What's your # 2 knife brand if CRK is #1

[clockman]

Since I started buying CRK's several years ago, I've stopped buy less expensive knives as some of you have.I like

Spyderco's and I still do. The last 3- 4 Spydies that I've bought don't get used very often. The amount of $ I spent on the

Spydies could have been used to buy 2 plain jane large 21's or about $850. I really don't need any more CRK's unless

it's something unusual..... Is that going to stop my addiction to CRK's ?

 

[Peter Hartwig]

While I like the CRK brand in total other brands I like certain models
Strider SnG(5), with any handle type-my larger knife
3" Hinderer XM-18 non flipper(2) , spanto or slicer grind-smaller knife
Together with Sebenza's(6) they make up about 95% of my folders

 

[Lockup1109]

Spyderco, but ONLY militaries.

 

[rishma]

Sak. Quality to price ratio is great

 

[jjg6319]

Spyderco. I like their willingness to try new steels.

 

[flipe8]

Spyderco for sure.

 

[DallasSTB]

Been buying a bunch of Zero Tolerance lately, particularly the Limited Issues.

 

[Shadow449]

Spyderco, but only certain ones. they have such a wide variety and some look a little odd. I like PM2, military, sage, caly, dragon fly, delica... Some others look like they try too hard to work the spydie hole into the design.

 

[Officer's Match]

Emerson far and away is my non-CRK favorite. I've had north of 40 of them, and my Custom Super Roadhouse is my most expensive knife thus far.

 

[flyingjon]

I guess I'm stuck because CRK would be my second choice!

 

[lemmuhj]

Emerson far and away is my non-CRK favorite. I've had north of 40 of them, and my Custom Super Roadhouse is my most expensive knife thus far.

Beautiful knife! Ive always wanted a custom Emerson.

I like so many different production and custom knives, that its hard to pick a number 2. I had a few Shirigorovs and was completely impressed with their build quality. They are fantastic knives(but too expensive) I do like Striders but will admit that their fit and finish is NOT crk quality, although the new "custom" Mick Strider SNGs look to be a new norm maybe coming out across their line up(hopefully).

 

[Ajack60]

Striders(14), Hinderer(4),Three Sisters Forge(4), ZT(8), Spyderco(6)
The ones I actually EDC 99% of the time is CRK and Strider.
And no, it will not stop your thirst for more CRK's, don't even ask how many I have.

 

[BellaBlades]

After crk. Spyderco and strider. Specifically the para, manix 2, sng/smf.

 

[PatMourin45]

CRK and Emerson... I want to like striders, but something about them just doesn't fully grasp my interest. I might just pick up a SMF with the gunner grips later this year.

 

[Officer's Match]

CRK and Emerson... I want to like striders, but something about them just doesn't fully grasp my interest. I might just pick up a SMF with the gunner grips later this year.

I'm pretty much similar - I had another forum member's SMF for a while (he had one of my Zaan's; he wanted to handle one to see if it was for him) and honestly just couldn't like it.

 

[MicroAlign]

I have tried a number of high end brands, but CRK is my #1 higher end manufacturer. I still like Benchmades for my lower end stuff. Very consistent heat treats over the years and decent quality.

 

[MatthewSB]

Emersons and Spydercos for me. If Benchmade stops using Axis locks on almost every knife they make, I'll be 'into' them again someday.

I like Emersons because they don't discourage disassembly (like CRK) and I like the practical steel (like CRK). Emerson's designs are great.

Spyderco, but ONLY militaries.

Same here, as well as a few Lavas

The Military is a brilliant design, incredibly light for the amount of cutting edge.

 

[nyefmaker]

Chris Reeve Knives will ALWAYS be my #1. #2 - I would have to say is a toss up. If I am leaning towards folders, I would have to easily say Hinderer. I have had 14 of the XM's over the years, but only have 1 now. For fixed blades, I would go between Busse and Miller Bros. I have several Busse and love em. I only have 1 MMB but am looking at more.

 

[bart1]

My tie for #1 is Randall made, for folders no close second…. Bart

 

[uofaengr]

For super high quality stuff, I'd probably say Hinderer. But for good, no frills cutting use I'd probably say Spyderco. If I was forced to get rid of my CRKs I could probably get by for years with just a Delica and Military for my folder needs.