What is the big deal about Chris Reeve?

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The big deal about Chris Reeve Knives is that many people have no idea what they are talking about when they try to pass judgement on them. They are some of the most well made knives on the planet.
 
it's the Mercedes Benz of knives, there for it is not a work knife and it doesn't have a good grip. I don't drive a Benz, I drive a work truck so I use a work knife.....I'm sure the Sebenza has better steal that will hold an edge longer than some of my work knives but I could sharpen my knife on the job site if I had to, plus I carry an axe, machete and extra knives for work in my truck every day so my knife doesn't dull out so quickly.
 
buckman110 said:
I don't care what anyone says, there are much much better knives out there than Chris Reeves flashy crap. I have custom bucks that were around the200 range that will out perform anything he will ever put out.
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I would love to put that to the test I bet I break the tip off your buck first minuet in. Then I bet I can get your back lock to fail really easy. After that I will chip out the edge in no time at all. Then theres the blade play I know I don't have any do you? Want to do a cut test bet the 440 doesn't go far. Put your $200 where your mouth is I will put my sebenza 25 up against any folding buck you have any time.

I will say $200 for a buck was way overpriced.
 
RevDevil said:
The big deal about Chris Reeve Knives is that many people have no idea what they are talking about when they try to pass judgement on them. They are some of the most well made knives on the planet.
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The BUCK 110 is the most copied knife in history, as well as one of the most well made sturdy etc. But u can get a normal ole work one for 40 ish. . Ppl don't go gonzo over them, because they have spoken for themselves. Chris Reeves knives are showey pretty boy knives imo.
 
"I'm a real man because I use this knife."

"No way dude, I'm a real man because I use this knife."

Sad.
Really, really sad.
 
Woodcamo Nut said:
it's the Mercedes Benz of knives, there for it is not a work knife and it doesn't have a good grip. I don't drive a Benz, I drive a work truck so I use a work knife.....I'm sure the Sebenza has better steal that will hold an edge longer than some of my work knives but I could sharpen my knife on the job site if I had to, plus I carry an axe, machete and extra knives for work in my truck every day so my knife doesn't dull out so quickly.
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Really I drive a work tuck I use my CRK to cut and scrap at work all the time just two days ago I used it to cut carpet during a demo job. I used a DMT pocket stone and bang back to sharp.

I get this crap all the time at work from my subcontractors who piss and moan about rich people. Wake up if it was not for rich folks you would not be working nor would the 10 other trades on the job. When was the last time a person on food stamps asked you to fix there house and offered to pay you and all your guys so you can feed your kids and pay your bills.

Same with CRK It is nothing more than ignorance and envy.
 
Started with knives, and now it's gone to pontificating about rich versus poor?
Before you know it people will be pulling their pants down and reaching for the measuring tape. :rolleyes:
 
buckman110 said:
The BUCK 110 is the most copied knife in history, as well as one of the most well made sturdy etc. But u can get a normal ole work one for 40 ish. . Ppl don't go gonzo over them, because they have spoken for themselves. Chris Reeves knives are showey pretty boy knives imo.
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I agree that you can get a great work knife for little money, however, I would definitely NOT consider CRK knives as 'showy pretty boy knives'. For the most part, CRK knives are anti-showy. I only own 2 CRKs, a large regular Sebenza since 2002 and an Umnumzaan since 2011. Both are the bare-bones, basic models, and they aren't showpieces. If anything, they are plain-jane in appearance. Especially the Sebenza has been used a good amount. I've been less kind to it than I've been to some of my much-cheaper knives. Though I haven't been carrying either of them lately, IMO they are real keepers and are awaiting their next turn in my carry rotation.

Likes and dislikes are a matter of personal choice. And I never, ever suggest a CRK hater to 'try one and see'. Every preference has legitimacy to it. For some, CRKs don't float their boat. That's why there's such a variety of knives out there to choose from. Many will cut just as well as or better than a CRK, in my experience. However, to say that CRK knives are showpieces that can't be used for real work is simply wrong.

Jim
 
My point is why pay so much? I traded a crk and it malfunctioned out of my knowledge to fix, guess what? They won't fix it. Crap imo.
 
buckman110 said:
The BUCK 110 is the most copied knife in history, as well as one of the most well made sturdy etc. But u can get a normal ole work one for 40 ish. . Ppl don't go gonzo over them, because they have spoken for themselves. Chris Reeves knives are showey pretty boy knives imo.
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Not trying start an argument but have you ever handled or used a CRK? I have several 110's and a Sebenza and there's no comparison. The 110 is a fine knife for $40, but it's a $40 knife. It doesn't hold a candle to a Sebenza in the f&f and tolerance department. I expect to chip the edge, possibly break the tip, develop blade play, and retire it after a few years with my Bucks. That's fine, it's a $40 knife. I expect to use my CRK for the same tasks and have none of those same problems for years.

If you any mechanical knowledge all you have to do to see why a Sebenza is worth the $ is take one apart and put it back together. Tighten and go. No adjusting, no playing with the pivot, no worrying about centering or lockup. I really like and respect Buck and their products but they're not in the same league.
 
Yeah I hate crks: they come way to sharp, hold an edge way to long, feel to good in my hands, way to easy clean and sharpen. They cut way to good, and up to any task I throw at them. Yes the are terrible give me a break.
These are not 400$ pretty boy knives. They are 400+$ work horses. They are worth every penny.
People like buck110 above pass judgment on the sebenza and have never held one or used one or felt the silkey smoothe action. I'm not a pretty boy, I'm a hard working blue collar worker with a family. I prefer quality tools and am a firm believer you get what you pay for.
What am I getting with a 200$ buck?.....well I'm getting ripped off.
A lot of people that bash crks are the same type people who hate: people with a sig sauer, an h&k, a Mercedes, a beamer, a two story house etc... They say, my Glock, my kia my Hyundai are better...... No there not, each one will do its intended task, but they are all in different classes....again you get what you pay for.
 
I carry vintage only bucks. I disagree. Lets see Chris Reeves cut bolts in two with one of his like Al Buck used to and shave lol.
 
buckman110 said:
The BUCK 110 is the most copied knife in history, as well as one of the most well made sturdy etc. But u can get a normal ole work one for 40 ish. . Ppl don't go gonzo over them, because they have spoken for themselves. Chris Reeves knives are showey pretty boy knives imo.
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No one is arguing, even remotely that Buck makes an iconic knife, or that it has been the most copied knife, or anything of the sort. The fact remains that CR Knive have won a lot of manufacturing quality awards, for years and years. The quote Stabman included was from one of the biggest innovators in the knife world (Sal G from Spyderco), he is not the type of person to blow smoke up anyone's tailpipe. Of course a good cutting knife does not need to have as many manufacturing steps as something from CRK, but they are a good example of what high quality American handmade manufacturing can turn out.

I guess you can say that after 25 years of the Sebenza, it kind of speaks for itself too. I just don't see how 2 slabs of titanium, and the same steel that Buck uses on it's custom shop knives equates to being flashy. Sure, there are some flashy models that use Damascus, and fancy CG graphics, and milling, but that is no different to say Buck using all kinds of fancy wood, stag, horn, bone, Micarta, CF, or any other handle material. The irony is the the word Sebenza actually is derived from the Zulu word for "Work", of all things. Personally, I'd rather have one CRK to last me a lifetime than 100 import knives. But, buy, use, and carry whatcha like. No need to hate on something because it is not your cup of tea, it's all good just different.

buckman110 said:
My point is why pay so much? I traded a crk and it malfunctioned out of my knowledge to fix, guess what? They won't fix it. Crap imo.
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Without details, your statement means little. These knives are some of the only ones sold today where the manufacturer actually give YOU a tool to disassemble them and do your own maintenance. That is how straight forward and simple they are. They are the epitome of "not flashy". It's almost like saying, "No, I don't need your fancy .308 hunting rifle, I have my fine black powder muzzle loader. If it was good for my granpa it by gum will be good enough for me!"
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Ok, now have you ever held used etc a 200$ buck lets say custom shop? Prob not. My point is there way to much for the identical material in many other knives with better locks etc. There not worth what he asks sorry.
 
Sorry guys, I just can't see it. I've got tons of other knives benchmade bad blood Spartan Becker etc. There all great. But crk no.
 
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