Mnandi

[IH-Antonio]

Hello!

Im going now to catch the next, a Mnandi

With the Sebbie, was easy since there was only two models, and now there will be only one. I would like to get a "default Umfaan", but since is impossible im going to buy a Mnandi. Does any body know the good side and bad side of each different good?

Thanks!

Antonio

 

[Rich357]

Hi Antonio,

You want to know the good and bad sides of the different wood inlays?

I would think any of the wood CR selects will perform well. That is, be strong enough. My African Blackwood Mnandi shows little dents
in the wood from being carried in my pocket a few times without the leather slip cover, when there were coins in the pocket.

I think it is largely a matter of which wood inlay looks right to you. This is where it helps to shop at a site that shows a good photo of
both sides of the individual Mnandi you will be buying.

Good Mnandi hunting!

Rich

 

[iamsmiling]

I would imagine all his woods inlays are stabilized wood so the actual species is not that big an issue in terms of wear. I would also suggest you actually purchase a knife you have held in your hand and that you are happy with in terms of the fit, finish, wood type and grain, etc. While the Internet is fine for some purchases, I think you would be more satisfied buying in person.

 

[IH-Antonio]

Thanks guys, im between bloodwood and blackwood. I think I will get bloodwood finally with damascus blade. Buying in person is impossible because im from Spain

Antonio

 

[Rich357]

Have you looked at the True North Knives website? TNK has very good photos of a number of Mnandis. Some have been sold but still worth the look.
http://truenorthknives.com/tnk_gallery_p_bybrand3.htm#chrisreeve

Also, have a look at the Plaza Cutlery site.
http://www.plazacutlery.com/Reeves/Mnandi/ReeveMnandiMain.htm

 

[Rich357]

I liike my Camel Thron Mnandi.

 

[Edw00d]

I got to handle a couple of different ones at Plaza Cutlery. The big difference other than aesthetics is weight. The denser the material, the heavier. Fossil Mammoth being the heaviest. I imagine it would be the toughest surface strength (resistant to scratching), but more brittle and more prone to chipping and cracking if you dropped it from a decent height onto concrete.

The wooden ones were lighter in weight. Overall the Mnandi is a really lightweight knife.

-Ed

 

[Rich357]

The Mnandi blade is more polished than it looks in my photos. Or, another way to put it, the blade looks better in hand than in my photos.