CRK's Cabochon Information

TinyDog

TinyDog

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Hi folks,

A new member here as of today. I hope to learn much from this forum. I have a question regarding the cabochon insets in CRK's. Does anyone know what they are made of, real gems? It seems these command a significant price upgrade. I really like the designs but if they are plastic insets to look like gems I would not be willing to pull the trigger.

This may be a silly question from a newbie, But I am really curious. I have never owned a CRK in the past, however the fit,finish, and the mastery of producing a fine product is very interesting to me.

Thanks in Advance:confused:
 
*Options for Cabochon Inlay: Mother of Pearl, Amber, Hematite, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Almandine Garnet, Amethyst, Blue Star Sapphire, Citrine, Triple Mosaic Opal
From CRK website
and yes they are real stones
I really like them when they work into a graphic-Such as the sun or moon
,imageCA4NHLKF.jpg I owned the knife at one time , but the photo is not mine
 
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Peter Hartwig said:
*Options for Cabochon Inlay: Mother of Pearl Amber Hematite Onyx Tiger's Eye Premium Almandine Garnet Amethyst Blue Star Sapphire Citrine Triple Mosaic Opal
From CRK website
and yes they are real stones
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Wow!, Thanks for that info... My finger is getting twitchy, :eagerness: If I make this happen I will be sure to post. Got to get together a few sacrificial goodies to make this happen. BellaBlades, Awesome KNife:thumbup:
 
TinyDog said:
Wow!, Thanks for that info... My finger is getting twitchy, :eagerness: If I make this happen I will be sure to post. Got to get together a few sacrificial goodies to make this happen. BellaBlades, Awesome KNife:thumbup:
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Everyone loves an twitchy finger for a nice Sebenza!

Welcome to Bladeforums :)
 
They are indeed genuine. There have also been gold coind inset in the hole...though these may not really be cnsidered the same sort of thing depending on your personal take.

I wanted to have a cabochon inset into an existing knife, but they will not offer the service (so I did it myself). The end result is quite nice from CRK...if you have the notion to get one from CRK, I would encourage it. They are not all that common, and I think if a person is inclined to collect, these should be up on the list (because they are not super common).

I have often wondered if CRK would inset a Cabochon supplied by the customer. I have never pursued it, but it could be truly epic to have a high sentimental and economic value Cabochon in your favorite knfe (such as a gold nugget, or high-value gem stone...personally I woud like an emerald in one)
 
Heres my newest, and one i have been searching for, for a long time.
Morning Sun Unique with Almandine Cabochon.
The Cabochons are real stones.
 
Aww man.
That morning sun is amazing. What a gorgeous knife.
 
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Thank you. Its a knife ive wanted for years. Im no collector and use all my knives, but i must admit i hesitated to put it in my pocket and use it at work lol. The hesitation didnt last long though :D.
 
Here is a close up of mine from when it was newer. I also changed the lanyard. I picked up some 2mm from EMS in blue and it looks nice.
Ive already been using mine every day in a shop,outdoors and house and it is great. Just scary until you get the first few character marks, then its fun from there.
 
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