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In case you missed out, the Elforyn Mnandi is coming back to DLT next week.

KSF has or had some of their exclusive red linen micarta large Inkosi in stock.

Glad I'm not into the Mnandi, that's pricey!

Been carrying the Magnacut Insingo more often than not and as much as I love tool steels, MC might be the perfect CRK steel. I kept my distance from the hype train, but now I'm a believer and hope we see it replace S30v/S35vn as the new default across the industry.

Hoping Bradford drops a MC kitchen set soon.

https://www.knivesshipfree.com/chris-reeve-knives/

They have their glass blasted, red micarta inlay, Large and Small Inkosi's and Inkosi Insingo exclusives available.

Holy moly, I just looked. Those are awesome and I need to stay away.

Glass blasted is pretty nice, a smoother and a bit more shiny texture. That small insingo is tempting me!!

The red micarta is a nice touch. I have a red thing going right now too.

I just got my first glass blast, and I have to say it is very nice. It does lend to a more modern, updated look for CRK, and I think a non-knife-knut would be drawn to it it's sleekness over the standard. However, seeing the wood inlays without the polished handles/blade is kinda odd for me, and I do like how grippy the sand blast is. I think I still prefer the standard blast if only because it is iconic CRK. Somehow the glass blast just seems more "pedestrian" if that makes any sense. But hey, I still prefer the old inlays and clip position so I might just be a relic





Probably about the same time, the standard blast became "sand blast", and it is just slightly rougher than the old blast. I noticed the change a while back when comparing two large 31s with the normal blast. Here is a pic I shared with the guy I bought one from... The left (1/17/2021 DOB) is noticeably rougher than the right (8/17/2020 DOB). I can't say for certain if this is universally true, but there is bunch of people that agree on BF.


It's always sad posting photos of knives you don't have anymore I'll be watching for a Micarta Damascus user on the exchange.

Nice photos as always! You're right, wood inlays without the polished finish does look a little odd. Not bad, just different.

The KSF exclusives look nice , too nice ! My wallet is thanking me no lefty versions . Dan

Dang, wish I could afford this carbon fiber Inkosi. It costs $665 at BHQ
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Chris-Ree ... osi--50472

Wish I didn't see that!

Has anyone snagged one of these exclusives yet, they look great!

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/CRKL31 ... 3&kcno=123

I never knew about that one, that's even better! I think I'm thankful it's unavailable at the moment.

Dazen wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:07 pm

Has anyone snagged one of these exclusives yet, they look great!

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/CRKL31 ... 3&kcno=123

No, but they look fantastic.

There were a couple exclusives from NWK recently too...

https://northwestknives.com/products/ch ... a5d3&_ss=r

https://northwestknives.com/products/ch ... d-lin-1148

I'm still having a tough time with the BHQ exclusives not being polished anymore. IMO that's what really made them special over the similar Micarta offering.

abbazaba wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:59 pm

There were a couple exclusives from NWK recently too...

https://northwestknives.com/products/ch ... a5d3&_ss=r

https://northwestknives.com/products/ch ... d-lin-1148

I'm still having a tough time with the BHQ exclusives not being polished anymore. IMO that's what really made them special over the similar Micarta offering.

I am so jealous of that green cerakote. Absolutely killer.

Anyone got a lead on a 31 with magnacut?....

abbazaba wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 16, 2022 1:54 pm

I just got my first glass blast, and I have to say it is very nice. It does lend to a more modern, updated look for CRK, and I think a non-knife-knut would be drawn to it it's sleekness over the standard. However, seeing the wood inlays without the polished handles/blade is kinda odd for me, and I do like how grippy the sand blast is. I think I still prefer the standard blast if only because it is iconic CRK. Somehow the glass blast just seems more "pedestrian" if that makes any sense.

I like the look of the glass blast... Would you say it less prone to snail trails than the sand blast?