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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Inexpensive but nice solid little dagger, It arrived a bit dull (False edged) but I got it sharpened up nicely to the point I have to be very careful handling it now. I CCW when hiking but got this on my other side as a backup cougar sticker.
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I have always had a soft spot for the 16 Special Fighter. Nice choice. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Push daggers are legal if open carried, correct? https://youtu.be/ONH7iHCBVFI
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Since you are loving those CR's, can you compare and contrast them to something like a ZT? Just curious as I've never even held one. Do they have a deserved mystique based on insane unmatched quality... or is it more of a 1911 type mystique. Just kidding, 1911 guys.
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At one time I had about 6 CRKs in my rotation. Along with Sypdercos, Benchmades,Buck 110&112s and a few ZTs. When automatics became legal in Wisconsin I switched to autos and have been very happy with the change. CRKs handles are machined titanium that get snail trails very easily. But the knives are unmatched in their quality. I think, personally that ZTs can't compete with the CRK. Expensive but worth the coin. I think the ZTs is maybe a step up from the Spyderco. Just my 2 cents. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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As far as price... you can pay $400 for some new China made Spyderco... so there's that. If they are good knives they might be worth it. |
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Just bought a Kiser Kesmec. $140 for flame ano Titanium and s35vn.
I like it. Only complaint is that the detent is a bit soft. https://www.opticsplanet.com/kizer-c...ng-knife.html?
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I'd have to say yes that's true. Then again I had so many USERS and I didn't buy them just to say I owned this and that knife. My most costly CRK was a Raindrop Stainless Damascus with a tanto blade. Bad a** blade. I even had a few left hand CRK in order to see what it was to carry two at once. Then if a CRK of mine had a problem I'd just send it back to Idaho. You could do the same. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Blademan21; 06-11-2019 at 7:51 PM.. |
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CHEAP Kershaw and cheap Spyderco are mostly crappy. FWIW, the only KIZER I have is a KLECKER and it had a good detent - not a flipper, no bearings either. |
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As far as folders... I could probably be fine with a ZT 0456BW and maybe a 0450... and my GEC's. Still collect GECS. |
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https://chrisreeve.com/ Besides changing the inlays, they've gone to a ceramic detent ball as well as changed the clip to be more like their Inkosi series. Quote:
Oh, and if you get one, expect it to be stiff to open and for it to take a fair amount of time for that to change. These days, they include a small tube of Flourinated grease. It's grease, not oil, so should give you an idea as to their flickability. If you like ZT flippers, forget CRK as they are just the opposite. Opening a CRK folder is a deliberate act. I've met Chris and Anne many times over the years at shows and they're pleasant people and their company produces top quality tools and they stand behind them with a good warranty. They are designed to be users and some even have pretty decorations. Unlike many high end knives, they include tools to break the knives down for service. |
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Excellent feedback. I too met Chris at a few California gun/knife shows back when he first started to get known for his close tolerance blades. Thanks for your input. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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I don't expect any ZT to have movement when locked up... and cannot recall one that had any even after using it for a year or more. Maybe it is easier with bearing washers and lockbar inserts, but they are solid. As far as locking up "like a fixed blade", that's the TRI-AD lock and the new stronger Cold Steel lock's claim to fame, but those are not expensive. Bottom line, I'll have to handle a few CRK's. It is admittedly, not a priority. I'd probably go for a plain jane large Sebenza if it knocked my socks off. I do like flippers though. Last time I was into deliberate opening thumbstud liner locks was the 1990's (I do realize they are RIL's |
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They are AMAZING for the money. Better than some knives I have spent 2 or 3 times as much on.
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I've seen Bestech on Amazon... and the TUYA's. Everyone seems to love the Honey Badger's but out of those $40-$50 imports I'd try a TUYA Bruiser I think.
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Nice one. Kershaw made some interesting hunting type knives with wood inlays... some were from Japan.
That is a nice looking lockback. |
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Have you folks ever tried an xm-18? If you like the design and ergos of a ZT 0562. You should like the xm-18 in either 3” or 3.5”. I’ve handled the CRK’s i find them to be very nice knives and very well built, but just didn’t wow me. I felt that they would easily slip out of my hand. But if it’s intended as more of a high end gentleman’s knife. They are awesome knives. I prefer something a bit more utilitarian. I prefer carrying my xm-18 3” and at times would carry the 3.5” when wearing jeans.
Another knife I would recommend that comes at a good price point are the hogue Doug Ritter knives. Better built than a Benchmade Griptilian, has m390 steel and g10 grips, go for $152 but are currently on preorder. I definitely like mine and see it as a user. Last edited by snacks; 06-14-2019 at 3:16 PM.. |
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No Hinderers, but I've had a 0560, 0566CF, Cryo, Ember, Thermite, and really checked out the 0562 a lot. I liked them... but gravitated towards the Rexfords and Sinkevichs more.
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For the price they are pricey. The definite sweet spot are the ZT branded hinderer designs. I have a 0562ti that I enjoy flipping. Have a xm 18 3.0 and 3.5. Definitely like the 3.0 over the 3.5 due to size. But sadly if I am carrying a knife for edc I take my Bugout. So the other knives are just sitting here. I have definitely been contemplating offloading some of them to free up cash
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I have that entire series! Bought them new almost 40 years ago. Micarta handles held up well...
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Thanks. I grabbed it secondhand. I like the design and it’s executed really well. Becoming a sucker for DLC finishes too. When I was a teen my MIL bought me a Benchmade Leopard Cub, designed by Crawford and I was hooked. So I’ve always had an affinity for his stuff but I typically stay out of this price range with folders. I also have his survival staff contraption, which has always been fun to mess around with.
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