Would You Tell Me What is So Special About Chris Reeves Knives?

DayofReckoning said:
2. Two brand new samples, both of which were flicked open several times after being pulled from the box.
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Which again, means nothing. Explain for the class champ exactly how a destruction test proves that a Sebenza (or any other knife) will fail in the tasks that a folding pocket knife is designed to do. No, no, it's ok, I'll wait.

Do you think you're the first person to hit a CRK thread braying and snorting about how "weak" CRK framelocks are, then puffing your bird ribs up about Cold Steels are Demko knives? I want you to explain for us all exactly what realworld use case is being mirrored when you put a knife into some sort of fixture and then hang weights off of it until lock failure, what is being proven? It's ok, we know it's a meaningless test that really only excites CS/Demko fanbags, I'm just wanting to see if you'll pick up the irony on display here from you. :D
 
DayofReckoning said:
They buy a slipjoint, who cares about lock strength? And not my opinion again, results of testing. Just because you don't like, or won't open your mind long enough to look at valid data doesn't make it go away.

Ah, so being hot sellers is what constitutes something being a good knife, huh?

With thinking like that above, no wonder they are hot sellers.
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Can you explain what the purpose of a knife is?

:D
 
Quiet said:
Which again, means nothing. Explain for the class champ exactly how a destruction test proves that a Sebenza (or any other knife) will fail in the tasks that a folding pocket knife is designed to do. No, no, it's ok, I'll wait.

Do you think you're the first person to hit a CRK thread braying and snorting about how "weak" CRK framelocks are, then puffing your bird ribs up about Cold Steels are Demko knives? I want you to explain for us all exactly what realworld use case is being mirrored when you put a knife into some sort of fixture and then hang weights off of it until lock failure, what is being proven? It's ok, we know it's a meaningless test that really only excites CS/Demko fanbags, I'm just wanting to see if you'll pick up the irony on display here from you. :D
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This is THE EXACT strawman I alluded to in my first post in this thread. What a silly argument.
 
DayofReckoning said:
That's rich coming from the guy that wouldn't even watch the video and thinks good sales constitute what's a good knife.
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I told you.....I don't need to watch a video of anyone hanging weight on a knife to test the lock. It's pointless for me because I don't do stupid things like that with my knife. It's marketing hype. See the irony yet?

Do you think if CRK made bad knives in the majority opinion they would be so popular?
 
DayofReckoning said:
This is THE EXACT strawman I alluded to in my first post in this thread. What a silly argument.
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It's actually not. You can claim the sky is green, won't make it true. I'm sure I could find an idiot on YouBoob making that claim as well, and then come here and say it, but that won't make me right either.

I also notice that you failed to explain what I asked. That tells me that you don't have an argument, all you wanted to do is come troll this thread with your dumb knife destruction video and claim we're all fanboys if we don't instantly agree with you (LOL talk about some amateur hour nonsense). I own exactly three CRK knives, and I don't even use them often. I just enjoy putting low post count noob trolls in their place when they try to trot out some garbage argument that they themselves can't articulate, because they're hoping that the video they posted will somehow suffice as debate-ending evidence*.


* It doesn't, sorry.
 
Not really a real world applicable test there.
I'm sure some fixed blades may break as well from that test.
Why would force be pulling downward on handle with blade facing down in any situation?
Even if you were trying to use the knife as a step, common sense would tell you to use the force against the pin, not the lock.
Makes no sense. Same as spine whacking which appears to be missing in the video.
Force would be applied to the backstop pins when using or abusing in a typical fashion of using the knife because you would be applying pressure to the blade, not the handle.
If you aren't, you are not using the tool properly and at risk to yourself and damage to knife.
So again, not really applicable.
That force is against the pins not the lock.
There could be tests designed to fail those locks too if put to mind.

As usual, perspective is everything (same old Cold Steel arguments) and these threads are typical for stirring up shit.
OP doesnt give a shit about why, just those who support his views so what was the point of this thread?
Are you expecting some miracle post to change your mind? Of course not so it becomes clear your intent.

I own both Sebenza and Demko so I am not favoring either but these 'tests' are subject to perspective also.
 
Sorry the video like all lock tests videos are really of no use, when one uses any knife the way it was intended to be used. Regardless of the test anything we buy is either worth it to the buyer or not, it really matters not what others think, if you are happy with it or not. I like my CRKs for their workmanship, blade grind and simple aesthetic, are they the favorites in my collection, no. Am I fan boy, no. You could ask the same question, are they worth it on all knife purchases, or whatever one wastes money on, it is all up to the buyer
 
Quiet said:
I want you to explain for us all exactly what realworld use case is being mirrored when you put a knife into some sort of fixture and then hang weights off of it until lock failure,
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You know, that common, everyday activity where you climb poles using only two folders - pull yourself up on one and plant the other, repeat.

The spine-whacking simulates doing that with the knives held backwards while bouncing, another common activity.
 
snuffle said:
You know, that common, everyday activity where you climb poles using only two folders - pull yourself up on one and plant the other, repeat.

The spine-whacking simulates doing that with the knives held backwards while bouncing, another common activity.
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I knew it wasn’t just me!!
 
snuffle said:
You know, that common, everyday activity where you climb poles using only two folders - pull yourself up on one and plant the other, repeat.

The spine-whacking simulates doing that with the knives held backwards while bouncing, another common activity.
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Right? Oh man. I need to carry these 45 lbs plate upstairs. Hmmmm....hold on, let me get some chain, run it through these plates, then take out my pocket knife, hang the chain off the blade and go up these five flights. It'll be fine!

:rolleyes:
 
Quiet said:
Right? Oh man. I need to carry these 45 lbs plate upstairs. Hmmmm....hold on, let me get some chain, run it through these plates, then take out my pocket knife, hang the chain off the blade and go up these five flights. It'll be fine!

:rolleyes:
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Awe man…now I have to design a leather belt rig to carry 45lb plates too?? I’m not sure if my belt lock will be strong enough.
 
So, aside from this YouTube guy being as exciting to watch as freeze-dried snot … he specifically said they engineer their knives to pass this test. To which I must ask … WHY?

If nothing else, it affirms Demko being on the list of knives I’ll never purchase. I always wondered what justifies their cost - now I know. Oh wait, itself other one is a Cold Steel? Well that’s on the list now, too. Just because.
 
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Let's calm down boys...we're lucky someone finally came along to tell us how to do this whole knife thing properly. Now all we gotta do is sell our CRK's and go get some serrated persian blades that you can hang a piano off of. I, for one, am relieved someone finally opened my eyes to the greatness of Cold Steel....
 
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