need help on crkt razel

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ahgar

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I think i may need one but i'm not sure. if you have one or have handled one please give me some info regarding:
1. overall fit and finish, is it a good value for the money.
2. what about the steel does it take and hold a good edge.
3. sheath quality.
4. do you ever use the dang thing or does it just sit in a drawer because it's cool but not cool enough to carry.
overall with the exception of a couple of personal issues with crkt{downgrading the steel, made overseas etc} i've had several and have been pretty well satisfied with all of them.
thanks for the help, ahgar
btw i know that the graham brothers razel would be the way to go but there is no way i'd spend that much for this type of tool/knife. I'm sure it's worth the money but not to me.
 
I've been researching this knife myself and have read only positive comments. F&F being very high, and a good sheath. Right now, I just can't decided on whether I want the stubby or ringed version.
 
i'm leaning toward the stubby due to it being more suitable for pocket carry. I like the ringed version but it seems a little large for me.
 
I have the Ringed model so I will answer from that.


1. the fit and finish is better than most CRKT models, I think its a decent value for the money.
2. It takes an excellent edge, it holds it OK not great but its so easy to sharpen it sort of makes up for that
3. The sheath is very good quality but a little bit bulky, very tight retention but when I first got mine it was a little tough to unsheath.
4. I use mine at least 5-6 times a week it is carried in my Maxpedition Fatboy now, it was carried in my pocket until I got my Spyderco 52100 Mule that is now my belt knife. It works great for more abusive tasks but it also slices well. The Ringed Razel would be better with a little more compact sheath.
 
I have the Ringed and Stubby, love them both. Nice steel -- 2000 grit leaves the edge lustrous and gleaming. I only do that on the side blade, though, leaving the front blade for rougher scraping and similar tasks. The Ringed is a bit large for the back pocket, and the grip on the Stubby is a bit small for my hands. I'd like a smaller Ringed, if they made one, but the bottom line is that I use the ones I have. Because town folk tend to freak out about this sort of thing, unfortunately, they tend to be weekend knives.
 
thanks for the help i'll probably give one a try when i can find one at a good price.
 
Was just discussing my CRKT SS3 with Jon Graham the other day. I bought mine with the intention of carrying it while doing yardwork. Right off I got to use it in uprooting a 10 ft dead Leland Cypress. Managed to chip the upper front edge a bit on a rock while cutting up the root structure around the trunk. A bit of time on my stone and it is fixed. Outside of that I've cut open some mulch bags, trimmed back some branches, and even managed to spin it around without cutting myself.

The CRKT SS3 Razel itself is a great utilitarian fixed blade for the money. My only complaint was the sheath. It works well securing the knife, but is a bit bulky clipped into my front pocket. The sheath on my custom Graham Stubby Spearpoint is a lot more pocket friendly. Then again it also cost a bit more, & if I wanted to I could get some custom kydex made for it. Doubt I will as I just bought it to be a yard-beater.

I say get one.:thumbup:
 
I bought mine and right off the bat I took it on a 4 day hiking trip.It performed so well of me that I left my Main knife in my pack.When I got home I gave it a few swipes on the sharpmaker and it was screaming sharp again.I EDC'd it for months till I got my CQC-13.Though, it still gets some pocket time.I'm quite happy with the knife as a whole.For what I paid I'm definitely getting my money's worth.
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I think they are really a neat looking little knife, but from a utilitarian standpoint can you guys tell me how you think it shines when compared to other small utility knives? Shy of using it as a scraper of some sort, which I don't know if I would want to do with that pretty little thing, or have much of an occasion for, I can not think of any reasons for this blade design. Also, can you think of an occasion where you whip it out, but wish it was a different, more conventional blade pattern?

If you just think it is new and cool... Believe me, I get that too!:D
AI
 
What exactly do you use to sharpen your easel with? I've. Never sharpened my 12" or my ringed easel and I need a good and easy idea of how to sharpen hem from someone who has actually sharpened one. Also, because I've never sharpened any knife and need to know exacttly what I need to buy to sharpen and Polish them. Also, anyone else with experience with razel's any feedback would be grately appreciated. Thanks alot to anyone and everyone with feedback!

Thanks again,
Jonathan Barnard
 
I have the ringed version, which I really appreciate. The ring makes it much safer when push cutting with the tip. Here's a sample of the kinds of things it gets used for.

This past weekend, my wife and I were building a support for our porch roof before demolishing the old porch. Much of the work involved tying off a 300 pound beam with little margin for error. The razel made a first-rate rigging knife, and easily cut 3/8 mooring rope. The sheath was just snug enough to allow safe handoffs yet quick access.

It's served me well enough that I bought a pair of the folding stubbies to keep it company.
 
I have the CRKT stubby and the quality is VERY good. Not as good as
my Graham custom ringed razel, of course, but very impressive for a sub
$50 knife. The only minus is the kydex sheath-kinda crude.
 
Wow. Old thread resurrected. I have both the ringed and the stubby. Both great knives. The ringed stays in my car. It's a little too big for me to carry around without getting weird looks. The stubby fits great in the pocket. In fact, I liked it so much that I bought a Graham custom stubby, which is now my EDC. Another benefit of the Stubby is the extended tang that you can hammer, just like a real chisel.

Can't go wrong with either.
 
I own a stubby model and have used it for yard work to wood work. Very handy blade and has more utility uses than I thought. I feel that the sheath is a afterthought though. Not only is it ugly, but rather bulky. I would really like to see a leather sheath option, or a redesign on the kydex. Other than that, I have no complaints. If anyone knows of a person(s) making sheaths for these knives, please post the info. Mine would get more regular carry time if I had a better sheath.
 
I like mine quite a lot for EDC honestly, but can't carry an exposed knife handle in my office.

I take it hiking and EDC it frequently when not working and around town. The clip on the kydex sets it very comfortably in my front jeans pocket and I forget it's even there. I think the ring looks fairly inconspicuous to most people. I don't think it really registers as a knife.

The ringed version will sit entirely inside my jeans pocket without the clip, but it's pretty big for that, prints obviously etc. The stubby or a folder would be better for EDC if you wanted to keep it totally inside your pocket I would expect.

I may take a whack at making a small leather sheath for in-pocket carry of the ringed as I do like it that much and would like to carry it more frequently.

Steel is a'ight for the price but if you go too thin profile on it, it will fold over on you if you take a whack at something. I left my front edge at the factory bevel and made the main edge pretty low profile and very sharp. It will slice an apple much better than I ever thought with such a thick blade.

The blade shape itself is more useful than I expected for sure and a stubby an SS7 a folder etc are on 'my list' to add to my pile at some point.

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