Plain Jane Mnandi?

knifewing · Mar 30, 2014

I hope this question isn't bordering on heresy. If so, please blame it on someone fairly new to the Mnandi. Beyond the gorgeous wood and ivory handle inlays, has there ever been a "plain jane" Mnandi--one with simple titanium scales like the Sebenza's? Or one with just Micarta/CF inserts? I wouldn't think twice (no pun intended) about throwing a ti/Micarta/CF-handled Mnandi into my pocket with my keys and using it. But I find myself thinking dozen of times before carrying my first Mnandi (patterned ebony), even in the pouch. Has CRK ever offered something like this? Thanks for enlightening.

biggerjon · Mar 30, 2014

Unfortunately they have not. The closest they ever offered was the Umfaan. It was like a micro Sebenza.

Haze · Mar 30, 2014

I would be all over a full Ti Mnandi, as I'm sure many here would be. It hasn't happened yet, but it's probably more than fair to say it isn't going to either.

BBQ BOY · Mar 30, 2014

I don't see why CRK would oppose the. It should save money from time, labor and materials, along with future warranty service.

Ken44 · Mar 30, 2014

I would like to see it happen as well, but like Haze, I don't think it will happen.

pvicenzi · Mar 30, 2014

Now that would be an awesome knife. You could use it plain, or it would be great as an engraved present for special accomplishements.

red mag · Mar 31, 2014

I consider mine (madagascar rosewood) as a plain jane.
The wood is sturdy and since I carry it without a pouch I find myself using it often.
I do admit there are no other objects in that specific pocket - I'm a knife-nut.
red mag

sk8n · Mar 31, 2014

Haze said:
I would be all over a full Ti Mnandi, as I'm sure many here would be. It hasn't happened yet, but it's probably more than fair to say it isn't going to either.

Unless I'm mistaken, don't you have a titanium inlaid Mnandi?

sk8n · Mar 31, 2014

I found the thread. Titanium Inlay