Have you ever retired a CRk?

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mantzao

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Hello guys:)

By being an owner I know CRks are outstanding products but, like everything, it doesn't lasts forever so i was wondering if someone here, after years of use, had to actually retire a CRk!
Of course, anyone can ruin a knife but that's not what i'm asking.
Have you ever retired or even heard of a CRk being retired because of the years of usage?

Thanks for looking:)
 
The only way to retire a CRK is when it becomes extremely rare and you want to preserve it as a reference point. Other than that you can always get a new blade and keep going and going til the end of your days.
 
There's a video on you tube of a guy cleaning his 16 year old Sebenza. Unless you're really tearing into it, the original knife will last many years.

For me the problem is I like too many knives. I can't carry them all :)
 
That is like asking a robot to retire. A part needs replacing? You put in a new one. Of course, I'm not taking any chances; I have multiple CRK's...just in case. :)
Sonnydaze
 
I bought mine so I don't have to retire it. I don't want to HAVE to buy another knife. Ever.
 
Even though I love hearing stories about 15 yo EDC knives, I've found that I'm only good for about 6 months to a year before I'm ready to "retire and replace". Especially if, as Dino said, the piece has become a collectable. Then i seem to get all stupid with worry about damaging it - taking some of the fun out of EDC. Dumb huh?
 
DallasSTB said:
Even though I love hearing stories about 15 yo EDC knives, I've found that I'm only good for about 6 months to a year before I'm ready to "retire and replace". Especially if, as Dino said, the piece has become a collectable. Then i seem to get all stupid with worry about damaging it - taking some of the fun out of EDC. Dumb huh?
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This is the reason I can see 'downgrading' as an actual option. I've been thinking about picking up a 'beater' knife that I can use and abuse without worry.
 
That's what you need a SRM for. :rolleyes: My Umnum with a toothpick blade will be replaced and keep on chugging.
 
I have two seven year old Regulars and a six year old Regular. All are perfect in every way and for that reason I worry not a bit about using them. None will be retired unless I try a trade for another Regular or sell one to purchase another Regular.

I have no reason to feel I couldn't use these knives well into my retirement age and i'm 27 now:thumbup:
 
I bought a large ATS 34 Sebenza in 1993. Carried almost every day for 17 years. Sent it back to CRK twice I think for refinishing. I sold it a could of years ago--damn sorry I did. At the time I felt the ATS 34 steel was getting obsolete. Funny thing is that knife held a working edge as long (or longer) as any of my current "supersteel" knives. It was as smooth and solid the day I sold it as the day I bought it.
 
With a bit of care and respect, plus the CRK warranty, my first Sebenza that has been my edc knife of choice since I got it, should be the only Sebenza I would ever need. Ever.

I cannot explain, especially to myself, why I then currently own 10 of the things, with yet another Unique Graphic on order.......:confused:
 
Desert Hermit said:
I cannot explain, especially to myself, why I then currently own 10 of the things, with yet another Unique Graphic on order.......:confused:
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Because you Sir, have found something that gives you an enormous amount of satisfaction. So, even though it drains your wallet, it warms your heart.:) Happy is the person that knows what they want and happier is the person who gets it.:thumbup:
 
Well stated Sir, and very true indeed. Happy 10 times over and happily anticipating yet another. Thank you for your post. :thumbup: :)

Sharing on this Forum with folks like you just adds to the Happy.
 
At 49 I'm sure my Sebenzas will outlast me. The amazing thing is that I use my small insingo for pretty much everything and other than some fine scratches functions like new. The most amazing thing is once I reprofiled the edge it holds its sharpness better than most knives I own.
 
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