Knife of my dreams -- does it exist?

CSG said:
I've never cared for CRK knives from a style and ergo POV but I know they are loved by many (most?). I will say that after returning the original Bugout (with the blue scales) a few years ago, shortly after buying it, I got the 535BK 2 as a replacement and it's been great. This style knife gets light use vs. the little SAK Executive or Ambassador I also carry daily but the 535BK 2 is a Goldilocks knife for me of that size and style. I also have their Mini-Presidio, and a small assortment of Mini-Grips. All great and functional knives for my interests. I'm not a collector, and I don't look at knives as artwork so my take is probably quite different than many here.
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I have a 535 3, the one with carbon fiber scales and S90V blade. It has seen regular use and held up well. Sharpening is a chore, but once it's popping hairs, it'll stay like that for a long time.
A very nice knife, but there's no competition to a CRK when you use it. I mean, of course the Bugout gets the job done. But the feeling of quality and workmanship people won't stop raving about when they talk about CRK is not there.


I think I found out what is bugging me about the Sebenza, especially when comparing it with the Bugout.
The finger choils - or at least the way the CRK forces you to hold it leaves a somewhat large gap between the point where your hand ends and the point where the cutting edge starts.
On the Bugout that's a lot closer together. I would estimate that makes the blade of the Sebenza protrude from the hand about an inch further. The blade on the Sebenza is not that much longer, but the position makes it seem so.
 
Yup it does, then when you get it you'll be stoked like a kid Christmas morning that opened the toy that he or she always wanted. Then a couple days later ... you'll start looking for the next knife of your dreams. Its a vicious, and EXPENSIVE,cycle ... 🤪
 
Drop bear said:
Doesn't tick all your boxes. But I have been very impressed with civivi knives. So that's what you get.

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Along those lines, why not a Drop Bear?

Sure, it isn't on the same level as a Sebenza or an iMamba but it's great for what it is. Its position relative to those on the curve of diminishing returns is friendly too. It comes in different configurations with steels ranging from 154CM to Elmax. Here is one in LC200N with a titanium handle.

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Chronovore said:
Along those lines, why not a Drop Bear?

Sure, it isn't on the same level as a Sebenza or an iMamba but it's great for what it is. Its position relative to those on the curve of diminishing returns is friendly too. It comes in different configurations with steels ranging from 154CM to Elmax. Here is one in LC200N with a titanium handle.

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I have one.

Good little knife.
 
Check out Spyderco Sage 5. Awesome and convenient 3" blade, convenient handle, pretty slim profile, deep-carry pocket clip, compression lock (with satisfying click sound). Not titanium tho, but you can easily find something interesting to customize it on Etsy.
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peregrin_goose said:
Check out Spyderco Sage 5. Awesome and convenient 3" blade, convenient handle, pretty slim profile, deep-carry pocket clip, compression lock (with satisfying click sound). Not titanium tho, but you can easily find something interesting to customize it on Etsy.
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The Sage 5 is a great knife. It just came out in SPY27 if anyone wants it in Spyderco's exclusive steel. I ordered mine yesterday. :)

While aftermarket titanium scales are available, I'll be going Micarta with it so I can do mods on it myself. The question now is Ripps Garage Tech or Votix...
 
The knives of your dreams exist, indeed. The one you dreamed about last night, as soon as you acquire it, will no longer be in your dreams (it’ll be on your nightstand). Tomorrow you’ll dream of another, until it rests on your nightstand. On and on, ad infinitum.

It’s against the rules to dream of a knife you already have.

Parker
 
Chronovore said:
The Sage 5 is a great knife. It just came out in SPY27 if anyone wants it in Spyderco's exclusive steel. I ordered mine yesterday. :)

While aftermarket titanium scales are available, I'll be going Micarta with it so I can do mods on it myself. The question now is Ripps Garage Tech or Votix...
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Nice choice. I believe they also announced a magnacut version, I would get that one as well.
 
Have you ever handled the small Inkosi? I don't like small Sebenzas but I love the small Inkosi. Others on the forum have posted that they feel similarly. They definitely sit differently in the hand, in a good way. And I much prefer the Inkosi blade shape to the small Sebbie. (On the other hand I love the large Sebenza with the Insingo blade... so, yeah.)
 
Try looking at it this way...
Did you find the woman of your dreams?
Are you driving the perfect car?
When do you retire from that job that completely satisfies you?
Are all of your kids graduated from the best universities, found a Spouse that is perfect, and employed doing what they love; in a job providing tons of money AND security?
We get what we need: not what we want...
 
Chronovore said:
The Sage 5 is a great knife. It just came out in SPY27 if anyone wants it in Spyderco's exclusive steel. I ordered mine yesterday. :)

While aftermarket titanium scales are available, I'll be going Micarta with it so I can do mods on it myself. The question now is Ripps Garage Tech or Votix...
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There's also a Maxamet version available, and I second the Sage 5, great little knife
 
The closest suggestion I have would be a Mini Arius NF. No deep carry clip, but then again, very few ultra high-end options have that.

A McNees Mac 3” might also do the job, and I believe you can get a deep carry clip…
 
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