What are some high-end knives?

Definitely check out the Three Sisters Forge Beast. Here are some pics of mine:




 
victorf said:
My .02 is only with three brands.

Stories on Strider's lock jamming and subsequent need to change out to larger thumb lug for correction is enough for me to steer clear. The other driven, from initial otc, high priced "First Responder" type philosophy design have their problems, if you question the company, their usual answer, if you are to get one, is their knife is not for everyone! All told, price range wise, these two brands fit in an unique market segment.

On the other hand, I have confidence with Chris Reeve design, especially the 21 and that is the only one I am interested. Very few maker started with 15 years back ground in Tool and Die as Mr. Reeve had. He design the 21 with functional simplicity. Pioneered RIL, initial lock geometry set from factory appears to remained same over years of use. Set fair price is same from factory, or when you buy it from dealers. My experience dealing with RHK is smooth, pricing for his precision cutting tool is fair and without drama or marketing ploys as with some other makers. If having doubts, call the company, you can talk to a real person and have an answer to the doubts.

Op, I am just reiterate what you have already known about CRK, right? :)
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Yea, thank you for the post. I am really liking the 21 right now. I have liked pretty much everything I have ever read about Chris and his knives. I have a local knife shop, that is a dealer. I am just waiting to get my hands on one so I know how it feels. I really hope I like it.
 
Currently, it uses CPM-S35VN, though he has used other steels in the past.
 
Meast58 said:
Hello,

Outside of Chris Reeve, what are some other high-end folding knives? I know about the Sebenza 21, 25, and Umnumzaan. what are some other comparable options in the same price range? I'm mainly interested in non-assisted, non-flipping folders.
I like more plain looking knives, so I'm not as interested in really gaudy folders like the Benchmade gold-class. I am interested in the Sebenza 21 large. I just want to make sure I'm not overlooking any knives that would make me reconsider possibly getting a Sebenza.

Thanks,
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I love all knives Medford, so I feel you can't go wrong there. Also I really want to try a Grayman Knives Satu. Those look just as beastly as anything else. Good luck on whatever you choose brother.
 
bld522 said:
Hmmm. Unless I could do business directly with RHK (which unfortunately, I cannot), the word "fair" is not the first one I'd apply to Hinderer pricing. It would be more along the lines of "seriously?". And then I'd go out and buy a Sebenza 21. :)
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My implication of "fair" was strictly on CRK. Furthermore, $445 got me a large Insingo w/double thumb lugs. While the "First Responder" brand needs an additional $200 for solid titanium scale on the presentation side above their $385 otc pricing for First Responder. I don't know your situation, but I made my order directly with RHK initially, but the wait was 4 months. So I took their advice, ordered from BladeHQ, drop shipped to RHK for double thumb lug then, RHK shipped after finished - process took a little over two weeks.

I also agree with your assessments on:

1. "the word "fair" is not the first one I'd apply to Hinderer pricing. It would be more along the lines of "seriously?". And then I'd go out and buy a Sebenza 21."

2. "Sounds fragile to me. William Henry knives have a reputation as being pocket jewlery . . . until you use them to cut stuff. Then you find out what their real merits are. (Keep in mind that while everybody's going ga-ga over the latest implementation of ZDP-189 in a Kershaw knife, Matt Conable has been using that blade steel on William Henry knives for years. And his blades are laminated to increase strength as well. They are, first and foremost, superb cutting instruments.)"

Within the constrain of similar price range. I also like William Henry. I have one Gentac B30. But.....ruggedness....fun factors w/ambidextrous double thumb lugs ....for my money....Sebenza 21 Insingo....:)
 
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cakes072185 said:
I love all knives Medford, so I feel you can't go wrong there. Also I really want to try a Grayman Knives Satu. Those look just as beastly as anything else. Good luck on whatever you choose brother.
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Thank you. I like the look of the Medford knives. The Satu is also a cool looking knife.
 
Strider or Hinderer. They will take a beating and still function great.

TSF Beast with the spear point feels like a Small Sebenza after a year of steroids and intense workouts. Small but stout and JIM is just super great to deal with if you have an issue with your knife. I have had some fix needs and a blade swap (from the clip point to the spear point) and Jim was absolutely fair and fully attentive to what I was needing.

LionSteel SR2 if you want a thick blade for utility and skinning. I gave an SR2 to a friend and he loves skinning squirrels he pops from the back porch with his 22 Ruger. It's is not a knife for stabbing, as it is thick with a very sharp belly (great for skinning, but not efficient for stabbing penetration.) However, if you needed to get someone's attention with a stab, I sense that the receiver is going to be in a lot of discomfort.

I'd say MicroTech, too, but I don't do any more proprietary screw-heads for any knives I own now.

Good luck! Lots of options out there!
 
lionsteel sr1. cheaper than a sebenza and the quality is on par. i really like my lionsteel tm1 also.

chaves 228 might be a good option but thats just an assumption since it isnt out yet but if it is anything like his custom it is going to be amazing.

I like how someone said a rockstead tei. thats only like the cost of like 10 sebenzas, definitely not hard use either. but rocksteads are awesome, i agree with that 100%
 
I love my Zaan, but my ZT 550 and Spyderco Ti-Millie and CF Manix XL are also favorites.

For really serious use a small 3.5-4.0" fixed blade of good steel, etc. beats most folders IMHO.
 
Sebenza 21 or 25 will never let you down period. Also in that price range would be the tsf beast and the dua. Both ate tanks and will stand up to anything minus:prying, screwing etc.
You can look into lion steel as well as the zero tolerance line.
Hindere knives are great but you pay a lot for what your getting. They'll run you more than anything I mentioned above.
Lastly I've only had experience with one strider, it will be my last also.
Good luck with the hunt.
 
SPYDERCO VALLOTIN. great knife. Fit n finish top notch smooth easy opening with either spydie hole or thumb studs. Love mine. Have the hidden auto model. Sweet knife. Really feels like a solid tool. Good luck n happy hunting. That's half the.fun
 
OBL said:
lionsteel sr1. cheaper than a sebenza and the quality is on par. i really like my lionsteel tm1 also.

chaves 228 might be a good option but thats just an assumption since it isnt out yet but if it is anything like his custom it is going to be amazing.

I like how someone said a rockstead tei. thats only like the cost of like 10 sebenzas, definitely not hard use either. but rocksteads are awesome, i agree with that 100%
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I took a look at Chaves Knives. I like the look of them. The 228 is pretty cool, and I also like the look of the "Liberation" prototype. Thanks again to every one who has made suggestions.

If anyone here has a Chaves; how smooth do you think it is? What do you think about it from a F/F standpoint?
 
victorf said:
My implication of "fair" was strictly on RHK. Furthermore, $445 got me a large Insingo w/double thumb lugs. While the "First Responder" brand needs an additional $200 for solid titanium scale on the presentation side above their $385 otc pricing for First Responder. I don't know your situation, but I made my order directly with RHK initially, but the wait was 4 months. So I took their advice, ordered from BladeHQ, drop shipped to RHK for double thumb lug then, RHK shipped after finished - process took a little over two weeks.

I also agree with your assessments on:

1. "the word "fair" is not the first one I'd apply to Hinderer pricing. It would be more along the lines of "seriously?". And then I'd go out and buy a Sebenza 21."

2. "Sounds fragile to me. William Henry knives have a reputation as being pocket jewlery . . . until you use them to cut stuff. Then you find out what their real merits are. (Keep in mind that while everybody's going ga-ga over the latest implementation of ZDP-189 in a Kershaw knife, Matt Conable has been using that blade steel on William Henry knives for years. And his blades are laminated to increase strength as well. They are, first and foremost, superb cutting instruments.)"

Within the constrain of similar price range. I also like William Henry. I have one Gentac B30. But.....ruggedness....fun factors w/ambidextrous double thumb lugs ....for my money....Sebenza 21 Insingo....:)
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Do you mean CRK here rather than RHK because I think you do, and it changes the context of your statement completely. Same goes for your post before. Just trying to save the OP a little confusion.
 
OBL said:
lionsteel sr1. cheaper than a sebenza and the quality is on par. i really like my lionsteel tm1 also.

chaves 228 might be a good option but thats just an assumption since it isnt out yet but if it is anything like his custom it is going to be amazing.

I like how someone said a rockstead tei. thats only like the cost of like 10 sebenzas, definitely not hard use either. but rocksteads are awesome, i agree with that 100%
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Thanks for pointing that out; I did not see the line "same price range as seb" in the Op's post... Skimmed right past it LOL!

So, that totally voids my awesome suggestion. ;):D
 
I really like the refined functionality of a CRK and I like the absolute beastly looking bomb proof stuff hinderer and strider put out. Jason Brous stuff is vert tacticool. So it just depends on what your taste is
 
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