CRKT Ringed Razel

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panama

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Ok just got it. In a word - love it. I have really big fingers and I can get my index finger through the ring easy, yeah. This puppy came shaving sharp. It is a hefty little guy but not too heavy. This knife has good balance. It is like the kerambit but isn't, or maybe it really is? My meathooks fill the handle right to the max but fit in just fine with nothing to spare. The handle feels like wood, smooth, not slippery. If the knife got bloody the ring would be very helpful. What an odd but pleasant design. The knife is tanto like, also a mini-meat cleaver. The kydex sheath is nice, fits tight enough but not too tight if you take the time to load it properly. The clip I am not sure about yet, we'll see. This knife would be a slasher supreme. The belly is wide and the heft is there for serious wounds. As a stabber it will go in but I would suggest using some torque. This knife is a sort of betcha can't eat just one kinda thing. Now can I only have one Razel or must I get all three. The large one is double edged, sounds very interesting and nice. For the money - go get one, well worth it. I will probably always favor the ringerd razel. What a great unexpected pleasure to own.
 
Got any pics in hand? I had the S&S from Graham, but found it didn't fit my hand well. I was thinking about getting the CRKT Stubby, but the bigger ringed version might be better if it's comfortable.
 
Oooh, now you are hooked. One day you might get the chance to see genuine custom Grahams at a show, in carbon fiber, or ironwood, with liners and mosaic pins, and S30V and CPM154CM, and then you will buy one, and then two, and then scour the known world for other versions that might come in useful, such as a ringed tanto, and then a stubby and then a spearpoint, and you will say these are the most unique small fixed blades with the highest quality of fit and finish to come along in decades, and literally scrounge nickels and dimes from under your seat cushions to afford to buy the carbon fiber handled, mosaic pinned, blue liner-ed, SS3 that some civilization 1000 years hence will find buried in the sand and say "Can you believe they were so technologically-advanced that they could produce this marvel of engineered cutlery so long ago?"

Or you can just be glad you don't have the same "Graham Acquisition Syndrome" that I have, and be perfectly satisfied with your CRKT. In other words, great score - and just say no to "GAS"!!!
 
The stubby hold no interest for me, and if ring one is the same size as the stars and stripes, then it wont come close to fitting me.:(
 
I got my ringed razel today and I like it. As above, it comes shaving sharp. I chose this razel over the Stubby because of the size, but was a bit apprehensive of the ring position. I have a very nice custom ringer, but the position of the ring makes my grip feel a bit odd. Anyway no worries w/ the ringed Razel. This handle has good ergonomics. Where it isn't a Graham is in the details as the grind line is a bit uneven and the sheath fits a little too tight w/ a bunch of shavings coming out w/ the draw. Sheath was no big deal as I modified from pocket to belt carry anyway. As for fit and finish I did not pay the Graham Bros. price - though it may be worth it - and it is a nice knife. How nice? Well I've got several nice custom knives, but as I was working on the sheath my fiance walks in and says "wow, how much did that cost? - that's the nicest one yet.":eek:
 
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I hope this isn't violating posting policy. It's nice see the knives under review.
 
panama said:
Ok just got it. In a word - love it. I have really big fingers and I can get my index finger through the ring easy, yeah. This puppy came shaving sharp. It is a hefty little guy but not too heavy. This knife has good balance. It is like the kerambit but isn't, or maybe it really is? My meathooks fill the handle right to the max but fit in just fine with nothing to spare. The handle feels like wood, smooth, not slippery. If the knife got bloody the ring would be very helpful. What an odd but pleasant design. The knife is tanto like, also a mini-meat cleaver. The kydex sheath is nice, fits tight enough but not too tight if you take the time to load it properly. The clip I am not sure about yet, we'll see. This knife would be a slasher supreme. The belly is wide and the heft is there for serious wounds. As a stabber it will go in but I would suggest using some torque. This knife is a sort of betcha can't eat just one kinda thing. Now can I only have one Razel or must I get all three. The large one is double edged, sounds very interesting and nice. For the money - go get one, well worth it. I will probably always favor the ringerd razel. What a great unexpected pleasure to own.
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I have been waiting for the pocket model to become available! Where did you order from? who has em'?
 
I just purchased the CRKT Ringed Razel today at Smoky Mtn. Knifeworks. I am very pleased with the knife. It really is a well made sturdy production version of the custom ringed razel. It's a knife that you won't be afraid to carry and keep around for your user. Like many of you.......I'm wanting to check out the stubby razel CRKT version as well.

I'm not a big fan of CRKT but I think this one is a definite winner!!
 
Just got mine (still tossing the foam peanuts away) and I really like it.I agree that it's a solid little knife.I'm gonna give it a go at work tonight to see how it works.
 
Just gotta chime in on this one since I just got one a few days ago.
Ive carried it at work since I got it and its made it self very useful.
Cleaves through cardboard and tip cuts hoses perfectly even and square.
Its V ground on both the front and top/end edges and the spine swedge is not sharpened.
At first handling when I pulled it out of the box I though it was heavy. Then I weighed it and its not too much, maybe an ounce, heavier than my regular EDCs.
The micarta looks and feels great with the satin finish. The ring fits with ample room bare handed and just right with leather gloves, and if ever called for it could serve as a great impact point, IMO of course. Depending on how you carry it, it may be a pocket hog. It fits great in my work jeans and cargo shorts and does not feel heavy at all. In fact, in jeans, its almost unnoticeable. The clip retains the VERY nice pocket sheath pretty well. The kydex is molded awesomely. Slips in and friction locks just tight enough. No rattling. Love that. I carry mine in my back pocket next to my wallet. For the price compared to the genuine Razel, you should really give it a look if you're interested. Its a great knife.

I have sausage fingers, but heres mine in hand.
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not to bring up old threads but I picked one up today and I am very impressed with it. This is the first time I have ever been impressed with a CRKT product. I really like this knife its clipped in my right front pocket and I am very happy with how it cuts. 9Cr18MoV is my question I am not sure how easy it is to resharpen.
 
I have a cardboard wheel and it sharpened up extremely well. They hold an edge for quite awhile too!
-Barry-
 
This steel is pretty good, i touched it up today and it takes no time to get back to screaming sharp. I am very impressed with the edge it took.
 
Well tonight I really abused the knife I used it to scrape gum off of the bottom of our metal booths and tables and the front edge did so without chips although it did dull the knife quite a bit. It very easily resharpened with a simple round ceramic rod. I can't say enough how impressed I am with this knife and this steel.
 
I have held the stubby. I have xxl sized hand (actually xxl gloves are usually too tight), and the stubby felt fine in my hand.

I have always like the the custom Razel line by Graham brothers a ton. It is nice to see a less expensive version. My only problem is that if I buy a CRKT version, I will feel bad leaving my much more expensive fixed blades at home to carry it.
 
Could someone please explain the function of the ring at the bottom of the handle? I fail to see its purpose.

Thanks!
 
PSU said:
Could someone please explain the function of the ring at the bottom of the handle? I fail to see its purpose.
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I don't actually own one, but I have read that the idea is that you can hang the tool by your little finger while you use your hands for something else. I would be curious to hear how this works in practice.
 
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