CRK walk and talk. Favourite action and sound?

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'Walk and Talk' is a term usually reserved for old-time slip-joint folders, but is a great way to describe the pleasing combination of sound and action that takes place when you open a CRK folder as well. Excluding lock strength, deployment speed etc, which is the most pleasing CRK to open in regards to sound and feel? I notice a distinct difference in sound between my large and small 21s. Smoothness is similar on most of my CRK, so the noise they make is more what sets them apart to me, but I don't own a Ti-Lock or Mnandi so can't comment on those.


Which CRK has the most pleasing 'walk and talk?

Is it the sharp high-pitch double click of a small 21 or the low double-click of the large 21?
The pronounced single click of the 25 as you swing out that fat blade and the ball drops across the tang?
The muffled thud of the Zaan as your thumb finishes the forward push?
Does the Ti-Lock have its own sound and feel?
Is there something unique about the regulars deployment?
Mnandi?

For me I think I like the quick double click of the small 21 the best. My wife dislikes all the sounds equally, and has banned 'knife-clicking' from 'movie night'. :D
 
I agree. I only have a large and small myself but my favorite sound is the blade closing. I love to hear that "tink" of steel against the stop pin.:)
 
There is also a difference in sound with inlay and non inlay sebenza's. I think i like the sound of a large plain best.
 
I like the sound of the 25 when you apply a little resistance to the lock bar and open the blade slowly.
 
My small and large regular have the same sound only the small has a smaller (not sure how to describe it) than the large. I have never thought about this before. It is a SSSSSnap sound to me. It is sweet. I will have to check the Zaan.
 
atony said:
I like the sound of the 25 when you apply a little resistance to the lock bar and open the blade slowly.
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Have to agree with atony on this one, love the sound and the solid feel of the lock engaging on the 25.
 
Likewise, I just love the crisp lock up of the 25, the micarta 25 is a tad bit quieter. On some of my 21's, the ones with early lock up( 40 to 60%) are not as loud as the ones with 70/80% lock up.
I do like the subtleness of the Umnumzaan on deployment, it is extremely quiet when opened slowly.
 
While not technically a "walk and talk" item, I LOVE the sound of a freshly honed, uber-sharp blade whispering softly as it opens the mail.
 
I often get very odd looks when checking the acoustics on my knives. :D I'm a muffled Umnumzaan or Regular clunk liker myself. :):thumbup:
 
I dig the sound of all of them them for various reasons. But, I don't particularly care for the sound of any of them at the register, for obvious reasons.:D
 
My two favorite sounds are the ceramic ball gently plopping into the detent when closing and the clack when you open the blade just right.
 
Love the sound of the 21 large. Particularly the second dull click when your hand is absorbing the clip and lock bar vibrations.

Just screams quality, solid, precise.
 
Favorite feel is my small plain Insingo opening and my favorite sound is the metallic sound of it closing.
 
I was "clicking my knife" which starts to annoy my wife after a few hours. Thought I'd bump this thread to dull the urge to click it some more.
 
I drive my wife bananas as well. Sometimes she makes me sleep in the garage with the dogs and my knives.
 
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I have always been a large regular sebenza guy, and absolutely love them. I do notice the 21's have a different sound completely. The 25 is a different sound as well. All are great though and I would take any of them over any other brand.
 
Ive got a few different crk's and the carbon fiber slab takes the cake for me, especially on a quiet night. With absolutely no noise.
I slowely open it and it gives a very solid click. Almost as if it was my S&W 44mag cocking the hammer. Its a very distinct sound.
 
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