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Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:18 am
by Forensic Jim
Anyone have any Chris Reeve knives, specifically the small Sebenza model? For a production made knife they are pricey but look to be well made.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 5:37 am
by justold52
Well I only have one. I am not sure if this is one of the small Sebenza models.
Like you said
"they are pricey but look to be well made."
I have watched them now for about 2 years and do not go down in price. His wife must be doing something right....
It was after getting this one that I started buying the Kershaw's and fell in love with the 1660 Rainbows due to price...
P.S. his photo too.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:00 am
by Forensic Jim
Ken, That's a good looking knife. How do you like the way it's made and action while opening and closing?
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:49 am
by upnorth
The reputation they have is well founded. I have one, and it is very well made! Not as flashy as Ken's though!!
Nice knife, Ken!
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 3:08 pm
by Hukk
If I'm not mistaken, he switched to BG42 from ATS-34, a Hitatchi Japan steel for the Sebenza. I think we will be seeing the small custom makers moving to BG42, just a better steel, IMO.
I would like to see Queen and other US makers stop using ATS-34 and use American steels such as 154CM which is the same thing as ATS 34 made by Crucible, HERE in the USA.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:40 pm
by justold52
[color=#0000FF]Forensic Jim wrote:Ken, That's a good looking knife. How do you like the way it's made and action while opening and closing[/color]?
Well Jim to be completely honest with you I have not even cut a piece of paper with her. I wash my hands before I even touch her.
Then its's just to Ren-Wax her.
She is a piece of ART for sure and very well built. By that I mean to open and close her. As far as the steel holding up I have no Idea. So she stays in my save.
Sorry I can not help you more.
upnorth You should be PROUD to own yours too and If you not fell that way PM me if you want to let her go.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:31 pm
by upnorth
Ken is yours BG-42, or ATS-34?
You can see from the COA mine is BG-42.
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 11:42 pm
by lenny357
pricey I guess I'm a Traditionalist
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:26 am
by peterforce
both knives are awesome somebody post a link to this guys site please!!!
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:19 pm
by MITCH RAPP
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:40 pm
by MITCH RAPP
Here is a good place to buy CRK'S, they always have a good selection of them.
http://www.newgraham.com/SearchResult.a ... egoryID=69
Re: Chris Reeve Knives
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 5:52 pm
by stancaiman
i have a small regular, SV30 for the blade
nice knive, robust and easy to dismantle for maintenance
it just need running for smooth opening and closing
