Umnumzaan Alternative?

austonh

austonh

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So I've become quite taken with the aesthetics of the CRK Umnumzaan, but they just don't seem to be in stock anywhere and if you are lucky you might find one on the Exchange.

What would be a good alternative to the Umnumzaan? Is there anything that has a similar blade shape? I really think it's the blade shape that does it for me.

Many thanks!
 
Wilson Combat Star-Tac is a Limited Edition Wilson Tactical® / Chris Reeve Knives Tactical Collaboration. Basically, a CRK Umnumzaan that's even more unique.

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I've had lots of Sebbies, but my first CRK was an older Zaan. But, I did find something better...for me.
I have one of the newer Zaans with the LBS. The magic is that this newer design has a much larger thumb access to the lockbar, which means that I can unlock the blade without difficulty. It was almost impossible for me to unlock the older style.
So, YES, I carry the Zaan every day...the newer model.
Of course, there are many folks out there who prefer the older model....
 
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RamZar said:
Wilson Combat Star-Tac is a Limited Edition Wilson Tactical® / Chris Reeve Knives Tactical Collaboration. Basically, a CRK Umnumzaan that's even more unique.

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RamZar, would you happen to have one of these? You seem to have just about every knife that I'm interested in.

Also, I think the Umnumzaan goes for about $425 new correct?
 
austonh said:
RamZar, would you happen to have one of these? You seem to have just about every knife that I'm interested in.

Also, I think the Umnumzaan goes for about $425 new correct?
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A friend is borrowing mine until next week.

I paid $450 including shipping.

Wilson Combat customer service is top notch.
 
Ugh I want one as well.

just put in my notice to leave at work, so no knife purchases for a week or two
 
austonh said:
So I've become quite taken with the aesthetics of the CRK Umnumzaan, but they just don't seem to be in stock anywhere and if you are lucky you might find one on the Exchange.

What would be a good alternative to the Umnumzaan? Is there anything that has a similar blade shape? I really think it's the blade shape that does it for me.

Many thanks!
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I have 2 of them, they do come back in stock from time to time, both of mine are S30V so i have had them awhile.
 
Bugout Bill said:
An excellent knife, much more swagger than the Zaan. I love mine. There isn't anything else like the it, anything else is just a Ti framelock.
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Very unique. Blade shape is amazing in S35VN on mine. The Wilson Combat Starburst grip pattern gives great traction.
 
Maddogg774 said:
I got an email newsletter from Wilson and they said all Wilson knives in stock.
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Eagles are out of stock and that's a couple of weeks now. A friend wanted to get one after I raved about it being the best flipper I've ever had.
 
They were in stock on the 10th. They were out of stock on the 11th. If you want one be prepared to jump at any time.
 
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