Is the Mnandi the worlds finest gentlemans knife?

What's a Mnandi? - That proberbly answers the question as well.

Regards,

Ed
 
For a few. . .I guess. If I'm not mistaken. . .there aren't that many out there yet. . .

Have you had the opportunity to handle one ?

I've possessed a few "gent folders" that I rate as pretty grand. . .and didn't run me 500 frog skins. . .


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Don't even know if it is the best production Gent's folder for under $500.00. WH make some pretty darn nice ones.

Ed, the Mnandi is the new Gent's knife from Chris Reeve.
 
How about if we pop that price down to under $300, since that's what 1SKS is selling them for.

Now is it in the running???

Dean
 
Sure it is in the running, it is a very good knife. The Mnandi will hold it's own against anything out there in it's price range. I think that there are others that are just as good (WH) for the money. There are also custom Gent's knives in this price range that would easily compete.
 
Well I think it is an amazing little knife and yes it will sell for around $300 clam shells. I am just trying to raise the profile of this little knife as I think it represents one of the best value knives around right now. Think about it, wood inlay Ti frame lock and handles, Ti pocket clip, BG 42 blade and its a Chris Reeve Knife!

stjames why are you appalled?
 
Posted by Da General: Well I think it is an amazing little knife and yes it will sell for around $300 clam shells.
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Have you handled a Mnandi ?


Posted by Da General: I am just trying to raise the profile of this little knife. . . .
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Why is it that you need to "raise the profile of this little knife?"

Last time that I checked. . .CRK isn't havin' any problems with their wears !


Posted by Da General: I think it represents one of the best value knives around right now.
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You know this as fact ? Or just. . .Da General (no pun intended) observations ?

Posted by Da General: Think about it, wood inlay Ti frame lock and handles, Ti pocket clip, BG 42 blade. . .
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There are plenty of makers that you've just described with this Da Generalization. . .

Posted by Da Gig: I'm thinkin'. . .anything to raise ones # of posts. . . You ask the question but it's more like a statement. . .
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Besides. . .someone has brown on their noses ! The thread "reeks!"

stjames isn't the only one appauled !



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Thanks for those constructive and eloquent comments GigaOne. The number of people who asked what a Mnandi is proves my point. Oh and no I have not handled one but a friend of mine has N1 and has told me in depth about this knife. Oh and I am lucky enough to have one of the first 25 made on order. As to the brown nose comment, well… I happen to like CRK a lot and when you compare the price of this knife to other CRK products it represents very good value for money. Tell you what, you show me one knife for $300 clamshells with all those features, the precision, perfection and quality of a CRK and the back up of CRK’s and I will be surprised, very surprised.

This is my opinion and if you don’t like it well **** you!
:rolleyes:

Which brings me back to my point, as I don't own a gentlemans knife and know little about it, what else is available for this kind of money or less? I decided I need a sub 3" folder that must look as non-threatening as possible for work. I think the Mnandi is perfect for me and that is why I ordered one, however as this is a new area to my collection, any suggestions from out there?
 
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Thanks for those constructive and eloquent comments GigaOne.
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Thanks (blushing). I'm glad that you approve. . .

When you attempt to misspell the name. . .it's GagOne. . .

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The number of people who asked what a Mnandi is proves my point.
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ROTFLMAO ! ! "Is proves" what point ?

Man, I "almost" pee'd my pants over that one !


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Oh and no I have not handled one but a friend of mine has N1 and has told me in depth about this knife. .
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"I think it represents one of the best value knives around right now."

Again. . .you know this by fact or just "Da General" hearsay ?

Generally (again, no pun intended). . .one makes claims based on personal fact. What you're pimping is an "asserted conclusion." An example of drawing conclusions from insufficient data. Ya know. . .jumping to conclusions from too little evidence. In your case a "sample of one."

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Oh and I am lucky enough to have one of the first 25 made on order.
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Oh. . .and that proves.....................

That doesn't follow dude. . . That's like comparing apples-and-oranges ! Just because you are "lucky enough to have one of the first 25 made on order" doesn't mean squat ! Nor does you making a knife order make a particular knife ~ the "stuff !" OK. . .maybe in your mind. That's called. . .slipping in an assertion and passing it off as fact.

So, this means that you have, on order, one of the "very first 25" that have been made ? Your order is for a preproduction model ? Or is it one of the first 25 production models made ?

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As to the brown nose comment, well… I happen to like CRK a lot and when you compare the price of this knife to other CRK products it represents very good value for money.
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Nothing wrong with enjoying and singing the praise of a blade or maker that your enjoy.

What your doing is "slobbering !"

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Tell you what, you show me one knife for $300 clamshells with all those features, the precision, perfection and quality of a CRK and the back up of CRK’s and I will be surprised, very surprised.
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No. . .but thanks. They're around. . .readily available. . .and all over the net. Ya just hav'ta open your mind and expand the tunnelvision.

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This is my opinion and if you don’t like it well **** you!
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Nice ! That was the whole point. Your post was more of an opinionated question. . .rather than searching for input. Besides (and again). . .kinda hard to sample the masses when Da Mnandi hasn't even reached the masses. . .Da General

But. . .you're typical MO. . .

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Which brings me back to my point, as I don't own a gentlemans knife and know little about it, what else is available for this kind of money or less? I decided I need a sub 3" folder that must look as non-threatening as possible for work. I think the Mnandi is perfect for me and that is why I ordered one, however as this is a new area to my collection, any suggestions from out there?
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ROTFLMAO I rest my case. . .

Don't get me wrong. . . I think that CRK makes a very fine production knife ~ hell. . .that's why I have "several" and even have a Mnandi on the way. . .

But. . .slobbering isn't right. . . And you got caught slobbering !
 
I haven't handled one, but it's on my list of "must haves". Strange, but that whole list is made up of CRK blades.:)

Paul
 
Now that the Mnandi is coming on the scene, maybe the Sebenza bashers will focus their mis-guided attention elsewhere.:)

Paul (donning flame repellent underwear)
 
Originally posted by Paul Work
Now that the Mnandi is coming on the scene, maybe the Sebenza bashers will focus their mis-guided attention elsewhere.:)
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Now that's comical. You're worried that everyone else is over-focused? Even Chris himself doesn't hold his knives out to be the only knives on the market that are finely made and well worth paying top dollar for.

Let's get it straight. CRK makes a terrific knife. I never have, and never will deny that. Fanatical zealots who are unable to see past the astronomical sums they spend on them, however, are more than worthy of the ridicule the inspire. I'm in no way implying that Sebenzas are over priced - a thing is worth what that thing will bring.

Trust me, kiddies, I've got knives that cost more than your college tuition. I feel great just owning them, sharing them, and occasionally even using them, without needing to constantly stroke myself or the makers in public. And if someone doesn't like the choices I made, I don't feel personally offended by their opinion. I've also got knives that cost less than some people's haircuts, and I can, and will, tell you that they perform their jobs as well or better than the high dollar knives, even the ones from CRK.
 
My opinion is that it's a great knife, an excellent knife, and long overdue.

The Mnandi rounds out the Integral Folder line rather well - larger than an Umfaan, slimmer than a Sebenza, reversable pocket clip, wood inlays, etc. Very classy lines, comfortable to hold and elegant looking.

Previous to it's release I feel that there was a very real gap in the folders Chris Reeve was producing. The Umfaan is too small for daily use. The Small Sebenza and Large Sebenza are more utilitarian in nature, even the wood inlay and unique graphics still have the worker aspect to them (not that this is a bad thing).

The Mnandi retains all the toughness of the Sebenzas, but has sleek lines and an elegant appearance that make it suitable for dress suit and office carry.

Time will tell how well it does, but the ones I've seen have impressed me and everyone who's handled them.

Kevin
 
Okay, call me a heretic, call me whatever you like but call me unimpressed. The Mnandi is too angular for pockets and looks WEIRD even though I like the blade shape. SORRY but that's my humble opinion.

I have to say I started out a BIG Sebenza fan about four years ago. The Sebenza was the KING at the time, of RUGGED use folders. Chris himself said, "Please USE my folders, don't put them away". Suddenly, everybody wanted to add scales to them. Chris himself didn't want to do it at first but bowed to the demand and added wooden scales to his "workhorse". Great strategy though because the Sebenza was reborn and sales went through the roof. Irony of ironies though, they were destined to be "put away" and not used. Chris has made a ton of bucks doing it and that is the end result for any knifemaker.

The Mnandi is a good small folder but in my mind not even close to the "end all" of small folders. It DOES have the wooden scale inserts though, so I'm sure it'll have a legion of users. ;)
 
GigOne,

It's posts like yours that cause people to leave the forum. Do you need to be rude and sarcastic?
People like to hear good things about stuff they like, and flaming someone for this makes you look like a little child trying to pick a fight. Grow up, be a man.
 
I own one of the prototype Mnandis out of the pre-production run. I agree with Spark's characterization. The Mnandi is a design CRK needed to fill out their lineup. It hits a nice price point, and was designed with inlays in mind, unlike the Sebenza. Thus, CRK will be able to make all sorts of variations, limited runs, etc. with different inlay materials. Good for CRK, and good for collectors, who will have new targets to chase after.

The design addresses much of the criticism the Sebenza has garnered over the years, which centers around its utilitarian (some might say "brick like") design. The Mnandi has curves instead of straight lines, but it does not sacrifice strength for beauty. To me, the Mnandi seems to have a higher blade to handle ratio than the Umfaan--there seems to be a lot of blade inside the handle. I might have liked it to be about 10% larger than it is, but to me it's just a bit larger than an Umfaan, yet has a blade comparable to the small Seb (roughly and subjectively, so please don't throw numbers at me).

I like the Mnandi. I think it will be very successful for CRK, and make many future owners very happy. However, "world's finest" is a phrase that is a fight waiting to happen, as it's an entirely subjective judgement, and also reminiscent of hucksters and used car salesman. Sometimes words have all sorts of unintended meanings, and this is probably one of those times.
 
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