If he doesn't care for the knife then that's fine. It's just one opinion and he has right to it. Everyone likes different things. The problem here is that he is comparing apples with oranges. I own several examples of many knives this guy seems to like such as the the Keonig Arius, Oz Roosevelt, CKF Evo or Holts to name a few. (I even have one of the Avants which isn't cheap considering that it's micarta with a preorder for the Ti version in). I also own a few versions of Shiros, Hinderers, Spydercos, Striders etc. After a few years I've come to learn that most the more expensive knives are more for pocket jewelry and fidgeting with and many wouldn't dare do more than cut a box or slice an apple with them out of fear of slightly marring the scales or blade and harming resale values. I can appreciate this philosophy as I own a plethora of those types of knives. Then there are what I consider mid tier knives like the Sebenza, SNG or XM-18 that serve a real world purpose and are designed to be used more heavily but with a better build quality than more inexpensive brands. Their main attributes aren't necessarily the fall-shut action, ceramic bearings, latest super steel or multiple deployment methods and for good reason. These are the ones that I found myself wanting to carry. For the light EDC uses he seems to seek, the minimal differences in steels such as s35vn or M390 is not worth discussion. There are so many great steels out there and most people will never use their knives in such a way to notice any difference in them. Also, M390 or 20CV can be found on knives in the same price range and s35vn quite readily these days. The Sebenza is a quality tool and I believe the asking price is fair. This isn't a standard Spyderco with G10 scales requiring finicky adjustments to center or dial the action with inconsistent properties out of the box (believe me, I've had my share and still do buy them). The lack of an over travel stop means nothing. The Sebenza 31 does use a ceramic ball detent/lockface. It runs on washers which is precisely what a hard use knife should be doing. Don't get me wrong... I love my Koenigs, Shiros, Holts, Oz's.. etc but would I want to use those for more demanding tasks day in/day out?... absolutely not. If one is looking for a safe queen and fearful of a snail trail then they're looking at the wrong knife when it comes to the Sebenza 21/31. If one wants a hard use knife with quality parts, a good steel that has nice balance of edge retention and toughness which is easy to care for and a company that backs it 100% then it's probably hard to beat this knife.

Lockbar inserts are an answer to a problem that never even existed.

I have my 5th Sebenza on the way. Only knives I really use anymore. They cut better than most knives, they’re made well, they’re easy to maintain and aren’t a hassle to take apart and reassemble, and they can be sent in for service for a fair price to get them back like new again. I’ve also had 3 Hinderers, 2 Striders, and countless knives from Spyderco, Benchmade, Emerson, etc… None of them were better than a Sebenza in actual use. You can claim “science” says other materials are better, but what works in theory often fails in practice. I really notice the differences between S35VN and M390 a lot more in the sharpening than I do in the using.

I had the same mindset you did, after a whole lot of research and knowing what I want and it's come down to this exact knife.

If you think Chris reeves is expensive you’ll really love Grimsmo

Well thought out and well spoken from a true knife guy. I'm hoping to trade into a Sebenza to try for myself one day, but in the meantime, I'm looking forward to hearing your conclusions. Subbed to the channel, thank you!

I just bought my first sebenza, I actually love it. The simplicity and execution of the knife really appeal to me.

I appreciate your gripes about the Sebenza, I do agree with a lot of your points. That being said, my Sebenza is still the best "feeling" knife I own if that makes sense. I own a lot of really nice knives and it still feels better than all of them without a doubt, and I'm not even sure why. It's probably the only knife that I still cant flick open consistently. I think a lot of the value of the knife also comes from CRK taking their knives in for their "spa treatment". Although i haven't sent mine in yet, I like knowing that I can send it in for a very small charge (if any) and get basically a brand knew knife back. These knives are also extremely easy to take apart and put back together. That being said, they really should lower their prices for the materials you're getting. I spent like $550 on mine (Bog Oak Inlay) and it hurt, not gonna lie.

You make good points... from your standpoint. There are collectors out there who buy for history, tradition, safe queen addition, etc. I'm one of them, yes, I use knives daily, but there are knives that I buy to not use and keep mint. Think of it this way... I want to buy a 64 1/2 Ford Mustang... red on white convertible... I'm going to pay a lot for that in great condition. And, there's no argument that there are more modern cars that offer more sophistication/technology. I'm buying history, nostalgia, memories, a feeling...

There is no perfect knife, which is why I have many. I forgive the sebenza for being overpriced. Why? Four reasons: 1) Deep hollow grind; 2) sharpening choil; 3) pivot bushing; 4) ease of maintenance at the user level. I don't know of another USA made knife that combines those qualities. You're not fighting threadlocker, struggling to center the blade, or making sharpening modifications. You just cut, resharpen, while your edge remains straight and doesn't thicken up with use. When it gets dirty, you just take it down and clean it up. No stripped screws. Also, there are no nested steel liners to rust out, like on the venerable PM2 (which I love).

Looking forward to hearing your final thoughts after carrying it for a while.

My first nice knife was a Sebenza 21 in 2011. Gave it to my buddy 10 years later. I’ve since had Hinderers, a Koenig Arius, Quiet Carry’s, and every Spyderco under the sun. It’s not about features, it’s not about blade steel (even though magnacut is in these now), it’s about how good the knife works every day, how it sharpens, and how well it goes together. I’ve now given away most everything else, and am back with a sebenza and inkosi. Nothing else compares.

Do you still feel the same with the upgrade of s45vn and in the next couple years they should be upgrading to MagnaCut ? And just for comparison sake the Avant retails for $350 for m390 and micarta and has a 3.3 inch blade that’s made in China. I do realize the It’s made they are made by Reate, but still not made here which just cost more to manufacture in 🇺🇸. The small Sabenza 31 plain version starts at $375 with s45vn and titanium scales. Both great knives btw, but I’m just curious how you feel about pricing now that you have a little experience in what it cost to have a knife made.

"If they were dialed in right and the workmanship was there" if my aunt had balls she would be my uncle

Not really sure why people like M390 over S35vn. I think S35vn is better in every way but retention, but it being easier to sharpen than M390 kinda zeros that out. Everyone has just kinda jumped onboard this “M390/20cv is the best” train when in practice, I just don’t see it IMO. All this talk of perceived value lead me to this tip for anyone: don’t get into guitars

Sam sent me his BGM Knives Spade to test, great guy in the knife community.

I have owned two Sebenzas for 10 years. They are the only knives I haven’t flipped. They are precision tools, not “fun” toys. My fun knife is a balisong. TOO MANY people are obsessed with blade steel when they only use their knives to cut boxes, paper or apples (standard KZfaq knife usage).

As much as I appreciate your points and reviews in general you didn't consider the most important issue ; the very tight tolerances they put in a Sebenza. I am a mechanical engineer and I tell you, those tolerances deserve a premium price !

I've been collecting for years and have over 300+ knives and I finally got my first large sebenza in bog wood inlay with a polished magnacut blade and this thing is amazing!!!!!!!!

Now Chris Reeve is using S45VN with a harder heat treat from 60-62 RC instead of the old 58-59RC or 59-60RC like they used with the S30V and S35VN. I just got a Large Inkosi and it is superior top the Sebenza in my opinion. It is jsut beefier and has better washers and better fell to my hands. It also came sharper than my last Sebenza with better shaving sharp edge.

I have a pm2 benchmades and more, just this spring of 2021 I bought the large inkosi micarta drop point its super sweet im happy with it, also the large sebenza 31 micarta. I can feel the quality in hand and also as another gentleman stated you get what you pay for high grind sharp blade easy maintenance without screw stripping. The blade steel possibly could be on the super steel chart but I also believe C.R chose s35 s45 vn for a reason that guy knows knives. Even though he's retired and his son is running the shop I'm most sure sonny boy gets the phone 📱 ringing and pops on the line saying you running it the way I told you. Chris reeve knives are made for those wanting custom feel at a production rate. Like Apostle P said and that dude ain't know dummy to knives, I like just sitting on the couch and hearing it click crisp closing in the end. The knives came in great shape good quality control sure the price might be a tad bit over but your getting a blade from a legends shop.. I have many brands but my crk knives will most likely be on top for a long time, I had abuncha benchmades kept the favs like 710 mchenry and 581 bk barrage mini freek carbon 940 carbon g10 grey griptilian great blade by the way. I don't want benchmade getting anymore cash because I truly believe they are liberal run.

Why not have both-the fidget, low cost, Chinese made-then there is Chris Reeve. It is not an either, or discussion as you have presented it.

Couldn't agree more.

Greatest knife ever created on the face of this amazing planet

Do you still have the spyderco in 10v ? Would you sell?

I own 7 CRK’s and many other knives and man nothing like a Chris reeve knife. So solid and perfect design. It such a workhorse.

I will be waiting for your follow up video on this, because im planning to get a sebenza 31. But you should also consider their warranty and after sales if it justifies the price. I heard you dont void the warranty on a crk if you disasseble it and stuffs like that.

Steels that outperform S35VN like pretty much everything when you run it at 59-60 hrc.

Well. What an eye-opener for someone like me living in the UK. I've been saving up for months for a Large Sebenza 31 and I've got the money now, but this review has led me to pause. Maybe I need to have a little re-think....

Totally agree with you

I have also heard the S35vn they use is soft is this true?

What type of sharpening system do you use?

Man, I think you just spoke from my own mind WTH! 🤣🍻..... I have yet to pull the trigger on one myself. Everytime I have the $ & im on a purchase/Debating benter CRK always crosses my mind but I always end up going with something else. I really wanna experience the Sebenza 21/31, Inkosi, Umnumzaan but I just cant seem to make that leap yet for some reason. I'm sure I will one day but for now cant wait to hear your thoughts after a week. 🍻

I prefer my 21 over the new 31s specifically because it doesn't have lockbar inserts or over travel stop. I have had a Small 21 in my pocket almost exclusively for 11 years. I probably abuse it sometimes and I have never bent a lock bar and it still locks up the same as it did 11 years ago. In my eyes to add those things to the sabenza is just adding stuff that could fail for no tangible gain.

It's a sexy knife and the blade is perfect IMO....I want one but am balking at the price

Does Sebenza worth the price more than Rosie?

People in the comments keep saying more for less money. But where!? And who!?🤔

With the MC blade its back on top 🏆👑

It actually cuts stuff, and CRK has standardized customer service unlike its competition. If you’re using a Hinderer or a Medford as a “tool” you are what you use. They don’t cut, and they don’t stand by their warranty and if they do they aren’t one phone call away like CRK is. 500 emails to get a response. Now that being said I’m talking about American made knives. I don’t buy non American knives. You can get some great Asian stuff for 1/3 the price. That’s cool. But no other American companies will replace a blade or scales or spa very easily. Other than Benchmade which is like fast food compared to a white tablecloth restaurant. With a CRK it’s $450 up front but you will never ever need another knife really ever. If you had to have one this is honestly it.

He helped make s30 and s35 and I would not doubt he helped on s45

A knife is a cutting tool. What cuts? Geometry of the blade. CRKs are usually 0.018” BTE with a hollow grind with tall but not too tall blade. You mention Koenig Arius a lot as being the best EDC folder or in your top five. On secondary it’s 100-300 dollars more expensive than CRK. What do you get for that price? Similar TBE, hollow and VERY tall blade. You also get built in edge stop pins which hit the titanium frame every time you flick it, doesn’t sound like it could take that for a lifetime. Lateral support of the blade is also inferior to CRK, because the ring holding the ball bearings is just too small. Yeah you can flick the Arius, but CRKs have superior cutting ability, longetivity, support of the blade and ease of maintanence…i mean steel doesn’t really matter, in terms of versatility S35VN is one of the best. Edge retention is much more dependent on the overall geometry of the blade, TBE and primarily edge angle.

I have gone through the same battle within. Owning a Sabenza is an honor no doubt because he is a legend in the business. However I totally agree with your reasoning for not pulling the trigger. It is the same reason I don't own one. I may still one day.

Then you have the guys who still think the Buck 110 and it's 420 HC can't be improved on. Stuck in their ways won't move with the times. Damn even the Real Steel E775 Griffin kills the older knives in it's action, and it's a borderline budget knife. Nice video.

Can’t really compare Spyderco 110V heat treat with CRK’s heat treat. M390 is pretty chippy and I don’t see the value of it compared to S35VN/S45. But I see what you’re saying, I’m the other hand yes I can get a ZT in M390 for half the price of a Sebenza in S45VN. Is the ZT going to be as well made or have a better heat treat? Absolutely not even close, is it going to cut just as well though? Yes probably. Heat treat is everything, Strider’s heat treated S30V or D2 is vastly superior than say Medford D2 or Benchmade S30V.

Pardon my lack of insight, but what’s the concern of no lock face with the frame lock / blade? Just bad for titanium and S35VN to be rubbing against each other?

Just get an inkosi better washers, bigger pivot and stop pin, double thumb studs, ceramic ball on the lockbar and a better action you can actually flick open and fidget with.

I bought a clone Sebenza 31 and despite the fact that I can not compare with the original, I think that 'their' S35VN could be the same alloy.

Well what do you do if you’re a left handed person and Chris Reeves is the only company that makes a left handed frame lock!

Like the anti BM crowd love to say, this is the Chris Reeve tax. Much higher than the butterfly tax..lol.

Really diggin the Chanel bro.

I like the shape but Jesus that is overpriced for what you're getting. Also they say you can't flick it on their website lol. What a joke.

I appreciate your point of view. I like my old Sebenza regular and carry it most. It’s more of cool factor carrying a 22 year old knife. 1. You could send it in for spa treatment to make it like new. They also have a new finish that is supposed to lessen snail trail. 2. Not sure if the lock bar inset is needed if it was carburized. Just seems like it’s another failure point with more complexity, but I see your point about value added. 3. Yep. It’s not for anyone wanting a fidget knife. 4. S35V is fine, but it’s probably not the best either. 5. Saw another channel drill a Spyder hole in their Sebenza. Super cool mod in my opinion. CRK thumb stud is not comfortable to me.

Hmmm, well I am an Umnumzaan guy. I love my Sabenzas, but I carry my Umnumzaam. Most disappointed with my Hinderer and most surprised with my Microtech Socom Elite. But, I carry my Umnumzaam way more.

I would love a Sebenza, in the same way that I would love a Rolex and a Mercedes. That blade shape speaks to me. And I'm a firm believer that if you buy cheap, you buy twice, so it makes much more sense to buy quality the first time. But there are amazing knives, watches, and cars to be had at a fraction of the cost, so I don't own any of the above. Prestige is nice, but so is food.

Says he's going to rage care of it.. Then flicks it open😂👋

If you didn't try an insingo, you're doing it wrong. It might look ugly but, from a utilitarian perspective, it's arguably one of the best blade shapes on any production knife, and even in S35VN it will hold a thin angle extremely well. It will be even better once they transfer to Magnacut. If you hunt or fish and you carry a knife to actually use it to cut and not as a fidget toy, you're not going to find a better blade shape in a folding knife. If you are struggling to justify the price of a Sebenza, try one with an insingo blade.

I really enjoyed your video and just subscribe to the channel. You really know your stuff. Just FYI I am a total novice anM a one and done knife guy. I bought a Sabenza 31 A month ago after reading hundreds and hundreds of forums and watching dozens and dozens of videos. Money was no object and I wanted the best knife that I could buy or that everyone recommended. Last thought is that Chris Reeves is the Rolex of knives. They hold their value better than any other manufacturer. I’m sure you know this because you mentioned you buy sell and trade all the time. Anyway really in joyed your video and looking forward to more content

Bearings are over rated for anything but pocket jewelry. Dont get me wrong. I recently got my first arius. I LOVE it. I also have a spyderco amalgam. My favorite knife is still the shaman. But even putting price aside, i dont want a bearing knife for anything other than to fidget with. If im picking a knife for work or to get dirty, im picking either my shaman, manix or my sebenza. Bearings are like high end race cars. Washers are what you “make your money with” so to speak.

Why does one need an over travel stop?

Love your channel bro ! However you're comparing 2 totally different types of knifes and there uses. The olamic Wayfair has great craftsmanship , nice fit and finish , and you paid new what you would get a used Crk for. However CRK are used to beat the crap out of. That's why they run on phosphorus bronze washers. If you tried to do the same work the a CRK can do with the Wayfair it might do it yeah but eventually the bearings will sease up. that's why I don't like bearing knifes or won't buy anything that runs on them

Dips$it….. love and respect sir.

Lovin my Zaan! If only the pivot was like the Sebenza it would be a 10/10 in my book!

With CRK "your dollars go somewhere": unparalleled precision and tolerances, impeccable highly functional blade grinds, world class heat treat (CRK s35vn is tougher than m390 class, has equal/better edge retention than most of the m390/30cv/204p on the market and is very easy to sharpen given the excellent grain refinement). Also, the design is incredibly durable and user serviceable-not something you can say about most of the other Chinese sourced wonder m390 ti frame locks. The quality is subtle and baked in but if you actually use a Sebenza hard and for awhile you will realize the quality; it kind of grows on you ;)

I've had (and have) a few CRK's. They are indeed a little overrated. I wouldn't buy another personally.

Chris Reeves knives…..Classic Perfection…..Get yourself one ! Don’t go cheap with a lesser knife…..you’ll always want one. Just get it…pay once, cry once….but you’ll love for the rest of your life. You’ll have a drawer full of cheap ass knives….but you will only have a Very Few that are the “Grail” knives. Get it while your young and use it & abuse it for years.

I hate the m390 family. Give me a steel that's tough and quick to sharpen I'm happy.

I've handled, used and borrowed a few CRK over the years. The only one I like is the Umnumzaan, the 21 and Inkosi just don't appeal to me for many reasons. I enjoy doing a carry like this too to see if you end up liking a knife you didn't before. I'm going to say you don't change your mind in a week.

I’ve had two now and even though I think they’re very nice, they’re not fun enough for me to keep

I realy won't to buy it and that is yust to me steal and in EU Sabenza cost 500€ or 600$. And for that I buy what I want and I can cushe almost custom knife

I have a Jackloreknives and a Randell Made knife, payed that same cost! Way more materials, hand made,carbon steels, and the history behind them!y my opinion, not worth the $$

Are there better blade steels? Yes. Does a knife having a newer “super” steel mean that it will out perform a knife with a older steel? No. Steels are super finicky. You can take two knives with the same steel at the same hardness and have completely different results. A knife can have the newest greatest steel in the world but if the maker doesnt spend the time to dial it in then you will end up with a steel that is harder to sharpen than s30v with about the same edge retention. The knife community is full of people who do not fully understand this and are naturally blind to it because they also dont USE or even SHARPEN their own knives! Im not saying the sebenza is the best knife in the world, but it certainly should be looked at as being top tier.

Drugstore Cowboy ! 😂

Yeah but its Chris Reeve Knives. It's different than Medford shit for brains using D2. They moved to s45vn recently. Sebenza is like the iphone of the knife world. It comes with Crucible steel.

A knife is far more than its materials …..

You don’t like the finish because you cant deceive people into thinking they are buying a new knife. Hmmm

I think all mid tech knives are overpriced, way overpriced. I have or had most of the popular mid techs. The six trillion KZfaq reviews on the same knives make knife collectors want to buy them. I have the 21 and had the Umnamzaan tanto and the 21 with the Insingo blade, but now I look back and say that they are not worth the $400+ price tag. I just got caught up with the hype on KZfaq for years. I recommend people looking to buy a knife to look at some of the budget knives because you'd be surprised what you can buy for about $30 to $50. If you want some super premium materials without taking out a second mortgage look into the knives currently coming out of China...that's if you're not into the political bullsh-t.

It just the brand my friend there are better knifes for less money

Jesus Christ you have beautiful eyes

You’re confusing a lot of things. Comparing a lot of things that are not factors in dollar amounts. Nobody has ever said the Sebenza is the greatest knife ever made. They may have said the Sebenza was/is the the best production folder and the standard for all frame lock production folders which I can agree with. One major thing you also forgot to consider is the lifetime warranty. Where as when you take a screw out of your scorpion the genius’s at Spyderco damn you and your knife for all eternity. CRK doesn’t give two shits what you do with or to your knife as long as you don’t alter the original configuration. Lifetime refinishing, sharpening, re tumbling the blade, swapping for new/ diff blades etc all for the cost of shipping or small service fees for upkeep and so on. Over the span of 30 years a 200 Spyderco with m390 or maxamet with shit the bed 10 times you can technically pull your 30 year old Sebenza out and with minimal cost have a virtually Brand new knife as often as you’d like. Speaking on blade steels.. it never gets old hearing some people talk about steels. Not saying you I’m just saying for the majority and even the majority of collectors don’t know the difference between vg10 and cts-xhp but will shit on the “worse” blade steel because they equate cost of raw goods to quality of the finished product. You can certainly factor in cost of blade steel but again 90% of knife guys don’t know how to properly sharpen, strop, use efficiently and def don’t understand the parameters that make said superior steels superior. Not all of Course but very few regular knife guys are experienced and knowledge I enough to argue practical blade steel values. Materials elsewhere the handle, clip, washers, pivot etc. it’s a simple knife. Easy to take down and put back, simple design features, customizable, replaceable, refurbish able etc. washer shouldn’t be compd to bearings. Sebenzas are hard use built they will drop shut with proper setup and adjustment if that is a factor in your checklist of value. When the blade is not contacting the detent ball it is free swinging. If it’s not then you need to adjust it or properly fit your washers , stop pin/sleeve and backspacer. The Build quality fit and finish. You crank down your screws when the internals are correct you’ll have the same perfect working smooth action everytime. With a pm2 you may enjoy turning the pivot screw a nut hairs width 90 times then oh loosen every screw and push the blade to the lean side then tighten band down to correct centering. It then once centered shit it the blade won’t drop shut so you loosen the pivot screw again and it now is free but dang it there’s side to side play. And I’m not picking on Spyderco I’m talking all other popular folders as well. The Sebenza in my eyes is a tool just as a wrench or bit driver is. You can flick it flip it do whatever but that’s not what it’s made for. It’s just an overbuilt working mans knife/tool. The price is much more than blade steel of finishing on the Ti scales. It’s hand assembled, pivots bushings washers etc all hand speced to the individual knife they are going on. The blade finishing, sharpening, quality control and ofcourse one of the best warranties in the industry. Materials is just a fraction of the cost. Whereas another 200-300 knife is parts bin built, lackluster or no warranty at all to speak of. For what it is and what you get with it with a decent working steel thats made for the common sharpener to maintain, the vast custom options, the web store that actually sells you screws backspacers Lanyards whatever and he’s there’s other makers with similar set ups but it’s hard to find one that matches or bests CRK. If you consider everything the whole package you will likely be able to see the value a little more than you do now and when you have 20 Sebenzas and 20 para 3s 20 striders, 20 benchmades and so on you’re going to find that consistenty the Sebenza is just the same Sebenza. Lock stick centering grit grime hardness, edge bevels , blade finish are rarely ever fluxuating at the rate of most others. You could have this debate for days but the point is you have to look at what you’re buying the knife for how much blade steel matters to you aside from public opinion or how long you intend to keep the knife how much fidget is a factor or modern cool looks and flipper tabs and so on and so forth. The very reason people tote the Sebenza as being the standard for all production folders to live up to and build upon is that it’s simple, minimal, clean, sturdy, a classic design and a really good customer friendly warranty and support structure. Not the ever changing blade steels that you can get 20 diff options a year or pink and blue stripes etc. my opinions may not sway yours at all in anyway but in just wanted to add to the good fight and clsrify s few things that i thought may get your to think and look at it in a more Marco level. Stay frosty my friend.

The other companies "offer more for the money" because their workers are not getting much money themselves. When you buy a Reeve, the materials and the labor are all US jobs. Decent manufacturing jobs are great to have and hard to get. I don't mind paying a little more to know the good it does. Cheap always has hidden costs. Also, getting a sebenza worked on and fixed up is an easy and extremely reliable process. Good lucking sending back an "Eastern made" knife. I was just listening to a big time reviewer share a horrible shirogorov warranty repair story. Other brands "offer more features" for the same or even less money. However, I would pay more to have less. I have about a dozen sebenza's. A few are sentimental safe queens. I am very fortunate and one or two a year is affordable, this isn't always the case for some. A persons financial situation can change how a sebenza looks. A lefty knife art 21 has many years of daily use. It has some wear marks in the Ti side, any knife that has been through that much would show something. The carbon fiber side looks nearly new as does the blade. I know just how much a 21 can take and how long it can easily endure it. I love the rugged simplicity. Some think good design is not how much you can add, but how much you can remove. S35vn was picked partly for easy of sharpening. The steels you listed were blacklisted for difficulty for average users. Many companies run those "super steels" soft enough as to make it pointless. In repeated testing, Reeve S35vn does good compared to many steels and is usually the best of the S35vn tested. You can't see a good heat treat. It's something I know I get when buying a sebenza. /rant

HAVE YOU RUN INTO BUGOUT PEOPLE?

Finaly an honest review. Everybody in the comments owning sebenza and defending it, stop it. Its overpriced.

Why give a shit about what other's do or think or use? What a giant waste of time

Too expensive.

I’d rather the Slysz Bowie

You obviously have a right to your opinion. But you are wrong!! So if Chris Reeve used a “better” steel would the knife be better. You acknowledge the contributions Chris Reeve has made Then you try to put down there products. Chris Reeve has contributed so much to the knife community. It’s to bad that you borrowed a used Chris Reeve knife. When you buy a new Chris Reeve knife directly from the company it is an amazing experience. When you buy directly from the company you get to choose a left or right hand knife. The knife comes with extra things like lubricant, a micro fiber clothe and stickers. Lots of companies have copied that practice from Chris Reeve. Chris Reeve knives finish is second to none. You are missing out 400.00 is not a lot of money for a knife. Especially a great knife. I wish you would commission a custom knife for yourself. Broaden your horizons. Maybe try out some Rockstead knives. Really see what else is out there. Chris Reeve knives are amazing products are worthy of your appreciation and respect.

I've used a Spyderco PM2 for 9 years, I literally do not need anything more than a PM2. compression lock is far superior to ancient garbage frame locks. Why the heck would anyone still use a frame lock in the current year, let alone one 3x the cost of a PM2

I think your just not rlly understanding the Company. Yes S35VN is a bit ugly at that price point (no one rlly claims it’s the best steel ever), but their quality is much much better than most of their competitors at their price. I haven’t had a single Benchmade, Spyderco, ZT, etc which is even close to the tolerances they have, their fit and finish etc. look it may not be the very best Value of any knife out there, but you are guaranteed to have a knife which will last you a lifetime. U also aren’t considering their phenomenal warranty which plays a huuuge role in purchasing a products which u will keep forever. They sharpen your knife, they sandblast it, they do spa treatments for absolutely no cost what so ever. I really don’t know many other companies which have that. I once lost a washer on my bugout when I cleaned it, I took benchmade 4 weeks to reply to my email, and another 6 weeks to send me the washer. When I write and email to CRK they answer within 2 days latest, and they will do anything to satisfy you. The CRK isn’t supposed to be anything super fancy or flicky. When u buy one their knives u are guaranteed amazing quality(even if u get a faulty one which happens very very rarely they will do everything to get it right). So I rlly can’t see how u prefer a 250$ knife from benchmade with ALOT more fit any finish issues, a meh warranty, over a 450$ knife which u don’t ever rlly have to worry about, because u know even if something happens, it will be fixed.

First of all your Sebenza looks like fake

Sebenza literally means “work”, not “play”. If you are working with a knife, Sebenza is among the best available.

Ok now do koenig….most overhyped knife on the market other than a hinderer. And they have went completely bonkers in their pricing in the last yr. A plain jane now being over $700? Nah fam. And before the koenig white knights show up and call me a poor, i scored a triple black textured from pvk last yr which was $1,100. I tell anyone i know thats in to knives that if instagram could be summed up in a knife, it would be the arius. Looks sweet but its all fluff

They are nothing but pocket jewelry. I don't like frame locks. They are cheap to make and full of problems. They are probably the weakest made lock. Heat treatment is on the soft side. They are just fanboy gear. Never saw a CRK in any shop I've worked in. Or when I was a ironworker. Real men use real knives.

Get a fidget toy haha. If you think other $250 knives have the same fit and finish then you're just wrong. CRK is a step above every other production knife company. Perhaps if you actually owned one for a little while you'd see.

Just got a Sebenza 31 large from an authorized dealer and it’s an utter disappointment! Screws backing out, horrible thumb stud, overcame lock stick after opening it 5K times but it’s still painful to open with one hand, lanyard getting cut by the knife when closed...ABSOLUTE GARBAGE considering I paid $580 for the micarta inlay one. Now I have to get rid of this piece of shit. FUCK CRK.

I've been collecting for years and have over 300+ knives and I finally got my first large sebenza in bog wood inlay with a polished magnacut blade and this thing is amazing!!!!!!!!