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OK I get it now

Matthewd

Matthewd

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I received my first CRK's this week. Now I fully understand what all of the fuss is about.
When I started the other thread asking what is so special about the sebenza, the best answer that I received was "everything....and nothing"
I think that really sums it up.
I wish I could remember where the quote came from, but there is a saying, something along the lines of, "Every object carries with it the soul of it's makers intent" and I can truly feel that in my new CRK's.
Every detail is so clearly well thought out. It is obvious that there is much care that went into each process.

I am a woodworker and I enjoy using quality tools such as these: http://www.lie-nielsen.com and http://www.bridgecitytools.com
They are beautiful, but they are designed to work hard.
Their beauty inspires me to create quality and beauty in my life and my work.
It is the same way with my new CRK's - They are obviously designed to work hard, but just holding them inspires me to duplicate the types of passions and efforts that went into their creation.
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Matthew
 
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Congratulations and I'm glad that you took the plunge. After owning such a high quality knife everything else feels mediocre :)
 
Yepper, they're beauties all right.

Thanks for nothin' as far as those two links go... Any sebenza enthusiast and woodworker (self included) now has a bunch more on their 'want' list.

That dead blow mallet is gorgeous!
 
Congrats & very nice choices. Now that you have some, you can see how it's hard to express or quantify how a Chris Reeve knife is "worth it." As you said, having used quality tools, you can appreciate the "little things" that can't really be explained, but are perhaps experienced. The element of "pride of ownership" comes into play that perhaps isn't as evident in other knives (& certainly evident in spades in others).

So, what wood inlay is on that lg. 21? I think I've only had the Bocote wood inlay model (Along with a couple micarta ones, of course).
 
fionafa said:
Yepper, they're beauties all right.

Thanks for nothin' as far as those two links go... Any sebenza enthusiast and woodworker (self included) now has a bunch more on their 'want' list.

That dead blow mallet is gorgeous!
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Lol - those are comparable to high end "production" stuff like crk. If you really want to drool check out some of the more "custom" stuff:
http://www.sauerandsteiner.com
http://www.holteyplanes.com/
http://www.andersonplanes.com/
http://daedtoolworks.com/
 
Dear Matthew,

I share your sentiment deeply and I really like the way how you expressed it.
I carry my Ti-Lock daily and have half a dozen Sebenzas sitting on my bookshelf, and every time I hold a CRK product in my hands I could feel the passion and enthusiasm that went into the creation of them.

Congratulations again on your score and enjoy.

Cheers eh

PJ
 
Before I got my CRK's, I was on a little knife buying spree.
It's funny that now that I have a Large seb and umnum, I have not bought a knife by another maker - I'm just looking for more CRK's:)


CRK's really are amazing.
 
Matthewd said:
Before I got my CRK's, I was on a little knife buying spree.
It's funny that now that I have a Large seb and umnum, I have not bought a knife by another maker - I'm just looking for more CRK's:)


CRK's really are amazing.
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I was reading some stuff on the Randall website and found a quote by John Ruskin that I thought pertained well to the subject of CRK and quality in general: "There is hardly anything in the world that some men cannot make a little worse and then sell a little cheaper, and the people who consider price only are this man's lawful prey."
 
I just got my very first CRK today.... A Small Sebenza 21 with African Blackwood inlays. I'd have to say ditto on everything the OP said except I'm not a woodworker. I just admire fine tools. I read a lot about CRK before I purchased this... Actually, I bought it kind of on a whim because I saw it in stock, which seems to be rare. I was a little worried I might get a lemon because I read a few negative threads, but the one I got appears to be a symbol of perfection. It takes the place of my most expensive knife, but for some reason, I don't feel any hesitation to EDC it like I do with a few of my other knives.

I think I'm one of the very few who absolutely hates pocket clips and lanyards, so I think it's pretty nifty that CRK sells clip inserts. I carry in my jeans watch pocket and i should add that this knife fits it perfectly! If anyone reading this wants one, buy it direct from CRK. I looked on the web and the very few other dealers selling these were asking double what CRK sells them for ($15). When I called to order, I got to deal with a very helpful, friendly woman... Can't remember her name, but it's a good indicator to me that if I ever need warranty service, it will be a pleasant experience.

I'm not sure why anyone feels the need to modify or tinker with this knife... Mine feels superb as-is.
 
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