knives close to CRK

Officer's Match said:
Hard to convey through words on screen - I didn't mean any offense and certainly didn't mean to juxtapose the those two thoughts, just trying to respond to the only part of your post with which I have a different perspective. I was just opining that within the knife segment, there are many different, shall we say, business models that result in Chinese made product entering our market. Some I flat out reject as well. But the transparent way the Massdrop x Laconico Keen is offered does not bother me in the least, and it brings a premium design and first rate materials, executed to perfection (as far as my specimen goes) to the knife enthusiast market. And as a result, I now a Laconico fan that will be on the hunt. And trust me, the Keen is a great knife that I wholeheartedly recommend, even though I'm not the biggest flipper fan myself, unless they are done this exquisitely. :)
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Very well said. And yes is is hard to convey through text. You should see when my wife thinks I'm being a sarcastic you know what sometimes lol. That's why I prefer phone calls.

Regarding the keen. Between the photos and what you say id be happy to see one in person. I like simple and effective . That's what I see.

I handled a bunch of WE products at the Nycks and they were fine. I love the hummingbird. It flips better than some full size knives and it's only like 1 1/2 inches long.

I love many knives as much as the CRK. But I'm keeping things simple at the moment and minimizing .

The RHK XM non flippers are a close second. I handled the firetac production at the show and sadly I was not impressed. Great action and finish. It just felt a class below the XM series and other options. Glad I was able to handle one before buying one.
 
ericdraven said:
i own 2 CRK knives and i know the grail it is to alot , but what else is on par with them in around same price range ?

im just looking for a unique different knife and id know if i saw it lol .
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If you want something Large 21esq. This fits the bill. I'm not a fan of the G10 but it's pretty close in price as well. $385 if your a first responder or military .
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There is nothing quite as CRK out there!Tolerances,fit and finish, simplicity in design, minimal number of parts, ease of cleaning and disassembly,durability and customer service is one and only.Sorry but no comparison IMO.
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evilgreg said:
I prefer my Olamics to my CRKs, but I've never managed to feel the magic with a CRK that the cultists always talk about, so I may be biased.
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I would have had one long ago...if they didn't have that silly-looking "pierced" tab sticking out so far. You can't slice with it easily, and watch out if you want to keep your keys in the same pocket.
...and now you can pay up to $800 or so for the same knife...just fancied up a bit... You used to find them on the Exchange for $300, but I guess they must be selling awfully well.

With respect to the CRK's...there ain't nothing else for that money, IMO.
 
CRKs are nice. But a lot of the competition has long since caught up and even surpassed them. They were the go to knife of the 90s, but will soon be joining the 110 as a dated classic. Just look at the wide range of mid-techs produced locally and abroad; many of which use similar or superior tolerances and materials. There are a lot of great knives that can be had for the price of a CRK. I have lately come to enjoy the numerous flipper models that are out there, and unfortunately, CRK doesn't offer one.

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not2sharp said:
CRKs are nice. But a lot of the competition has long since caught up and even surpassed them. They were the go to knife of the 90s, but will soon be joining the 110 as a dated classic. Just look at the wide range of mid-techs produced locally and abroad; many of which use similar or superior tolerances and materials. There are a lot of great knives that can be had for the price of a CRK. I have lately come to enjoy the numerous flipper models that are out there, and unfortunately, CRK doesn't offer one.

n2s
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With all due respect, there is NO ONE that even attempts to hold the tolerances CRK does on every knife. Materials can be argued, but not tolerances.
 
I went through three Sebenzas before I found the one that just felt and looked right for me. Sebenzas have strengths and weaknesses, but they are unique. Love this knife, even though I never use it. You can feel the quality and the elegance of the design.

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Re: CRK and tolerances:

It’s true that theirs are tighter than anyone else’s. I won’t argue against that.

The oft-ignored question is this.

What is the real value of the difference in tolerances between Company X and CRK?

To use a specific example, Reate vs CRK. How much does a person benefit from tolerances beyond Reate’s? In which way(s)?
 
RBid said:
Re: CRK and tolerances:

It’s true that theirs are tighter than anyone else’s. I won’t argue against that.

The oft-ignored question is this.

What is the real value of the difference in tolerances between Company X and CRK?

To use a specific example, Reate vs CRK. How much does a person benefit from tolerances beyond Reate’s? In which way(s)?
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Nebulous feelings of self-satisfaction. Not to be underrated, in my view. ;)

I’d put in a word for Fällkniven PXL, by the way. The folders are outstanding. Better steel, too. Similar price.
 
How about this.

My Mac is as pretty inside as it is on the outside, when I build a PC it more likely to be prettier on the inside than on the outside none of those things effect function but they show that I and Apple give a chit about doing things right. I'm not interested in bang for the buck I'm interested in right (or at least my perception of it)
 
You got the loot, feel like trying a front flipper? Find a used Gareth Bull Shamwari on the blade exchange section of this forum elsewhere on the internet.

I own a 3.25 incn shamwari and I have long called it my custom front flipping medium sebenza. They come in all sizes though from 2.75 inch to 3.75 inch I believe (and every .25 inch increment in between)

I swear these guys are brothers adopted out to two different families.
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Got more loot? The Rockstead Higo X has a very regular sebenzalike feel to it.

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ericdraven said:
i own 2 CRK knives and i know the grail it is to alot , but what else is on par with them in around same price range ?

im just looking for a unique different knife and id know if i saw it lol .
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William Henry is equal or better than CRK products. Their service is excellent w/o the long wait you have with CRK. The Ti handled William Henry knives can take abuse and their finish does not get ugly like CRK. Their blades are a little slimmer, so they are better slicers. With ZDP-189 at 67 Rc, their edge retention blows CRK away and it's for real. I haven't really had to sharpen mine at all and I use it for everything, including the kitchen. There are good reasons why WH uses a button lock instead of the famelock CRK uses. I have one with a pocket sheath, which solves that annoying problem of the clip digging into your palm.

I guess all that would make them better than CRK :)
 
brownshoe said:
Chris Reeves doesn't run the place anymore and has been gone for awhile. Time for a new video.
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Let's be real brown eye.

Behind every man is a stronger woman. Anne now runs the company with Tim and she has been there since the beginning. They are strong as ever.

PS. I love w.henry knives
 
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BellaBlades said:
Let's be real brown eye.

Behind every man is a stronger woman. Anne now runs the company with Tim and she has been there since the beginning. They are strong as ever.

PS. I love w.henry knives
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Maybe, but those two pieces of marketing depend upon the personality cult of Chris Reeve. 'Bout time they made one with the current management, if they have the guts :)
 
brownshoe said:
Maybe, but those two pieces of marketing depend upon the personality cult of Chris Reeve. 'Bout time they made one with the current management, if they have the guts :)
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What has changed since then that would need a new video?

But regardless... Here's a more recent one.
Everything the originals showed is still real as it was then.


Quick interview too
 
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Some people will never understand that there is more to a CRK than meets the eye. It's only after using it, breaking it down and servicing it 1000 times do you slowly realise the build and philosophy of design. The fact it will fit and function like day 1 even after 1000 services with no stripped screws or added play anywhere is something rare in the folder market. I'm obsessive with inspecting every structural part of folders it's part of what i like about knives. The only knives I own that compare to my CRK's in build and structural design are my custom Demko AD10 and Demko AD15, but they are much more expensive, so that's a testament to CRK as they are just an every day production folder. There's just something a bit lacking in the build and feel dept on many other brands.
 
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