Entry

[Delta Whitetail]

New to the group guys, Actually toured CRK facility in Boise last week and it was a beautiful facility with some remarkable pieces there. I would like to know some opinions on entry level CRK pieces if one were to want to start collecting for the future as mainly a hobby or an appreciation of these works of art and possibly an appreciation in future value. What would be pieces to begin looking out for and why? I am more attracted personally to folding in lieu of fixed. Mentors Please!!! Thanks Chuck

 

[Lady1911]

I’d say that the pretty Mnandi you just scored is an excellent addition to anyone’s collection! Congrats!

You’ll find loads of knowledge and experience here in the CRK sub-forum. I personally don’t consider myself a true collector, but I do carry a CRK knife daily. Started with the PJ Sebenza 21, then PJ Inkosi, and a Mnandi. As many people will tell you, it quickly escalates as you find what works best for you. Welcome!

 

[JJ_Colt45]

I am not a collector but have several CRKs ... if you are wanting to start collecting today ... buy some of the Sebenza 21s as they are being discontinued and replaced with the 31 ...

So I would look to buy some of the 21s in different blade shapes or inlay configurations before they are gone ...

From there if I were you I would start with the knives that speak to you ... whether because of the knife size or blade style or inlays ... or if the Mnandi with different materials is something you like focus on those ...

And there are always the uniques if you are strictly collecting those are the knives that you won't find everywhere just any day ...

 

[Ajack60]

Entry level CRK's for collecting, any current 21 large or small that you find desirable. The Lunar Landing is a good example. CCG's are more valuable because CRK doesn't make them very long before new ones come out. The Glorious turned out to be a sought after knife once it was discontinued. It's hard to determine what will gain value in time.
Look for CRK's that you'd like to have in a collection and go from there. Some like the reverse silver contrast, some like lots of colors and some like the simple ones.
As far as future values, it will depend on how much someone is willing to pay for a particular piece. It's all relative to someone's desire to have a Unique/Rare CRK.