My CRK "Dream" Knife

[VorpelSword]

For twenty years I have viewed CRK knives as being at the top of their respective class for any given design. Additionally, I have appreciated that the CRK organization has not rested on its reputation as they contimue to innovate forward in search of improved blade steels. This in comparison to well known, traditional or legacy makers who continue to make knives in the same way with the same steels hey did fifty to eighty years ago during WW-II or Viet Nam.

When or son deployed to Iraq in 2004, I gave him a 7" Gren Beret. When he turned 45 last year, I gave him a Larg Sebenza 31. Yet, if I were to spend that kind of money on a knife for myself, I would prefer a slightly different design from the current line up of great folders. I do not like the thumb deployment method required of thumb stud knives . . .that is just me. For this reason, I am not looking to get a CRK folder of my own. For that reason, IK avoid Spiderco knives as well.

What would I like? I really do like the Colombia Rivers M18 or M21 (same blade in a different handle design). But I do not view that knife as a high end knife from a premium maker. At this stage in my life I do want something special but not pocket jewelry from William Henry.

From CRK: I would like to see a drop point or spear point with a "flipper" tab in Magnicut.e, in a hand filling Large Sebenza size, but a little heftier all around. I like the way CRK executes a Titanium frame locking handle too. They can call it anything they want to in Swahili.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Sounds like a ZT 0562 Magnacut & Micarta. A Hinderer design. Also since Chris reeves is originally from the RSA I imagine the names are in Zulu or something. Not Swahili… Some of the things you want seem like they’re not in CRK’s wheelhouse.

You also wanted Randall to do something that they don’t do.. Don’t go to an Italian restaurant, order fajitas and then get upset when they say we don’t do that here sir. Look at makers that actually make what you want.

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[Ilikesharpstuff]

Titanium frame frame lock flippers are probably the most common combination of knives being made right now and everyone who can get their hands on it is using Magnacut. You should have no trouble finding what you're looking for, it just won't be a CRK.

 

[Maximumbob54]

Pretty sure Mr. CRK himself is very anti flipping your knife open.

 

[VorpelSword]

Titanium frame frame lock flippers are probably the most common combination of knives being made right now and everyone who can get their hands on it is using Magnacut. You should have no trouble finding what you're looking for, it just won't be a CRK.

And there it is.

Tim Reeve, Are you listening?

 

[Ilikesharpstuff]

And there it is.

Tim Reeve, Are you listening?

"Everyone else is doing it, we should too" hasn't historically been a philosophy of CRK. I wouldn't hold my breath for that one. Ask the people who have wanted/begged for a medium Sebenza how that's working out for them.

 

[lex2006]

I heard CRK will be taking request in 5 years

 

[badmatt]

Flipper tab on a CRK….

SACRILEGE!

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

Why in tarnation would the inventor of the RIL want to make a knife with a flipper tab and follow the crowd?

 

[VorpelSword]

Pretty sure Mr. CRK himself is very anti flipping your knife open.

Well OK, but I don't quite get it . . .flipping/flicking . . .whats the difference?

. . .except to my thumb.

But then, the thread title does have the word "dream" in it.

 

[Steven65]

From CRK: I would like to see a drop point or spear point with a "flipper" tab in Magnicut.e, in a hand filling Large Sebenza size, but a little heftier all around. I like the way CRK executes a Titanium frame locking handle too. They can call it anything they want to in Swahili.

It's Zulu not Swahili.....and Chris Reeve hated flippers.

 

[Maximumbob54]

Well OK, but I don't quite get it . . .flipping/flicking . . .whats the difference?

. . .except to my thumb.

But then, the thread title does have the word "dream" in it.

That's just it though. I don't think he wants anything of the sort. I won't swear to it but I think that's why they all seem to have that hydraulic sort of feeling when opening and closing. The machining tolerance and washer design is made to force you to slow roll it and get that good CRK thumb dent callus. Which is why dopes like me end up polishing the washers because everything is so resistant to opening even though that's supposed to be taboo as well.

 

[StuntDouble]

The problem I have with most flippers is that I don't have full control of the blade opening. It may open all the way and lock, or it might not. It's not any faster than using your thumb to open the knife, and will still require you to shift your grip once the knife is open. They seem like more of a novelty, something for people that just like flipping their knives open and closed while they watch TV, than a useful way to open a knife in during real world use.

But hey, it's your dream knife, so dream away.

 

[VorpelSword]

I have bought two "flippers". Both were given to a Marine on his way to Iraq In 2004. One was a Colombia Rivers (CRKT) M21; a serviceable utility pocket folder. The other one was a Camillus licensed production copy of Darrel Ralph's "Madd Maxx" folding dagger.

Both seemed to deploy as if spring assisted (they weren't). I like that style of deploying a blade, but if that is a"a thing" for CRK . . .well OK, I respect that. . . .they do everything knife related so well.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

One of the main reasons I like my CRKs is that they are NOT flippers and they don't just play follow the leader.

What you described ...

From CRK: I would like to see a drop point or spear point with a "flipper" tab in Magnicut.e, in a hand filling Large Sebenza size, but a little heftier all around. I like the way CRK executes a Titanium frame locking handle too. They can call it anything they want to in Swahili.

sounds a lot like a Spartan SHF. They aren't as refined as a CRK, but fill all your "wants".

 

[jjg6319]

OP, it sounds like you want a Hinderer.

 

[Foxhound13]

OP have you considered the Koenig Arius or the iMamba? They may be to your liking. I don’t see a flipper from CRK, but who knows, we are all welcome to our dreams. Personally I want to see something unusual from them, similar to what they did with the Ti-lock.

 

[brandonc]

One of the main reasons I like my CRKs is that they are NOT flippers and they don't just play follow the leader.

What you described ...

sounds a lot like a Spartan SHF. They aren't as refined as a CRK, but fill all your "wants".

SHF is a non flipper also. One reason I love my SHF, and my CRK.

 

[VorpelSword]

One of the main reasons I like my CRKs is that they are NOT flippers and they don't just play follow the leader.

What you described ...

sounds a lot like a Spartan SHF. They aren't as refined as a CRK, but fill all your "wants".

Thank you for that suggestion, but no.

If I wanted a Spartin, I'd get one. I am sure that they are good. At this point in my life, I can buy about any knife I really want. The point of this "dream" thread is that while I don't need a hand filling every-one-has-one pocket flipper. . . . if CRK made one, I probably would buy it. I have handled the large Sebenza 31 our son got last year. He really likes it. However, great knife that it is . . .it just doesn't sing to me.

Last month, I bought a pre owned William Henry from an online estate seller. It is one of their lower end models (for a WHK) with wood handle inlays and subtle Damascus. Turns out, great knife thought it is . . .it doesn't sing to me either. I may only carry it for Suit wear at a gala, wedding or funeral . . .or I may out-place it with someone who will give it a "loving 'forever home."

 

[VorpelSword]

OP have you considered the Koenig Arius or the iMamba? They may be to your liking. I don’t see a flipper from CRK, but who knows, we are all welcome to our dreams. Personally I want to see something unusual from them, similar to what they did with the Ti-lock

Thank you for those suggestions. I am not familiar with those makers but will look at them.