Mnandi. Is it as fragile as it feels?

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I have been considering getting a Mnandi for a while, so I went to a local store to check one out.

It looks great, and I know that the materials used to make it are of the highest quality, but it just felt "light and fragile".

I am realistic, and do realize that it is a gentlemans knife and not meant to chop wood or stab through armor, but it left me wondering if I would be disappointed. I decided not to buy one. Yet.....

I am going back today to "feel" it again. I have become somewhat obsessed with getting one and I guess that I just want to be sure.

I was hoping that those of you who have owned and used a Mnandi can comment on the overall performance and durability of this knife.
 
I think the Mnandi IS a tough little knife. It IS light, as it is made of titanium, but don't let the lightness fool you!!
 
Thanks TKC. I thought more people would have commented on this:confused:

Anyway, I had a chance to trade for one (sometimes that seems better than actually spending the $$$). It should be here Saturday and I can see for myself. The great thing about CRK is that if you decide that you don't like it, someone will always take it off of your hands.:p
 
I have a mnandi with camel thorn inlay for few weeks.
Don't worry, it's a very very good gentleman folder. Very sharp and tough for its size. Not a prybar or a throwing knife :D
If you look for a good little knife as EDC, this one is perfect for an office work and an urban carry.
 
I too expected much more of a response from the CRK fold too!! But, it REALLY is a tough little knife!! Don't let the light weight fool you!
 
Hi. I have had mine for about a week. I really love this knife! I work in a machine shop and also spend some time out doors. I am going to go out on a limb here and say this is much more than a gentleman's folder. Sure, it is a work of art. I used my loop to look the whole knife over and there isn't a flaw to be found, even on the complex clip. Now I don't use my EDC as a pry bar and never have. I have a Multi-tool for that (Spirit!) But I do cut cardboard, plastic wrap, tape, nylon strapping, strips of rubber, and wood. The Mnandi handles them all with great ease and I never feel the knife is going to give even a little. Even with a lot of pressure on it. It is a great combination of a fine duty cutter and medium duty cutter. If I had to, in an emergency, use it for heavy duty cutting this would be the EDC I would want with me.
 
The Mnandi is quite deceptive. I too thought it rather fragile. Then one day I decided to do some gardening. I cut up about 4 good sized tomato plants with the Mnandi with no problems. I also use a Mnandi at work. It's cutting ability and "stoutness" have exceeded my expectations by very large margin. Looks can be deceiving!:eek:
 
The Mnandi is and has been my every day carry for 1.5 years.
It is one tough knife, you will not be disappointed with its performanceQ
garciajr
 
I've carried a Blackwood Mnandi as EDC for about 2 years, and it's a great little knife!
It felt much more solid (and heavy) than the WH T10 it replaced, and THAT was a good knife too.
Depending on what you do (of course) it'll be a great knife if you look after it.
I love mine! :D
 
The Mnandi is a great cutter, and is tougher than it appears. It's a miniature survival tool masquerading as a gent's knife .... ;)
 
Nathan S said:
The Mnandi is a great cutter, and is tougher than it appears. It's a miniature survival tool masquerading as a gent's knife .... ;)
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Yea verily!!:cool: :thumbup: :D
 
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