Super thin, super skinny?

JayDeep

JayDeep

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Okay guys, so looking for something CRK like in many ways (thin blade, narrow frame, thin profile frame as well, because i carry my knife in the same pocket as my gun), but already had sebenza 21, couldn't quite fall for it. Much like my Medford Praetorian i get the hype, but it's just not fully my style (although Medford looking and style scales on the small Sebenza and we're there). Recently ordered the WE Kitefin hoping it might serve the purpose, but looking for more options with more flare and color. Trying to stay away from the "place we don't speak of" just for the sake of being able to share without touching everyone else off, because like it or not, this is the forum with the action. Besides i can afford it...

Budget is under $1000 just because that's my line so far. Prefer to stay under $500 though.

I love the look of Chaves, but the frames are too wide. I really do like them thin & narrow, like the Sebenza or Gerber Paraframe (for reference). Steel matters off course, so nothing below D2 please! Thoughts (other than go away)?
 
JayDeep said:
Okay guys, so looking for something CRK like in many ways (thin blade, narrow frame, thin profile frame as well, because i carry my knife in the same pocket as my gun), but already had sebenza 21, couldn't quite fall for it. Much like my Medford Praetorian i get the hype, but it's just not fully my style (although Medford looking and style scales on the small Sebenza and we're there). Recently ordered the WE Kitefin hoping it might serve the purpose, but looking for more options with more flare and color. Trying to stay away from the "place we don't speak of" just for the sake of being able to share without touching everyone else off, because like it or not, this is the forum with the action. Besides i can afford it...

Budget is under $1000 just because that's my line so far. Prefer to stay under $500 though.

I love the look of Chaves, but the frames are too wide. I really do like them thin & narrow, like the Sebenza or Gerber Paraframe (for reference). Steel matters off course, so nothing below D2 please! Thoughts (other than go away)?
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I wonder if you would like the Arno Bernard line of knives. I don't own one....yet. But quality is on par with CRK ACCORDING TO MANY OWNERS. Oops, anyway he has a dedicated thread here on BF so you can see if the iMamba or Rinkhals suit you best.
 
Since you said you like the We Kitefin (just want more color and flare), maybe consider a Hinderer XM-18 Skinny Slicer? There's plenty of scale options available for you to flare it up however you like!
 
Depends on how big you want the OAL. CRK umnumzaan, Grimsmo Norseman or Rask, Arno Bernard Imamba, Oz Roosevelt,
 
If thin and high quality is your goal. And $1000 is your upper budget. A Shirogorov (quantum ursus model runs $625), or maybe Cheburkov might tickle your fancy. Or maybe a Thorburn or a Burger depending on the model, some are a bit thicker than others.
 
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Hashishiin said:
The Police 4 LW, in K390, with a wave, for me, for that easy super smooth draw. Nice thin stock, thinner than a Sebenza, and improved serrations if you get a serrated model. K390 rules.
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Really wish I could get into lock back alas I just cannot seem to.
 
You said you like the small sebenza. If you don't object to flipper deployment, check out a Shirogorov Neon or HatiOn for a small, thin, slicey, and in the case of the HatiOn very light, knife.
If a larger knife could work for you, a Shiro F95 or Hati would be good, and the Grimsmo Rask is super thin and very nice as well.
A TRM Atom would also fit the bill, I think. I haven't had the Ti version yet.
I quite like the Hinderer Firetac, it's a bit slimmer than his other models, and just as well made.
 
RBB2 said:
You said you like the small sebenza. If you don't object to flipper deployment, check out a Shirogorov Neon or HatiOn for a small, thin, slicey, and in the case of the HatiOn very light, knife.
If a larger knife could work for you, a Shiro F95 or Hati would be good, and the Grimsmo Rask is super thin and very nice as well.
A TRM Atom would also fit the bill, I think. I haven't had the Ti version yet.
I quite like the Hinderer Firetac, it's a bit slimmer than his other models, and just as well made.
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Appreciate the recommendations my only issue is that knives like these Shiros or Grimsmos are never available or "in stock". So you've got to hunt down used ones. I'm not a fan of used anything ever. I did buy a Grimsmo Saga pen from knife center recently and hated it. I definitely deeply dislike the Norseman knife they made, visually speaking. So far I half way dig the Shiro knives aesthetics but they are very much line CRK in that, to me, they are entirely lacking in visual appeal as far as I'm concerned. Bland is the word I think when I see them. That said you guys are right they do thin and narrow to perfection. But I'm looking for mass produced and easy to obtain. I don't have patience and I don't consider it a virtue and I'm not willing to put in time to seek anything out beyond the first page of a Google search.

Thank you though very much for attempting to assist.
 
JayDeep said:
Appreciate the recommendations my only issue is that knives like these Shiros or Grimsmos are never available or "in stock". So you've got to hunt down used ones. I'm not a fan of used anything ever. I did buy a Grimsmo Saga pen from knife center recently and hated it. I definitely deeply dislike the Norseman knife they made, visually speaking. So far I half way dig the Shiro knives aesthetics but they are very much line CRK in that, to me, they are entirely lacking in visual appeal as far as I'm concerned. Bland is the word I think when I see them. That said you guys are right they do thin and narrow to perfection. But I'm looking for mass produced and easy to obtain. I don't have patience and I don't consider it a virtue and I'm not willing to put in time to seek anything out beyond the first page of a Google search.

Thank you though very much for attempting to assist.
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Neon with green micarta inlay is in stock right now.
 
The Boker Burnley Kwaiken comes in various decent steels, and is on the lower end of your budget. Knifecenter, one of our supporting dealers has an exclusive version they just dropped with S35vn, with red micarta scales. A really nice looking knife, and seems like it would fit what you're looking for. Alternately, you can find a Brad Zinker (with your budget, a custom isn't out of the question).
 
Slim Praetorian. Very thin, perfectly built. Message me if you want one in tanto (I found another Slim here right after I bought it)
 
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