What is general opinion about CRK " Green Beret " knives?

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I promise none of our opinions will matter as much as yours, but many of us will strongly express those opinions and maybe fight a little with each other.
 
IMO you can find better for the money.
 
tsuba said:
Thank god, nobody talk about the "famous" knifetests story... oups :p
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What about knife destruction test on " Youtube ", man, that knife cost a fortune and cracks very easy. I don't know, I realy like how it looks like but what about quality of material?
 
I think S30V is an excellent steel, it holds an edge very well, just like all of Chris Reeves S30V. However its my opinion that S30V has no place on a survival knife, too brittle, hence the breaks. And the comparison on knifetests.com isn't a fair one, you can't compare the Shrade to the Green Beret, they are two totally different steels, 1095 vs S30V...:rolleyes: Take any identical blade, one made of S30V and one made of 1095, beat them evenly, blow for blow with a hammer, and S30V will yield first most of the time, IMO. 1095 is a tougher steel with lower edge retention, S30V is the complete opposite, IMO. Why the attempt at a flame war Cabala? This has been done too death, each time it ends in bickering, were you not aware of that?:confused:
 
GregS said:
However its my opinion that S30V has no place on a survival knife, too brittle, hence the breaks.
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Perhaps it depends on what a person envisions a survival scenario to be. I have several S30V blades and they are superb at everything I have required of them. I live in a humid and damp area and 1095, even coated, just does not do well over time. Everyone has their own needs and expectations, 1095 blades just do not live up to mine, whereas S30V blades do. I wouldn't get an ax or large chopper made out of S30V though, but then axes and large choppers don't figure into my idea of vital survival tools.
 
Fargus said:
Perhaps it depends on what a person envisions a survival scenario to be. I have several S30V blades and they are superb at everything I have required of them. I live in a humid and damp area and 1095, even coated, just does not do well over time. Everyone has their own needs and expectations, 1095 blades just do not live up to mine, whereas S30V blades do. I wouldn't get an ax or large chopper made out of S30V though, but then axes and large choppers don't figure into my idea of vital survival tools.
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That makes sense, a knife needs to fit ones needs, nobody elses. S30V sounds perfect for your conditions. I made the mistake of saying "survival knife" what I should have said was medium sized fixed blade.:foot:
 
cabala said:
I would like to buy this knife and need much more second opinions i can get.
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Opinions to back up your decision? You can get that here, and probably double in opposition.

Knowledge to understand the materials, construction, fit and finish, and reputation? Sure, and some idea of why it might not be a good idea overall. The discussion on S30V shows not everybody thinks its a good application for a rough use fixed blade. Other makers use it, though, guarantee it, and I've seen photos of blades before and after refurbishing that point out their value.

Actual owners are the ones to listen to, however, as they have actual hands-on experience and can tell you what they liked, disliked, and where the price finally was assessed as fair or not. Any other non-owner comments are as valuable as the pixels they're printed with, and inversely knowledgeable as the controversy they stir up.

I don't ask for opinions on a forum anymore, I go search answers and find them. You'd be surprised the honesty you get places where knives aren't the first subject line.

Last but not least, what do you plan to do with it? As a EDC box cutter in an urban job, the Green Beret will get you more trouble than its worth. As an outdoor knive for general field use, it's ok. For the money, you can get two or three others and do as well. If you just want to blow money and own one, then anything we say won't really be of any value, except that having one handed to you on graduation of the course is the ONLY thing that really matters.

Then, when it's yours and honorably earned, you might revere it. Otherwise, it's just another knife.
 
I purchased one when they first came out and the only thing I'll say is that the handle did not fit my hand comfortably so I sold it. You really need to try one for yourself to decide though.
 
GregS said:
what I should have said was medium sized fixed blade.:foot:
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I'd probably agree with that based on and agreeing with your previous caveats about the more brittle nature of S30V over something like 1095. I like VG10 as well, but wouldn't want a medium to large size fixed blade made solely from it. My main fixed blade is a Fallkniven S1 laminate, which FK moved to after trying out 100% VG10 designs. The laminate works well, and seems to have proven itself over a variety of blade lengths (from the A2 model on down in size).

As far as the OP's query though, I'll agree with what many have already stated. If you like it, buy it. Is it a horrible knife? Not by any means. Is it the best knife, or even a good knife, suited for intended usage? Only the OP knows. It has some obvious weaknesses for some purposes, but then again, those weaknesses are relative. It certainly can't be relegate to shelf queen status based on a single test that takes it far outside intended design parameters. Then again, there are perhaps better options based on a particular individual's needs and usages. Only the OP can be an accurate judge of that.
 
Buy it, buy a Gold membership, if you don't like it, sell it on the For Sale forum.

thx - cpr
 
Personally like 5,5 '' blades for knife and don't need knife for special hard use, had one knife in S30V on 58 Hrc, but I'm confused how easy cracks. Does someone use this knife? I need real life experience.
 
You could always go the way of one of Chris's One Piece Knives made of A2. Might cost a little more but they are a hell of a knife!
 
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