Chris Reeve Umnumzaan - Overview and Review

[@abc456f]

Glad I was able to crack you up with my Hogue Ritter in my sleep comment! Before I got my first crk, I wondered if all the hype was real. I then purchased a 2015 large sebenza 21 with unique graphics and tiger's eye inlay in mint condition from a seller on KZbin. When I disassembled it and put it back together, I got it. The fit and finish and tight tolerances are at a level above any other production knife I've come across. No fussing with little torx screws. Put it back together and boom, no bladeplay and perfectly centered. I've since picked up an umnumzaan and a large inkosi with tanto blade with natural micarta inlays, (my most expensive knife to date). I think that most people who think these knives are overpriced and are over hyped, have never handled one, and definitely haven't taken one down and reassembled. Nice to hear your review reflects my feelings to the T. And you need to review a large sebenza 21. You'll be equally impressed. The bushing pivot gives them even more of that glassy smoothness. Have a great day man!

[@sham86ful]

Great piece, mate. Got a s45vn umnum in the mail, can’t wait. Thanks for the content and the effort you put into conveying educated, and insightful opinions.

[@tankcrowe5417]

Chris Reeves, Harley Davidson, Randall, and Colt, I've spent many days with just those four items and never felt a need for something with more dependability, or quality, and was never disappointed with the decision to purchase any.

[@dewarner12]

I appreciate this video. I just ordered an Umnumzaan with a Tanto blade last week, so getting your review and additional info. about it was great. Thanks -

[@metal_complex]

😊👍

[@Boomheyyou]

Me to just ordered one with a midnight lanyard and gold hardware

[@LinXx]

Someone else who carries a Rovyvon! Finally! Been carrying mine on my Keychain and using it frequently for the past 3 years. It's seen serious use. One day, redoing the ventilation system below a mansion, we needed another flashlight and luckily I had my Rovyvon. It served me well and was bright as hell

[@aznelite325]

I definitely like the Boba Fett used look that knives with bead-blasted or anodized finished get. And at the same time, I haven’t carried my new Inkosi yet haha still haven’t gotten the first scratch. I hope there’s an update on the Umnumzaan that angles the pocket clip like the Inkosi, just like the update to the Sebenza 31. In fact, I may have to plan on the 31 next year lol.

[@chunkycut3376]

After the zaan breaks in, it’s a totally different experience than those first, new days.

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

I like that the sharp swedge isn’t protruding on the silhouette of the frame. When that happens, I lose pockets !!! And sometimes the pants cost more to replace over and over - I wrap those in a hank and still carry them but have to make sure I’m not cutting my pants while carrying any sharp swedges!!

[@Southernknife_addict]

I’m trying to find a left handed umnunzaan right now and it’s been extremely frustrating lol

[@tristandauod]

12:04 I use the "glass-breaker" to open/top flip it with my left hand cause I can't, for the life of me, open mine left-handed with the studs (I can obviously open it right-handed😂🤷‍♂️). Sometimes I have something in my right hand and need to make a cut, so the nub comes in handy haha on a side note, you can top flip an umnumzaan with the right grip

[@croom332]

Just got my first Umnumzaan the other day. I absolutely love it but the detent is insane! I have 3 other CRKs and none have been this stiff out of the box. Until it's more broken in, I've actually been using the "glass breaker" on the top to front flip it open and it's actually way easier (and safer) than white-knuckling the thumb stud to get it open. I've always hated front-flippers and flippers in general really but I'm really loving it on this knife.

[@rekozma]

The only thing I think you missed about the umnumzaan is the glass breaker. But you might have said something I started watching while I was taking a shower so I might have missed it. Great review and a great knife. And this time you had the right model on hand. Lol its always a treat so see a righty struggle a bit opening a left handed knife. Welcome to our world for 90% of every other knife we own. Cheers.

[@shaunbryan3421]

I finally had to scratch sebenza that itch so I preordered the 31 (from knife center). As the pain of waiting grew I broke and just today I bought the umnumzaan (from blades hq). So I'll finally get to scratch that itch next week.

[@Boomheyyou]

Also ordered a sebenza 31 small cgg forever flag for my dad

[@mannyz5307]

It does have a nice aggressive clip point.

[@IsaiahNarisma]

I love my Toyota 4Runner. I think I’m gonna have to pick this Umnumzaan up. Thanks!

[@benjamindelannee3501]

Is the action really smooth in this knive? You said it’s not the easiest to open?

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Killin me with that righty in the thumbnail and lefty in the video lol

[@AlanTrades]

This or the Ad20 for survival?

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

Wait ... whoa... I’m chatting with Jeff right now and have to ask now! I never he was a lefty!! He has more right handed knives than a shop could contain😀. Never knew!

[@michaelbonade4667]

The tolerances of CRK production has a lot to do with the feel of the blade action...but the diameter size of those washers also contributes...I don’t know why other makers don’t utilize similar parts

[@jmas2190]

Waiting on mine in mail and confidence is already there for me on fit and finish and overall build quality...

[@Boomheyyou]

Just ordered one with gold hardware and tanto blade and midnight lanyard Direct order

[@chrisgonzales1615]

One day brother

[@AlphaKilow]

Great review! Got one inbound. 👍

[@ironbound8438]

Nice review man. I love this knife🔥. I haven’t beat on it yet but in time I will 💪🏻

[@anthonyb2990]

Love the 4Runner analogy, they will last 10x that of any competitor, super reliable and dependable. Might be a little rough around the edges and not as updated as the "competition" but it's worth it considering their lifespan is pretty much indefinite.

[@nobodysreview6137]

I wore an Emerson CQC 7 liner all the way accross in 3 months of waving. The non wavewould have been a better option.

[@fazzie1916]

I'm waiting so much for Sebenza review

[@davidlane6808]

If you had to pick from the umnumzaan and Inkosi, which would you pick? Sorry if you answered that in the video and I didn’t catch it. I’ve been looking at these and can’t decide between them.

[@metal_complex]

I'm honestly not sure... they're my two favorite Chris Reeve knives. Might have to do a future battle video between those two 👍

[@mrjay8627]

I just ordered this knife. In canada it cost me 650 ☹ it will be my first crk super excited. Do you still choose the hinderer over this ?

[@M13asan]

I'm in Canada, u still got it? Im looking for one

[@jolness1]

I love the bushing pivot on the Sebenza but these are sweet. I want one just because I already have multiple Sebenza's

[@jolness1]

I can't even imagine what people thought of the Sebenza when they came out in the late 80s. I held one in the early 2000s and it blew me away then, it still does tbh.

[@jarrettvoyzey9893]

As far as hard use goes, the Sebenza is more robust. The only aspect that isn’t is the pivot which is a non issue, but the tip is much beefier due to the lack of a swedge. Also, my Inkosi insingo is much thinner behind the edge than my Sebenza 21 Insingo as well as at the tip. Just an FYI for anyone concerned about blade durability. If you like to flick your knives then get an Umnumzaan because the thing just flies out with no effort. All you do is flick straight toward the front of the knife. The Sebenza and Inkosi takes a bit more finesse to pull off because its more of a “circular” motion. The thumb studs are also the most comfortable out of all of them as well. You cannot go wrong with an Umnumzaan. If I could only keep one CRK, I’d choose the Zaan.

[@metal_complex]

The Sebenza is definitely not more robust than the Umnumzaan. I'm sure it's plenty capable, but the Zaan is a bigger, beefier knife in every way. The swedge on the Zaan doesn't reduce its durability in any way. The tip on the Seb is almost like a needle.

[@jarrettvoyzey9893]

@@metal_complex how exactly does a swedge not reduce the durability? There has been metal removed where on the Sebenza there isn't. Of course the blade stock is slightly thicker on the Zaan at the spine, but that is negated by the swedge toward the very tip. The primary bevel seems to be ground pretty similar to a Sebenza although I've heard that its hollow grind is somewhere between an Sebenza and an Inkosi. If that's the case then it's a tad thinner than a Sebenza because like I said before, my Inkosi is the most delicate of the three. Just my observations after spending the dough. Maybe there is variation in the manufacturing process IDK.

[@metal_complex]

Think about the sebenza blade and think abut the Zaan blade. The Zaan has an added "Harpoon notch" at the end and the sebenza doesn't. Even though this area is the swedge, that notch in the Zaan is actually added material if you're directly comparing it to the Sebenza. On top of that, the geometry out at the end of the zaan is wayyyy more robust. The blade stock is, as you said, thicker too. Swedge or no swedge, the Zaan has much, much more material out at the tip vs the Seb. The Zaan is widely known as the more robust knife. It's been this way for many years.

[@Naamturd101]

Man I love Chris Reeves knives, I think they're the only folding blade I'd stake on being dependable in a real shit show type of situation. I could just never get around that corner mentally, buying a folding blade over a fixed blade if I want a real work horse of a knife.

[@thig2148]

Love mine, the hallow grind is easy to see imo and is my favorite part of the knife, a sexy curve.

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

#JeffGoodenowsTaste #anotherkillerreview #dreamteam #popcorncity #mychurch #therapy thanks Jeff! Hope the new owner loves it! And another amazing review MC.

[@Foxrock321]

Got have one, someday for sure..

[@kimbo1994]

Does anyone know the screw size for the little screws? I need a tap for these

[@markcollins2704]

That blade is nuts.

[@michaelbonade4667]

I trust the frame lock on my Um like I trust my Cold Steel folders...👍🏻👍🏻

[@KnifeKrazy.]

I love mine.

[@arrowheads46]

And who's your boss now MC? LOL!!!!

[@johnwest4492]

So MC, What does something like that cost? Lol

[@cwrowe]

$450.

[@metal_complex]

^yep^

[@Eldofarmboy]

Boss huh? 😈

[@arrowheads46]

hahaha!

[@patrickvanovermeeren4513]

Beautifull !!

[@cwrowe]

Good video

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

My thumbs 😂😂😂😂👌🏼

[@138Vic]

I'm torn between the Umnumzaaan and the Inkosi. Great review. Will probably end up getting the one that is available first.

[@jarrettvoyzey9893]

You will end up getting both, but I recommend the Umnumzaan of the two. For $450 you get a sick looking blade AND a spruced up handle. Just something to think about.

[@Xanduur]

Chris Reeves Knives state is knife was designed to be used with gloves, so the hot spot issues shouldn’t be a concern if used as intended.

[@jsagazio]

Hot damn.

[@MAX-vz9bh]

Bonjour de la FRANCE, j'ai besoin des mesures décimale en centimètres et le poids en kilogrames, pensez aux autres populations , sinon je vous zappe !...merci Hello from FRANCE, I need decimal measurements in centimeters and weight in kilograms, think of the other populations, otherwise I zap you! ... thank you

[@arrowheads46]

Bahahahaha!!!

[@gtrul3s387]

Je sais que ça fait deux ans que vous avez écrit votre commentaire. Vous lire me donne une envie incontrôlable de vous dire à quel point votre commentaire fait preuve d’une lâcheté absolue. Après tout ce n’est pas comme si il y avait plein d’applications de conversion gratuites disponibles sur apple store ou google play store. Vous faites honneur à la réputation mondiale des français. Bien entendu, celle d’être chiant. Bonne journée à vous

[@jtucci5711]

Take away the name and it is just another frame lock IMO. I have yet to feel compelled to buy one and I am a collector who likes to remain open to all brands but not for the sake of name recognition. Do you hear me Spyderco, Benchmade?

[@jtucci5711]

@@PkwyDrive13 If it didn't have his name attached I wouldn't have even given it a second look, just not my style and I can also think of many, many more knives less expensive than this one that do move me.

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

@@jtucci5711 like what?

[@jarrettvoyzey9893]

The Umnumzaan feels like no other knife I have and has the looks to kill as well. Awesome warranty, Made in the United States 🇺🇸, and operates like a dream. For $450 you get no better, IMO. M2C

[@dark_gravity_edc]

I'm in a small knife kick and I'm looking at the small Inkosi. A small Umnumzaan would be nice also. Great review and overview! Lol Thanks Jeff!

[@arrowheads46]

welcome