Cru Wear Centofante III !

[awa54]

I haven't got around to it yet but I plan to grind down a wee bit of the lock bar in that spot. I don't think it'll compromise strength, at least not on a knife I don't plan on using hard anyway.

That area is exactly where I removed stock (and a good bit of stock!), thanks for actually posting images of the partially disassembled knife (sorry I was too lazy to have done it )

While I haven't given mine any additional pocket time, I did let the blade fall shut with full force several times and squeezed the knife in my fist, with no additional damage to the edge ...I hope this is really the fix!

[awa54]

Mine has now had about two weeks of pocket carry, the dent hasn't returned and I like the knife a lot, though it would certainly have been even better with a deep hollow grind. If that had been the case, it would have shared even more character with the GB1: beefy full liners with CF slabs, tool steel blade with a drop point-ish pattern, swedge, very short ricasso, and the bumped-up Spyder hole position.

It's still a keeper!

[volkodav36]

If anyone is interested, it looks like the original VG10 C3 got an update. it now has screw construction instead of pins.
Received one with date code AY.

[mikey177]

If anyone is interested, it looks like the original VG10 C3 got an update. it now has screw construction instead of pins.
Received one with date code AY.

Thanks for the update. There's a thread from November last year that discusses the change --> Centofante 3 with screws?!

[DSH007]

I’ve wanted one of these since they came out, but could never bring myself to pull the trigger based on high price and reports of the lockbar impacting the blade’s edge. When I saw the “crazy deal” posted at American Edge, I bit, figuring it was worth the risk at $139.99.

My Cruwear Centofante III arrived yesterday.. right out of the box there is a ~ 3/16 inch flat spot on the edge from the blade contacting the lockbar. Didn’t even get the chance to eff it up myself haha. This is.. well, pretty ugly imo, no two ways about it.. on a knife Spyderco thinks is worth $350 (msrp), for which dealers are charging $262.50, it’s not a problem that should exist.

“Oh, but how does it cut?!” 94% of the blade cuts like an outright laser beam.

“Oh that’ll sharpen out Rick, quit complaining!” Yep, it will. Shouldn’t have to.

For what I paid, I’ll gladly stick the knife in my pocket, cut stuff with it, sharpen as needed & repeat. I’m not even all that mad about it. Other than its bald spot, my Centofante is quite a nice example.. I feel I may have actually lucked-out with even grinds/edge bevels, deformity-free carbon fiber, and near-perfect centering; build quality characteristics for which Seki-City sometimes seems to adopt a “two out of three ain’t bad” policy..

So yes, worth the risk for me and still a great deal at $139.99. Had I paid $262.50… different story entirely. Anyways.. Just a data point for the thread and the opinions (musings? ramblings?) of a humble accumulator of knives, who finds himself more and more discerning as cutlery costs continue to rise..

[Mrj]

I’ve wanted one of these since they came out, but could never bring myself to pull the trigger based on high price and reports of the lockbar impacting the blade’s edge. When I saw the “crazy deal” posted at American Edge, I bit, figuring it was worth the risk at $139.99.

My Cruwear Centofante III arrived yesterday.. right out of the box there is a ~ 3/16 inch flat spot on the edge from the blade contacting the lockbar. Didn’t even get the chance to eff it up myself haha. This is.. well, pretty ugly imo, no two ways about it.. on a knife Spyderco thinks is worth $350 (msrp), for which dealers are charging $262.50, it’s not a problem that should exist.

“Oh, but how does it cut?!” 94% of the blade cuts like an outright laser beam.

“Oh that’ll sharpen out Rick, quit complaining!” Yep, it will. Shouldn’t have to.

For what I paid, I’ll gladly stick the knife in my pocket, cut stuff with it, sharpen as needed & repeat. I’m not even all that mad about it. Other than its bald spot, my Centofante is quite a nice example.. I feel I may have actually lucked-out with even grinds/edge bevels, deformity-free carbon fiber, and near-perfect centering; build quality characteristics for which Seki-City sometimes seems to adopt a “two out of three ain’t bad” policy..

So yes, worth the risk for me and still a great deal at $139.99. Had I paid $262.50… different story entirely. Anyways.. Just a data point for the thread and the opinions (musings? ramblings?) of a humble accumulator of knives, who finds himself more and more discerning as cutlery costs continue to rise..

I have to agree. Mine also came with a dent in the cutting surface. Irritating but for the discount price I’ll cope.

[DSH007]

^^ Yep, mine looks just like that.. thanks for posting the picture!

Still a cool knife. I really enjoy the classic style, thinness in pocket, and comfortable, neutral ergonomic lines.

[Meadowlark]

I’ve wanted one of these since they came out, but could never bring myself to pull the trigger based on high price and reports of the lockbar impacting the blade’s edge. When I saw the “crazy deal” posted at American Edge, I bit, figuring it was worth the risk at $139.99.

My Cruwear Centofante III arrived yesterday.. right out of the box there is a ~ 3/16 inch flat spot on the edge from the blade contacting the lockbar. Didn’t even get the chance to eff it up myself haha. This is.. well, pretty ugly imo, no two ways about it.. on a knife Spyderco thinks is worth $350 (msrp), for which dealers are charging $262.50, it’s not a problem that should exist.

“Oh, but how does it cut?!” 94% of the blade cuts like an outright laser beam.

“Oh that’ll sharpen out Rick, quit complaining!” Yep, it will. Shouldn’t have to.

For what I paid, I’ll gladly stick the knife in my pocket, cut stuff with it, sharpen as needed & repeat. I’m not even all that mad about it. Other than its bald spot, my Centofante is quite a nice example.. I feel I may have actually lucked-out with even grinds/edge bevels, deformity-free carbon fiber, and near-perfect centering; build quality characteristics for which Seki-City sometimes seems to adopt a “two out of three ain’t bad” policy..

So yes, worth the risk for me and still a great deal at $139.99. Had I paid $262.50… different story entirely. Anyways.. Just a data point for the thread and the opinions (musings? ramblings?) of a humble accumulator of knives, who finds himself more and more discerning as cutlery costs continue to rise..

Thanks for re-mentioning this deal, I think I just snagged the last one they had. Probably the one everyone else has returned lmao.

Any idea why they had theirs marked down so much lower than the other dealer specials on this one?

[DSH007]

I’ve wanted one of these since they came out, but could never bring myself to pull the trigger based on high price and reports of the lockbar impacting the blade’s edge. When I saw the “crazy deal” posted at American Edge, I bit, figuring it was worth the risk at $139.99.

My Cruwear Centofante III arrived yesterday.. right out of the box there is a ~ 3/16 inch flat spot on the edge from the blade contacting the lockbar. Didn’t even get the chance to eff it up myself haha. This is.. well, pretty ugly imo, no two ways about it.. on a knife Spyderco thinks is worth $350 (msrp), for which dealers are charging $262.50, it’s not a problem that should exist.

“Oh, but how does it cut?!” 94% of the blade cuts like an outright laser beam.

“Oh that’ll sharpen out Rick, quit complaining!” Yep, it will. Shouldn’t have to.

For what I paid, I’ll gladly stick the knife in my pocket, cut stuff with it, sharpen as needed & repeat. I’m not even all that mad about it. Other than its bald spot, my Centofante is quite a nice example.. I feel I may have actually lucked-out with even grinds/edge bevels, deformity-free carbon fiber, and near-perfect centering; build quality characteristics for which Seki-City sometimes seems to adopt a “two out of three ain’t bad” policy..

So yes, worth the risk for me and still a great deal at $139.99. Had I paid $262.50… different story entirely. Anyways.. Just a data point for the thread and the opinions (musings? ramblings?) of a humble accumulator of knives, who finds himself more and more discerning as cutlery costs continue to rise..

Thanks for re-mentioning this deal, I think I just snagged the last one they had. Probably the one everyone else has returned lmao.

Any idea why they had theirs marked down so much lower than the other dealer specials on this one?

Couldn't say.. unless maybe they checked them and noticed all the flat spots on the blades!

In all seriousness, this Centofante has been a joy to carry over the past few weeks. Great knife overall, just more attention to detail required before leaving the factory I think when you're talking about that kind of money..

[dsvirsky]

Mine also came from American Edge with the flat spot. Sharpened out the flat spot during my standard new knife sharpening and it hasn't come back, even with letting the blade snap shut. Your mileage, of course, may vary.

[pinchyfisher]

Had been carrying the FRN screw together centofante for the vast majority of the last 2 months. Enjoyed the design so decided to get the cruwear version.

Immediately impressed with the fit/finish and out of the box smoothness of my example.

Got me curious- Is this par for the course with all seki full steel/not nested liner models? And full stainless handle models? If so, I've been overlooking them for far too long.

Bonus note- body screw sizes for the screw together FRN and Cruwear versions are different.

FRN version uses tiny little T5's for the body. Had a bit of a snafu with taking it apart and snapped a screw head off. Caution if you get to feeling brave.