CRK Ti Lock? Did a search and looked at threads....?

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Almost afraid to ask. Did a search and went back through threads - NaDa.

Admittedly, I am a Hinderer owner (collector) don't need another favorite hardcore tactical EDC so, not trying to open up a "which is best" debate.
I figured the CRK Forum would be a great place to come and read some stuff about the Ti and didn't see much.
I like the unusual aspects of the knife (what little I could find) does anybody have one? an opinion?
Appreciate any input from one of the CRK officienados. Gracias, Danke,
 
First of all, you cant really compare a hinderer xm-18 to the Ti-Lock. They are both completely different types of knives. I love both companies and would have a ton of hinderers is they made enough to keep the prices down. As for the Ti-Lock, I had one shortly after they came out. I bought a ton of knives in a short time, so I sold the Ti-Lock to help recoup. It was a great knife and even though the locking mechanism is a lot different than what most are used to, it performed flawlessly for me and I could open and close it easily with no problems. The blade size compared to handle side is what I liked about it the most. I am sure I will get another someday. If there was anything I did not like about it, its this. The handle grooves do not fit the hand well and reminds me of a strider. Your either gripping way on the edge of the blade, or way back, no happy medium. This is a little complaint though and in no way takes away from an otherwise great design with CRK quality to boot.
 
Thank You for your input nyefmaker. I apologize, I should have stated what I meant more clearly. What I meant was I'm not comparing an XM18 to a TiLock. I didn't want to seem like I was comparing Hinderer to Chris Reeve in General.
I am not interested in another hardcore knife and am looking for a very High Quality Knife of an unusual nature for EDC duty (which would be relatively light)
The CRK TiLock really srtuck me and caught my attention but I was surprised when I visited the BF CRK sub-forum and basically saw nothing about this very unusual knife.
Lots on the Semenza and the Umm but ... that was about it.
Thank you again, I take your info as very positive first hand experience and will be quick to blame you personally for this move if it turns out to be a mistake.
That was a joke, I appreciate your input. Thanks Man:thumbup:
 
Thanks, Anytime !!!

Its a great knife, I think you would be very happy with it. Especially if your looking for something outside the norm. When I opened mine, I just opened it as I would a sebenza. There is a small nail nick between the blue back spring and the blade where you would imagine the thumb stud on a sebenza or hinderer. It opened very smoothly for me this way. I could also open it using my thumb on the bronze bushing, but it was a little more difficult. Closing it, I could do it with one hand, but just felt more comfortable using two. I personally felt the locking mechanism to be super strong. I know Chris said its not meant to be as strong as the sebenza and umnumzaan frame locks, but I found it to be very close. If you go back through the posts, I did post on it a bit when I had it.

Thanks Again, Enjoy !!!
 
I have one of the Ti-Locks. I love the design and especially the big blade little handle concept. This one is definitely unique and very EDC oriented. I'm not huge fan of the pocket clip design and at the end of the day I would love the same blade/scale, but with a frame lock. The blade is awkward to close with one hand. You can do it, but it doesn't feel right.

I prefer the sebenza more but this one is nice.

Here is a video I did on it:

[video=youtube_share;Hda6IfkENM0]http://youtu.be/Hda6IfkENM0[/video]
 
Great Points. I did not think I would like the clip, but its pretty unique and I ended up liking it. Of course if you don't like it, you can put the regular sebenza/umnumzaan clip on it as it is the same recess I believe. I know I will get another down the road, I miss mine.
 
You guys Both been a Huge help. Just watched Creatives video ( Dude you are funny, and great informative vid too) Gotta admit Nyfemaker had me almost ordering one.... then watching Creatives video, not so sure. Maybe Ummm safer bet.
I watched some guys video and he had me wondering why I did own three of these TiLocks already, He musta been some kind of Circus Houdini dude way he was flicking that thing open and closed then I watched Creatives - not so much, looked more "real".
I like cool High Quality knives but I don't need to fight with my knife (I'm already married :eek:)
Dunno. Must be why I end up on a fence when I look at the CRK knives, I don't get why I don't have 10 of them but...
 
rubiconss said:
You guys Both been a Huge help. Just watched Creatives video ( Dude you are funny, and great informative vid too) Gotta admit Nyfemaker had me almost ordering one.... then watching Creatives video, not so sure. Maybe Ummm safer bet.
I watched some guys video and he had me wondering why I did own three of these TiLocks already, He musta been some kind of Circus Houdini dude way he was flicking that thing open and closed then I watched Creatives - not so much, looked more "real".
I like cool High Quality knives but I don't need to fight with my knife (I'm already married :eek:)
Dunno. Must be why I end up on a fence when I look at the CRK knives, I don't get why I don't have 10 of them but...
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Wish I still had mine to do a video to show how easily it is to open and close once you get the hang of it. If for any reason your on the ropes between the ti-lock and the umnumzaan, go with the umnumzaan hands down. Its the toughest folder crk makes and will give the xm-18 a true challenge, but it does it elegantly without looking tactical, so you will not feel like you have two tactical knives. I have used my umnumzaan for everything under the sun and it has shined. I have TONS of posts on the umnumzaan.
 
For me I was never able to get used to the ti-lock. The build quality you would expect from CRK is definitely there but the locking design
never jived well with me. It may be because I'm so accustomed to liner/frame locks and never really gave it enough time to give it
a chance. The action while opening the knife is a lot like opening a back-lock knife. You have to overcome the resistance of the bar going
over the hump and to me made the action a littler jerky. It does pack a big thin slicing machine of a blade into a nice small package and
does fit the light task EDC profile quite well. But for me I'd rather have a small Sebenza.
 
Some great input and ALL why I must have never pulled the trigger on a CRK. GREAT knives BUT, is it small Sebenza OR Large Sebenza But then again Ummm then came this TiLock..... I know I know ..... Buy 3 of each and be done.
Well, while that would still be less than the cost of one nice Hk Mp5, Ehh it's not an Hk Mp5.
I want to start out with the "right" example of a CRK to see IF maybe that will be a new facet of my collecting, leaning Ummm maybe even the Wilson Startac.
I want to reiterate my appreciation, You CRK guys are a class act:thumbup:
 
rubiconss said:
Some great input and ALL why I must have never pulled the trigger on a CRK. GREAT knives BUT, is it small Sebenza OR Large Sebenza But then again Ummm then came this TiLock..... I know I know ..... Buy 3 of each and be done.
Well, while that would still be less than the cost of one nice Hk Mp5, Ehh it's not an Hk Mp5.
I want to start out with the "right" example of a CRK to see IF maybe that will be a new facet of my collecting, leaning Ummm maybe even the Wilson Startac.
I want to reiterate my appreciation, You CRK guys are a class act:thumbup:
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I had a StarTac, but I sold it. I loved the larger opening it offers over the original zaan. Just a subtle change, but much appreciated. The only thing I did not like about it was the grooves that gravitate to the center of the spine are kinda sharp and when gripped tight, they dug into my finger tips. I would look for a zaan made in later 2011 that has the changes, but with the regular handle profile. The startac looks nicer, but I think the regular zaan pattern is more comfortable in hand.

Here are some pics of the zaan so you can see the slight differences.

umnumzaan1.jpg


umnumzaan6.jpg


umnumzaan3.jpg


umnumzaan4.jpg


umnumzaan7.jpg
 
Dragging up an old thread here, but information on the Ti-lock is few and far between..

So I am pretty interested in the Ti-lock, I realise that it may not be considered the most "user friendly" but I do already have a large sebenza and several users, so I am primarily interested in the innovative features and styling of the Ti-lock, I think I could adjust to both the clip and the lock for occasional carry.

Now with that said, the ONE thing holding me back is the operation of the lock, there is a video on you-tube from a user (I have referenced below) which he shows the knife being able to basically auto close, and assisted open under tension of the "lock bar".

Can anyone clarify that this is a repeatable feature of the lock, or does this user truly have a one off? Are you Ti-lock owners able to replicate this? It seems to make sense but there is some speculation.

Here is the video by "pelahale" if you skip to 2:00 you can see the lock operation.

[video=youtube;SgkenUTFjBo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=SgkenUTFjBo[/video]
 
Videl, the knife is neither assisted nor does it have the ability to close automatically. Pelhale is just flicking the knife with his wrist. Take a look at my videos on YouTube for an alternative view. I consider this an awkward knife to use. It basically takes 2 hands to open and close safely in my opinion. The visual design is great but I it's not as useable as a sebenza.
 
I realise that the knife is not technically assisted nor has an auto close feature, but it appears from the video that once one overcomes the locking notch and with minimal force the knife will travel in or out under the tension of the lock bar. He does not appear to flick the knife closed, it seems to close itself when displacing the lug with a thumb push, obviously some technique is required but on you-tube at least some people are reporting this cannot be replicated with their knives.

Thanks for the feedback, I will have a look at your videos, still like to hear if anyone else can open/close one handed as shown, I'm basically trying to determine if its a matter of practice or does pelahale have a manufacturing anomaly.
 
Videl- I was able to close the knife like he does ONCE out of like twenty times I tried...I don't know how he does it. I can thumb flick my Ti Lock open very easy though.

I absolutely love my Ti Lock for what it's not...a sebenza or umnum. It is a very user friendly knife IMO, and is a pleasure to use.
 
Thanks lemmuhj for trying, it looks like he just gives it a good push up and forward with the thumb, I might send him a message on YT for tips. Like I said I'm not after another sebenza, the Ti-lock has been on my hit list for a while because of its uniqueness. Appreciate the feedback, I'm quite certain one will make its way into my collection either way.
 
In my experience, the Ti-Lock can be easily opened using the thumb lug IF the lock spring is broken-in. Closing is a tad awkward using the lug i.e push the lug out of the slot with your thumb, let the blade fall to the end of the track, move your fingers out of the way:eek: and close with your thumb on the lock spring. My Ti-Lock had a stiff spring that made it difficult to open and close one handed, but over time it loosened and I can now achieve the above mentioned result.

In my opinion, the knife is built for the long haul and takes time to break-in the parts.
 
I can't add much that hasn't already been said, but the thing that impresses me, besides the unigue design that is, is the aboumt of blade you get for such an easy to carry knife. I haven't carried mine nearly enough to get good at opening and closing it, but I really ilke the way the knife looks and feels.
 
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