nyefmaker
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Well, I Finally Did It.....!!! I bought my 100th Chris Reeve Knife......!!!! What started out as a just let me try one turned out to be what some would call an obsession. I am not the huge collector some are, I just buy the ones I like at a price that I think is reasonable for me. I have owned more One Piece CRK and Regular Sebenzas than any of the others. Sadly, I have far less than half of these as often times multiples were sold to fund others. I have kept track from day one once my collection seemed to be growing. I have a little notebook that has been with me for years that has had the honor of being the keeper of all my CRK deals through the years........I put a list together and made a few comments on each of them. Some I still have and love, others have moved on for others to enjoy. Some I deeply regret selling, others were a little easier. To me, ALL CRK are special. I hold a beautiful Large Regular Damascus in the same league as a Small Plain Jane 21. Why......Because Its A Chris Reeve Knife. It Just Does NOT Get Any Better Than This.....!!!
Enjoy...!!!
#1 - Shadow III - The ONE that started it all. I was into the Hollow Handle knife craze of the 80s like most people. I had the Buckmaster 184, and happened upon CRK in an article. Years later I had a better job and happened upon CRK once again. I figured if I did not like it, I could sell it for close to what I paid for it. Well, I did not only Like it, I Loved it. I still have it to this day. Great little knife that I have done Big things with. One of the best EDCs I have ever had.
#2 - Tanto I - Shortly after purchasing the Shadow III, I thought I would go to the other side of the size scale. The Tanto I did not disappoint. I can still remember to this day that I could not even wait to get home. I got the package from the post office and pulled off the side of the road at a pull off and opened it up.....lol. I have used it several times to clear shooting lanes by my ground blinds when hunting.
#3 - Pachmayr - This one was quite special and is one of the ones I am sorry I sold. I am not into serrations, so this one was not used, just admired. Definitely one of the rarest CRK I have ever had the privilege of owning.
#4 - Jereboam I - Yet another that I wish I had kept, but at the time I sold it for like $100 more than they cost New on the dealer sites that still had them. It was one that I just did not figure I would end up using much. Definitely miss it.
#5 - Jereboam II - My First CRK Grail. I had seen pics and a nice forum member here on BF directed me to where one was for sale. I paid $525 for it ( HUGE amount for me at the time ). Its a keeper. I have always liked it better than the Jereboam I as the blade was not so bowie shaped and has a shorter clip and I thought the sawteeth were super cool.
#6 - Shadow IV - I love the Shadow Series. To me, this is the Best All Around of the OPK.
#7 - MK VI - Yet another great design. Though I preferred the spearpoint version in the Shadow IV, I thought this was right up there as far as a clip point goes.
#8 - Mountaineer II - Great style which has become a Bushcrafter Favorite.
#9 - Large Regular Sebenza BG-42 - Well, since I loved the CRK OPK so much, I thought I owed it t myself to try his folders. I bought it for $280 off ebay right around Christmas of that year. Was in near mint condition too and just a simple plain jane. I did not know at the time that BG-42 had been discontinued and that soon it would be highly sought after. I carried it for awhile until I came across the newer S30V version. One of my favorites. I started my CRK folder buying with the large regular. It immediately became my favorite and has since become what I judge all others against. To me, it is the finest folding knife ever designed. The only thing that made it better was CGG/UG designs.
#10 - Mnandi Cocobolo / Basketweave Damascus - I happened upon this at a great price. I carried it some and really loved it. One that I do indeed miss. But I had my eye on other CRKs at the time. This was made way back when Devin Thomas SS Basketweave was NOT the norm and was just a special run. My first experience with DT SS Damascus ( actually damascus of any kind ). I found it was very much like S30V.
#11 - Large Tanto NICA Sebenza - Yet another folder as my collection became bigger. This one had BG-42 and I thought I would try out the tanto blade shape. I carried it some. I later sold it to a forum member who was on the lookout for one.
#12 - Large Regular Sebenza S30V - NCIS - Since I loved the Large BG-42 so much and realized how special it was, I decided to look for one with the current steel; S30V. I found this one and later sent it to CRK for my famous NCIS Gibbs Rule #9 Always Carry A Knife engraving. This one I carried more than any other CRK I believe.
#13 - Small 21 Sebenza - Thought I would try the small sebenza on for size. This one was a different style than I was used to in the regular. I did not warm up to it at the time and sold it off eventually.
#14 - Mnandi Bocote - Upon looking at the Mnandi even more, I started to realize how much I loved Bocote. I picked this one up. Though I always thought it was Desert Ironwood, the BD card did indeed say Bocote. I kept it for quite some time before it got traded to fund a Hinderer xm.
#15 - Mnandi Jigged Madagascar Rosewood - This one was always cool and unique. One I miss and wish I had not sold. I carried it and it felt super grippy in hand. I had looked for a inlay sebenza with it to match, but at the time, they were not available ( sold out ), so this one I passed on eventually to someone else.
#16 - Small Regular Unique Sebenza - This one was one of my favorites. It still is. I ended up trading it for a small 21 dog paws. Mine was mint and the dog paws was supposed to be mint as well, but was simply not. Had lots of scuffs. Was a deal that I deeply regret.
#17 - Professional Soldier S30V - Great little knife. I had done pretty good on selling at our yard sale and this one came up later that day. I paid for it with my yard sale earnings. As many times as I have tried, this is the only CRK I have done a full review on so far. For those wanting to see it, check out my CRK History Timeline Sticky. The link is in there.
#18 - Mnandi Bocote - This Bocote had lots more gain than my previous one. I owned them both at the same time, so was nice to compare. This one I remember carrying to my Grandfathers funeral. I carried it for special occasions often and later sold it to fund another CRK.
#19 - Mnandi Camel Thorn - This one was simply beautiful. I so wish I had kept it. I traded it as a deal I worked on for a Hinderer xm. The Hinderer is long gone and unfortunately so is this beautiful mnandi. At the time, Camel Thorne was readily available, today it is pretty much extinct.....!
#20 - Umnumzaan Original - This one has become what could call my beater CRK. I have used it for everything from digging to cutting shingles. I still have it, but just dont use it anymore. I added a Ti back spacer from a great forum member and there it sits....lol. This would be one that would be great in a bug-out-bag as its tough as nails.
#21 - Umnumzaan Tanto - Since I liked the original so much, I thought I would try the tanto. It was a user and I carried it some and later sold it to someone that was looking for one.
#22 - Umnumzaan Wilson Combat - I love the design and look of this, but for me, the grooves were sharp and bit into my finger tips when holding tightly. What I DID like about it was CRK modified the lock release. Now it stuck up a bit higher making the umnumzaan design even better in my opinion. In the end, I could not get over the sharp grooves, so I sold it. If it had the grooves like the starbenza had, I would have kept it, but for me, just too close together and sharp.
#23 - MK VI 28 Year Anniversary - This one is special to me because it sadly signified the end of the OPK that brought me to CRK. I called Heather immediately when I learned of this ones availability about snatched one up. You rarely see one available. It had it all, nice blade size and saw teeth. What more could you like for an end of the line model....!!!
#24 - Small 21 Sebenza Silver Dog Paws - This was the dog paws that I traded into what turned out to be not so good of a deal for me. I carried it some, but at the time, just did not care for the 21 style and blade shape. Thought it was growing on me, It wasnt for me. I was a large regular guy though and though....!!!
#25 - Large Regular Sebenza BG-42 - Having had my first sebenza in this steel and since it was in safe queen heaven, I happened upon another in this prized steel. I did not have it too long as I sold it to someone that was deeply wanting one. Since I already had one, I was not too heartbroken....lol.
#26 - Large Regular Sebenza Moonsong - This one I bought from a great forum friend. Its also one of the ones I miss the most. I carried it some, but at the time I had my eyes on other CRK CGG. There was a forum member who PMed me lots wanting it and I finally gave in as my NCIS large regular was getting all my pocket time.
#27 - USN Nkonka Spearpoint - This one I bought from Plaza Cutlery and it was a special run of 10 each. 10 Spearpoint & 10 Clip point. Since I was deeply into spear points, I chose that one. Even thought it was a Knonka, it did not have the tool kit. I later traded it along with some others for a Hinderer xm. For awhile I was carrying CRK and Hinderers side by side to compare. CRK Won Out....!!!
#28 - Nkonka Spearpoint - Great knife that went perfectly with the smaller USN version. This one has a pretty cool tool kit that fits inside the OPK hollow handle. One I have never carried, only admired.
#29 - Small Regular Sebenza Vines - This was an edc that I carried for quite some time. I bought it and had to send it to CRK as the previous owner had pinched a washer and wore it unevenly some. CRK made it good as new. One I miss. I wish I had it in the large version as that is easily my favorite.
#30 - MK VI - One of the few CRK OPK that I re-bought. I later sold it to fund another CRK.
#1 - Shadow III - The ONE that started it all. I was into the Hollow Handle knife craze of the 80s like most people. I had the Buckmaster 184, and happened upon CRK in an article. Years later I had a better job and happened upon CRK once again. I figured if I did not like it, I could sell it for close to what I paid for it. Well, I did not only Like it, I Loved it. I still have it to this day. Great little knife that I have done Big things with. One of the best EDCs I have ever had.
#2 - Tanto I - Shortly after purchasing the Shadow III, I thought I would go to the other side of the size scale. The Tanto I did not disappoint. I can still remember to this day that I could not even wait to get home. I got the package from the post office and pulled off the side of the road at a pull off and opened it up.....lol. I have used it several times to clear shooting lanes by my ground blinds when hunting.
#3 - Pachmayr - This one was quite special and is one of the ones I am sorry I sold. I am not into serrations, so this one was not used, just admired. Definitely one of the rarest CRK I have ever had the privilege of owning.
#4 - Jereboam I - Yet another that I wish I had kept, but at the time I sold it for like $100 more than they cost New on the dealer sites that still had them. It was one that I just did not figure I would end up using much. Definitely miss it.
#5 - Jereboam II - My First CRK Grail. I had seen pics and a nice forum member here on BF directed me to where one was for sale. I paid $525 for it ( HUGE amount for me at the time ). Its a keeper. I have always liked it better than the Jereboam I as the blade was not so bowie shaped and has a shorter clip and I thought the sawteeth were super cool.
#6 - Shadow IV - I love the Shadow Series. To me, this is the Best All Around of the OPK.
#7 - MK VI - Yet another great design. Though I preferred the spearpoint version in the Shadow IV, I thought this was right up there as far as a clip point goes.
#8 - Mountaineer II - Great style which has become a Bushcrafter Favorite.
#9 - Large Regular Sebenza BG-42 - Well, since I loved the CRK OPK so much, I thought I owed it t myself to try his folders. I bought it for $280 off ebay right around Christmas of that year. Was in near mint condition too and just a simple plain jane. I did not know at the time that BG-42 had been discontinued and that soon it would be highly sought after. I carried it for awhile until I came across the newer S30V version. One of my favorites. I started my CRK folder buying with the large regular. It immediately became my favorite and has since become what I judge all others against. To me, it is the finest folding knife ever designed. The only thing that made it better was CGG/UG designs.
#10 - Mnandi Cocobolo / Basketweave Damascus - I happened upon this at a great price. I carried it some and really loved it. One that I do indeed miss. But I had my eye on other CRKs at the time. This was made way back when Devin Thomas SS Basketweave was NOT the norm and was just a special run. My first experience with DT SS Damascus ( actually damascus of any kind ). I found it was very much like S30V.
#11 - Large Tanto NICA Sebenza - Yet another folder as my collection became bigger. This one had BG-42 and I thought I would try out the tanto blade shape. I carried it some. I later sold it to a forum member who was on the lookout for one.
#12 - Large Regular Sebenza S30V - NCIS - Since I loved the Large BG-42 so much and realized how special it was, I decided to look for one with the current steel; S30V. I found this one and later sent it to CRK for my famous NCIS Gibbs Rule #9 Always Carry A Knife engraving. This one I carried more than any other CRK I believe.
#13 - Small 21 Sebenza - Thought I would try the small sebenza on for size. This one was a different style than I was used to in the regular. I did not warm up to it at the time and sold it off eventually.
#14 - Mnandi Bocote - Upon looking at the Mnandi even more, I started to realize how much I loved Bocote. I picked this one up. Though I always thought it was Desert Ironwood, the BD card did indeed say Bocote. I kept it for quite some time before it got traded to fund a Hinderer xm.
#15 - Mnandi Jigged Madagascar Rosewood - This one was always cool and unique. One I miss and wish I had not sold. I carried it and it felt super grippy in hand. I had looked for a inlay sebenza with it to match, but at the time, they were not available ( sold out ), so this one I passed on eventually to someone else.
#16 - Small Regular Unique Sebenza - This one was one of my favorites. It still is. I ended up trading it for a small 21 dog paws. Mine was mint and the dog paws was supposed to be mint as well, but was simply not. Had lots of scuffs. Was a deal that I deeply regret.
#17 - Professional Soldier S30V - Great little knife. I had done pretty good on selling at our yard sale and this one came up later that day. I paid for it with my yard sale earnings. As many times as I have tried, this is the only CRK I have done a full review on so far. For those wanting to see it, check out my CRK History Timeline Sticky. The link is in there.
#18 - Mnandi Bocote - This Bocote had lots more gain than my previous one. I owned them both at the same time, so was nice to compare. This one I remember carrying to my Grandfathers funeral. I carried it for special occasions often and later sold it to fund another CRK.
#19 - Mnandi Camel Thorn - This one was simply beautiful. I so wish I had kept it. I traded it as a deal I worked on for a Hinderer xm. The Hinderer is long gone and unfortunately so is this beautiful mnandi. At the time, Camel Thorne was readily available, today it is pretty much extinct.....!
#20 - Umnumzaan Original - This one has become what could call my beater CRK. I have used it for everything from digging to cutting shingles. I still have it, but just dont use it anymore. I added a Ti back spacer from a great forum member and there it sits....lol. This would be one that would be great in a bug-out-bag as its tough as nails.
#21 - Umnumzaan Tanto - Since I liked the original so much, I thought I would try the tanto. It was a user and I carried it some and later sold it to someone that was looking for one.
#22 - Umnumzaan Wilson Combat - I love the design and look of this, but for me, the grooves were sharp and bit into my finger tips when holding tightly. What I DID like about it was CRK modified the lock release. Now it stuck up a bit higher making the umnumzaan design even better in my opinion. In the end, I could not get over the sharp grooves, so I sold it. If it had the grooves like the starbenza had, I would have kept it, but for me, just too close together and sharp.
#23 - MK VI 28 Year Anniversary - This one is special to me because it sadly signified the end of the OPK that brought me to CRK. I called Heather immediately when I learned of this ones availability about snatched one up. You rarely see one available. It had it all, nice blade size and saw teeth. What more could you like for an end of the line model....!!!
#24 - Small 21 Sebenza Silver Dog Paws - This was the dog paws that I traded into what turned out to be not so good of a deal for me. I carried it some, but at the time, just did not care for the 21 style and blade shape. Thought it was growing on me, It wasnt for me. I was a large regular guy though and though....!!!
#25 - Large Regular Sebenza BG-42 - Having had my first sebenza in this steel and since it was in safe queen heaven, I happened upon another in this prized steel. I did not have it too long as I sold it to someone that was deeply wanting one. Since I already had one, I was not too heartbroken....lol.
#26 - Large Regular Sebenza Moonsong - This one I bought from a great forum friend. Its also one of the ones I miss the most. I carried it some, but at the time I had my eyes on other CRK CGG. There was a forum member who PMed me lots wanting it and I finally gave in as my NCIS large regular was getting all my pocket time.
#27 - USN Nkonka Spearpoint - This one I bought from Plaza Cutlery and it was a special run of 10 each. 10 Spearpoint & 10 Clip point. Since I was deeply into spear points, I chose that one. Even thought it was a Knonka, it did not have the tool kit. I later traded it along with some others for a Hinderer xm. For awhile I was carrying CRK and Hinderers side by side to compare. CRK Won Out....!!!
#28 - Nkonka Spearpoint - Great knife that went perfectly with the smaller USN version. This one has a pretty cool tool kit that fits inside the OPK hollow handle. One I have never carried, only admired.
#29 - Small Regular Sebenza Vines - This was an edc that I carried for quite some time. I bought it and had to send it to CRK as the previous owner had pinched a washer and wore it unevenly some. CRK made it good as new. One I miss. I wish I had it in the large version as that is easily my favorite.
#30 - MK VI - One of the few CRK OPK that I re-bought. I later sold it to fund another CRK.
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