Why Buy a CRK?

Yes, correct. The pivot screw locks the bushing tight to the scales and blade rotates around the bushing as opposed to the pivot screw. Just another awesome thing about Sebenzas! :)
 
I've never even taken any of my Sebenzas apart, and I've never had a screw start to back out, even after lots of use. In fact, IIRC, for the Sebenzas, CRK says specifically NOT to use loctite.

I also like my small drop point Inkosi so much, I plan to someday get the large version. It keeps getting pushed back, though.:). That will likely be my final CRK knife, as my knife-buying days have slowed to a trickle.

Jim
 
Sharp & Fiery said:
A Sebenza is free spinning, but there is a bushing on the pivot that rotates. :)
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Wrong, the bushing dont rotate, it is clamped down by the force of the pivot screw.

The bushing alows the blade, slabs and washers to cooparate perfectly without any adjustment.
 
353 said:
Wrong, the bushing dont rotate, it is clamped down by the force of the pivot screw.

The bushing alows the blade, slabs and washers to cooparate perfectly without any adjustment.
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I corrected my statement in post #163.
Just came off a 20 hrs workday and was a little outta touch with my brain.
Also, if you had read the post two above yours, you would have noticed that. ;)
 
Sharp & Fiery said:
I corrected my statement in post #163.
Just came off a 20 hrs workday and was a little outta touch with my brain.
Also, if you had read the post two above yours, you would have noticed that. ;)
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Sorry, my bad.

It is important that the clear mechanics of the knife comes through, this is a stellar design.

Over some years now I've gone through several Spydercos, Benchmades etc. and guess what; the small Sebenza ends up in my pocket once again...

Reason is it has great steel, carries nonpareil, has the best ever clip invented and all the other things you have all read about. :cool::thumbsup:
 
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No problem. I always have a sebbie on me too. A large tho. :)
 
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Happy to report I received a package back with Anne as the return sender. My large 21 diamond plate, acquired from a fellow BF member, is back from service. Action is wonderful. I requested they re-tie the lanyard and they simply included a new one installed with the unraveled one I sent. Top notch, CRK! Edit: they tied the lanyard thru the holes! Cool.

This is my first Reeve and I know I’ll be enjoying for years to come. I like larger knives though I’m wondering if there is a small Sebenza in my future. I like to looks of the Prometheus and may get a small one of those at some point. Like the drop point the best.
 
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sliceofaloha said:
Happy to report I received a package back with Anne as the return sender. My large 21 diamond plate, acquired from a fellow BF member, is back from service. Action is wonderful. I requested they re-tie the lanyard and they simply included a new one installed with the unraveled one I sent. Top notch, CRK! Edit: they tied the lanyard thru the holes! Cool.

This is my first Reeve and I know I’ll be enjoying for years to come. I like larger knives though I’m wondering if there is a small Sebenza in my future. I like to looks of the Prometheus and may get a small one of those at some point. Like the drop point the best.
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For lovers of larger knives I usually recommend going with an inlaid version of the Small Sebenza. It provides just a little bit better purchase for the hands, particularly in the Micarta variety. Much has been said/written about the Small Micarta Insingo being an astoundingly great carry piece.
 
Since I have had my first CRK for a few days I thought I throw in my two cents:
Why did I buy one? Because I was curious and don't like talking about things or making assumptions about something I have no personal experience with. I had the funds, I have bought knives in a similar/close to price range so I decided to take the plunge.
I went with an Umnumzaan because I liked the blade shape the most, and it happens to be the cheapest (compared to the Inkosi and Sebenza, in larger sizes). Since the only Sebenza/Inkosi that would intrigue me are the Inlay models, I didn't want to spend THAT much (~150-200$ more) on it. The Zaan has a great bladeshape (to me) and I really like the mirrored milling on the scales. Even though I know it might be problematic with the warranty, the shop owner who sold it to me had a customized Sebenza which he stonewashed and bronze anodized which looked really good, so I had him do that to the Umnumzaan for me as well which made the knife a keeper.
Now after owning it, does the allure and praise hold up? It does, it might be part honeymoon phase and psychological, but there is something about it that makes it feel just that little bit different. It feels like a compact knife to me in hand with a lot of blade, a little big knife, the way the blade is close to the scales without touching, how everything is chamfered and nothing that isn't supposed to be sharp isn't sharp.
Things I don't like? I took off the lanyard, the glassbreaker seems a bit gimmicky but isn't a problem and the opening has a little learning curve but since I am generally not used to using thumb studs to begin with I don't fault the knife for it.
So in conclusion, I am personally happy with my purchase and it's definitely a keeper. I'd also recommend an Umnumzaan to everybody who is willing and able to spend that much on a knife, do you miss out if you don't own a CRK Knife? Probably a little. (Cost of a Zaan here is ~515$, so that factored into it)
 
Officer's Match said:
For lovers of larger knives I usually recommend going with an inlaid version of the Small Sebenza. It provides just a little bit better purchase for the hands, particularly in the Micarta variety. Much has been said/written about the Small Micarta Insingo being an astoundingly great carry piece.
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My most carried is a small 21 Micarta. I carried an Insingo for a bit but found I prefer the stabbier drop point. For heavy knife days the large plain with double silver lugs and spacers works fine. Tried a micarta large but found the extra girth not necessary and negated the slim profile that gets maximum blade for minimal pocket real estate.
 
sliceofaloha said:
^Thanks, Officer. Boon - I think we need to see your custom look!
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Here you go, I posted it in another thread and I don't like repeatedly posting the same picture. But I suppose I can make an exception.
 
sliceofaloha said:
Happy to report I received a package back with Anne as the return sender. My large 21 diamond plate, acquired from a fellow BF member, is back from service. Action is wonderful. I requested they re-tie the lanyard and they simply included a new one installed with the unraveled one I sent. Top notch, CRK! Edit: they tied the lanyard thru the holes! Cool.

This is my first Reeve and I know I’ll be enjoying for years to come. I like larger knives though I’m wondering if there is a small Sebenza in my future. I like to looks of the Prometheus and may get a small one of those at some point. Like the drop point the best.
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Well you started out with a heck of a Sebenza. The Diamond Plate versions are hard to come by. Took me months to find one.

Just curious, were they able to treat the Diamond Plate scale? I'm under the impression they can't mess with those given the milling?
 
I have owned all the models of CRK and actually the Umnumzaan is the least favorite (in my opinion) to start with.

If you don't like it just sell it and get a basic 21 to start with. Then more over to other models from there.
 
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I'm getting my first CRK tomorrow, a Zaan as well, although one the shop owner modded a bit per my request. What do I expect? A functional no frills tool that will cut things. I don't think it will neither particularly blow me away but at the same time I think I'll be quite happy with owning and using it. To me it feels like getting a Lexus GS, it's not gonna wow me like a LC500 would, nor would it bore me like a Camry would. It will be good quality, reliable and something that will be able to get my commute done well enough.
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What was the modification?
 
GronK said:
My most carried is a small 21 Micarta. I carried an Insingo for a bit but found I prefer the stabbier drop point. For heavy knife days the large plain with double silver lugs and spacers works fine. Tried a micarta large but found the extra girth not necessary and negated the slim profile that gets maximum blade for minimal pocket real estate.
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My small micarta is the drop point too, and I have also carried/used it a lot.
 
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