I've heard soo many people say "it doesn't matter what you choose because you'll end up with both" so many times before I ever bought a CRK. I scoffed every single time thinking that I would buy my one-and-done and be happy. Then I bought a Sebenza...2 weeks later I bought an Umnumzaan. Thankfully I went with a Small Sebenza so there's some contrast between the purchases. Small EDC and large hard-use folder. I'm probably selling many of my other knives now. I know CRK's aren't objectively worth the money compared to the market nowadays, but they are my favorite.
Zaan just fits my style way more. I know the Sebenza is "overbuilt" as well but the Zaan can hang with all the USA made tactical greats 👍 have a tanto in the mail to me now so of course I'm watching reviews/vids of it 🤣
Have both. It’s 1a vs. 1b. Cannot go wrong either way. One of the very best production knives made. Agree the inlays on the Sebenza provide better grip, especially the micarta variant. I don’t really use my CRK’s hard, but if I did the Umnumzaan would be my choice. For general EDC use, I love the Sebenza 21, and the small version in particular.
I have a small 31. I have a large 31 ordered, but thinking of requesting an order change to the Umnumzaan. Thinking that the large 31 won't be different enough than the small to earn as much carry, while the Umnumzaan could become my every day tough work knife.
@@telemarktumalo6978 awesome. .. honestly you're going to love the Sebenza as well... I started telling myself I would only spend the coin on 1 CRK... I now have a sebenza 21, a small Inkosi, and looking for an Umnumzaan.. I only purchase Chris Reeve knives new because I'll be able to sell it for what I paid and the price for a used one is darn near the new price... I have a feeling I'm lying to myself if I don't think half a year from now I'll be buying another crk 😂 Edit: I'm looking to buy my third crk within 8 months
Dude i am just about to do my Sebenza vs. Inkosi vs. Zaan Video, gotta watch your video later, so i don´t take your ideas. Seems like we had the same thought.
I personally think the umnanzaan is the most overbuilt out of all them and can take the most beatings. The umnanzaan is absolutely my favorite knife. I'm not bias just because it's my favorite I just think it's built better
The 21 is great, but prefer the change to the single piece inlay on the 31s.
I've heard soo many people say "it doesn't matter what you choose because you'll end up with both" so many times before I ever bought a CRK. I scoffed every single time thinking that I would buy my one-and-done and be happy. Then I bought a Sebenza...2 weeks later I bought an Umnumzaan. Thankfully I went with a Small Sebenza so there's some contrast between the purchases. Small EDC and large hard-use folder. I'm probably selling many of my other knives now. I know CRK's aren't objectively worth the money compared to the market nowadays, but they are my favorite.
Well done comparo.... I still haven't decided which, but one of these coming to my pocket.
Zaan just fits my style way more. I know the Sebenza is "overbuilt" as well but the Zaan can hang with all the USA made tactical greats 👍 have a tanto in the mail to me now so of course I'm watching reviews/vids of it 🤣
It seems like i’m not the only one having a tanto zaan in the mail watching reviews/vids of it hahaha i think it’s a condition/disease LOL
This is a great video - thanks for the review. I have a lot more information to make an educated decision now
Have both. It’s 1a vs. 1b. Cannot go wrong either way. One of the very best production knives made. Agree the inlays on the Sebenza provide better grip, especially the micarta variant. I don’t really use my CRK’s hard, but if I did the Umnumzaan would be my choice. For general EDC use, I love the Sebenza 21, and the small version in particular.
They’re both awesome. Thanks for watching👊
I have a small 31. I have a large 31 ordered, but thinking of requesting an order change to the Umnumzaan. Thinking that the large 31 won't be different enough than the small to earn as much carry, while the Umnumzaan could become my every day tough work knife.
@@telemarktumalo6978 update?
@@BuffaloNickel9 Hey Brother. I decided to order the Umnumzaan and really happy about it. Maybe a large Sebenza later?
@@telemarktumalo6978 awesome. .. honestly you're going to love the Sebenza as well...
I started telling myself I would only spend the coin on 1 CRK...
I now have a sebenza 21, a small Inkosi, and looking for an Umnumzaan..
I only purchase Chris Reeve knives new because I'll be able to sell it for what I paid and the price for a used one is darn near the new price...
I have a feeling I'm lying to myself if I don't think half a year from now I'll be buying another crk 😂
Edit: I'm looking to buy my third crk within 8 months
Finally found a large black micarta Inkosi, impressive. Dreaming of a black micarta Umnumzaan, or a CF Shirogorov next.
Black micarta Umnumzaan? Are you familiar with CRK knives or the Umnumzaan?
Not going to be easy to find a knife that doesn't exist
Zaan is the best imo. it’s just an overbuilt timeless piece of machinery that looks amazing.
Dude i am just about to do my Sebenza vs. Inkosi vs. Zaan Video, gotta watch your video later, so i don´t take your ideas.
Seems like we had the same thought.
That’s cool, I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for watching
@@itsaknifestyle8482 Interesting thought with the pivot being larger and therefore the blade has to travel longer.
Nice video.
I don't know how I feel about the 31 tbh. When I get a sebenza though I do want to get it in s45... so I'll probably get it anyways.
I do prefer the 21 over the 31, but the 31 is still a really good knife. When I get an inkosi it will hopefully be in s45. Thanks for watching
I personally think the umnanzaan is the most overbuilt out of all them and can take the most beatings. The umnanzaan is absolutely my favorite knife. I'm not bias just because it's my favorite I just think it's built better
Umnumzaan all the way, outdoor knife
The grind is done on a machine. Just FYI. Also, you use your CRK’s? So crazy…..
I use mine everyday itcs my work knife and it's badass trust me
If you don't use your crks(knives) you are not a real man.
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