Got to handle the new CRK folder!

Scott Dog

Scott Dog

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Wow Wow Wow!!!:thumbup:

I went to Plaza Cutlery today as they have advertised on their website a prototype for sale for $1,600.

I checked it out and I was very impressed. The blade is a bit longer than the large Sebenza but is noticably thicker. With a little practice I was able to open and close it with my right hand. For those who don't know I'm a southpaw. Surprisingly I had a very hard time openning it with my left hand which I didn't suspect due to the fact that it has dual thumblugs. When closed it is very similar to the large seb in length and width. In my right front pocket it felt the same size as the large and maybe a little thinner than the Micarta one that I usually carry. The clip is the same as the other Sebbies. The glass breaker is very subtle and I wouldn't have even noticed it if everyone around here hadn't made such a big deal about it. IMO not a real deal maker/breaker. Two things that I thought were really cool is that the knife can be totally taken apart without untying the lanyard and the tip is sharpened on both sides. I assume that there is a bushing like the other Sebs, the girl at the counter didn't know and Dan, Pam and Russ were off for the day. The thumb ramp serrations are more aggressive and the checkering makes for a very secure grip. It felt very good in my hand. The only concern that I would have is that the checkering could wear on the pocket with repeated taking it out of the pocket but it's not a real big concern and certainly not enough to keep me from buying one and using it. After handling it I have no doubt at all that I will be very pleased with this knife. Excel I hope you don't like yours because I would not mind buying a second one to keep in new condition.:eek:

CRK has built its reputation by making well thought out quality products and the new folder is no exception.:thumbup:
 
Very cool Scott. I'm working on getting mine now! Can't wait!

Rob
 
Very cool Scott. I'm working on getting mine now! Can't wait! How did the detent feel in the closed position? Stiff or loose? How was lock up?

Rob
 
Haha. I most likely will like it, considering the amount of choices I have for knives. I didn't know about the swedge not being a swedge but an edge. Methinks I may cut myself. Maybe making it a swedge will be one of the changes from prototype to final productions.
 
Very ,Very nice review....I have heard nothing but great reviews by people who have handled them. They say the fit and finish is perfect and the action is smooth as could be. But then again , would you ever expect anything less from CRK. :thumbup: Im saving up , ive got to get one.:D
 
So Scott why didn't you buy it?

:D

But seriously, what would it offer that the Large Sebenza family can not do?

Any impression as to what market it is aimed at that the Sebenza can not address?
 
Don't think he got it yet. Come on Scott, where you hiding? Mine will be here tomorrow... couldn't wait. :D
I'm going to try and take as many photos as possible of the knife apart when I get it. I'm curious and very excited about this knife. One of the coolest part of the folder IS the blade design. Love the "fish hook swedge". Outstanding! I've designed several folders with pretty much the same blade shape. The last one being this that I had built by Alvan Allred...
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LOL I'm not hiding, just working. I think the knife will market to those that claim the Seb is whimpy. If it was a lefty I probably would have bought it. On the production models the sharpened swedge (and it is sharp:eek:) will be more reccessed into the handle to prevent any accidental cutting in the pocket. What will it do that the ordinary Seb won't? Save your life or maybe someones elses life with the glass breaker. It's a kickass fighting knife (if that's what you want) and I think CRK is going for the headshot at Emerson and Strider and will make their tough guys knives look silly in comparision. I didn't buy the knife and pictures are all over the place. It would probably be a good investment due to it's limited number and they were probably all made by Chris. The ones for production will have improvements and I'm all for carrying this baby. Strider and Emerson just doesn't have very many left hand versions so I'm really thrilled about having the opportunity to get one of these. And no I can't claim to be an unbiased knifenut when it comes to CRK products. As excel pointed out, CRK is the only game in town when it comes to left hand folders. Seeing the knife on the internet and having faith in CRK quality sold me on it, handling it in person erased all doubt and made me even more excited to get one. I wonder if it's still available at Plaza? I think knife will be a real winner for CRK!:cool::thumbup:
 
hello guys, i have order an umnumzaan, left hand for this automn! I'm happy and very exciting to use the new folder of CRK!
 
I got to handle one at Blade, and got a brief tour by Anne...

It's probably been said already, but the washers are significantly larger in diameter, and perforated (holes in the washer). The larger washer gives even more strength and smoothness, the perforations allow for more lube making it even more smooth.

It is NICE.
 
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