The Last Umfaan

mikepapa1

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So, as anyone who has followed my long and boring threads can tell you I have been tagged with the nick name "The Zann Man" which is probably appropriate because not only was the Umnumzaan my first Chris Reeve knife but to this day remains my favorite! However although the Umnumzaan is my passion ever since I first became a member of BladeForums my Avatar has been a post card from South Africa circa 1930 of a young Zulu boy.. an Umfaan. And although there are many members here on the Chris Reeve Forum who have fairly large collections of these long discontinued and very sought after little knives from CRK most of us have never had the opportunity to actually own one. I myself have been very fortunate (lucky) and have had the pleasure of being able to have owned five of these amazing little knives. This is my latest addition. But not only is it my latest addition it is kind of special in other ways. As you may or may not know the Umfaan was first produced in 1997 and if you search hard enough you will find right here on BladeForums many fine examples of these knives that are owned by our fellow members. Including some very rare pre-production models. Sorry, I am again taking the long way around the barn.. but I tend to do that when I am excited about a new addition to my meager collection. This latest example is as stated in the title of the thread one of the last Umfaan's manufactured by Chris Reeve Knives before they were discontinued in 2002. And I am sure everyone will find this strange but not only am I excited about the knife which is a great example with a very desirable CGG I am stoked about the stupid box it comes in!! :D
Unlike my good friend Cody (kidcongo) who has an amazing ability to point out the many amazing mechanical or technical intricacies of these fine knives I like to look at the subtle changes that have been made not only in the knives themselves but also the contents of the packaging but the packaging itself as it has evolved through the years. So I was very excited to find (I knew before I received it) that the packaging (box) was one of the first to have not only the "New" round CRK label but the first Blade banner of its type. (sic right) So, without further ado. Here are some pics of my latest find.
Thanks for sticking with me through this extremely long and boring thread.
All the best, Dave
P.S. Yes James I know "I have it bad!!";)
Picture of CRK packaging from 2001 with first Blade award sticker:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/105937865@N07/12393521265/
Picture of CRK packaging from 2002 with "New" CRK logo and Blade award banner:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/105937865@N07/12667836204/
Photos of "The Last Umfaan":
http://www.flickr.com/photos/105937865@N07/sets/72157641288596705/
 
Love the graphic on that one Dave. Great catch, even if not the biggest fish in the sea.
 
Cool - thanks for sharing.
red mag

PS: Do you know you have it bad?
(Sorry couldn't resist.)
 
Who would have thought Dave found another great score? Lol Congrats, that is to me the best looking little one I have seen yet.
 
Thank you brother!! Its not an Umnumzaan but it does start with a U and end with an N...:D
All the best, Dave

tactical45 said:
Who would have thought Dave found another great score? Lol Congrats, that is to me the best looking little one I have seen yet.
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Very nice brother! I like that pattern as well. Looks like a fine example in such a small package. Heck I'm having enough trouble trying to figure out the differences in the knives to even start with the boxes.

Maybe I should have nicknamed you Box Man instead of Zaan Man, nah, not the same ring.

Congratulations on a really good score!
 
From Umfaan to Umnumzaan just three letters road.

Nice catch.

Congrats and enjoy it/them in good health.

Dimitris
 
Well Dave, I guess this will be the formal congratulations on this awesome score my friend.
I was wondering when this post was coming out, it sure took a while, and I bet the anticipation nearly killed you. Is that why it's been quiet in NorCal??? :D

Again, another awesome addition to your (meager not) collection.

Take care

Andre
 
Thanks Steve!! As you now know they are amazing little knives!!;) I was a box boy when I was a yute (youth) but now I am definitely a Zaan Man!! :D
All the best, Dave


Cowboy1629 said:
Very nice brother! I like that pattern as well. Looks like a fine example in such a small package. Heck I'm having enough trouble trying to figure out the differences in the knives to even start with the boxes.

Maybe I should have nicknamed you Box Man instead of Zaan Man, nah, not the same ring.

Congratulations on a really good score!
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And again Dave a great knife and yes long but never boreing post. I have never held a Umfaan but with a little luck maybe someday soon. I know you like to take the "Long way around the Barn" but it seems you always find a nice knife on your trip. Keep finding them and writting about them. I hope you don't mind but I have several friends around town that I have told I am a collector of CRK's I just keep my collection at Dave's house. :-)
 
Thanks Andre!! I'm sure all our brothers and sisters know the pain of waiting for the postman!! :grumpy:Especially in a week with a Holiday! ! But it is usually well worth the wait. :D
All the best, Dave

amike5757575 said:
Well Dave, I guess this will be the formal congratulations on this awesome score my friend.
I was wondering when this post was coming out, it sure took a while, and I bet the anticipation nearly killed you. Is that why it's been quiet in NorCal??? :D

Again, another awesome addition to your (meager not) collection.

Take care

Andre
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sas efcharisto Demetres!! They are of course both fantastic knives from our friends at CRK!!
P.S. I love your Avatar brother!! Another example of the use of titanium to make a very functional work of art!!
All the best, Dave

Demetres said:
From Umfaan to Umnumzaan just three letters road.

Nice catch.

Congrats and enjoy it/them in good health.

Dimitris
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