New CRK Fixed Blade....???

No need to explain..I think what is happening is Global is trying to hammer out their "cut" with the orders..Which may well mean a price adjustment to what you quoted yesterday.
 
Hopefully, Global will decide to honor their initial decision. Thanks for the follow-up on this Tom. I know you are frustrated.
 
A few things to address here!

1. Sorry for the confusion as far as availability is concerned. These are details we had not discussed with Globetrotter prior to the knife becoming available and emails back and forth with Germany take a bit longer because of the time difference. However, Globetrotter has graciously given us permission to do direct retail only sales in the USA, while they retain the exclusive for all of Europe. The period of the exclusive is two years, after which the knife will become part of our general product family.

2. Globetrotter is an excellent customer of ours, they have been selling Chris Reeve Knives for several years, and this is a project we have been working on with them for a couple of years now.

3. Comments about the color of the handle are noted but at this time, there is no options.

4. Here are some specs:
Weight: 7.75 oz (220g)
Blade length: 4.5 in (11.5 cm)
Handle length: 5.5 in (14 cm)
Steel: CPM S35VN
Hardness: 58-59 RC
Handle material: Canvas Micarta
Sheath: Leather (made by Gfeller Casemakers)

Here is the story behind the knife:

CHRIS REEVE KNIVES
UMKHOMBE – THE STORY BEHIND THE KNIFE


I grew up in the province of Natal (now known as KwaZulu Natal) in South Africa. Although our family lived in suburbia, a small town called Pinetown some 14 km from the city of Durban, my dad and I loved the bush, being out in it and seeing all the wildlife.

Back in the early 1960’s when I was about 7 or 8, I heard Dad talking about a project called Operation Rhino. This was a program to save the White Rhino, known by its Zulu name Umkhombe, from possible extinction. At the time, the population was reduced to approximately 800 Rhinos living in the Umfolozi and Hluhluwe game reserves. The Black Rhino (Ubejane) was more prevalent and spread throughout Africa.

The concept of Operation Rhino was that of Ian Player, the old brother of world famous golfer, Gary Player. The idea was to capture selected rhino and relocate them to game reserves all over South Africa in order to spread them out in case of disease or some disaster befalling the concentration in one area. It also allowed visitors to all the other reserves to view this great big animal.

The company that Dad worked for had a contract to sell and service radio telephones to the Natal Parks Board (the government entity responsible for the game and nature reserves dotted all over Natal and Zululand). He was innovative and handy at making things, and he was called in to solve problems from time to time. He supplied small radios for the Operation Rhino, and he also made some parts for the gun used to shoot the dart that injected the drug to immobilize the animal.

One they had captured a rhino, it was kept in an enclosure constructed of large wood poles and steel cable before being transported to a new home. The rhinos would get restless in the enclosure and try to break out. Somebody came up with the idea of playing soothing music to them and it worked! Dad was called in to set up a reel to reel tape recorder that could play for several hours.

I went on some of these trips with Dad, meeting the men involved in the project – Nick Steele, Ian Player, John Clark, Owen Letley, Gordon Bailey and Ken Tinley. As a nine year old, they were my heroes and they left a lifelong impression on me. They were all young and fit, and strong individualists. Most of all was Ken Tinley – he was 6’4” tall – and appeared to me like a Greek god! They all went on to do well in the Parks Board and some have become famous for their work in protecting the wildlife of Natal and Zululand. They all had an attitude of get the job done properly with whatever they had available, despite the dangers and hardships.

The successful efforts of Operation Rhino are evident in the tremendous comeback of the White Rhino. Although still threatened by poaching, the White Rhino population has increased significantly and its habitat has spread to include a number of additional southern African countries. Photographs and more information about Operation Rhino can be found at http://ianplayer.com/galleries/operation-rhino/

This knife is a tribute to all of them and the great Umkhombe – it is a “get it done” knife that will perform well for the rest of your life and on to your grand children’s lives.


Chris Reeve
December 2014




I hope this answers open questions - we are really glad the knife has been well received!
Anne
 
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Thank you Anne! :)

Email sent..

Suffering from TWS..better known as "Thin Wallet Syndrome"..Spending much on CRK lately.
 
Holy cow, I like that knife! I have a thing for smallish knives, especially ones that are downsized versions of larger knives. Without seeing that knife in your hand, I would have no idea it was so diminutive.

Only 100...bummer. The likelihood of me finding one (much less affording one so exclusive) are probably slim to none. Poor me. :sorrow:

Edited to add: I am speaking of the Phantom shown upthread. Although now that I read the story behind the "Rhino" I may be getting more familiar with this TWS bhyde speaks of.
 
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Guess what I got in my hot little hands? :D
 
Hanover Fiste said:
Holy cow, I like that knife! I have a thing for smallish knives, especially ones that are downsized versions of larger knives. Without seeing that knife in your hand, I would have no idea it was so diminutive.

Only 100...bummer. The likelihood of me finding one (much less affording one so exclusive) are probably slim to none. Poor me. :sorrow:

Edited to add: I am speaking of the Phantom shown upthread. Although now that I read the story behind the "Rhino" I may be getting more familiar with this TWS bhyde speaks of.
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Ha!

The "TWS" is the mainstay of many great businesses..I'm sure the TWS wasn't lost on those fine folks at CRK :)
 
TMCGLASSON36 said:
I bet that Rhino is heavy! Must be nice to live Idaho! LOL
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Actually, it's not a bad weight. Scale is set in lbs..And it is nice to live in Idaho..being close to CRK just makes it that much nicer..Fine group of people over there!

I finally have a CRK shirt as well :D

Comparison to the Insingo Nyala I got in the mail today.



 
Severe TWS here. Based on Anne's post above, I called CRK, and believe I spoke with Angela? She was very pleasant to speak with and confirmed that we could order directly. In fact, they have some in stock and most likely could ship today. I now have one on the way!

Thank you, bhyde, for the Nyala comparison photo. It's always easier, and more fun, to see a picture than to sit there with a tape measure simulating the knife dimensions.

And thank you to nyefmaker for bringing the Umkhombe to our attention. Mike
 
Got one inbound. Looking forward to my 102nd.....!!! Talked to Angela. Great Service as ways.
 
Mike157 said:
Severe TWS here. Based on Anne's post above, I called CRK, and believe I spoke with Angela? She was very pleasant to speak with and confirmed that we could order directly. In fact, they have some in stock and most likely could ship today. I now have one on the way!

Thank you, bhyde, for the Nyala comparison photo. It's always easier, and more fun, to see a picture than to sit there with a tape measure simulating the knife dimensions.

And thank you to nyefmaker for bringing the Umkhombe to our attention. Mike
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Your Welcome Mike157.
 
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