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Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 2:26 am
by JSumm
prndltech wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 7:30 pm
JSumm wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 4:51 pm
Special thanks to Rick for his patience with all my questions. Special thanks to Shannon for the bed offer. And thanks to everyone here for their patience and "encouragement"?
Dude… yes!!!! Is it in s45vn?
Being the owner of multiple micarta inlayed sebenzas and one plain jane, I can confirm there is something special about both. If I had to pick just one, it would likely be a plain handled sebenza. It’s just easier to clean after working in the shop.
It is S35. I guess they are still trying to deplete their inventory. Has a March Birthday. I did ding up the edge working last night. Took it inside and a few minutes with a ceramic rod and strop and it is sharper than I got it. I kinda like that about LC200N on the Pac Salt. Though honestly, S45 shouldn't be that bad either.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 2:29 am
by JSumm
abbazaba wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 8:35 pm
Great choice, and thanks for the picture story! What was the runner up?
Plain Jane Sebenza. Almost walked out with it. The Inkosi Grooves work with my large hands. I have skinny fingers. It was really the Insingo blade that got me.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 6:27 am
by TkoK83Spy
Definitely nothing wrong with a PJ. I sometimes miss the simplicity of the 31 I sold to Jim. Snail trails and natural wear look great on the CRK's I've seen. Noticeable, but also fairly faint.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 6:34 am
by TkoK83Spy
Hey Shannon, I think I found something you may be interested in!
https://www.knifejoy.com/products/chris ... scus-knife
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 8:46 am
by DSH007
JSumm wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 4:51 pm
Alright, so going to the store to get some in hand was a terrible mistake. Now I'm stuck with this guy.
Heyy, me too today! Solid choice Jeff, congrats!
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 8:51 am
by JRinFL
TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 6:27 am
Definitely nothing wrong with a PJ. I sometimes miss the simplicity of the 31 I sold to Jim. Snail trails and natural wear look great on the CRK's I've seen. Noticeable, but also fairly faint.
Thanks again for selling it. I love the look of worn Titanium scales. If I could afford it, I'd have a car made from titanium panels! Eat your heart out Delorean.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 9:38 am
by JSumm
DSH007 wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 8:46 am
Heyy, me too today! Solid choice Jeff, congrats!
Looks good on you!
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 6:42 am
by Manixguy@1994
JSumm wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 2:29 am
abbazaba wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 8:35 pm
Great choice, and thanks for the picture story! What was the runner up?
Plain Jane Sebenza. Almost walked out with it. The Inkosi Grooves work with my large hands. I have skinny fingers. It was really the Insingo blade that got me.
Great choice ! If I ever bought another the Inkosi would be the one for me . Buddy on the Forum here has a lefty on order from Reeve it’s going to be a while . We bought our 21models years ago together . Happy you jumped into the fire ! Dan
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 6:51 am
by TkoK83Spy
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 8:17 am
by JSumm
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 9:00 am
by JSumm
On a side note, getting this thing in hand and putting it to some mild use. Whacking off some small shoots from a downed limb. It is built like a small tank. I just recently got a Gayle Bradley 2. Which is a beautiful knife with an absolutely amazing hollow ground (terrible detent). I remember reading through the design concept. How Mr. Bradley wanted it to be able to endure hard use. Just comparing the pivot areas on the knife are eye opening. On one hand, I have no doubt the Gayle Bradley can take some hard use. On the other hand, I have no idea how you break the pivot area on an Inkosi. The stop pin. Its huge!
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 9:55 am
by Manixguy@1994
Thank you Rick , passed info to Mike . Dan
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 10:18 pm
by Bdubs808
I have that exact web page bookmarked. That Mnandi is very tempting. Am trying to hold out for the S45VN.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 3:57 am
by Giygas
JSumm wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 9:00 am
On a side note, getting this thing in hand and putting it to some mild use. Whacking off some small shoots from a downed limb. It is built like a small tank. I just recently got a Gayle Bradley 2. Which is a beautiful knife with an absolutely amazing hollow ground (terrible detent). I remember reading through the design concept. How Mr. Bradley wanted it to be able to endure hard use. Just comparing the pivot areas on the knife are eye opening. On one hand, I have no doubt the Gayle Bradley can take some hard use. On the other hand, I have no idea how you break the pivot area on an Inkosi. The stop pin. Its huge!
The Inkosi is pretty great at illustrating the differences between a hard use knife and a "hard use knife"
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 6:01 am
by prndltech
Dude if that was raindrop I’d be in trouble. I’m holding off, because I already have boomerang on my large 31 and I have ladder on my small 31. Also, I bought the DLT elforyn small 31 unexpectedly and I shouldn’t have
I opened the knife one time, closed it and put it back in the box and in the safe it went. Not sure I’m going to keep it.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 4:16 am
by Bdubs808
This is a fine tool. I removed the o rings so I could hear the action. The Mnandi will be next, hopefully on the next drop of S45's. There seems to only be those much too nice Damascus editions floating around currently.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 7:43 am
by JSumm
Large Inkosi Insingo with Black Micarta is back in stock at DLT.
https://www.dlttrading.com/chris-reeve- ... nlay-s35vn
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:09 am
by TkoK83Spy
Check out a couple new fixed blades that are coming out! This is news to me.
https://www.knivesshipfree.com/chris-reeve-knives/
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:18 am
by Airlsee
I just saw an IG post about those and in 63-64 hrc MagnaCut as well! I like them both...
More info...
https://chrisreeve.com/collections/fixed-blades-1
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 10:45 am
by kennethsime
The Backpacker looks a treat, especially in Magnacut.
I opened the knife one time, closed it and put it back in the box and in the safe it went. Not sure I’m going to keep it.