Future / Fantasy / Concept CRK Knives - What would you like to see produced?

[AllanC]

I see a lot of beautiful older CRKs in very nice Damascus patterns. I would like to see a greater variety than the three that seem to be available now.

 

[WyattCooper]

You should add a sebenza 21 and mnandi "ceramic-ball lock interface" option. It's something that I really want/look forward to.

 

[bart1]

Looked at the list of fantasy CRK's and so far I'm the only one to go for Serrated UM! Oh well , might have to make my own! Bart

 

[unit]

Looked at the list of fantasy CRK's and so far I'm the only one to go for Serrated UM! Oh well , might have to make my own! Bart

Couldn't you simply order one with serrations from CRK? Seems like a reasonable option request on a new knife.

 

[laizhekezhui]

Unfortunately, none of the concepts really gave me a jolt. As such, I didn't vote. I think my all time favorite Lg Sebenza blade is the regular profile, and my favorite handle (Lg or Sm) is the 21. Coupling these preferences with others, my favorite concept would be a Large Sebenza with:

• Regular blade profile with Large Hollow Grind Technology
• 21 handle
• pivot bushing
• heat-treated lock bar (yes, I have an ever-so-slight preference here over the ceramic ball)

BTW, I'd pair that with the small Seb 21 just like it is.

I didn't vote, too. My favorite Sebenza concept for EDC: P Sebenza profile, no clip, upgraded blade steel, double thumb studs, swedge.

 

[fmendez]

During the wek i like the small 21 or small insingo. During wekends working around the house/ yard or in the woods i seem to fevor the 25.
I voted for a small 25

 

[biggerjon]

I voted for the different colored micarta inlays. In my humble opinion this should be one of the easiest things to do and it makes sense. The sebbie has always been an elegant worker....why shouldn't the micarta match different clothes, bits of gear or whatever color one wishes?
TC

I agree with you. Mmm, red micarta inlays would be hot!!!!!

 

[ptradeco]

Mnandi Slip Joint. Not on the poll list but I have wanted to see one for years.

 

[einsteinjon]

I didn't vote because my dream would be an Umnumzaan as-is but with a CPM M4 blade at 64 HRC. Although I'd "settle" for CPM 4V or even 3V (would have to do a little research on my preferred hardness for those though).

 

[wainurg]

yes i dont have any crk because of s35vn are too soft... in s90v i buy one right now !

 

[archieblue]

I'd like to see a modern-ish fixed blade with a 5/32" stock full height grind, no goofy finger guard, NO "shrunken" handle scales w/ a "taco" style kydex sheath w/ Teklok or a very modern looking leather sheath w/ Teklok spaced rivets.

 

[knifewing]

My fantasy CRK isn't on the list: a Mnandi Insingo (scale inserts TBD). Dream on...

 

[BellaBlades]

Vote for a "hard" steel. All I ask is for a line with higher end steel. Anything. Just make it harder than the S35VN and I will be back on board. That is the only reason I dont have a CRK in my pocket. I had to sharpen it way to often for how much I use it.
Matt

 

[The Aflac Duck]

Vote for a "hard" steel. All I ask is for a line with higher end steel. Anything. Just make it harder than the S35VN and I will be back on board. That is the only reason I dont have a CRK in my pocket. I had to sharpen it way to often for how much I use it.
Matt

But on the contrary, it sharpens out in the field so easily. A couple swipes on a pocket stone and I'm back in business.

I dulled M390 (the knife you have) one time at work and it just wouldn't come back to life without a valiant effort. It holds an edge forever, but I can't sharpen it worth a damn when I'm not home.

Now something like M4 would be nice, since it offers great edge retention, toughness and ease of sharpening. It's not stainless, but I could deal with that. Man...an M4 Sebenza, that would make me one happy guy!

 

[einsteinjon]

Now something like M4 would be nice, since it offers great edge retention, toughness and ease of sharpening. It's not stainless, but I could deal with that. Man...an M4 Sebenza, that would make me one happy guy!

See my post above...you and me brother! Let's start the M4 chant!!

 

[MatthewSB]

I'd love a blue jean micarta inlaid Sebenza.

I'd also like a Sebenza with the handle shape and jimping of a 21 with the ceramic ball interface of the 25.

 

[mmike1357]

G-10 inlays in a few colors would be nice!

 

[uofaengr]

First:
21 handle minus manufacturing hole
21 blade thickness with 25 shape and grind
21 style jimping
Pivot bushing design

Second:
Ti-Lock sized RIL knife with Ti-Lock blade shape and grind
Plain or modestly designed handles with options for inlays
Pivot bushing preferred

 

[Therealtwitch]

Cts-204p

Or atleast a harder heat treat on the s35vn. Other than that I'd change nothing. Just give me one with silver thumb studs!

 

[kidcongo]

I didn't vote because my dream would be an Umnumzaan as-is but with a CPM M4 blade at 64 HRC. Although I'd "settle" for CPM 4V or even 3V (would have to do a little research on my preferred hardness for those though).

A CRK in non stainless would be awesome. Would love one in CPM-M4. It would have limited appeal, and I realize CRK is unlikely to ever do it, but having a plain-jane 21 with a nice blotchy dark (not forced) patina, and maybe some pitting on the M4 blade, slabs covered in snail trails, would be my dream "working mans folder". I'm not joking either.