The kinda unspecified CRK talk thread.

I've never had a CRK before, but I've been thinking about picking up a small Sebenza. I was curious if there any tips when looking on the secondary - specific things to look for, questions to ask, etc.? Any advice is appreciated.
 
OldGrandDad said:
I've never had a CRK before, but I've been thinking about picking up a small Sebenza. I was curious if there any tips when looking on the secondary - specific things to look for, questions to ask, etc.? Any advice is appreciated.
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There are plenty of fakes out there. If the price is too good to be true, skip it. If you're unsure on one, bring pictures here, there's lots of helpful folks.
 
OldGrandDad said:
I've never had a CRK before, but I've been thinking about picking up a small Sebenza. I was curious if there any tips when looking on the secondary - specific things to look for, questions to ask, etc.? Any advice is appreciated.
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Try to find one that has the box, tools, cloth, bday card. Look for one that doesn’t have the blade all scratched up, the slabs don’t matter, you can send it in and gets the slabs blasted. Try to find one that hasn’t been modded, CRK may not claim it even though it’s legit. Make sure the blade is close to factory edge angles. Where ever you buy it from, make sure you’re protected if you need to return it. Never do PayPal FF
 
Thanks for all the feedback - that's definitely helpful. I'll limit my search to the exchange here or buying new from an authorized dealer. And now I have a better idea of what to look for when looking at used.
 
Bought my first new to me small 21 after having bought a few 31's and I'm a little shocked at how much the packaging has changed.
 
WedgeAntilles said:
What changed? I have 21s and 31s with the same boxes.
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I'll have to take a pic later and post it to make the full point. The box is a simple one piece folded ends with a foam insert that held the knife. It's absolutely nothing like the current modern boxes.
 
Maximumbob54 said:
I'll have to take a pic later and post it to make the full point. The box is a simple one piece folded ends with a foam insert that held the knife. It's absolutely nothing like the current modern boxes.
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Ya. Those were the norm for the 21’s for the most part.
 
Does CRK post any unique items or special editions that will be available at Blade Show? Got an Umnumzaan a few years ago with the bead, thanks in advance.
 
JB in LV said:
Does CRK post any unique items or special editions that will be available at Blade Show? Got an Umnumzaan a few years ago with the bead, thanks in advance.
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Yeah, they do. That's usually where the super unique stuff comes from like damascus Inkosis, wood inlay Inkosis, smooth handled Umnumzaans, DLC'd models etc.

However it's my understanding, never been there, that most of the really juicy exclusives sell out instantly. You have to get the pass where you can get in there early, before everyone else, and run to the booth. Some makers replenish the crazy stuff throughout the show, a few here, a few there, not sure if CRK does.
 
LimpCroissant said:
Yeah, they do. That's usually where the super unique stuff comes from like damascus Inkosis, wood inlay Inkosis, smooth handled Umnumzaans, DLC'd models etc.

However it's my understanding, never been there, that most of the really juicy exclusives sell out instantly. You have to get the pass where you can get in there early, before everyone else, and run to the booth. Some makers replenish the crazy stuff throughout the show, a few here, a few there, not sure if CRK does.
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The last couple of years CRK has done a game of some type. Two years ago there were different games to play at other vendor's tables to win a chance to buy one of the exclusives. Last year it was a randomized draw lottery. They do their best to make it as fair as possible.
 
Thank you for the feedback, I’ll try to make the CRK booth my first stop (instead of the overflow room), however I don’t get involved in the initial lolly scramble.
 
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