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HappyDaddy

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I don't own a CRK product. I prefer flippers. That said, it just doesn't feel right to not have at least one example from the CRK lineup. I would almost certainly prefer a "large" whatever to a "small" whatever. I don't like the Insingo blade shape. I have no particular use in mind (let's consider it a standard EDC thing). What (other than aesthetics) are the advantages of a Classic over a 21 over a 25 over an Inkosi over an Umnum, etc.? Thanks for the help.
 
I would say the Large 21 is the definitive CRK, if that's what you are looking for. It is the model with the longest history in the lineup, and continues to see subtle tweeks and improvements even now. All the other knives are top shelf as well, but the L21 is the quintessential, in my opinion.
 
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Can't go wrong with any choices you've mentioned. I'd say just go for the most appealing choice to your perspective.
 
HappyDaddy said:
I don't own a CRK product. I prefer flippers. That said, it just doesn't feel right to not have at least one example from the CRK lineup. I would almost certainly prefer a "large" whatever to a "small" whatever. I don't like the Insingo blade shape. I have no particular use in mind (let's consider it a standard EDC thing). What (other than aesthetics) are the advantages of a Classic over a 21 over a 25 over an Inkosi over an Umnum, etc.? Thanks for the help.
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Ehh..If you prefer flippers you may not like a CRK. They open slower than the flippers you have in your collection. I happen to like the slow smooth opening of my sebenza and I'm not a flipper guy. But I could be wrong.
 
I vote for a large 21 and if you can spring for it go for the inlays ( they cannot be spa treated but they'll clean up your knife pretty good. )

If you're looking for a cheaper easy to spa blade can't go wrong with the regular large Sebenza 21, and they can be fully restored in a " spa day. "
 
Smooth_Operater said:
Ehh..If you prefer flippers you may not like a CRK. They open slower than the flippers you have in your collection. I happen to like the slow smooth opening of my sebenza and I'm not a flipper guy. But I could be wrong.
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Oh, I have many non-flippers as well. I've just found that I have tended strongly toward flippers the last few years. I'm not averse to a good thumb-stud.
 
The Sebenza 21 and it's predecessors(Classic MM, Regular and so on) is the knife that made CRK. I can't really speak about the others, since I have never found a reason to go past it.
 
I'm not saying they can't take it. Just that the design isn't made to facilitate it. Once you get used to the Crk opening it will do it and take it. Though Chris says they weren't made for it.
 
I take the whole flipping thing like mud riding a truck. I wouldn't warranty it because the sky is the limit as to how much abuse could take place. A truck oughta be able to handle some mud cause it's a truck just like a CRK oughta be able to handle some wrist flicking kind of stuff. Gotta draw a line though. If you bog a truck down in the mud constantly it's going to develop major problems quick and it's the user's, not the manufacturer's failing, if you splash through a few mud puddles hunting or hauling something the truck should be fine. If you wrist flick your CRK all day long constantly like some sort of fidget toy it's going to wear out prematurely and it's your own doing, if you wrist flick your CRK only when you actually need to cut something it oughta be fine. But if I was in CRK's shoes I'd have a similar warranty because I don't feel the customer could offer definitive proof of how much they "flicked" their knife and I would just recommend they use a controlled sweeping motion because that would get rid of the argument one way or another.
 
Get a large Inkosi, that way you got the latest developments incorporated.
It is so smooth and the blade is so sharp.
Just an impressive knife.
 
Flipper knives have a tab that protrudes from the backside of the knife. You push it to "flip" or open the knife. My 2 small inkosi and my small 21 all are great flickers, no wrist action needed. :P That being said, as much as I love my CRK's I personally wouldn't own one with a single sided thumb stud. When breaking the detent with just my thumb and sweeping the blade open it puts my hand in an awkward position. With a dual stud I pinch both sides of the studs between my thumb and middle finger to bread the detent and finish the sweep with my thumb. I've become very proficient with both hands also with dual thumb studs.
 
Korean Hog said:
I take the whole flipping thing like mud riding a truck. I wouldn't warranty it because the sky is the limit as to how much abuse could take place. A truck oughta be able to handle some mud cause it's a truck just like a CRK oughta be able to handle some wrist flicking kind of stuff. Gotta draw a line though. If you bog a truck down in the mud constantly it's going to develop major problems quick and it's the user's, not the manufacturer's failing, if you splash through a few mud puddles hunting or hauling something the truck should be fine. If you wrist flick your CRK all day long constantly like some sort of fidget toy it's going to wear out prematurely and it's your own doing, if you wrist flick your CRK only when you actually need to cut something it oughta be fine. But if I was in CRK's shoes I'd have a similar warranty because I don't feel the customer could offer definitive proof of how much they "flicked" their knife and I would just recommend they use a controlled sweeping motion because that would get rid of the argument one way or another.
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I wish I could like this post 1000 times. The general idea you expressed, can be applied to SO MANY things in the "knife world" concerning what you should and should not do with a knife. :thumbsup:
 
Get the one that speaks to you the most. I have owned all the folders in the current lineup and have my preferences but mine will not necessarily be yours. They are great knives, all worth owning. The sebenza is great and the "flagship" but if it were the only knife for everyone we wouldn't have the others.
 
Go with a large 21!

CRKs are known for build quality. No better testament to consistent build quality than the ability to CRANK down on the pivot of a 21 and it ride on bearings every time. Cant do that with a 25/Umnum/etc. I'd suggest go with something special if it'll be your only one (yeah right).

I never liked the Insingo blade until i lived with one. Now i'm determined to make everyone try it and see the light!!!

Large 21 Micarta Insingo will be the only knife you'll want to buy two of.
 
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