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Which CRK is the one that got you hooked?

lisantica

lisantica

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The Sebenza shown below is what I consider my first Sebenza. I bought it used on 11/2/10...so technically I won't have a one year CRK collecting anniversary for another 4 months.
I had one other one that I bought within that same time frame, but I sold it in favor of this one which is what I consider the culprit that started it all! :p

What was your first one, or if not THE first, the one that got you hooked?
Lisa

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In my case it really isn't one model that did it - it's more the fit and finish and tight tolerances that keep me coming back to CRK.

Out of all the ones I own the Mnandi is really a cool little jewel like knife that is very impressive to me.
 
This one got me hooked on Sebenzas in general. A double-lug Classic with Ironwood inlays. It's gone now, but not forgotten.

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This one swung me over to the "Regular" side of the fence. BG42 sweetness. Dan (DBH) is keeping her now............for now

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Toyz said:
Out of all the ones I own the Mnandi is really a cool little jewel like knife that is very impressive to me.
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I love those Mnandi too.

DallasSTB said:
This one got me hooked on Sebenzas in general. A double-lug Classic with Ironwood inlays. It's gone now, but not forgotten.
This one swung me over to the "Regular" side of the fence. BG42 sweetness..
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Beauties, both of them!
 
A plain Sebenza 21 was my first. After experiencing the quality, I had to have a small Sebenza 21 to match. But after getting the Umnumzaan I knew I'd found my new pefect EDC. And after getting the perfect gentleman's folder in the Mnandi, and then experiencing CRK's customer service, I was officially hooked.
 
The first time I ever held a Sebenza I was hooked! It was my first cousins knife and he showed it to me back in the early 90's. It was a left handed Sebenza with an ATS34 blade which back then was considered a "super steel." I was amazed by the quality of the knife and swore right then I would have one someday!
 
The mnandi was very impressive. The action was super smooth and the snake wood inlay was great to look at. I also have a BG42 Sebenza which is now becoming a favorite as the action has become smoother and the BG42 blade is incredible.
 
My first Sebenza was a large early 21, with bocate inserts. My local "enabler" had other large classics but the one I bought had the lanyard pin, that is what swayed me. I have since bought different versions from different periods, but I have fit them all with lanyard pins.
 
gbelleh said:
A plain Sebenza 21 was my first. After experiencing the quality, I had to have a small Sebenza 21 to match. But after getting the Umnumzaan I knew I'd found my new pefect EDC. And after getting the perfect gentleman's folder in the Mnandi, and then experiencing CRK's customer service, I was officially hooked.
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I know the feeling!

vwb563 said:
The first time I ever held a Sebenza I was hooked!
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I can identify with that!

Davor said:
The mnandi was very impressive. The action was super smooth and the snake wood inlay was great to look at. I also have a BG42 Sebenza which is now becoming a favorite as the action has become smoother and the BG42 blade is incredible.
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I need a Sebenza with BG42 besides my Umfaan that is.

lathrop said:
My first Sebenza was a large early 21, with bocate inserts. My local "enabler" had other large classics but the one I bought had the lanyard pin, that is what swayed me. I have since bought different versions from different periods, but I have fit them all with lanyard pins.
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Those enablers get me every time :D
 
lisantica said:
The Sebenza shown below is what I consider my first Sebenza. I bought it used on 11/2/10...so technically I won't have a one year CRK collecting anniversary for another 4 months.
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Wait. That incredible collection displayed in your recent YouTube was acquired in the last 8 months? Wow.
 
Tasmaniac said:
Wait. That incredible collection displayed in your recent YouTube was acquired in the last 8 months? Wow.
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Yes indeed! :D Where's that blushing smilie? I think it blossomed so quickly because of my enthusiasm for them....I am becoming more selective as time goes on.
 
I don't know how you could even find most of those beauties in 8 months much less actually purchase them.

Congratulations, Lisa.
 
Tasmaniac said:
I don't know how you could even find most of those beauties in 8 months much less actually purchase them.
Congratulations, Lisa.
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Thank you, it must have been beginner's luck, or good clean living :D I did have to sell off some of my customs to afford them though...so my collection has made a metamorphosis of a sorts.
 
For me it was actually the one piece line of knives that got me into CRK. It was the Mtnr 1 and 2 that really got things started. My first folder, a small regular, came a while after that. :):thumbup:
 
I'm trying desperately to resist the one piece CRKnives. So far I've managed to do so, but some day I won't be able to.
 
The tolerances and fit and finish on my Large 21 got me hooked. I have a Large Micarta Insingo on order that I am really looking forward to.
 
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