Chris Reeve: Shop Tour Part 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ม.ค. 2013
- Steel perfection doesn't happen by accident. Chris Reeve nurtures it, cultivates it and demands it. See what goes into making a Sebenza as we tour Chris Reeve's shop in Idaho. And check out Chris Reeve knives here: www.bladehq.com/cat--All-Chri...
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A huge thanks to Chris and Anne for making and taking time for us to film. Thanks to all of the CRK employees for allowing us to film them at work. - เกม
That is what I love to see. Someone that wants to be the best. Not the most popular.
the funny thing is now they're not the best, but have become the most popular
It reminds me of Nick Saban.
Cough cough cold steel, goes for popularity rather than quality.
Too bad everything that CRK produces is boring.
@@frankthecat1660tools are boring. How many people with an Oz Roosevelt or Grimsmo Norseman or any of these wildly expensive ($1,000+) knives ever have even a micro millimeter of wear on them? But they’re the ones you see in pictures and they’re the ones you see people flexing. In reality, everyone I have seen that uses knives for a purpose has a Sebenza and they’re all beat to shit.
Who else sends you a tool to take their knife apart. Wants you to take it apart, to clean, libricate etc. and if you screw it up will fix it for you! NO ONE! Mr. Reeve, you are the best!
Legend has it that he EDC's a Spyderco PM2.
😂😂😂
No way he would never stoop that low 🤔
Hey guys I think the handles are flat lol
it's pretty crazy how good of quality control they have i personally know Chris and his son. they make very nice quality knifes, I really recommend one
I may never own one, but before complaining about $400 for a knife that'll outlive your children's children, ask yourself if your iPhone will.
Dude, I don’t even want to think about what my children’s children’s iPhone will be able to do. In terms of being a tool, the features of my iPhone easily outweigh a knife.
@@bloatedsodium7301 good knife will always will be good knife 🔪 👌 and R is stoning unbelievable
@@bloatedsodium7301, you’re missing the point.
@@baddoopey I’m listening, go ahead
@@bloatedsodium7301 The mind is ze best toul
Love my Sebenza 21...... Best folder I have ever owned or touched......
BladeHQ, this is one of the best videos I've seen on youtube. THANK YOU!!!!!!! It's like you made the video just for me haha, it's exactly what I wanted to see and hear, more so. OK gotta go watch it again. Can't wait for part 2, 3, 4, 5, etc! You guys rock. And now I have even more respect for CRK, I admired him before but to actually see the dedication that he puts into these things bumps it tenfold. Plus I learned a lot from the vid, stuff I can use on my knives to make them awesomer!
nowadays i like your stuff better :) one day hopefully i can afford one haha...
Bottom line is: It's your hard earned money. Buy the damn knife you want.
Damn right. Or for some of us, ALL the knives we want.
+EvilBillRoasts How many Manufacturing Quality Awards have either of those companies won? Hell....Cold Steel doesn't even make their own knives. What a joke.
+EvilBillRoasts how can anyone compare a cold steel to anything chris reeve makes. Cold steel is inferior sir.
+EvilBillRoasts I've owned a Sebenza and multiple Cold Steel knives and to say that Cold Steel is superior or CRK is complete shit. I enjoyed all of the knives I owned, but I always found something wrong with my cold steels in the fit and finish. Whether it was a blemish in the knife, blade play, off centered blade, gritty or stiff action, I found some inconsistency in all of them. My sebenza was perfect. Dead center, smooth as butter, no blade play in any direction, razor sharp edge that held, and superior materials. I get that not everyone can appreciate the sebenza, especially given its price, but the quality is far superior and I see it lasting longer than any cold steel.
quite a few actually and "doesn't even make their own knives" is not really an arguement
Did anybody else notice the spyderco box in the top left corner of Chris's office?
that's his personal knife that he depends upon.
Son of a Zombie Trolololo
He used to squeeze that Spyco like a stress relief ball when he heard his son was putting a '31' on the Sebenza boxes..
You sure it wasn't a Sharpmaker? That's the recommended sharpener for CRK.
Did anyone see the little Spyderco box at the top right corner @ 4:41 ? :-)
Lol I'd imagine Chris would have one of the spyderco sage's with the Chris Reeve ti frame lock. The knife was made in homage to him after all.
That's his edc
I wish I had been a machinist, and worked for this guy, what a cool job.
Outstanding video. It really allows the potential client as well as the current owner to see just how much effort, thought and design goes into a CR knife. Not sure how the factory tour of the Chinese replicas would look by comparison.
lberger100 "And here we have the suicide nets."
Total respect Chris Reeve!
WOW I have been waiting & wanting to see the inside of Chris Reeves shop & how his knives are made for a very long time. Thank you Blade HQ!!!
Great video BHQ!!! It was wonderful to see just what goes into making the knife I carry in my pocket everyday. I appreciate Chris Reeve knives and my Sebenza even more now. :)
omg I was hyped watching this video. Even from 14 seconds to 24 seconds, straight up reminded me of Guile's theme. But damn just watching this video and watching how this man approaches quality is inspiring. I admire his pursuit of perfection, it's very similar to 'kaizen' where he does everything he can to make the absolute best product. And they are. The Senbenza is a knife which balances aesthetics + power in a beautiful package, a great example of American engineering.
Simply fantastic manufacturing and QC. I'll be proud to own a Reeves knife!
His knives have been awarded as being an industry leader and the standard which all knives are judged. He will not be happy in second place. When you apply there I am sure you are told in advance; that there is a meticulous attention to detail in the factory. After receiving my Sebenza 21 I understood why they are what they are, and why they are so much$. Thanks Blade HQ for posting, I purchased my knife after I watched how much time goes into these knives! What a time piece!
Fantastic video. I've seen documentaries that are laughable in comparison. You held my interest the entire way through, and I absolutely cannot wait to see part 2! Bravo!
wow awesome! thanks for putting this online!
i own several sebenzas and a umnumzaan, and finally it is very cool to see how they are made! Cant wait to see part II :)
I love the way he clearly explain how everything is done
I watch this about once a quarter, still amazes me!
I just picked up a sebenza 21 and the thing is truly flawless, both in manufacture and its design. I am surprised looking at this thing that they don't cost more. Also the design is totally refined. I have no folder that puts so much blade in such a slim handle. If you pick one up you will not regret the price. The only negative is that they are common, and everyone has one. Not one detail is overlooked.
Great video. I have a 31 coming in the mail currently. Can't wait!
Is it your first?
I bought my first INKOSI in s45vn about 4 months ago and I now own 2 Inkosi and 2 Sebenzas...21 and 31
I sold about 12 Benchmade and a few spyderco because I just never feel like carrying anything else other than a Reeve nowdays...
I think Chris Reeve knives are an acquired taste, kind of like bourbon or a fine wine you only understand later into your knife Journey...
I remember watching this video several times before my knife arrived and man did it do the trick...
Awesome video. I love my Sebenza. I keep going back to it time and time again over other knives.
What a great video, loved it! Can't wait to see part 2
Awesome video !! Thanks a lot for sharing it with your subscribers! It directly goes in my favs !
I finally pulled the trigger and ordered my first Chris Reeve(a small 21). Years ago, when I started collecting, I thought I would never even consider dropping $350 on one knife. It seemed ridiculous to pay that much. Now, as I 've collected more, I completely understand why they cost what they do, and I can't wait for it to arrive.
If u now this this knife is worth 350 ..ur not a tru life collector
@@glamlifeleesh5163 uh what?
Its nice to see a video like this, it gives us a good idea of what goes into a Chris Reeve knife. And its a knife that i hope one day to own.
Would love to see one of these done on Winkler Knives (Daniel Winkler), my local knife craftsman.
A true master of his craft!
Best video y'all have done yet, more of this please!!!!!!!
That was great... thank for showing us that.. cant wait for part 2
Great video. My favourite of the series so far
I love the way he talks soothing yet intelligent and interesting.
Tell me again how dead flat your parts are
therealeightabove Haha I just started watching this video and he said his shit is flat like 10 times
He's definitely proud of it!
I've been eying a large Sebenza for years. This finally push me over the edge. Just suggested one for Fathers' Day :)
Such an amazing process and amazing knife. I just wish there would be more variety in steel for the knife itself. Some of us have no problem sharpening S90v or even Rex-121.
So jelly of you guys, so very much. This was a very interesting video, I can't wait for the next!
Cannot wait till part 2. Very cool shop visit.
There's no wonder this guy has wonder tons of awards he is just passionate and is clearly gifted when it comes to knife making. I don't own a sebenza but one day I will.
You have it yet?
wow im reading a lot of negativity. BUT i own one and i have to say, i cut copper wire,steal bands. skin wires all day. best knife i have, i use it every day for every thing
I am a big CRK fan,I own several different examples of Chris Reeve work & have looked for quite some time for a decent interview with him on You tube,this is even better a look round the factory showing me how the knives are made.Eagarly awaiting the next video.
I have one of the original sebenzas that goes back some years however it is still an impressive work of art.
Great, informative vid. Helps to see Reeve's take on the way they do things.
Great video Ben, that is why I love the Chris Reeve knife product
Just wanted to say thanks guys. My wife bought me a lg 21 with double thumb lugs and its flawless! Take care. Aloha, Mike
BHQ your marketing team is brilliant... too darn brilliant! you just made me wanting a sebenza...
Huge fan of Chris Reeve knives.
Amazing ! can't wait for part 2
Everyone loves Spyderco!
That was informative & entertaining!! Great series.
Awesome Video. Super cool to see how somewhat with as much prestige as Cris Reeve makes his knives
CRK is amazing, I finally got an xm-18 3", carry it for 2 week strait and came back to my small sebenza because of the eye appealing, the knife carry better imo and the inlays on my small classic makes it more people friendly.
Thanks BladeHQ, this was really neat.
What an excellent look at CR operation. I hope you do more like this. I'd really like an inside look at Rick Henderer's shop. Great job.
I'm getting there. Just dropped three bills on two Kizers. Won't be too long before I'm dropping 350 on a small Sebenza...I still think that's way too much, but you can't call yourself a knife guy without a CRK imo.
I love my Spydercos, Benchmades, and Kizers, but owning a Chris Reeve knife means you've finally graduated to hardcore knife nut 😂👍
Awesome video, looking forward to the second part
Awesome vid! Thanks for putting this together!
Echt heel erg bedankt voor deze video !
10:40, exactly, I live in France, close to Nogents, a town that used to have all the cutlery industry and they used to work like that, before everything went to Thiers
4:35 spyderco on the shelf in upper right lol
Best Meet Your Maker vid yet!
Nice video! Can't wait for more.
Wow! Mr. Reeve, I just ordered one of your masterpieces for my son.
AWESOME VID, my favorite yet.
Thanks lads at bladehq, my first sebenza arrived today of the Honduran rosewood inlay type!
Great video and truly legendary knives.
great video! i would love to see more like this!
Top notch video!!! Excellent production skills
Too freakin' cool! Thank you for sharing this video!
This makes me take even more pride in my Sebbies =) Thank you for the video!
We live in the greatest country on earth where all nation compete to sell here and if you cant afford a $450 knife then buy something else instead of grinding this man's reputation over jealousy!
I love the way he says "here" XD
Fantastic Video!
so interesting ,keep the videos coming
Great video, thanks guys.
Mooi om te weten! Groeten uit nederland
Awesome VID! EPIC even! Man I'm jealous... Wish I could visit his shop.
Haha that guy checking thicknesses with a harbor freight caliper
Lol
Lol. I thought the same thing. Why grind to a tenths tolerance and measure with an instrument that is only accurate to +/- 0.002"?
hahaha I noticed that too. I was like lol wat?!
That's a Mitutoyo digital caliper with a resolution of 0.0005". Harbor freight doesn't even sell any Mitutoyo brand products.
@@kevinkesler6856 Come on buddy, that's a Harbor Freight level caliper. Mitutoyo caliper don't look like that.
Awesome vid. It only adds to my knife envy
Great to see. His comment to quality
Great shop. Nice work on the video!
Thank you for this...Awesome Video!!!
Thanks for this!! Favorited!!!
Great series!
Danke fürs uploaden, ich hab mein sebenza seit weihnachten, und finde es toll zu sehen wer und wie es gemacht wurde :)
grüße aus österreich !
I want to work for you, no interlocks on the CNC machine doors, no safety glasses, no ear protection, things run a little differently up here in Canada.
I truly enjoyed your demonstration and tour of your shop I have been debating on whether to get a Rick Hender or One of your knives and from the technology you have shown me you can expect me to save enough money to go with you. Thank you for explaining so much about the company it was outstanding. Kenneth McCleney 45 Pine Crest Loop Warrior Al. 35180
Awesome video!
I like the Regulars, and Classics, but the 21 is an awesome knife as well. I don't really consider the 25 a Sebenza since it doesn't have the pivot bushing system.They are the best knives ever made, and there's a reason he has won the "Quality Control" award at Blade almost every year since they started it.I've been to about 15 Blade Shows(in ATL), and have never seen a custom, mid-tech, or production designed as well, or made as well, as the Sebenza.I really like Chris too. He tells it like it is, and never kisses ass(like most) just to sell knives.Thin skinned people may not care for him, but I appreciate a fellow that speaks his mind.If you're a long time knife nut that knows his stuff you'll know why the design and tolerances levels make them the best. Most that troll CRK know little( but think they know all), and just spew garbage.
Nice knives, but they are far from the best knives ever, as you say.
But you pay for it
His place is just down from our home here in Boise. I SO WANT one (laughs inside... only one?) of his knives.
Wow, more please!!!
I had no idea he looked like this. Also his accent is kinda funny, the way he says HIYA instead of here :) Can't wait to see the next one!
Sweet video! You do it right Bladehq.
Great vid! Can't wait to see 2 part. I'm even more happy now that I have two Large 21:). It's good to know what you have paid for purchasing a sebbie or any of CRK's.
Great Vid.
Very informative. Respect!
Awesome video. Sebenza's are aresome. Cheers mate.