Two on the way back! ARRIVED!!

[kilogolf65]

After 4 weeks and 1 day from the day CRK received my two knives they called and are on the way back. WooHoo. I was figuring 6 to 8 weeks. Large Reg and Wilson Combat 25.

 

[blanco112]

Tim mentioned on Facebook recently they've been able to get their times down to about 4 weeks, except for the occasional odd issues where they might need to wait for a part. Congrats on getting those two back. I'd be very excited myself.

 

[Ajack60]

You'd better post pics once they get home.

 

[Cheesehead_Slasher]

I am considering sending mine in for a refresh.

 

[Thin-Slice]

U got me alll excited now as mine will be 4 weeks in a few days. I have been missing my regs like crazy also curious to see if they could fix what i wanted.

 

[kilogolf65]

They came while at a soccer game. Nice surprise when I got home as I really expected these next week sometime. So here is what arrived....

Had this little guy to help me out.

The Small 21 Tanto I was able to pick up here on BF a couple months ago. One of my favorite EDCs. Kinda fitting to open my CRK package with a CRK.

Both came out as I expected - just excellent. The WC 25 looks like new except for the pocket clip which wasn't blasted as i believe that messes up the WC logo. I should've got a close-up of it, but it really isn't bad. The Regular looks and feels like new. It's from 2002 and was well carried but not used much from what I could tell. The scales were smooth, a bit too smooth for me. I didn't mind the well used look and snail trails. Now it's got a grippy texture, but no wear. It also now has a proper box, cloth, and re-issue card for authenticity. I bought it to daily carry and was doing that. Now that first scratch is gonna kill me.

 

[Thin-Slice]

How is the lockup on the regular? Is it gummy as before?

 

[kilogolf65]

Yeah the Reg still has a bit of lock stick. Gummy is a pretty good descriptor. It isn't horrible but it's there. However it's a gorgeous Large Regular with that most excellent looking "bull nosed" blade. I can deal with it.

 

[photoman12001]

I’m considering sending in my well-used 1999 Regular because the lock is pretty gummy and is almost to the edge of the blade tang. I’m torn on a full refurb though. I love the worn, smooth look but it is almost too smooth. I wish they’d get the replacement Regular blades going. Mine could use that. When I called about them a few weeks ago they stated they are working on it and they will be S35VN.

When I sent my 1999 large NICA in it returned with some gummy lock stick remaining too.

 

[Ajack60]

If you didn't mention the were at CRK for service, I'd guessed they were NIB. They do top notch work on getting a CRK back to new condition.
Outstanding pics!!!!

 

[kilogolf65]

Note the information on the service form from CRK about lock stick on the Regular Sebenzas:

 

[Lone_Wolfe]

They look great!