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Red wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:45 am

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Man, that is flat out intimidating......love it.

Thank you, its so slick. Lots of fun.

The Meat man wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 1:26 pm

Man, I gotta try a CRK.
I know a guy who only buys Medfords and CRK because they are so smooth.......
Yup, I'd like to try CRK as well as Grimsmo Norsemam.

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:04 pm

The Meat man wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 1:26 pm

Man, I gotta try a CRK.
I know a guy who only buys Medfords and CRK because they are so smooth.......
Yup, I'd like to try CRK as well as Grimsmo Norsemam.

This is my only really high-end knife so I can't make comparisons, but it's hard for me to imagine anything being smoother than this CRK after cleaning and lubing it for the first time. It is just like silk! You really need to give one a try MacLaren. I have a feeling you'd like it. :)

The Meat man wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:38 pm

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:04 pm

The Meat man wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 1:26 pm

Man, I gotta try a CRK.
I know a guy who only buys Medfords and CRK because they are so smooth.......
Yup, I'd like to try CRK as well as Grimsmo Norsemam.

This is my only really high-end knife so I can't make comparisons, but it's hard for me to imagine anything being smoother than this CRK after cleaning and lubing it for the first time. It is just like silk! You really need to give one a try MacLaren. I have a feeling you'd like it. :)

You should try a Medford sometime too......

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:01 pm

The Meat man wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:38 pm

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:04 pm

The Meat man wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 1:26 pm

Man, I gotta try a CRK.
I know a guy who only buys Medfords and CRK because they are so smooth.......
Yup, I'd like to try CRK as well as Grimsmo Norsemam.

This is my only really high-end knife so I can't make comparisons, but it's hard for me to imagine anything being smoother than this CRK after cleaning and lubing it for the first time. It is just like silk! You really need to give one a try MacLaren. I have a feeling you'd like it. :)

You should try a Medford sometime too......

Keep posting your 187 and I just might. :cool:

Too many knives to buy and not enough money! :rolleyes:

The Meat man wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:17 pm

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:01 pm

The Meat man wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:38 pm

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:04 pm

Man, I gotta try a CRK.
I know a guy who only buys Medfords and CRK because they are so smooth.......
Yup, I'd like to try CRK as well as Grimsmo Norsemam.

This is my only really high-end knife so I can't make comparisons, but it's hard for me to imagine anything being smoother than this CRK after cleaning and lubing it for the first time. It is just like silk! You really need to give one a try MacLaren. I have a feeling you'd like it. :)

You should try a Medford sometime too......

Keep posting your 187 and I just might. :cool:

Too many knives to buy and not enough money! :rolleyes:

Lol, that's exactly right! :D

I was missing my Delica Pakkawood and came across this guy on BHQ. For $63, and never seeing a wood scale knife with black liners, hardware, pocket clip I just couldn't pass it up for that price. It's a nice knife, nothing amazing but also feels better than other knives I've had in the price range in the past. Also came with a lanyard, zip up carry case, microfiber cloth.

TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 07, 2020 6:59 am

I was missing my Delica Pakkawood and came across this guy on BHQ. For $63, and never seeing a wood scale knife with black liners, hardware, pocket clip I just couldn't pass it up for that price. It's a nice knife, nothing amazing but also feels better than other knives I've had in the price range in the past. Also came with a lanyard, zip up carry case, microfiber cloth.

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Very nice Rick.
Its pretty amazing what ya can actually get now for under $100.

My first Inkosi. The detent was so stiff out of the box that I had to open it with two hands several dozen times before I could even open it with noticeable difficulty one-handed. If it doesn't improve over time, it will also be my last CRK. I guess the Sage 2 and Domino spoiled me regarding what to expect from a Ti framelock.

mikey177 wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:31 pm

My first Inkosi. The detent was so stiff out of the box that I had to open it with two hands several dozen times before I could even open it with noticeable difficulty one-handed. If it doesn't improve over time, it will also be my last CRK. I guess the Sage 2 and Domino spoiled me regarding what to expect from a Ti framelock.

From what I understand, you just really need to give her some time to break in. Some Medford knives are like that. And, when they do, you'll be really glad you hung on to her.
But, then again, thats super tight......

mikey177 wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:31 pm

My first Inkosi. The detent was so stiff out of the box that I had to open it with two hands several dozen times before I could even open it with noticeable difficulty one-handed. If it doesn't improve over time, it will also be my last CRK. I guess the Sage 2 and Domino spoiled me regarding what to expect from a Ti framelock.

keep at it. Very similar experiences are had by many first time CRK owners. I’ve found that I have to “re train” myself if I don’t carry one for a while. Even a well used 10 year old sebenza can be awkward when First coming back to it. I’m not a fan of the studs at all!

Edit* also watch fingers on the lock bar...

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:54 pm

From what I understand, you just really need to give her some time to break in. Some Medford knives are like that. And, when they do, you'll be really glad you hung on to her.
But, then again, thats super tight......

prndltech wrote: keep at it. Very similar experiences are had by many first time CRK owners. I’ve found that I have to “re train” myself if I don’t carry one for a while. Even a well used 10 year old sebenza can be awkward when First coming back to it. I’m not a fan of the studs at all!

Edit* also watch fingers on the lock bar...

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I took it apart as I read from some forums that the grease may dry up if it has been sitting on the dealer shelf for a while. It has a DOB of August 2019 but I bought it only this month. I cleaned everything up and applied fresh grease, but it's still awkward to open. At least I can do it one-handed now.

I'll keep using it until it breaks in, or until my Spydies become jealous and demand more pocket time :)

mikey177 wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:37 pm

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I took it apart as I read from some forums that the grease may dry up if it has been sitting on the dealer shelf for a while. It has a DOB of August 2019 but I bought it only this month. I cleaned everything up and applied fresh grease, but it's still awkward to open. At least I can do it one-handed now.

I'll keep using it until it breaks in, or until my Spydies become jealous and demand more pocket time :)

That’s a solid recommendation. They are unique for sure. Elegance in simplicity. Enjoy it!

I feel it’s every knife enthusiasts duty to at least check out the big names. Sure, you can make the greatest, most solid folding knife in the world and its better than the sum of all its parts ... but you’re still gonna find me with a blade that has a hole in it, with a back lock and those wonderful serrations :D

prndltech, my Natives and I agree :)

Not exactly in my pocket, but on my waist.

5160 spring steel.

Natural Canvas Micarta

American made Buck 'Compadre'

Beer and Sausage 35 came in today.