Help me fall deeper into the rabbit hole

Seems like the consensus is that I have to try a CRK. I have been looking at the inkosi and large sebenza 31 for a while, just haven't pulled the trigger.

NorthernSouthpaw said:
Not sure where your cap is, but...
If you look around. You can find some really nice customs available for very reasonable prices, especially considering the quality level.
Makers like Andre Thorburn, Jason Clark, Johnathan McNees, Trevor Burger, Sean O'Hare, and Rod Olson. Just to name a few, all have knives that can be had somewhere between $500 and $1000
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This is exactly the kind of info I was looking for. High quality makers I have never heard of... Thanks for posting
 
Roy Batty said:
I think everyone should try a large sebenza once to see if they like it, same with a Spyderco PM2 and a Benchmade 940-1.

The socom elite is really just an “okay” knife in my book... you can pick up large sebenzas here on the forum for great prices and there isn’t much to complain about with a CRK knife.

CRK represents probably the best value in domestic made knives... if you want to get a taste of more wild looking designs with tight tolerances take a look at WE and Reate.
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All I have to compare the Microtech to is the benchmade, spyderco, and kershaw knives I have in my collection. Given you think it is just "okay" seems like I NEED to try more high end/custom knives
 
shubie said:
All I have to compare the Microtech to is the benchmade, spyderco, and kershaw knives I have in my collection. Given you think it is just "okay" seems like I NEED to try more high end/custom knives
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No I don’t think the price is the issue, it’s the knife. The SOCOM is really a tactical hard use knife. It fits that role well... but a knife cannot be the best “tactical” knife while also being the best EDC knife. I think the SOCOM is meant to be quickly drawn and good at piercing cuts and taking a hard beating. It isn’t the best slicer, and aluminum scratches easily.
At the price of a new socom elite, you might be able to get a used large sebenza. When I say it’s “okay”, I mean that more in reference to it serving as an EDC knife, not that it’s mediocre in its purpose... which is the tactical role.
 
comis said:
If you ask ask on BF what knives are good to try, 10 members will give you 23 answers. Are there any preference on the knife design or feature?
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I seem to gravitate towards slimmer lines on a knife. Though the beefiness of the socom elite is making me rethink that. It's a pretty beefy knife.

I guess I am looking for a knife with some heft and super smooth action. Knives like strider and hinderer don't attract me as much as say a sebenza or a shirgorov

Roy Batty said:
No I don’t think the price is the issue, it’s the knife. The SOCOM is really a tactical hard use knife. It fits that role well... but a knife cannot be the best “tactical” knife while also being the best EDC knife. I think the SOCOM is meant to be quickly drawn and good at piercing cuts and taking a hard beating. It isn’t the best slicer, and aluminum scratches easily.
At the price of a new socom elite, you might be able to get a used large sebenza. When I say it’s “okay”, I mean that more in reference to it serving as an EDC knife, not that it’s mediocre in its purpose... which is the tactical role.
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I was talking about the smoothness/fit and finish in my original post. Thought you mean the action was only "okay"
 
I bought 14 great folders in the last two years. Production, mid tech and custom. The learning curve could not have been done any other way. Owning and using each one trumps handling them in a store whenever possible. Many are not.

I could have saved myself a lot of time, money and effort had I bought The One first. But I couldn’t have learned what I did.

Your One will be different than mine.
 
shubie said:
I seem to gravitate towards slimmer lines on a knife. Though the beefiness of the socom elite is making me rethink that. It's a pretty beefy knife.

I guess I am looking for a knife with some heft and super smooth action. Knives like strider and hinderer don't attract me as much as say a sebenza or a shirgorov



I was talking about the smoothness/fit and finish in my original post. Thought you mean the action was only "okay"
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I doubt you’ll be disappointed by either but I’d recommend trying the CRK first.
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Carbon fiber Sebenza 21 gets my vote. I'm personally a fan of the Insingo variety and feel this grind really differentiates itself for most utility work.
 
Ron Sabbagh said:
Since you already have a nice tactical folder, why not consider a nice traditional?
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shubie said:
you inspired me to order a J.E. Made

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I got me one of these :thumbsup:

I also own a benchmade proper
 
In many ways CRKs and Shiros are very similar to the knife that you already have. You might as well buy another SOCOM as a backup instead.

Why not try something completely different, to complement the SOCOM in terms of usage ?

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shubie said:
You will clearly see I am not doing myself any favors and will likely be dropping some serious cash in the coming months and it is all due to the Microtech Socom Elite Clip Point knife I purchased last week.

The thing is crazy smooth, opening closing like a dream. Fit, finish, and materials are all top knotch. I have been around a while and have come to love my benchmades for their axis lock and slim EDC options 940 Osorne and the 707 sequal. They are great knives, but I find myself with a new itch that needs to be scratched provided by the higher end microtech.Where do I go next? The Micotech opened up a whole new world to me and I want to start exploring.

Chris Reeves Knives? We knives? I guess I would rather it be american made. Help me to spend my money wisely
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Chris Reeve knives are made in the USA
 
The Koenig mini goblin literally made me smile when I flipped it open. And according to my wife nothing makes me happy.
 
Man, if you like your Microtech, get more Microtechs. And when you get a chance to someday, get a Diskin Fire.
 
Socom elite is a great knife have it manual and auto. No brainer, do it all and durable as well. If you like the action on your socom your definitely not getting that on a crk. I tried a small inkosi insingo. One it was too small which is my fault. Definitely not a fan of the thumb stud. I don’t like the slow hydraulic type open. Not for me and sold it in 2 weeks. The insingo blade on the other hand is very attractive and might make me give the larger version a try.
I however did fall in love with hinderer and have purchased 5 in the last few months. Xm24 may be my favorite knife and comparable to the socom elite in size. Definitely something satisfying about that 24 blade flipping and locking into position.
 
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With all the love for hinderer I ordered the Firetac. Seems to be a very popular company and the slim lines I was looking for. Should be delivered tomorrow

I've never had a knife with a thumb disc before. Seems interesting they decided not to go with a thumb stud
 
Bob Terzuola and Ernie Emerson popularized the thumb disc way back in the early/mid nineties - I could be wrong but I think I remember one of the stated reasons was that it made the knife easier to open one-handed while wearing gloves - larger contact area and your thumb has more of a “shelf” to slip underneath than you would have with most thumbstud designs.
 
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