Chris Reeve Knives

[troutinCO]

Now knowing that "existing order" isn't really a paid for order, raise the price all you want I don't care.

I don't have one of these and I have never been interested in them, but I was curious when I saw "existing orders" and went man that's really poopy of them to do. I can see why people would be barking at them about it.

Maybe CRK shouldn't call a pay on delivery for a product "existing orders" to avoid that outrage. "Existing Reservations" might be a better term to have used by them.

Alright I am back to just observing this thread to see if I ever find one of these that excites me to wanting one.

[JSumm]

Now knowing that "existing order" isn't really a paid for order, raise the price all you want I don't care.

I don't have one of these and I have never been interested in them, but I was curious when I saw "existing orders" and went man that's really poopy of them to do. I can see why people would be barking at them about it.

Maybe CRK shouldn't call a pay on delivery for a product "existing orders" to avoid that outrage. "Existing Reservations" might be a better term to have used by them.

Alright I am back to just observing this thread to see if I ever find one of these that excites me to wanting one.

I took the plunge months ago. Man I love this knife. Gets carried more than any other single Spyderco I own. Not light, but it is compact, so doesn't matter as much to me. Overbuilt and smoother than anything else I own.

[kennethsime]

Yeah, I don’t fault them man.

CRK needs margins, and they’ve been letting those erode away the last couple of years in the name of not raising prices on the consumer. If it’s time for them to restore a bit of their margin so that they can reinvest in their business & their employees, I say let’s go.

$300 is a lot of money for a knife. $500 is certainly a lot of money for a knife. I’m not sure if I’ll buy another CRK again, but there sure are a few others I’d like. I’d definitely like to support their project if I can in the future.

[abbazaba]

The current demand for CRKs is crazy. Glad I got in when people were selling on the Exchange for hundreds less than the old pricing instead of hundreds more for some models. How much would my LG 31 Box Elder with Polished handles and Boomerang Damascus be now with the new pricing models?!?!?!

Regardless, I've been impressed with Magnacut so far and think the future looks bright for CRK with them embracing change lately and offering new options.

While carrying the new Magnacut Benza by the ocean I wondered how close it is to a Salt? I mean, the pivot bushing and stop pin are the only other steel right? All other hardware/scales are Ti. Seems like a further opportunity for CRK and their marketing... But with demand so high, maybe they have no motivation to pursue it.

EDIT: CRK hardware is 303 Stainless

[kennethsime]

The current demand for CRKs is crazy. Glad I got in when people were selling on the Exchange for hundreds less than the old pricing instead of hundreds more for some models. How much would my LG 31 Box Elder with Polished handles and Boomerang Damascus be now with the new pricing models?!?!?!

Regardless, I've been impressed with Magnacut so far and think the future looks bright for CRK with them embracing change lately and offering new options.

While carrying the new Magnacut Benza by the ocean I wondered how close it is to a Salt? I mean, the pivot bushing and stop pin are the only other steel right? All other hardware/scales are Ti. Seems like a further opportunity for CRK and their marketing... But with demand so high, maybe they have no motivation to pursue it.

I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure they machine those parts themselves out of a very nice grade of stainless steel. Perhaps not a salt, but likely VERY corrosion-resistant.

When I was 19, working at a knife store in college, I could've bought a Large Plain Jane for $275.00. Unfortunately, that was well outside of my price range at the time - the $70 I spent on my first Stretch was already pushing it.

The day I bought my Sebenza without worrying about it too much was a very good day.

[Giygas]

CRK hardware is 303 stainless.

[abbazaba]

CRK hardware is 303 stainless.

Thanks for the info!

[Manixguy@1994]

Just a heads up .Friend got email this morning CRK raised price of his order$50 . Dan

[TkoK83Spy]

Act fast!! New price doesn't appear to be in place on this one! The same version as a small is right next to it on the webpage for only $25 less. Grab this Large while you can!

https://knifeworks.com/chris-reeve-larg ... -lin-1028/

[TkoK83Spy]

Shannon, not sure if you're still interested in a Box Elder Mnandi.

https://riversedgecutlery.com/products/ ... am-dp.html

[JSumm]

That Inkosi will not last long.

[Manixguy@1994]

Yeah, I don’t fault them man.

CRK needs margins, and they’ve been letting those erode away the last couple of years in the name of not raising prices on the consumer. If it’s time for them to restore a bit of their margin so that they can reinvest in their business & their employees, I say let’s go.

$300 is a lot of money for a knife. $500 is certainly a lot of money for a knife. I’m not sure if I’ll buy another CRK again, but there sure are a few others I’d like. I’d definitely like to support their project if I can in the future.

After getting the txt from my buddy , I dug out my box for my Large CRK 21 plain Jane I bought in 2009 from NGK . Sticker price is the price of the small 21 now 13 years later . Dan

[abbazaba]

It's almost comical that the large and small have a large price gap to begin with... can the extra materials alone make up that cost over the rest of the process? Does Hinderer still charge the same for the LG and SM XM?

That said, less than a 20% price increase over 13 years is pretty darn low, just ask Spyderco.

[Bdubs808]

Act fast!! New price doesn't appear to be in place on this one! The same version as a small is right next to it on the webpage for only $25 less. Grab this Large while you can!

https://knifeworks.com/chris-reeve-larg ... -lin-1028/

Ordered one of these the other day. Came here to celebrate and announce that I found an Inkosi for the old price point, only to see that ya'll were on the case and spreading the good word on where to get the best deals. Should be here by Tuesday, this will be the first time I experience CRKs Insingo blade, Inkosi model, and micarta scales. Looks to be a winner.

[Giygas]

Ordered one of these the other day. Came here to celebrate and announce that I found an Inkosi for the old price point, only to see that ya'll were on the case and spreading the good word on where to get the best deals. Should be here by Tuesday, this will be the first time I experience CRKs Insingo blade, Inkosi model, and micarta scales. Looks to be a winner.

The Insingo blade Inkosi is so good. Just a really well thought out design. Probably in my top 5 all-time favorite users.

Here's mine:

[TkoK83Spy]

That exact knife is my favorite folder! My Manix/Rex45/Micarta and Shaman with the same set up are up there too, but something about that Inkosi is just a little better to me. Reprofiled to 17dps really helped as well, instead of that convex grind.

Hope you like yours as much as I like mine!

[TomAiello]

Here's mine:

That's a great looking pattern on the handle. Was that factory or aftermarket? And if aftermarket, where did you get it done?

[Giygas]

That's a great looking pattern on the handle. Was that factory or aftermarket? And if aftermarket, where did you get it done?

It's aftermarket.

Anthony Griffin did the milling. He offered it up to me in a trade, and the resemblance to the handle pattern on my favorite Spyderco, the hundred pacer, made it an easy decision.

[eonbluemantra]

I've been hunting all over for a small sebenza 31 insingo, if anyone has any leads.

[Bdubs808]

I really like the ergos, the finger grooves. Locks in nicely with my hand. The jimping pattern is kind of cool too. Micarta feels great. And no rattling lanyard tube.