Chris Reeve Mnandi Gen 3: Evolution of a Classic

[@Jcestanley]

I just paid 528 for one of the new gens with elder burl scales. Prices are never coming down again and it’s a must have in any collection. Buy once cry once.

[@Letsbehonest_edc]

Always wanted one. The opening hole makes me want one even more now.

[@mattzza6665]

Good day Rob, I guess I was lucky enough? To get hands on one of those with boomerang Damascus and absolutely love the knife. But,,, I've been collecting real mammoth and elephant ivory northwoods and gec knives. You are right in that it's not real ivory. But still a good addition to the collection. Good review, keep up the good work Brother.🦅🇺🇸🦅

[@hoteltesla]

I think this is the first video review of new gen Mnandi, so thank you for this. I now want to order one for myself

[@sanhxhebsbbb1048]

Beautiful knife

[@urodawg_4347]

I’ve had one of these ordered in left handed with box elder since 4/21. Waiting……..:)

[@MichaelB2L]

It’s a beautiful looking knife

[@brockstewart2147]

Got mine in Damascus with bog oak and I love it. It’s everything it’s supposed to be

[@urodawg_4347]

Can the gen 3 be carried with the pocket clip off?

[@brockstewart2147]

@@urodawg_4347 there’s a $5 screw on their website that replaces the clip

[@tekhen-px9wl]

Simply said, I am enjoying mine.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Beautiful! But i agree about the handle material. Even if it was indistinguishable from the real thing, faux materials just dont "feel" right. Id go with box elder burl, ebony or maybe cocobolo instead. Imagine a damascus blade with ebony scales. Yuuup! THATs the one i want!

[@djadis187]

I'm wanting any Chris Reeve and any Hinderer but my wallet says no 😖

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Great knife!

[@slick_slicers]

The problem with Ivory is that beautiful elephants have to die to make knife scales etc. Even though this is a synthetic material, why would anyone want to look like they’d had an elephant killed for their vanity? Is one supposed to run around saying “this looks like I’ve had Nelly murdered, but honest, I just look and feel like an elephant poacher!” Seriously?

[@mattzza6665]

? I agree to a point about elephant ivory pre banned ivory didn't save the elephant either. As with mammoth ivory it's beautiful and tells a story it's one of a kind with all ivory and believe when a elephant dies naturally the ivory should be used and priced the way of its scarcity. Then people would bitch about that too. You just can't win. 🤡

[@TerryManitoba]

I like your reviews. You are apparently a CR fanboy - as I am. I like the thought hole when the blade is closed - not so much when opened. Of my numerous knives, my assortment of CR would be the last to go.

[@tomwebster6747]

Got in on the Blade HQ carbon fiber and Damascus Gen 1 and absolutely love it. Picked up the Gen 2 in Burl, so not feeling the need to add this to the CRK collection. I am on the list to buy and replace ALL my S35 and S45 blades with Magnacut when available. @Rob what are your thoughts about Magnacut vs. S35/S45?

[@TheApostleP]

Magnacut is the best of the 3. I love S35 though. But S45 blows… IMHO.

[@mikeking6686]

HAPPY NEW YEAR, I WANT AN 7.5 INCH MNUNDI

[@quaxenleaf]

That’s what she said.

[@14ederan]

Do you know if that micarta will yellow with age and/or use like ivory does? I imagine that it would darken just for the fact that it’s super white to begin with. Thanks for the review!

[@larrymarkowitz8386]

Ivory and tortoise simply have not been adequately imitated by us; I don’t think they ever will.

[@danielheller9624]

Couldn’t tell if you loved or hated this haha I’m so confused

[@EDGY12345]

Great vid !

[@cdb8315]

Agreed, don’t like the through hole, and the finish materials aren’t up to par with what I’ve come to expect from Chris Reeves.

[@jseden]

I’ve got a sebenza 31 with the sv45 and while it does seem to hold a pretty good edge, I did chip it a little, relatively easily.. I’m a glassblower and was cutting open a shipment of quartz (glass.. fused silica). The tubes were wrapped heavily in Saran Wrap and while I was slicing it off, I kicked the raw, unfinished tube end.. resulting in a couple tiny chips near the tip. Within the first 1/4 inch or so of the blade. They’re small, only fractions of a millimeter deep but they are there. I resharpened it after this but I didn’t wanna remove enough material to totally eliminate the chips.. I’ll work them out in time and future sharpenings..

[@davidmarshall7752]

A man who knows his knives.

[@jseden]

@@davidmarshall7752 well.. kinda. I like nice knives and I buy em to use. I’m also pretty anal about my tools and stuff so I try to take care of them and maintain them them well. However, I don’t buy knives based on steel or anything like that.. I just know what I like and I’ll admit that it largely comes down to aesthetics but I have owned a bunch of “high end” knives and there is apparent quality on display with the crks.. it’s little things and while you’re well into diminishing returns by the time you get to crk (imo), I do see the extra attention to detail in a $400 crk over a $200 ZT or spyderco. It’s a lot of money for a knife but like I said, I know what I like and I typically only see something that I really like every couple years. I’ve been very happy with inexpensive knives too.. my most carried knife is easily a sanrenmu 7010 that I paid $7 for. That thing spent 6-7 years are my go to edc and I still keep it in a jacket pocket for rougher use or to hand off to people without worrying about it. I’ve actually been meaning to order a couple more.

[@refinededge399]

A through hole on a fusion knife just doesn’t sit well with me. I wish they would go back to version 1. It effectively does the same thing but looks much more at home on a fusion knife.

[@TheApostleP]

But then we remember Bill Scagel… just sayin’.

[@mulanjamilah7849]

Pisau bagus. Saya belajar seni scrimshaw tapi untuk mencari bahan seperti ini sangat susah di tempatku. Salam dari indonesia

[@jeffreyweber8006]

Sweet!

[@DavidV4444]

It was made that way intentionally per DLT.

[@FMDad-dm5qo]

Your memory’s right; the Gen 2s were $375. This new price ... man, I love the Mnandi but that’s a tough pill to swallow.

[@fabiogasperini4809]

I have mine in M390 blade, serpentine wood inlays, first generation. Love it.

[@situated4]

For me, it's a Chris Reeve folding knife or no knife at any price; including this new gen. 3 in box elder burl arriving this week overpriced from the gray market. Very expensive, but worth it.

[@camojoe83]

Looks like a Cheburkov now.

[@appreciativeobserver4732]

Would you agree that the CR Mnandi would be MUCH better in a 7" version with a 3" cutting edge. There is such a thing as "too small"; even for a gentleman's knife". Thank you for your reply.

[@TheApostleP]

Maybe that would be a good idea, but not as a replacement, but an addition to the lineup.

[@bladecollector7]

So we lose strength in the blade as well as material and they charge us more! Not good

[@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149]

Almost both that knife but it is big like Swiss Army knife and in wood finis in EU has been 450€ and its just to smool and nothing wau effect for that price . Its crazy expensive for nothing only R to hew on my knife

[@davidparker3346]

The hole looks cheap and the inlays look cheap also, way too white.

[@codys5727]

Gen 1> Gen 2> Gen 3. It's a gentleman's folder. A polished blade should be the standard and plastic ivory is dumb. They made gorgeous mamoth ivory inlays and if they can't source the ivory they're better off to not try to imitate it. I understand the thumb hole assists with opening but going back to the gen 1 nail nick would fix the issue without the ugly hole

[@codys5727]

I also have one gen 1 and 5 gen 2 and have no desire for the gen 3

[@gregshock]

I realize this is an old comment, but it’s not plastic ivory, it’s Micarta, which is a different thing.

[@codys5727]

@@gregshock gotcha. I had no idea. I guess I hate the thought of imitation ivory

[@gregshock]

@@codys5727: You bet. I like Micarta for knife handles, myself. Micarta, G10, Carbon Fiber, all synthetics that make good, durable scales, but I hate FRN. Now, that stuff is just plastic.

[@codys5727]

@@gregshock i have several CRKs but none in micarta. I have plenty of other micarta knives but i feel like natural micarta is the most genuine way to go. Not a big g10 or frn fan but to each their own

[@jkstdstang]

First! 😃

[@15569903]

Give me 154CM🤷‍♂️

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

My opinion on Chris Reeve knives is that they are aesthetically flawed. It's a very small aesthetic fault, but I see it in every Chris Reeve knife review. The flaw bothers me

[@TerryManitoba]

Do Tell....

[@quaxenleaf]

Yes, tell us why please.

[@samnero387]

The knife sucks. Entire company has gone to shite anyway. Wanna spend $650? Many many many many many many better options.

[@RushDone]

Name 1 other knife with the same form factor.