Idaho Stamp vs non Idaho blades

I believe the controversy was less about having "Idaho Made" on the knives, but more about the implementation of it. IMO, the inscription on the Sebenza (and TI-Lock) takes away from the look and elegance of the knife (and in the case of the Sebenza, it also looks upside-down.) In contrast, the "Idaho Made" inscription was well down on the Umnumzaan and the Wilson Combat versions of the the Sebenza's. On these versions, it is small, flows with the knife design, and shows pride in origin of manufacturer.

Of course, the stamp has no bearing on the functionality of the knife, but I do not believe many people pay $400 for a knife solely based on functionality. Aesthetics of the knife are also important.

I would like to see the "Idaho Made" stay on the knife, but with a redesign.

For me, this issue ultimately does not matter too much. I already have a small 21(without stamp), Large Regular (without stamp), and a Wilson Umnumzaan (with nicely done stamp), so I probably will not be getting another new Chris Reeve knife with or without the stamp anytime soon.
 
Adamar said:
I believe the controversy was less about having "Idaho Made" on the knives, but more about the implementation of it. IMO, the inscription on the Sebenza (and TI-Lock) takes away from the look and elegance of the knife (and in the case of the Sebenza, it also looks upside-down.) In contrast, the "Idaho Made" inscription was well down on the Umnumzaan and the Wilson Combat versions of the the Sebenza's. On these versions, it is small, flows with the knife design, and shows pride in origin of manufacturer.

Of course, the stamp has no bearing on the functionality of the knife, but I do not believe many people pay $400 for a knife solely based on functionality. Aesthetics of the knife are also important.

I would like to see the "Idaho Made" stay on the knife, but with a redesign.

For me, this issue ultimately does not matter too much. I already have a small 21(without stamp), Large Regular (without stamp), and a Wilson Umnumzaan (with nicely done stamp), so I probably will not be getting another new Chris Reeve knife with or without the stamp anytime soon.
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Looks fine on my Zaan, hardly notice it... ;)

But then if the knife is being used it's one the opposite side that would be visible when using it, but then if it's really being used I doubt it would matter because it will get scratched up anyway. ;)

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Adamar said:
Exactly what I mean. This design and placement was well done.
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Don't think it would really matter on a user knife though as it will show signs of wear, get scratches on it etc, mine already has scratches on it and I have had it for 3 days now.

Now on pocket jewelry, fingernail cleaner, flick toy or paper weight then maybe it could matter I guess.
 
Tasmaniac said:
I have no idea why anyone would object to it. The knives are made in Idaho. If they were made in Texas I would hope to see a "Texas Made" stamp.
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heck yeah brother! that's why i like the spyderco gayle bradley so much!


me personally, i'm indifferent to the stamp. doesnt bother me...
 
IMO, the stamp has been poorly executed in every respect. It is not in keeping with the design of the knife (especially the sebenza).
I get that some people like it while others don't care either way. I think it looks cheap so will just keep on using the CRK's I have which are all pre IM stamp and save more of my money for other things. :cool:
 
giant1 said:
IMO, the stamp has been poorly executed in every respect. It is not in keeping with the design of the knife (especially the sebenza).
I get that some people like it while others don't care either way. I think it looks cheap so will just keep on using the CRK's I have which are all pre IM stamp and save more of my money for other things. :cool:
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Think you guys need some raging hormone meds... LOL
 
giant1 said:
Your not typing while drinking are you?? Seems like you are bored and trying to stir things up.
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Nope,

Just think it's funny really reading all of the whining, I though my Ex Wife was bad...... ROFL. :D

Pathetic really....

I am not the one who started 3 different whining threads all about the same exact topic.........

I am positive that after all of these decades Chris Reeve has some idea how to design a knife and it really shows as they are the industry standard as top quality all the way around and has the awards to prove it.
 
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Ankerson said:
Nope,

Just think it's funny really reading all of the whining, I though my Ex Wife was bad...... ROFL. :D

Pathetic really....
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People who don't happen to agree with your point of view are whining, remind you of your ex wife and are pathetic.........

Come on mate, put the bottle down and grab some sleep.
 
giant1 said:
People who don't happen to agree with your point of view are whining, remind you of your ex wife and are pathetic.........

Come on mate, put the bottle down and grab some sleep.
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It was more about the WAY most of the complants were made, go back read through the threads and READ them....

I was laughing like crazy most of the time, it was like listening to a bunch of little kids or people just looking for things to whine about...

Anyway I am done now. :D

Still funny though.....
 
Ankerson said:
The world will continue to spin, the Sun will continue to rise and set....... Hardly a world changing event..... ROFL
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Have you not noticed all of the natural disasters, lately? Floods, tornadoes, etc. This is all due to the "Idaho Made" inscription. It has caused a ripple in the fabric of space.
 
Adamar said:
Have you not noticed all of the natural disasters, lately? Floods, tornadoes, etc. This is all due to the "Idaho Made" inscription. It has caused a ripple in the fabric of space.
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Now that is funny. :D

Best post in this whole thread right there. :) :thumbup:
 
I got this snakewood Mnandi directly from the CRK shop just the other day. It is a brand new one but it did not say Idaho Made anywhere on it. I took a rusty nail and scratched the new phrase on the scales and then filled in the scratches with a felt tip pen. Hope you guys like it.

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Thomason said:
I got this snakewood Mnandi directly from the CRK shop just the other day. It is a brand new one but it did not say Idaho Made anywhere on it. I took a rusty nail and scratched the new phrase on the scales and then filled in the scratches with a felt tip pen. Hope you guys like it.

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I could almost live with that, but I'm glad it's on your knife and not mine :D :D
 
Mike V said:
There has to be some sort of reason like some sort of state subsidy that is getting paid to have it on there.
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Is this just your opinion due to your dislike of the stamp or do you have any proof to justify that statement?
 
Mike V said:
There has to be some sort of reason like some sort of state subsidy that is getting paid to have it on there.
Otherwise why would they ruin the design they have taken years to perfect?
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That type of baseless speculation is, IMHO, completely ludicrous. Additionally, have you considered the possibility that, despite your obvious feelings to the contrary, CRK does not believe that the stamp ruins the knife's design?

Good Lord, man. Get a grip.
 
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Mike V said:
Exactly.

On the Spydercos it is on the blade near the pivot where you have to really look for it.
It would be awesome if it was in the same place on the Sebenza.

On the Zan and the Star-Benza it is smaller and mixed in with other embellishments on the scale so it is nowhere near as prominent.

On the plain Sebenza, you have two totally blank slabs on both sides of the knife.
Except for the small, quite well placed, logo.
The only embellishment is the huge Idaho Made stamp.

The knife is totally blank, smooth and understated, except for the stamp standing out like dogs balls.

To be honest, the Typography of the stamp isn't really nailed either, so that grates on me as well.

The classic, stylish, plain design of the knife is cheapened and basically ruined.

There has to be some sort of reason like some sort of state subsidy that is getting paid to have it on there.
Otherwise why would they ruin the design they have taken years to perfect?
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There isn't enough room to put any labels on the blade were you stated the way the knives are designed. And it shows up a lot more on the Spydercos than on the CR knives.

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The knife is totally blank, smooth and understated, except for the stamp standing out like dogs balls.

To be honest, the Typography of the stamp isn't really nailed either, so that grates on me as well.
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He's just po'ed and venting. The first sentence is pretty entertaining in a creative kinda way. :D
 
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