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Well I've had my 25 now for a few weeks now. And I have to say that for a larger knife it carries clipped in my pocket very well. Before I only carried 3 inch or under blades. But now I have been converted. I would say to anyone that would be turned off by the larger size to give it a try at least.
The 25 is a very well built knife. I'm not only talking about the craftsmanship and tolerances here. Which is absolutely true! As with any CRK. But the 25 is very stout and sturdy knife. Has the feeling of a tank!! Which I've owned ZT, and thats what everyone infers about them. I also own small 21, large 21 insingo, and a Mnandi. The 21's are solid knives. But the 25 has a more solid and robust feel.
I noticed that when I received my large insingo and carried that for a few days before going back to the 25. Definitely a difference I noticed in the feel and hand. It fits in the hand nicely with the finger grooves. I don't feel that they interfere will doing any of my cutting tasks.
The 21's are a little smoother but the 25 is getting there. As with use with the sebenza the more it smooths out. The detent is stronger to overcome on the 25, which you could argue that makes it less smooth. Still very smooth operation! The blade holds an edge very well. I've stropped many times just to maintain my edge. And now I have sharpened once freehand. And was easy enough to sharpen being that I've only free handed maybe 5 or 6 times.
I've put this knife through some pretty good use being an industrial electrician. Using the 25 for all my cutting tasks. It excels in every task I've put it thru. The 25 is more difficult to take apart and put together. But with experience I believe it should become more easy. I have also noticed that the titanium scales are definitely lighter in color than the 21. Which I like. And like many have said the 21 has many great things and so does the 25. I hear a lot of people complain about the non bushing. And I have to say I don't notice any hinderance of the 25 not being bushing. I think it's just an idea some of you aren't comfortable with. The 25 is a great EDC knife. And I really like the more aggressive jimping. And I highly recommend to try if you've been thinking about. I went from the small 21 to this. Very nice transition I must say. Especially for not being a bigger knife guy. And now I am. At least with the sebenza.
I just wanted to let you all know about my experience with the 25. And here it is. let me know what you think
The 25 is a very well built knife. I'm not only talking about the craftsmanship and tolerances here. Which is absolutely true! As with any CRK. But the 25 is very stout and sturdy knife. Has the feeling of a tank!! Which I've owned ZT, and thats what everyone infers about them. I also own small 21, large 21 insingo, and a Mnandi. The 21's are solid knives. But the 25 has a more solid and robust feel.
I noticed that when I received my large insingo and carried that for a few days before going back to the 25. Definitely a difference I noticed in the feel and hand. It fits in the hand nicely with the finger grooves. I don't feel that they interfere will doing any of my cutting tasks.
The 21's are a little smoother but the 25 is getting there. As with use with the sebenza the more it smooths out. The detent is stronger to overcome on the 25, which you could argue that makes it less smooth. Still very smooth operation! The blade holds an edge very well. I've stropped many times just to maintain my edge. And now I have sharpened once freehand. And was easy enough to sharpen being that I've only free handed maybe 5 or 6 times.
I've put this knife through some pretty good use being an industrial electrician. Using the 25 for all my cutting tasks. It excels in every task I've put it thru. The 25 is more difficult to take apart and put together. But with experience I believe it should become more easy. I have also noticed that the titanium scales are definitely lighter in color than the 21. Which I like. And like many have said the 21 has many great things and so does the 25. I hear a lot of people complain about the non bushing. And I have to say I don't notice any hinderance of the 25 not being bushing. I think it's just an idea some of you aren't comfortable with. The 25 is a great EDC knife. And I really like the more aggressive jimping. And I highly recommend to try if you've been thinking about. I went from the small 21 to this. Very nice transition I must say. Especially for not being a bigger knife guy. And now I am. At least with the sebenza.
I just wanted to let you all know about my experience with the 25. And here it is. let me know what you think
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It is ok though as my Ti-lock steps in from time to time to make it all better. 
..........glad you like the 25!
), especially since it IS a little different than other makers with the locating tab, perforations and lock notch. 
