Is it worth it???

I think it depends on the type of person you are. If you really appreciate finely engineered tools (knives, watches, lights, etc.) and appreciate exotic materials and close tolerances, then you should love a CRK. If you take the Mnandi, they are so finely engineered and exquisitely designed that they are, to me, miniature works of art. This is why many collect them.

However, if you are a price-buyer who just wants a knife that functions well, then you may not appreciate the value (and cost) of a CRK.

Only you know what kind of person you are. Hope this helps. Good luck.
 
I have spent the same and more on knives,BUT ,either crk or something else,it is always a fine feeling you have something of quality in your pocket,and to know if it cuts letters or anything tougher,that it WILL cut.
I enjoy the ability to cut and the ability to own a piece that is constructedvto the best a maker can do.Now,I have only had sebenzas a week or so,but I would put these up against anything in my possession,oh wait,
collection !
 
Just be careful OP!!! It starts with a couple of hundred bucks and ends up with this being your "favorites" out of many, many more 😔
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For me, I was a knife guy, but put off by the price. Finally I held a Lg Reg Sebenza, and when I opened it the first time, hearing the titanium lock snap into place (over & over), that is when I knew I had to have one! That BG42 Reg is still in my EDC rotation (3-4CRK, 1-SMF), and I have caught & released a few Sebbies on my way to a 8 knife collection. Good thing Insingos never came in Damascus, nor with inlays, or the collection would be twice the size.

Find one to hold & open!
Mike B
 
You can buy any knife out there,either production,midtech or a custom but CRK stands alone by special uniquness.Mix of simplicity,precision,quality and everyday appreciation is simply hard to beat.Cheers.
 

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I never thought I'd spend this much on a knife, much less now have a 8 slot pelican case full of them...

The quality is there, from fit and finish to build materials. They are tough as nails and have an excellent warranty. You'll never need more than one, ever. But after your first, you'll want more.
 
abey67 said:
To late on waiting. It took me 23 years to get one. So excited because my Inkosi is arriving today. Really looking forward to it!
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Show us pics of your knew knife!! Did you pick L or S Inkosi?? My first CRK was the 25 because I felt that at that time it represented all of the improvements/evolutions of CRK and I wanted a large blade for more versatility. I have since replaced it with a small Inkosi. For me, living in suburbia OC, the small Inkosi isn't intimidating to the sheeple, has all of the evolved "upgrades", and can handle damn near every task I regularly kneed a knife for!

IMHO, SMALL INKOSI = URBAN EDC PERFECTION!! :D
Oh, and every CRK employee I've ever interacted with has treated me like an old friend. Srsly, if you're ever in Boise GO TAKE A SHOP TOUR!!
Welcome to the club my friend!
 
HwangJino said:
I think chris reeve knives cater to people who like pocket jewelry, but it also serves its cutting function very well. You will be proud to have a CRK in your pocket even if the public has no idea it's $300+.

There are many good knives for half the price that will cut the same (maybe even better).

But most CRK owners, have more than a few.
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Having both Large Sebenza 21 and Hinderer xm18 3.5 and Eklipse, for the money Hinderer is a winner for smoothness and built! The CRK is a blend of aesthetic beauty and function. The blade thickeness on the Hinderer is a monster compare to the CRK.
 
What kind of knives do you own and like?
What make them worth for you?
And finally why do you get interest in purchasing a CRK?

Before buying a CRI i have asked myself those questions
Finally I got my first CRK and for me it is worth it


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Forsure worth it. If it doesn't work out for whatever reason, you should be able to sell it for around the same price you purchased for. Whether it would meets your expectations or desired worth is subjective.
 
Yes, get the Mnandi or a small sebenza with or without wood inlays. Normally if you plan to gut fish or soak it in salt water, w/o inlay is better. Overall they are good looking knives that are well made.
 
Are they worth it?

Only if you are willing to perhaps throw everything you have at getting more of them while at the same time resisting (to no avail) not to do just that.

So yes.

My first was a plain 25 when they first came out, and some have come and gone but now it is a select handful. As in six.
 
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