Looking for a nice folder

Waldganger

Waldganger

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Hey there Knuts.

I've been doing some searching and I think that eventually I'll buy a high end knife, maybe a WHK or CRK, maybe something else.

I was wondering about the button lock, its strength, durability and reliability.

this looks nice maybe buy the kit and make this one for some fun.

I like the look of the WHK Titan II, but I also like the Mnandi and the Sebenza.

It'll be a looong time before I get this, but some research wouldn't hurt.

thanks in advance
 
well looks like they are using aus-8 steel so that will be one of the biggest drawbacks because with the titan you will get a zdp-189 laminate and with most of the CRK stuff you get s30v. also personally i would rather have a company behind what i buy incase something goes wrong.
 
I like Allen Elishewitzs' work very much! the Pirate is a great knife, as are any of Allen's knives. I have no personally experience with WH. I do have experience with CRK. I think the small Sebbie makes an excellent EDC. The Mnandi is a tough little folder. You really can not go wrong with CRK.
 
I have an Anubis (though I've always wanted a Pirate), and I can say that Allen's knives are very nice. For the price I'd almost rather have an RJ Martin, but that's a personal preference thing.

Far as the button-lock, I think it should be plenty strong. Far as I understand the technology, its a spring pushing against the button, so it should be fairly robust both open and closed. If you're looking for a Custom Elishewitz button-lock, you need to either know someone or be fast on the draw because that's not a standard lock for him.

Very nice, though.

Between WH and CRK, I'd go with a Mnandi first, almost any WH second, and the sebenza last. Nice knives all around.
 
The main purpose of this purchase is to look real smart, rather than a work horse. It'll see some work all right but not be abused like one of my emersons will.
Due to that fact I'm kinda leaning away from the Sebenza, although I will own one some day, and I think I'll pass on the Mnandi for now.

I had a look at RJ Martin but I'm not really into tactical for this knife,
and for the extra dollar I think I'll put my hand in for a Pirate.
I'm not quite sure how useful that blade shape will be though. I like it a lot.
I suppose it's more or less a recurve, just looks like different grinds.

I've emailed Mr Elishewitz and asked about a few things regarding price, and if he can do it without too much of a price hike I'll get him to do a button lock.

This is of course a while off, I have about a grand to spend on bowhunting bits before I think of putting money towards this.

Thanks for your input people
 
I recently got a small Classic Sebenza and I am really impressed. Simplicity in engineering followed up with extreme quality in manufacturing.
Quality lives on long after the price is forgotten.
 
Yeah I've got a fair idea that spending a crap load on a knife is worth it.

My first 50+ blade was great (CRKT M16-13LE) and still is after a year of hard use, then my Benchmade Stryker outdid that one then my Emerson's creamed them both.

My problem is that I'll get a Pirate or similar and then I'll get a Sebenza, then I'll get something from RJ Martin and then I'll end up carrying about $4000 (AU that is) worth of knives and get hit by a car and get them all banged up for nothing, or I'll buy them all and only ever use one.

We'll see how it goes from here.
I have one knife to buy before I start saving for a custom, and that won't cost me too much.

I'll let you all know about my progress.

Thanks all
 
Good luck on the Elishewitz! The blade grind on the pirate is somewhat akin to the grind that RJ is putting on his Tanto Devastators. I personally really like this kind of grind because it gives me a lot more options. I have a thicker, more robust tip which is sometimes necessary; as well as a high, thin hollow grind which facilitates the slicing cuts I tend to make a lot. Really nice to have options in one knife. Please let us know how it comes out!!
 
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