Good lord help me. I'm still looking at CRK...

[Comeuppance]

...I tried the Umnumzaan. Didn't really light my fire. The thumbstuds were too hard to access and the blade shape was a little too aggressive. So, I sold that, but, I still want a CRK.

Which one?



Large Carbon Fiber Insingo.

It costs TOO MUCH.

And I want it SO BAD.

Should I just get it? I mean, it's an exclusive and all so it'll be impossible to find later. It's got the blade profile I want and everything... But I can basically never bring myself to pay full retail price for a knife. Ugghhh.

 

[mmarkh]

Yes you should if it's not taking away from bill money or whatever. One thing about a Sebenza, when you manipulate the thumb stud, push forward not out in an arch. It's not the type of knife to flick open though.

 

[eschwebach]

If that's the one you want you may HAVE to pay full retail. I think I have only seen a couple of the carbon fiber inlays on the exchange in the last several months. You have much fewer options if you want an Insingo, but I agree with you that the blade profile is awesome. BTW, I sold my Zaan for the same reasons you stated.

 

[Comeuppance]

I may have found one at a really good price - NIB and cheaper than a Micarta inlay version would be from a dealer.

Oh man oh man.

I'm going to have to sell my TiLT. Don't even care.

 

[grownstar]

No turning back now!

 

[Lycosa]

Get a plain Regular and be done with it.
rolf

 

[Comeuppance]

Get a plain Regular and be done with it.
rolf

...

No.

Edit: To expand, here's why:

- I don't really like the idea of plain Ti on both sides. If I'm going to drop that much cash on a knife, it's not going to be a plain model.
- I have found that sheepsfoot and wharncliffe style blades are far more useful for my day-to-day needs than the more typical blade shapes.
- I have already purchased the Large Insingo CF as of about twenty seconds ago.

 

[dr_fosg8]

No replacement for that. If you have the cash go fo it, it will always sell on the exchange if you don't like it. Insingos don't pop up often and definitely the CF model.

 

[MostMenAreRuthless]

I have the small Carbon Fiber Inlay Insingo from BHQ. Not trying to enable you or convince you, but boy oh boy is it a sweet blade. . . .

 

[Sonnydaze]

You are funny. Thanks for the smile. Of course, you (and everyone) need a Sebbie. You are like the proverbial bridegroom: YOU are the last to know.
CRK's are set apart from the rest. There is NO comparison, IMO, to anything else, and I've tried quite a few.

Keep in mind that the carbon fiber will be a bit thicker in the grip...~ 0.560" instead of 0.455" (plain slab models), but many prefer that for the "extra grip."

Love the knife. You'll likely have more to come, all Sebbies. At some point along the line...Lycosa is right. He's been around long enough to know these things.
I love...and carry...plain slab-sided large CRK's. I've owned many fancy (and gorgeous) wood-inlaid and graphics models, along with small and large Insingos, along the way, but sold them. Why? I want the slimness of the slabs. Inlays fatten up the grip; not something I like, but many other folks differ from my opinion. I love the feel of plain titanium slabs; not likely to change my opinion much now. That's why Chris makes so many different models, so we can pick and choose.

Here are some pics: 21 micarta tanto, Reg/Zaan/Classic models

 

[evanPGH]

...

No.

Edit: To expand, here's why:

- I don't really like the idea of plain Ti on both sides. If I'm going to drop that much cash on a knife, it's not going to be a plain model.
- I have found that sheepsfoot and wharncliffe style blades are far more useful for my day-to-day needs than the more typical blade shapes.
- I have already purchased the Large Insingo CF as of about twenty seconds ago.

But are the inlays really worth that much of an up charge over plain ti? I don't think so.

I would've done the same thing though, if you don't like it you'll be able to sell it quickly.

 

[Cereal_killer]

I may have found one at a really good price - NIB and cheaper than a Micarta inlay version would be from a dealer.

Oh man oh man.

I'm going to have to sell my TiLT. Don't even care.

Buy it now, I haven't seen a single CF inlay for sale secondary market yet. If its nib and any below retail buy it now. Even if it turns out you don't like it it'll be a good investment.

If your serious about selling your TiLT I know a guy looking...

 

[Rich S]

I have a CRKT Vertex and am wondering about the durability of the Fire Safe thumb stud. It seems a bit fragile to me (and a
little hard to activate). Is the Fire Safe thumb stud durable enough for an EDC?
Thanks
Rich

 

[jill jackson]

I may have found one at a really good price - NIB and cheaper than a Micarta inlay version would be from a dealer.

Oh man oh man.

I'm going to have to sell my TiLT. Don't even care.

Sell a Tilt?! That's just crazy, never ever sell a Tilt, I have two and would sell anything else before those. Just try to buy one today and you won't find one and if you do it will cost way too much.

 

[Comeuppance]

But are the inlays really worth that much of an up charge over plain ti? I don't think so.

I would've done the same thing though, if you don't like it you'll be able to sell it quickly.

I would say it's worth it just from an ergonomic standpoint alone, but I also think the aesthetics will make me more likely to just keep and use the damned thing instead of just reselling it like I keep doing with every knife I buy that costs more than $200. I keep getting them at good deals and thinking "Yeah, I paid so little I can just use it!"

And then I get it in hand and think "yeah, I paid so little I could make a profit and use the money to buy something else!" AD NAUSEUM. I keep worrying people will think I'm a flipper!

I hope this will be the one that just slaps me in the face and forces me to keep it. I've bought, sold, and traded all too many knives in the last few months. Something like 50% of the hundreds of knives I have handled over the years passed through my hands in just the last three months... and I have kept almost none of them.

 

[CJZ]

I may have found one at a really good price - NIB and cheaper than a Micarta inlay version would be from a dealer.

Oh man oh man.

I'm going to have to sell my TiLT. Don't even care.

Don't do it! Tilt is so much better!

 

[Comeuppance]

Sell a Tilt?! That's just crazy, never ever sell a Tilt, I have two and would sell anything else before those. Just try to buy one today and you won't find one and if you do it will cost way too much.

I can't legally carry it, though! Like hell am I going to keep a knife worth that much if I'm not going to carry and use it, and similarly there is no way I'm going to carry that knife at the risk of being fined or jailed.

 

[link2derek]

Looks like I may be too late, but my vote would be for a small Ivory 21 (if you can find one):

 

[eschwebach]

...

- I have already purchased the Large Insingo CF as of about twenty seconds ago.

Good choice man, I think you are really going to like it! Post some pics when you get it.

 

[Comeuppance]

Looks like I may be too late, but my vote would be for a small Ivory 21 (if you can find one):

Believe me, my good sir - I spent a LOT of time looking at CRKs before I settled on the Large Inlaid Insingo. Smalls and regular blades just don't do it for me at all. I have a Kizer 4412 for my S35VN regular blade shape needs anyway, and I'm not in the habit of keeping multiple knives that fill the same role.

Good choice man, I think you are really going to like it! Post some pics when you get it.

Oh, no doubt. I cringe at the thought of becoming one of those people that won't stop posting pictures of their Sebenza, but, the Kool-Aid is right in front of me and I might be drinking it.