I love the look of these knives I think they are beautiful. Thanks for the reveiw mc

YUP!

He didn’t even flick it open lol.

What does flicking it open have to do with hard use?

@@metal_complex if you can’t even flick it open how the fuck can it be that durable.

@@DeRock401 Maybe he can flick it open but just chose not to because he didn’t need to.

same lol

Do it homie. Masters is no joke…deserves a little reward.

Worth every penny! Absolutely not overpriced at all…amazing they can get that level of quality at the price they do.

@austinbailey3247 you ever get that Sebenza, bro? I’m rooting for you

Thanks!

Two years later have you ever pick one up yet?

@@markcoffman494 Oh, not even close. I'm honestly not sure I'll ever be in the financial situation for a $500 knife to be a justifiable purchase, but a man can dream right?

@@gpearce11 The first Chris Reeve knife that I actually picked up was the small Inkosi which I couldn’t believe I’d spend that much money on a knife. Now I have my fifth Chris reeve knife coming in. Which is a large sabenza 31. The crazy part is as I already have a large sabenza 31. The only reason I bought the second one is because I had a Greg Medford slim praetorian TI in tumbled bronze titanium. Was not really happy with it it’s a great knife but it ergonomically Was not very comfortable and the lock up was a little uncomfortable to disengage. So I ended up selling it and buying a 31. The reasoning the 31 is just perfect I have two small 31 models a plane and a black inlaid Micarta model. I have to say the last one I really want to get is a large inkosi… which surprisingly has been the hardest one to find. Now you’re probably wondering how could I even justify spending that much money on this many Chris reeve knives. Well my profession is a Watchmaker and sometimes I do repairs on the side other than my full-time job. And sometimes I am able to use that money I make from those jobs to spend on my hobbies in the past four months that’s what I’ve decided to do. I decided this is where I want my collection to go I want to be nothing but quality in something that I’ll have in 25 years that will be fantastic and reliable. It’s either that or a KA - BAR Dozier.. which is truly my beater knife. I use my Chris reeve knives like I would use the Dozier but I have to say they can be quite the gym to have an a collection. But after you’ve handled one you get why they’re fantastic. I do truly wish that I could get a large 21 to experience that for myself but they’re getting very expensive now. I think you should really try to get one. The way I figured it is let’s say you put away $50 every two months you would then be able to afford that by the end of the year.

And I hope for the magnacut

I'm a little under the weather 😅

That's great to know. I've never been 100% sure. Thank you!

I’ve also hear that Elmax (done well) is apparently also very tough. That said, I’ve seen more hard-use fixed blades in S35VN, which I feel should count for something.

Not today! 👍 😉

Inlay Inkosi 🤤

I personally like the Umnumzaan more, but you can't go wrong with CRK in general 👍

the umnum is the way to go. more options on the way you can hold the blade to get different control on cuts, the umnum has a simpler construction, its easier on your thumbs, and it has the rubber stoppers when you open and close it so you can fidget with it and your wife won't want to strangle you.

I agree with MC, you can't go wrong with any CRK. I have all the above in the replies to your question, and the real question is what will u be using the knife for? That will be the determining factor for what you should get. If u want a tacticool knife, then go with the Umnumzaan. The other nice thing about the Umnumzaan is it has a glass breaker, and can be handy for a paramedic like myself. I would personally go with a Sebenza 21, or 31...they are so elegant, and just about perfect in every way.

Ethan Runyan You hit on a lot of my reasoning and my wife would appreciate the silent fidget....but maybe not the price tag hahaha

That’s only $3.64/ month. And getting cheaper every year!

@@TheMillieSmalls Yes. And they are 425 now

Ah thanks for clarifying!

Yup!

That's true Rez, but you're describing all steels and all subtle variants / analogs. Some people will need it, but most won't. The same could be said for any composition.

I've always read that S35VN was substantially tougher than M390. I suppose I should word what I meant differently. "Of all the stainless steels, I've always assumed S35VN had the best ratio of toughness and corrosion resistance" but I could also be wrong about that. I suppose it's not all that important in any case.

@@metal_complex Didn't mean to come across as harsh! I guess your point was that S35VN is arguably more balanced. Can't really disagree with that. It is a pretty balanced steel.

Oh my bad! I didnt mean to sound combative! Haha. I get where my words were confusing originally 😅

@@metal_complex No worries. All good in my book! We all know the internet can be an argumentative place, so I just wanted you to know I wasn't trying to pick a fight. You were right when you said it doesn't really matter all that much anyways. I'm just one of those people who can get preoccupied with stats and figures on occasion.

Did you order direct for the S45vn?

@@jewmoneyatgmail no, whit mountain knives in NH actually had one with the natural micarta. Man it is the best knife I had owned. I unfortunately I had to return it. I just couldn't afford it. So if you keep an eye out there you'll see the one that I owned hopfully show up on their site soon. But man it is the best knife. I'm actually really upset I have to return it. I actually sold close to 20 knives because I just never even touched them once I got this knife. But its alot of money. Is it worth it? Yes, most solid knife. But is it something that you have to plan for. Also yes.

Haha I almost didn't either

It's not an $800 knife dude. If the goal is to appear more intelligent, you missed the mark. Research first, then comment.

Up here in Canada it’s 700 and once you add all the tax, it gets quite close.

I know this is really late but you can join knife swap on reddit, I see a sebenza get sold there every day, sometimes multiple a day. They get sold within minutes though so you gotta be watching it closely.

YES, fucking horrible

I remember saying that too.

@@metal_complex same. I own 7 spydercos now and they're probably my favorite knife company.

​@@Puddspanker I don't own any spydercos but theres a CRK video where Chris is being interviewed in his office and there's a Spyderco box on his shelf lol

Something that pays for itself is overpriced?