The kinda unspecified CRK talk thread.

[Modernflame]

That's easy. They wrote "Idaho Made" backwards!

Just kidding. Looks like the faux edge is longer on the left one. Could be an optical illusion though.

Did you measure the height of each blade?

I am indebted to you jacobconroy75 . You noticed something I did not. You are quite right that my micarta insingo in the picture is taller at the belly than the pj version. I was staring so hard at the choil like it was a beach bikini that I did not see what you saw. This revelation has improved my perception of that knife, at least enough to add it into my rotation. Thanks!

 

[Orange Peel]

The collection at the moment:

- Large Regular UG
- Large Sebenza - ATS-34
- Large Sebenza 21 Insingo
- Large Sebenza 21 Insingo w/ black micarta
- Umnumzaan
- Small Regular
- (pre Idaho Made stamp) Small 21
- Small 21 Insingo w/ black micarta
- Small Spalted Beech 21
- Small 21 Insingo w/ natural micarta
- Small Inkosi w/ natural micarta



Not a 31 guy

Is there a reason some people don't like the 31?
I was actually a CRK dealer 24 years ago.
Great collection BTW!

 

[Modernflame]

Is there a reason some people don't like the 31?
I was actually a CRK dealer 24 years ago.
Great collection BTW!

There are some ardent, vocal pre 31 advocates lurking about. They are welcome to their opinion, but someone keeps buying up all the 31s so that they are still not well stocked at online dealers. I asked a related question in a thread called 31 converts. Personally, I think the 31 is the bees knees.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Famous last words...

I just did.

Found a large Inkosi Insingo (MagnaCut) online at a dealer, with micarta inlays (my preference).

The waiting begins, the comparison awaits.

And this should do it for me... I actually have no more "wants" in the CRK lineup. (Seven will be enough. Perhaps even more than enough.)

I said that once ... right before I bought the 8th one.

 

[Blues]

Nice group, JJ.

I just don't see another for my "want" list past this one...but, of course, things can change.

Will they? I guess we'll see.

 

[dwskudney]

Nice collection JJ !
For my first CRK, I'm trying to decide between the Tanto and the Insingo blade

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Nice collection JJ !
For my first CRK, I'm trying to decide between the Tanto and the Insingo blade

I like both , but just my personal preference the insingo is my choice above all. It just works for my uses.

 

[mitchnola]

Does the spa treatment from CRK remive snail trails/scratches on the handle?

 

[JAB]

Does the spa treatment from CRK remive snail trails/scratches on the handle?

It does include re-blasting unless you request otherwise.

 

[Jacques Mi]

How regularly do the damascus Sebenza and Mnandi come out?
If my memory serves me right (prolly not), it is about a year since we last saw damascus Sebenzas at the retailers.

 

[Modernflame]

Not sure about the Mnandi, but Knifejoy has some damascus Sebbies.

 

[Kettleman]

How regularly do the damascus Sebenza and Mnandi come out?
If my memory serves me right (prolly not), it is about a year since we last saw damascus Sebenzas at the retailers.

I just bought a Damascus Pj 31 a month ago from a retailer made September 7th this year.

 

[TrainedBullets]

Nice collection JJ !
For my first CRK, I'm trying to decide between the Tanto and the Insingo blade

I don’t have a tanto, but insingo is great. I think it might be my favorite blade overall.

 

[mitchnola]

Been on a bit of a CRK tare lately! At the start of the month I just had the box elder. Kettleman hooked me up with the pj inkosi. Little did I know he sent it with the infectious CRK virus (intentionally I’m sure)! I’ve been symptomatic for the last 3 weeks with uncontrollable CRK purchases. I’m finally starting to come back to reality since I’ve sold or traded just about everything I was willing to part with to cover my treatments for this virus!

Beware of the CRK virus and Kettleman !!

Here’s a pic of what the virus can do in just 3 weeks!

 

[Kettleman]

What can I say, Im a carrier!

 

[Kettleman]

Been on a bit of a CRK tare lately! At the start of the month I just had the box elder. Kettleman hooked me up with the pj inkosi. Little did I know he sent it with the infectious CRK virus (intentionally I’m sure)! I’ve been symptomatic for the last 3 weeks with uncontrollable CRK purchases. I’m finally starting to come back to reality since I’ve sold or traded just about everything I was willing to part with to cover my treatments for this virus!

Beware of the CRK virus and Kettleman !!

Here’s a pic of what the virus can do in just 3 weeks!

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A Mnandi will help with the itch!

 

[Modernflame]

A Mnandi will help with the itch!

Perhaps, but the swedge on the insingo is ideal for scratching.

 

[Mustacheben]

A Mnandi will help with the itch!

I’ve heard this before….. hahaha

 

[Mustacheben]

Been on a bit of a CRK tare lately! At the start of the month I just had the box elder. Kettleman hooked me up with the pj inkosi. Little did I know he sent it with the infectious CRK virus (intentionally I’m sure)! I’ve been symptomatic for the last 3 weeks with uncontrollable CRK purchases. I’m finally starting to come back to reality since I’ve sold or traded just about everything I was willing to part with to cover my treatments for this virus!

Beware of the CRK virus and Kettleman !!

Here’s a pic of what the virus can do in just 3 weeks!

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DONT BUY A 21!!! It will be all over for you hahaha

 

[mitchnola]

You bunch of damn enablers! I must stay strong! Maybe if I go play with my LG’s I’ll start to feel better! But before I go tell me more about this 21 ya speak of?