of-box edge was nowhere near a custom knife.
 
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