CHRIS REEVES SEBENZA 31 KNIFE REVIEW GOOD & BAD

[@NeevesKnives]

I know the video cuts out at the end and im sorry, My complaints were the thumb studs are a bit pointy, I think its a bit over priced in todays market even though its a great knife, the finish shows scratches fairly easily. Other than that its an incredibly well built knife with great tolerance and I wish I could afford one because I do love it. Sorry for the ending cutting out ✌

[@baileymoto]

Seemingly still perpetually sold out now in 2022, maybe not overpriced, eh? Heh. Nice video!

[@thomaswolf2214]

es gibt sehr gute Clone....die durchweg sehr gute Kritiken bekommen

[@ChristopherPhillips-r2h]

More dumdum crybaby here don't know how to open it.

[@tankcrowe5417]

Bought my first sebenza in 1995, I've spent 30,000 dollars on knives since trying to find a better knife, bought every so called new and better brand advertised, shirogorov, Hinderer, curtis, strider, custom hand made mid techs, I've bought them all. Never sold any still have them all. Recently got the 31 with box elder inlay. Still have the one I bought in 95, starting to wonder why I ever bought anything else , it's still the best for the money I've ever purchased. I enjoy them all but none are built like a Chris Reeve. Absolute tanks. I've met Chris, he's a no nonsense man, that builds no nonsense knives.

[@NeevesKnives]

I actually just got my first CRK it has the inlays as well, it was a gift that is so amazing, when it comes to an amazing all around knife, its very hard to beat, it definitely has most of the features that i consider crucial. Thanks to an amazing person i finally have my own

[@tankcrowe5417]

@@NeevesKnives congratulations, every knife person should have whatever CRK appeals to them. The true appreciation comes over time, gimmicks come and go, function and quality endures. I enjoy watching you and your wife's enthusiasm for this love of steel a select few of us seem to be afflicted with.

[@NeevesKnives]

@@tankcrowe5417 thanks bud

[@russcagle6965]

I would love to own one. To Kara's point... High expectations can kill the actual experience. The first time I drove a BMW, I was so excited. Don't get me wrong, it's a great car, but it's just a car. Crushed me when I realized that. Good (abbreviated) vid!

[@Didier090765]

Thanks for the great review! A Sebenza was one of my grail knives for years, finally bought a small left-handed Sebenza 31 recently and so far it lived up to all my expectations... it takes a while to break in, but apart from that: excellent fit&finish, a solid feel like no other knife I own, gorgeous blade shape, and I could go on and on... so saving up for a large Sebenza 31 now 😏

[@NeevesKnives]

Good for you they are very solid knives and great users

[@edcevo3052]

Just bought my first sebenza. I bought the bog wood inlay with glass blasted titanium and a polished magnacut blade and I am in love with this knife. Detent is spot on and is very easy to flick! Definitely worth the $900!

[@abc456f]

I thought crk might be over hyped until I got one, took it apart and reassembled it. Just tighten everything up and it's centered perfectly and the action is the same, not a bit of blade play.

[@NeevesKnives]

Its a great knife for sure

[@renechavez870]

121k you tube 🐐 GOAT I REMEMBER when you used to always tell us where your wife was at the start of each video, and at that point nobody knew why, but us ORIGINAL NEEVES KNIVES TRUE FANS know that you used to do EVERY video with your wife! Love your channel! Love your knowledge. I’m a Chris Reeve Super fan! Currently own 2019 large silver 21, 2020 large silver 31 with s35vn and a large mate glass blast Macassar Ebony with s45vn! Thanks for all your vids!

[@JOMO_EDC]

I didn’t like my 21 after I got it. I made myself carry it for a month. I had to start using it to appreciate it for the tool that it is. It’s now one of the favorites.

[@w.harrison7277]

I just got my first CRK today, a large sebenza 31 tanto. I was worried it would be too big but its not at all. I wear medium sized gloves, my hands are not big: Why do people think this is a big knife? What surprised me about the design is it seems to fall into my hand in perfect position automatically, I don't have to adjust it in my hand. I'm not a knife guy, so there's not much I know. I was military but the closest I got to danger was burning my finger on a hot dinner roll in the chow hall. But getting back to the knife, its super high quality. I'm going to be buttering a lot of pop tarts with this thing.

[@NeevesKnives]

hey man thank you again i just seen this sorry im late to it

[@NeevesKnives]

btw good for you on the awesome score, check out some other knives im sure you will find this to be an amazing hobby with a ton of great people and amazing gear

[@ToxicityAssured]

Excellent review. I appreciate the balanced opinion.

[@renechavez870]

I have a 2023 small insingo 31 black Micarta and it’s breaking in soooo sweeet

[@NeevesKnives]

Yeah I've got a different sebenza 21 and it's ultra smooth now I've had it a couple years but it's on another level of smooth for CRK

[@HeyItsCoates]

Bought this exact spec but in Magnacut, gonna let Kara play with at ATL 25 so the scale finish can make her skin crawl.

[@kyleriley6027]

Great quick review. I understand and loved your wifes point of view and expressions. The large Sebenza will always have a special place in my knife crazy heart, but in todays modern times there are many knives with built quiality and tolerances that are mind blowing. It used to be hard to name 20 knives that were all quality built with good material let alone smooth as glass and great style, today there are new "drops" weekly and incredible builds that will last a lifetime regulary. I'm just happy for everyone as there are knives for any budget be it $50 or $500 that simply could not have been built so 20 years ago, in todays CNC world there are so many knives that will make anyone happy and last a lifetime if cared for it is an amazing time to be a knife lover. Again Great Review Neeves Knives Team! (tried to edit some of the grammer).

[@NeevesKnives]

That is so true, and i remember when knives of great quality were very expensive, now they are everywhere if you know where to look, its a great time to be into knives

[@kyleriley6027]

@@NeevesKnives hey have tried a les george vecp yet? if not give one a try I sold mine but I think you and your wife would be much more blown away by the feel and quality. It has a smoother action then a Sebenza but the same kinda hydraulic feel but is more flickable and fun to open and close... I sold a huge part of my collection or would offer to send one for you to review. Also have you had any Jake Hobacks on the channel? the kwaiken and A8 are also a must try, they are just unreal smooth and have a fell all there own IMO... again im new to your channel so sorry if you already reviewed these suggestions.

[@NeevesKnives]

@@kyleriley6027 no we have not tried those knives yet, we are always getting and trying to get new content and even oldd but new for our channel content

[@NeevesKnives]

@@kyleriley6027 by the way thank you for watching and Commenting Kyle

[@kyleriley6027]

@@NeevesKnives You're welcome, after watching some of your videos I was trying to think of some knives that you and the wife would enjoy, I for sure would try to get a VECP I think both of you would love. I love a great thumb stud knife so was going over some of my current of past knives thinking of ones for you to try for sure a VECP, also a cool one is Southern Grind Spider monkey. While your channel is growing and you both have a great attitude I think reviewing every knife old or new will still get watched. I'm going to make a list of knives that I have owned of still own that I think both of you may like and that would be easy to get a loaner, like I said I sold almost all my super high end knives as I found that after I ammased a insane collection I really only reached for a few knives to actually use and carry so slowly and painfully sold the collection. Anyways great channel and love to see you chat with everyone till you channel gets to big to keep up! I say review them all even if they've been done a 100 times as many of us are watching just to see your "team" and a fresh take and how much you appreciate this and it's kinda like watching myself react to a new knife so imagine other gets a kick out of your unique reactions as well.

[@hock4540]

People who get them and use them know. People who get them and put them in a big knife case and pull them out to play with them don't. This is not a fidget knife (for most). It's not on bearings, they are not flippers, they are not drop-shutty, but they never were meant to be, this was built as a tool. They are expensive but good tools are. You don't need M390 or M4 in a working knife b/c most can't properly sharpen them. Again, most to get those steels get them and just flick them, not all but most. S35VN is a working steel that is hard use but simple to touch-up. There IS much hype as it was the original mid-tech and they have won so may awards. How many other companies have a spa for their knives? Not just sharpening, but full rebuilds, re-blast, etc? You can buy one, use the heck out of it and resell it for $50 - $75 less than you bought it. They aren't for everyone, and that is fine. I prefer quality over quantity, but different strokes for different folks. I'd be fine with a big/small 21/Inkosi/31 and Para2/3 for all my needs. And I've tired LOTs of knives.

[@NeevesKnives]

I did a video on that subject, not sure if thats what you were referring to with the different strokes, but i agree with everything you said about the Sebenza, and i got into it a bit with someone over the Sebenza being a working mans knife they dissageed but hey what can you do

[@hock4540]

@@NeevesKnives I didn't see that video but will check it out. Working my way through your video catalog. Yeah, I get that. I find knives and many other things to be art as well as tools. Some like to hang things on walls or tuck them in protective sleeves. I'm a user, but doesn't mean we can't take care of them also, right!. I think many would be surprised how hard you can use a knife (or any other tool for that matter) and see how little wear it takes on, IF it's a quality product. Thanks for putting in the time brother!

[@NeevesKnives]

@@hock4540 Also after a while you learn what materials and finishes can be used and receive little wear

[@sebs30v]

LOL, I am with your wife, the bead blasting is annoying. I removed the bead blasting and it's so much better.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Great review, Jared. All in all I am pretty pleased with the Sebenza 31. Truth be told, I have never held a 21 so I can't speak to the incremental improvements. The sad thing for me is that I can really only carry her once or twice a week because of the size. I have to navigate a maze of municipalities with 3" and sub 3" blade limits. And as I prefer larger knives, the is a lot of competition for very limited pocket time.

[@NeevesKnives]

Man Abby I dont know what happened to the end of this video this is the second time this happened, I didnt even know until someone told me so I put a note in the Comments. Its really upsetting, but I guess it happens. Thanks Abby

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

@@NeevesKnives - not to worry, I think. One glitch at the end doesn't ruin a great video.

[@Geared84]

Try a Hinderer XM18 3.5 inch. Subenza 21 was my first expensive knife, then I traded for a XM18. Now I own two. But The Chis Reeve knive are excellent knives.

[@ct2368]

I agree with her.

[@BennyBladez-]

Great video bro! Im a fan of the Sebenza. It’s the quality in it and it’s test of time.

[@NeevesKnives]

Its reputation says it all

[@janpen78]

🔥 been using my 21 large micarta inlayed as a work knife for years, and naked insingo 21 for street. Best in business, both of them .

[@adarkerpath5513]

I've been collecting, selling, and trading knives for 30 years. I recently got my first CRK, because I was always skeptical about the hype. And I'll say officially way overrated. Great materials and I love the Insingo blade shape. But the actual function as a usable pocketknife is very poorly executed. And then there's the absurd price tag.

[@jmas2190]

Have a 31 with black micarta inlays on the way and can't wait wanted that configuration for a long time and finally pulled the the trigger have a umnumzaan and love that knife and i know thumb studs are always tricky but i also have the TwoSun 128 but still have a few weeks before I see that great review on a great knife..

[@tylerc1018]

Love mine badass gift from a client

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

One I would like to experience one day I like Kara's take on it I tend to agree with her to a point as well. Great review 👍

[@NeevesKnives]

I think a lot of people do, the video cut out so i didnt get to finsh my bad points but wrote a pinned comment

[@Koover88]

Every complaint about the Sebenza is about price or value. Never any actual knife problems outside of that context. Too many people can't get past the fiat price so they miss the essence of the Sebenza.

[@NeevesKnives]

True, the next is always the thumb studs, i finally have one of my own, and i love it and im going to do a full review about why its so great and actually show why

[@donniedoobie9627]

I've never held one or even looked at one in real life... hopefully the day will come. Still waiting for a review on one of the Chris reeve yarborough or pacifica . ..... That would be nice. I find it odd that his fixed blades are around the same cost. I'm not a big fan of fixed blades but if I was going to shell out cash for a fixed blade it would almost definitely be a Chris Reeve

[@NeevesKnives]

Yeah I guess I don't see them enough because I honestly can't even imagine it right now but I'm Def looking one up now

[@cwrowe]

What sharpening system do you use?

[@NeevesKnives]

I mostly freehand, my Sharpening services are freehand, tsprof blitz, or belt

[@groundhog8397]

I love my inkosi no other knife feels like a crk. And when you look at the extreme toleranzes there is a reason for the price. I ever would buy a crk again. Ever and ever and ever......

[@NeevesKnives]

Thats awesome! Tbey definitely are well built with insane tolerances

[@birdlaw1019]

Get an Inkosi, way smoother.

[@NeevesKnives]

Oh i want to 😆

[@hyssean12]

No way. Not in my experience I own 21 31 and inkosi.

[@Maloney-ho6fb]

You hear that lock? Wow

[@Capin91]

‘Workman’s’ has a meaning, this is not that. Hard working? Won’t dispute! But the 6 figure Platinum F-150 is not a ‘workman’s truck’. I like and use overpriced knives too rt, but let’s be honest with ourselves

[@elde667]

Never cared much for CR Knives but enjoyed your review nonetheless. Guess for once I agree with Kara!

[@NeevesKnives]

Hey cant be for everyone and I cant afford one so, guess its not for me either

[@JOMO_EDC]

Now I’m at the Umnumzaan part 😂. It also took some getting used to. Once you learn how to open a Umnumzaan it is my favorite knife I own.

[@NeevesKnives]

Some of the best knives are the ones that take some getting used to

[@JOMO_EDC]

The cut and preform so well. They are a knife and a great example of one.

[@randyf.9188]

Doubt I ever have one, but nice. 🤑

[@81ghale]

You’re the birth child of a young Michael Bisping and Ethan Hawk. And thanks for the video I can’t decide on getting a CR or not.

[@jrcleffie]

Honestly wish I could afford one but out of my budget for a long while.

[@NeevesKnives]

Me too, fun to look at though, But not in my budget

[@scottdavidson6066]

@@hyssean12Especially since they’re sold out for years. You can save while you wait!

[@onpointedc4744]

Cool video, it’s Chris Reeve not Reeves though lol just yanking your chain. Keep up the videos

[@RootWizard]

from Land 910 to Sebenza 31

[@NeevesKnives]

😆

[@dewetrobertson1752]

You struggle with the Sebenza!

[@Doug-do7ge]

For the algorithms

[@oinnsheathen5684]

Way too big for her hands

[@zerofivetwelve]

Too much hype. Design wise is nice. But defenitely the price is just too much. Ergonomic not so good for my hands tbh. Not sure why people crazy about it.

[@NeevesKnives]

The machining and tolerances are insane, even other makers take their hats off to the tolerances that a CRK has, and from my experience after owning a 21 now for some time and using it, it's a knife built for work, made to be used and sharpened its a Fantastic tool. But lucky there's plenty of other great knives and it's not for everyone

[@bluebomber81]

Nah, I got no love for these. Between the steel and just how basic it is, there's nothing there that's worth over $150. I feel like these get good reviews cause people just bought the hype and then they have to justify spending $375, and up, to themselves.

[@NeevesKnives]

You heard what i said great knife but i do think its a bit over priced

[@thorout8377]

Way over priced for what you are getting!

[@alexanderv.8961]

Just got a Sebenza 31 large from an authorized dealer and it’s an utter disappointment! Screws backing out, horrible thumb stud, overcame lock stick after opening it 5K times but it’s still painful to open with one hand, lanyard getting cut by the knife when closed...ABSOLUTE GARBAGE considering I paid $580 for the micarta inlay one. Now I have to get rid of this piece of shit. FUCK CRK.

[@NeevesKnives]

You should have sent it in rt away and had the company go over it, sometimes people return knives and then they are re sold, but it sounds like it needed lock tight from someone taking it apart and not re applying, for 20$ knife modders will fix that for you noproblem by carbadizing the lock face, b UT I've handled a few at this point, and one wasn't as good as the others, so I know what you mean, my wood inlay 21 is as smooth as a sebenza can get super solid I love it

[@bap2139]

you two are weird

[@NeevesKnives]

Thanks