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Quick background info on me -
I'm 40, always loved knives and always have had jobs where I need knives. Zillions of hours in the sticks playing caveman - LOTS of knife usage.
The past year, or so, I decided to see what the knife world has to offer and tried out many highly touted production knives. I do have at least some references to base my opinions on.
So, here's my 2 cents on the small Seb 21 and the Zaan that I have.
1 - These are the only knives I own that I can literally disassemble and reassemble perfectly with a blindfold on.
Every other knife has proven fidget intensive (for ME) to get the alignments that I like... y'know... aligned. My CR knives align perfectly every time (tips hat to the machinist).
later edit: Spyderco GB is relatively fidgetless and well machined... probably lots of others are, they've just eluded me.
2 - Though I almost wish the hardness was a notch or two higher on the RC schpeel, I definitely appreciate how it's less likely to chip or break the tip off. Seems to be a good way to make a blade last. A woodworker like me would prefer a high carbon steel that's easy to keep super sharp (CPM M4... nudge, nudge, hint, hint), but the S30V works just fine, especially here on the waterfront.:thumbup:
3 - The clip. I love CR's clips. The knives stay snugly in their places, yet won't damage my pants. All of my other knives have clips that damage my pants if I'm not careful.
BIG plus for CR, in my eyes. A knife that causes wear and tear on clothes perhaps isn't fully thought out, IMHO.
4 - The only bummer about the Zaan is the special tool needed for it. The small Seb 21 is ideal.
Ideal means it doesn't get much better, just to clarify.
5 - They both seem to feel much smaller than they are when they're in my pocket. Snug as a bug in a rug. They carry perfectly.
6 - If I could only bring one folder with me in the woods it would likely be the Zaan.
7 - The small Seb 21 isn't as threatening to people as most knives seem to be.
8 - If it was to be one production folder for this life I'm pretty sure CR knives would last for the long haul.
9 - I currently have a thing for a fantastic blade from another maker, but it's simply not made to the standard that Mr. Reeve achieves. Precision and quality seem to go hand in hand with Mr. Reeve.
10 - Love the CR blade shapes and grinds... just imagine those hollow grinds even thinner in CPM M4, or maybe M390... ahhh... bliss....
11 - Solid. No need to elaborate on this one.
Solid says it all.
12 - Small Seb 21? Just about the best EDC I've had. Perfect for the city.
Basically I felt like posting this after I sat down and gave a serious look at the knives that compete for a spot in my pocket.
CR wins.
Hands down.
Proof that you get what you pay for.
Any other pros or cons that I missed?
me - I'm not trashing other brands here, just showing that I recognize what CR offers, and I appreciate the hell out of it. Love my other brands too, CR just makes me realize that they should be better.
I'm 40, always loved knives and always have had jobs where I need knives. Zillions of hours in the sticks playing caveman - LOTS of knife usage.
The past year, or so, I decided to see what the knife world has to offer and tried out many highly touted production knives. I do have at least some references to base my opinions on.
So, here's my 2 cents on the small Seb 21 and the Zaan that I have.
1 - These are the only knives I own that I can literally disassemble and reassemble perfectly with a blindfold on.
Every other knife has proven fidget intensive (for ME) to get the alignments that I like... y'know... aligned. My CR knives align perfectly every time (tips hat to the machinist).
later edit: Spyderco GB is relatively fidgetless and well machined... probably lots of others are, they've just eluded me.
2 - Though I almost wish the hardness was a notch or two higher on the RC schpeel, I definitely appreciate how it's less likely to chip or break the tip off. Seems to be a good way to make a blade last. A woodworker like me would prefer a high carbon steel that's easy to keep super sharp (CPM M4... nudge, nudge, hint, hint), but the S30V works just fine, especially here on the waterfront.:thumbup:
3 - The clip. I love CR's clips. The knives stay snugly in their places, yet won't damage my pants. All of my other knives have clips that damage my pants if I'm not careful.
BIG plus for CR, in my eyes. A knife that causes wear and tear on clothes perhaps isn't fully thought out, IMHO.
4 - The only bummer about the Zaan is the special tool needed for it. The small Seb 21 is ideal.
Ideal means it doesn't get much better, just to clarify.
5 - They both seem to feel much smaller than they are when they're in my pocket. Snug as a bug in a rug. They carry perfectly.
6 - If I could only bring one folder with me in the woods it would likely be the Zaan.
7 - The small Seb 21 isn't as threatening to people as most knives seem to be.
8 - If it was to be one production folder for this life I'm pretty sure CR knives would last for the long haul.
9 - I currently have a thing for a fantastic blade from another maker, but it's simply not made to the standard that Mr. Reeve achieves. Precision and quality seem to go hand in hand with Mr. Reeve.
10 - Love the CR blade shapes and grinds... just imagine those hollow grinds even thinner in CPM M4, or maybe M390... ahhh... bliss....
11 - Solid. No need to elaborate on this one.
Solid says it all.
12 - Small Seb 21? Just about the best EDC I've had. Perfect for the city.
Basically I felt like posting this after I sat down and gave a serious look at the knives that compete for a spot in my pocket.
CR wins.
Hands down.
Proof that you get what you pay for.
Any other pros or cons that I missed?
me - I'm not trashing other brands here, just showing that I recognize what CR offers, and I appreciate the hell out of it. Love my other brands too, CR just makes me realize that they should be better.
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