I told myself over a year ago, I'm done with any and all China made knives. I don't care how hyped or how great it's supposed to be. I'm not interested. I've be fully focused on my American made collection. Since I made that decision, I've added a Hinderer Slim Xm-18 3.5, a full ti xm-18 3.5, battle black auto Xm-18 3.5, stonewashed ti auto Xm-18 3.5, a Sebenza 31, a Umnamzaan, and a medford slim midi. I'll soon be back on the hunt, still need to get a Strider.. then probably a mcnees pm mac2 3.5, Olamic Cutlery Whippersnapper, vulcan Preaetorian, and a Spartan Harsey Folder... If I can knock all those out... maybe I'll work towards an Oz Roosevelt & Brown Xl Cortex.. but who knows 😂
I've been on much the same path, not avoiding foreign knives just extremely selective with what I'm purchasing..the rosie, mini arius, and cortex are all on my list too🍻
Great video ,i have carried a plain small 21 for 12 years . I believe it was $350.00 then . The sand blasting finish is long gone just smooth titanium now. As far Hinderers go not easy to get ! Made in lots and go quick . I also like TRM they are the best buy in an American made knife .
My first really nice knife was a Sebenza, which I picked up in 1997. It still works as well as the day I got it and imagine it will outlive me. Great EDC knife that can take some hard work.
You get what you pay for. I’ve got a large and small version of the sebby, both dp and tanto versions of the zaan and a large inkosi and I love all of them. The small seb and dp zaan get the most carry time. My full ti working finish 3.5” xm18 spanto doesn’t get a lot of carry time. Lately though, my quiet carry drift has been getting the brunt of the pocket time. It’s just so good for a $330 knife. Definitely as close to my Rosie as I’ve found for the price.
I tend to lean more towards the 3 inch knives for edc since they're more convenient, often carry better in the pocket and fit my hands well..I think this hinderer is a top 3 pickup this year for me next to the Neutron 2 and small sebenza 21🍻
For the tip up carry, many of my local police carry like that (generally Spyderco Military 2, PM2, and sometimes Socom Elite) because; 1. They were taught to carry the knife on their vest on the left side, so they don't have to reach into their pocket (as their belts already make it a lot harder to reach the pockets) 2. I don't think they bother to change the clip direction as most of them probably aren't super into knives like us
I really wanna try a hinderer, may do another sell off and grab one soon. Side note, the part about assembly being different.. I fudged my small 31 assembly by the washer getting behind the pivot bushing. Then i researched, and read someone talking about the sandwich method or some shit. You can take the pivot out, and slide the bushing and washers out, clean and slide back in. You may have to loosen that shoulder screw, but i didn't. 10/10 recommend, in case, like me, you'd never heard of this lol. To your point about feeling the "new" one of my inkosis was basically new, one as worn in, and the sebenza was new. They only get better with time. It took a while to break in the 31, it actuality took a couple weeks before i began to like it. After it got broken in, i love it.
I appreciate your video, and love for the 21. I’ve had many sebenza’s gone through my collection from buying, selling and trading since probably around 2006. I wish I had kept many knives that I could have kept but delved into other hobbies. Knives of course that are near impossible to attain again such as a small sebenza 21 with mammoth bark ivory inlays, a large sebenza with Honduran redwood I think it was. That’s just two amongst 20 plus different sebenza’s I’ve owned. Just touching the surface of the water and I also appreciate American made knives and have had many Striders and Hinderer’s. Amongst others. There is too much to say but I want say I’m not certain what you were meaning about the lanyard post. You mentioned the dimple on the lanyard post. I actually like how they used to be which was concave like a cone machined in there it looked so much better and not like crazy eyed bird glaring at me. I should add that I don’t think its intention was to add support to the frame which is quite secure with its hex screws not Chicago screws btw. Currently my Chris Reeve knives I own are a 2010 large sebenza 21 and a 2008 Umnumzaan from the first quarter basically when they were released.
I have a full titanium stonewashed blue spanto with all stonewashed bronze hardware and skiffs added. Just buying pieces like a different clip and hardware that's kind of difficult to get makes it that much more satisfying when it all comes together
Chris Reeve are actually the least expensive knives over the long run. If you use the knife and need a new blade, for a nominal price, Chris Reeve replaces it. If you decide you want to spruce it up, for $30 CRK will re blast the scales, replace the washers, sharpen the blade and send it back to you looking like new. It can be a lifetime knife.
It’s funny but in the small size, I much prefer my Sabenza 31 over my XM18 3. But I feel the opposite when it comes to preferring my XM 18 3.5 over my large Sabenza 31. I truly appreciate the quality workmanship from both companies.
I have the same 3" XM-18 with that scale. You need a 3.5 - the 3" is toooo small The 3.5 feels just right. As for the CRK, buy aftermarket thumbstuds! I have a large Sebenza and it made all the difference.
Both, it's hard to afford all the American made knives I want but it's always more fun with the hunt Involved than with the mass produced knives from overseas that most of the time are more readily available..favorite Chinese made knife that I've purchased this year is my 260$ vosteed psyop, favorite American made knife I've purchased this year my TRM Neutron 2(in titanium and 20cv)
Yeah I just spent 6k in a month on knives. My most expensive to date is my Medford Praetorian TI for 2k!!....I love Crk, Hinderer, strider, medford, microtech, Benchmade and Spyderco.
I have a small sebenza 21 insingo blade a large 31 drop point and a strider SMF 9 line im not a collector so I use them daily and there all nice and dirty a scuffed up great tools 😊
With the knives out there today buying a Chris Reeve or a hinderer dont make sense unless u r a rich boy or u want to mortgage your house but it’s your money
Respectfully having handled hundreds and hundreds of knives in the last few years (the majority of which being modern designs) I'm going to disagree with you..also even for the hinderer I put together with the overpriced ti scale it doesn't take riches..just don't buy the next 10 budget knives and instead save up, or sell some of your collection and you can afford it..it doesn't take riches, it takes patience and self restraint (something I've been working on having)...also the sebenza was a trade..so yeah, I disagree😂 thanks for watching
Tip down is the superior method. You grab the knife right by the action, ready to go. I've also had assisted openers deploy and got a decent slice down the side of my palm.
I've got both a Sebenza 31 and an XM-18. Both are completely worth every penny. I was fortunate enough to get my Sebenza at a going out of business sale for $350.
Every knife that I have bought or will buy is US made. Not just assembled here, either. Made from US materials and assembled by American workers. Sure, it costs more - but is it right to support cheena?
Something is always worth what someone is willing to pay, and there's very few people in this world that can claim they only buy things they need. I make no claims that I "need" any of these knives, this channel exists because I am a collector and an enthusiast, thanks for watching🫡
@@Rollshambo It just stupid as hell to keep pushing people to buy overpriced things like that. It's the same as the people who do shein hauls and so on. You can buy whatever the f you want. My critic is not again how YOU spend your money but how you influence people and push knives like this to be sold. As long as there is stupid people to pay stupid prices : the knives world will keep selling at stupid prices
im just sharing my love for the hobby, my audience watches to share in my experience or because they find value in what I have to say. id also like to point out in case you didnt actually watch the video, I never recommended that anyone buy these, I just shared my experience.. not for nothing I also didnt include any links to where these specific knives can be bought.. so your welcome to your opinion I just think its a lot of misplaced frustration pointed in the wrong direction
I would never pay for any CRK product. Same reason I don't buy Benchmade. It isn't the build quality. It is the cost. And CRK is outperformed by dozens of less expensive brands that perform similarly or better.
I told myself over a year ago, I'm done with any and all China made knives. I don't care how hyped or how great it's supposed to be. I'm not interested.
I've be fully focused on my American made collection. Since I made that decision, I've added a Hinderer Slim Xm-18 3.5, a full ti xm-18 3.5, battle black auto Xm-18 3.5, stonewashed ti auto Xm-18 3.5, a Sebenza 31, a Umnamzaan, and a medford slim midi.
I'll soon be back on the hunt, still need to get a Strider.. then probably a mcnees pm mac2 3.5, Olamic Cutlery Whippersnapper, vulcan Preaetorian, and a Spartan Harsey Folder...
If I can knock all those out... maybe I'll work towards an Oz Roosevelt & Brown Xl Cortex.. but who knows 😂
I've been on much the same path, not avoiding foreign knives just extremely selective with what I'm purchasing..the rosie, mini arius, and cortex are all on my list too🍻
Great video ,i have carried a plain small 21 for 12 years . I believe it was $350.00 then . The sand blasting finish is long gone just smooth titanium now. As far Hinderers go not easy to get ! Made in lots and go quick . I also like TRM they are the best buy in an American made knife .
The Sebenza is the one I prefer. I like the clean lines. In reality, I will never own a Sebenza but I appreciate the attention to detail.
My first really nice knife was a Sebenza, which I picked up in 1997. It still works as well as the day I got it and imagine it will outlive me. Great EDC knife that can take some hard work.
You get what you pay for. I’ve got a large and small version of the sebby, both dp and tanto versions of the zaan and a large inkosi and I love all of them. The small seb and dp zaan get the most carry time. My full ti working finish 3.5” xm18 spanto doesn’t get a lot of carry time. Lately though, my quiet carry drift has been getting the brunt of the pocket time. It’s just so good for a $330 knife. Definitely as close to my Rosie as I’ve found for the price.
I tend to lean more towards the 3 inch knives for edc since they're more convenient, often carry better in the pocket and fit my hands well..I think this hinderer is a top 3 pickup this year for me next to the Neutron 2 and small sebenza 21🍻
Welcome to the CRK club!
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I’ve got a 3.5 S45 Bowie with working finish, tan G10 and I put on the working finish Ti hardware kit. It’s a total beast of a knife.
Loved my small 31. I had three but had to sell them all when i needed some money
For the tip up carry, many of my local police carry like that (generally Spyderco Military 2, PM2, and sometimes Socom Elite) because;
1. They were taught to carry the knife on their vest on the left side, so they don't have to reach into their pocket (as their belts already make it a lot harder to reach the pockets)
2. I don't think they bother to change the clip direction as most of them probably aren't super into knives like us
I really wanna try a hinderer, may do another sell off and grab one soon.
Side note, the part about assembly being different.. I fudged my small 31 assembly by the washer getting behind the pivot bushing. Then i researched, and read someone talking about the sandwich method or some shit. You can take the pivot out, and slide the bushing and washers out, clean and slide back in. You may have to loosen that shoulder screw, but i didn't. 10/10 recommend, in case, like me, you'd never heard of this lol.
To your point about feeling the "new" one of my inkosis was basically new, one as worn in, and the sebenza was new. They only get better with time. It took a while to break in the 31, it actuality took a couple weeks before i began to like it. After it got broken in, i love it.
Old and well cared for tools have soul. I'll gladly pay a premium for a USA made knife but not as high as some ask.
I appreciate your video, and love for the 21. I’ve had many sebenza’s gone through my collection from buying, selling and trading since probably around 2006. I wish I had kept many knives that I could have kept but delved into other hobbies. Knives of course that are near impossible to attain again such as a small sebenza 21 with mammoth bark ivory inlays, a large sebenza with Honduran redwood I think it was. That’s just two amongst 20 plus different sebenza’s I’ve owned. Just touching the surface of the water and I also appreciate American made knives and have had many Striders and Hinderer’s. Amongst others.
There is too much to say but I want say I’m not certain what you were meaning about the lanyard post. You mentioned the dimple on the lanyard post. I actually like how they used to be which was concave like a cone machined in there it looked so much better and not like crazy eyed bird glaring at me. I should add that I don’t think its intention was to add support to the frame which is quite secure with its hex screws not Chicago screws btw.
Currently my Chris Reeve knives I own are a 2010 large sebenza 21 and a 2008 Umnumzaan from the first quarter basically when they were released.
Love my Kershaw Livewire and Protech halfbreed and Malibus! Para 3 too!
All great choices.
My favourite EDC is my Benchmade 535BK-4, Alloy scales and M390 blade. It’s showing signs of wear, but it remains perfect. That said, CR is grail.
Heck yeah! Congratulations on leveling on up! 🤜🤛
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Make American production normal again.
That Hinderer tho...Wow, I wont one of those some day.
Very nice.
I don't own a Hinderer yet but do have a Inkosi.
Yes, leave it like it is!!
I have a full titanium stonewashed blue spanto with all stonewashed bronze hardware and skiffs added. Just buying pieces like a different clip and hardware that's kind of difficult to get makes it that much more satisfying when it all comes together
Beautiful Hinderer!!
Nice add to the collection!. Cheers!
Chris Reeve are actually the least expensive knives over the long run. If you use the knife and need a new blade, for a nominal price, Chris Reeve replaces it. If you decide you want to spruce it up, for $30 CRK will re blast the scales, replace the washers, sharpen the blade and send it back to you looking like new. It can be a lifetime knife.
Dang that Hinderer is sick!
It’s funny but in the small size, I much prefer my Sabenza 31 over my XM18 3. But I feel the opposite when it comes to preferring my XM 18 3.5 over my large Sabenza 31. I truly appreciate the quality workmanship from both companies.
Love the show side scale on that hinderer as well
I have the same 3" XM-18 with that scale. You need a 3.5 - the 3" is toooo small The 3.5 feels just right. As for the CRK, buy aftermarket thumbstuds! I have a large Sebenza and it made all the difference.
As long as it’s not modified, the Sebenza is warranted for life. Not just for the first owner.
Came here to say this
Great tools! Made to be used!
what would you buy? A magna cut knife with titanium scales for $500.00 or a similar knife worth $250.
Both, it's hard to afford all the American made knives I want but it's always more fun with the hunt Involved than with the mass produced knives from overseas that most of the time are more readily available..favorite Chinese made knife that I've purchased this year is my 260$ vosteed psyop, favorite American made knife I've purchased this year my TRM Neutron 2(in titanium and 20cv)
ALL things sharp and shiny. No exceptions!
@@annasoH323 just wait till I review these edc scissors!
Tip up vs Tip down
Hot take: it's a stupid argument. They both function nearly equally. Hotter take: tip down is easier to draw quickly in most cases.
Personal opinion I hate ergos on knives with the clip in tip down carry position, in tip up position it's just more comfortable to me specifically
Awesome video. I think Chris Reeve Knives are fairly priced. I believe Koenig Knives are overpriced
Your video reminded me to look up if CRK are back in stock--guess what. Yeah. New Insingo owner right here 😎
@Barney_Greenway congrats!! I still want an umnumzaan but I'm going to need to recover financially first😅
@@Rollshambo ...and you'll have to get past me, first! 🤣
@@Barney_Greenway 😂😂😂
Yeah I just spent 6k in a month on knives. My most expensive to date is my Medford Praetorian TI for 2k!!....I love Crk, Hinderer, strider, medford, microtech, Benchmade and Spyderco.
Awesome. Nice to see some people enjoying life. All great selections.
I have a small sebenza 21 insingo blade a large 31 drop point and a strider SMF 9 line im not a collector so I use them daily and there all nice and dirty a scuffed up great tools 😊
Sweet hinderer. I would make that one a lifetime keeper.
That's the intention, I'm more Impressed than I thought I'd be🍻
Awwwwwwesome
The only one I dont have is the CRK.
With the knives out there today buying a Chris Reeve or a hinderer dont make sense unless u r a rich boy or u want to mortgage your house but it’s your money
Respectfully having handled hundreds and hundreds of knives in the last few years (the majority of which being modern designs) I'm going to disagree with you..also even for the hinderer I put together with the overpriced ti scale it doesn't take riches..just don't buy the next 10 budget knives and instead save up, or sell some of your collection and you can afford it..it doesn't take riches, it takes patience and self restraint (something I've been working on having)...also the sebenza was a trade..so yeah, I disagree😂 thanks for watching
Toooo expensive for what you get. The sebenza look like a super market knife. I prefer the other one. But not at this price
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That Hinderer looks like gas station junk.
You people actually buy that tacky shit?
Tip down is the superior method.
You grab the knife right by the action, ready to go.
I've also had assisted openers deploy and got a decent slice down the side of my palm.
Lol you are welcome to your opinion, even if I disagree with it on many levels😂
I've got both a Sebenza 31 and an XM-18. Both are completely worth every penny. I was fortunate enough to get my Sebenza at a going out of business sale for $350.
Now that's a helluva deal 🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸
Every knife that I have bought or will buy is US made. Not just assembled here, either. Made from US materials and assembled by American workers. Sure, it costs more - but is it right to support cheena?
I don’t trust them with my knives. Just sayin.
I’m the same way. I’m currently purging my collection of any overseas knives. The only knives worth collecting, to me, are US made.
Crazy how marketing can convince people to spend shit tons of money on things they dont need at all (and that are way overpriced)
Something is always worth what someone is willing to pay, and there's very few people in this world that can claim they only buy things they need. I make no claims that I "need" any of these knives, this channel exists because I am a collector and an enthusiast, thanks for watching🫡
@@Rollshambo It just stupid as hell to keep pushing people to buy overpriced things like that.
It's the same as the people who do shein hauls and so on.
You can buy whatever the f you want. My critic is not again how YOU spend your money but how you influence people and push knives like this to be sold.
As long as there is stupid people to pay stupid prices : the knives world will keep selling at stupid prices
im just sharing my love for the hobby, my audience watches to share in my experience or because they find value in what I have to say. id also like to point out in case you didnt actually watch the video, I never recommended that anyone buy these, I just shared my experience.. not for nothing I also didnt include any links to where these specific knives can be bought.. so your welcome to your opinion I just think its a lot of misplaced frustration pointed in the wrong direction
Yeah, like a shit ton of knives when they only need a few.😂
Im sure you have hobbies or habits that you spend money on too.
I would never pay for any CRK product. Same reason I don't buy Benchmade.
It isn't the build quality. It is the cost. And CRK is outperformed by dozens of less expensive brands that perform similarly or better.