Official Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Thread: I love this knife!!!

Gadget Guy · **on:** November 06, 2008, 12:49:39 AM

Specs:

Blade steel: CPM S30V (Stainless Steel)
Blade Hardness: 58-59 RC
Blade finish: Stonewash
Blade length: 3.675"
Blade thickness: 0.140"
Handle length: 4.77"
Handle thicknes: 0.150"
Weight: 5oz
Fittings: Stainless steel
Glass breaker on blade!!

Here are some pictures of the best knife ever made:

I will do a full review just as soon as I get a chance. Anyone else have one? What do you think of it? Please add your pictures of this fantastic knife. Sorry Ben, this leaves the Sebenza in the dust!!

Just kidding my friend...

DaveK · **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2008, 01:44:41 AM

That looks real nice GG!

I'm not a knife person myself, but I can tell quality when I see it - good score.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2008, 01:48:30 AM

Quote from: DaveK on November 06, 2008, 01:44:41 AM

That looks real nice GG!

I'm not a knife person myself, but I can tell quality when I see it - good score.

Thanks Dave!

I've been looking for years for the perfect knife and this really is as close as I've come to finding it. The only thing I would change is the pocket clip. I just don't like a single screw for a pocket clip as I don't trust it.

Why aren't you a knife guy?

jzmtl · **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2008, 01:53:50 AM

I'm drooling over that right now.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2008, 01:57:11 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on November 06, 2008, 01:53:50 AM

I'm drooling over that right now.

If I could only keep one knife, this would be it!

DaveK · **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2008, 02:01:43 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on November 06, 2008, 01:48:30 AM

Quote from: DaveK on November 06, 2008, 01:44:41 AM
That looks real nice GG!

I'm not a knife person myself, but I can tell quality when I see it - good score.

Thanks Dave! I've been looking for years for the perfect knife and this really is as close as I've come to finding it. The only thing I would change is the pocket clip. I just don't like a single screw for a pocket clip as I don't trust it.

Why aren't you a knife guy?

Well, here in the UK, knives are frowned upon by most, so you never get into the habit of carrying one. I've always had an SAK, we get by with those as they're viewed by many as acceptable.

I did see see Dunc's (old) Sebenza at the UK meet, and it was a lovely thing, but there's no way I'd EDC it, as it would definitely be confiscated if I was stopped.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2008, 06:48:40 AM

Glad you finally got it mate

max6166 · **Reply #7 on:** November 06, 2008, 07:02:31 AM

That is one superb piece of workmanship! Look forward to reading about it when you get a chance.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #8 on:** November 06, 2008, 07:07:23 AM

Thanks guys!

I want to do a proper review, something I'm not very good at.

donvito · **Reply #9 on:** November 06, 2008, 07:45:15 AM

beautiful knife. looking forward to your review as well. what does this sucker go for?

Gadget Guy · **Reply #10 on:** November 06, 2008, 07:47:28 AM

Quote from: donvito on November 06, 2008, 07:45:15 AM

beautiful knife. looking forward to your review as well. what does this sucker go for?

Thanks!

Believe it or not it goes for about the same price as a large Sebenza. It runs $400 US...

Sea Monster · **Reply #11 on:** November 06, 2008, 08:18:34 AM

Is it just a go-faster Sebenza?

cgk · **Reply #12 on:** November 06, 2008, 11:47:34 AM

Thats a great looking knife, its no Boker, but it is nice (yes I like cheaper blades). That clip looks to be set into the scales so it will not rotate, correct?

Splat · **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2008, 01:05:49 PM

Even if it is, I'd rather have more than 1 screw holding the clip in place. I don't like those big hinge-bolt heads. Takes away from the lines of the whole shebang... but still a very knice knife!

Gadget Guy · **Reply #14 on:** November 06, 2008, 02:46:41 PM

Quote from: Nomad on November 06, 2008, 08:18:34 AM

Is it just a go-faster Sebenza?

Yes and no... It follows the lines of the Sebenza, but with the addition of a glass breaker it gives the knife its own personality.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2008, 02:48:22 PM

Quote from: cgk on November 06, 2008, 11:47:34 AM

Thats a great looking knife, its no Boker, but it is nice (yes I like cheaper blades). That clip looks to be set into the scales so it will not rotate, correct?

Yes.... I think that is why Chris felt that it only needed one screw. I agree that he wanted to keep the lines of the knife as sleek as possible. Only time will tell if this idea holds up or not.

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** November 06, 2008, 05:39:37 PM

That is lovely mate.

Any chance of a comparison pic with it next to your Sebbie?

It seems odd only seeing the one screw on there (apart from the clip).

Smitty44 · **Reply #17 on:** November 06, 2008, 09:24:45 PM

Very beautiful knife you have there,this is the one with the ceramic ball in it,do they give you a special tool to open it up,like the sebbe,an as for the single screw on the clip,they have been doing that for over 20 years with no problems.
Any time Chris Reeve upgrades a knife it has to be for the better,hope you really enjoy it,looks like a keeper.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #18 on:** November 06, 2008, 09:26:18 PM

Quote from: Smitty44 on November 06, 2008, 09:24:45 PM

Very beautiful knife you have there,this is the one with the ceramic ball in it,do they give you a special tool to open it up,like the sebbe,an as for the single screw on the clip,they have been doing that for over 20 years with no problems.
Any time Chris Reeve upgrades a knife it has to be for the better,hope you really enjoy it,looks like a keeper.

Thanks!

Yes it is.... I'm going to do a full review in a couple of days.

Dunc · **Reply #19 on:** November 07, 2008, 05:54:05 PM

Very nice

Tell me are they rubber inserts on the thumb studs , and am I right in saying you need a seperate take down tool that isnt supplied ?

Dunc

Gadget Guy · **Reply #20 on:** November 07, 2008, 09:42:34 PM

Quote from: dunc5 on November 07, 2008, 05:54:05 PM

Very nice Tell me are they rubber inserts on the thumb studs , and am I right in saying you need a seperate take down tool that isnt supplied ?

Dunc

Dunc, yes to both questions. One of the reasons I bought this knife is because you don't need regular maintenance. I'll probably send it in once a year for a factory service. There are a few people already making take down tools, so that shouldn't be a problem. As far as the rubber o-rings go, I think they add grip to the thumb studs and they are just a standard o-ring that you can find at any hardware store.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #21 on:** November 07, 2008, 09:54:08 PM

I added the knife specs to the first post.

Styerman · **Reply #22 on:** November 08, 2008, 06:47:29 AM

= tactical Sebbie. CRK has addresed the grippines issue. I would guess the glass breaker is more about an improvised impact weapon.

Chris

Gadget Guy · **Reply #23 on:** November 08, 2008, 08:50:22 PM

I couldn't just post this picture in the Sebenza thread!

Gadget Guy · **Reply #24 on:** November 18, 2008, 05:22:44 AM

I gave this baby a antique satin finish and I think it came out pretty good. I left the bead blasting in the grooves and satin finished everything else. Too bad I couldn't take a better picture.

cgk · **Reply #25 on:** November 18, 2008, 05:30:17 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on November 18, 2008, 05:22:44 AM

I gave this baby a antique satin finish and I think it came out pretty good. I left the bead blasting in the grooves and satin finished everything else. Too bad I couldn't take a better picture.

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That is a great job! And the picture is just fine.