I may be in trouble

[Skydogg11]

I have caught the knife collecting bug.
Fell in love with Chris Reeve Mnandi. After realizing you can't find these new without some determination, I literally went to every dealer listed on the CRK website looking for these elusive knives. After a bit of luck, I have officially purchased (4) brand new Mnandi. Bog Oak, Madagascar Ebony, Box Elder, & Elforyn Super Tusk. Literally all by chance of being in the right spot on the web at the right time. All magnacut. Will be displaying them in a new Holme & Hadfield case. Very cool.
Now, on to the Sebenza and Inkosi. I don't think I will be the collector that has 100+ knives, but maybe 25 REALLY nice ones. Any other makers I should check out would be appreciated. Thanks guys.

 

[snuffle]

but maybe 25 REALLY nice ones. Any other makers I should check out would be appreciated.

You may find these two sentiments in tension with one another.

That said, if you like CRK, some makers you might want to look at: Spartan Blades, Arno Bernard, William Henry, Les George.

 

[SharpBits]

That's a big chunk all at once!

I would also checkout the iMamba. See this forum for more info: ->> https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/arno-bernard-knives.964/

 

[Wowbagger]

I like your moniker but am terribly jealous of your buying power . . .

 

[jjg6319]

CRK makes good stuff. They have great customer service and they want you to maintain your knives. Enjoy!

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

Here was my collection. I sold all but the carbon fiber one.

 

[WedgeAntilles]

If you like the CRK Mnandi, check out the Rinkhals slip joint by Arno Bernard. This one has mammoth molar inlay. And they're available at the only U.S. authorized dealer.

 

[Wandering_About]

CRKs are great knives. Excellent to collect, but I would encourage you to also use a couple (that is how they are best experienced if you ask me).