The kinda unspecified CRK talk thread.

I got my first Sebenza...a "Regular" as a gift from my wife when I was 46. And I actually knew why I wanted one. This ^^^^ hurts my head.

Please don't post any more of these particular videos here. (But feel free to view them yourself if you find them useful.)
 
At least she sounds like she recognizes the inherent usefulness and utility that would be afforded by "two blades," as she put it, in the tanto. Pretty much a paraphrase of how I've often described it.

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Modernflame said:
Last night I jumped at the opportunity to get a L31 in Magnacut with Macassar Ebony inlays. It's quite handsome in the photos, but now I'm wondering about the logic of the material selection. The blade is renowned for corrosion resistance, but it's nestled in a handle that needs protection from the elements. I know how to care for the wood and I won't be scuba diving with it or anything. I suppose the question is more academic. What do you guys think? Can you get the most out of Magnacut in a wood inlaid knife?
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I certainly would not, not because the knife isn’t capable of handling work, but because in my mind I’d want to keep it in pristine condition and admire it more than use it for work. I’d probably make it a light user and treat it differently than a plane jane or micarta CRK. Those, I have no problem using for dirty work or sticking it in the ground with dirty hands so I don’t misplace it. But that’s just me. I guess that’s why I only have a couple of wood inlay, I really don’t use them that much.
 
After 4 or 5 small 21s w/ and w/out micarta and in all the blade shapes, 3 Mnandi, 4 Umnumzaan in both DP and Tanto in Wilson config and regular, and a large micarta Inkosi today I found my favorite CRK knife yet!

Large PJ insingo Inkosi where you you been all my life?!
 
When did CRK go from tying lanyard old-school style through the handle to using the lanyard pin?
 
Hi forum members, Iam back at BF after a long time, I recently got a brand new small Sebenza 31 with ebony inlays in Magnacut steel, the knife is perfect in all aspects but the only one flaw is the blade opening, its quite hard to open and so far different than my last small Sebbie which was buttery smooth action. The blade pivot is ok, it looks lie is too much pressure from the lockbar to the blade while deploying, or the ceramic ball does not roll, not sure if it has to roll or not on the blade, i did put some f grease on the ball but no changes.
 
simbad said:
Hi forum members, Iam back at BF after a long time, I recently got a brand new small Sebenza 31 with ebony inlays in Magnacut steel, the knife is perfect in all aspects but the only one flaw is the blade opening, its quite hard to open and so far different than my last small Sebbie which was buttery smooth action. The blade pivot is ok, it looks lie is too much pressure from the lockbar to the blade while deploying, or the ceramic ball does not roll, not sure if it has to roll or not on the blade, i did put some f grease on the ball but no changes.
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There have been many reports lately of CRK shipping knives dry or close to it. I would say either break it down and give it a good cleaning and re-lube or return it. I would do the clean and lube and then just break it in. If it doesnt help its off to the mothership.
Good Luck and congrats on the new sebbie.
 
simbad said:
Hi forum members, Iam back at BF after a long time, I recently got a brand new small Sebenza 31 with ebony inlays in Magnacut steel, the knife is perfect in all aspects but the only one flaw is the blade opening, its quite hard to open and so far different than my last small Sebbie which was buttery smooth action. The blade pivot is ok, it looks lie is too much pressure from the lockbar to the blade while deploying, or the ceramic ball does not roll, not sure if it has to roll or not on the blade, i did put some f grease on the ball but no changes.
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It will smooth out with use, as you would expect, but I have yet to meet a 31 that ever gets as free and smooth as my 21s. Personally, I am not bothered by it. I think the upgrades are worth a great deal. Also, the ceramic ball does not roll. Just an FYI.
 
Thanks guys for the prompt reply, yes it suppose to get smoother action with use, as all mechanics, simple as a 0 km engine....;)
 
These are my favorite jimping. They seem to be on 21’s in the early 20-teens. I like them better than the sharper/finer version in more recent years. They just feel great on my thumb.

Anyone else have a favorite? I know they have changed numerous times over the years.

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