I absolutely agree about being thankful every day! Some of the things I think about every single day are: the fact that I have basically unlimited clean hot or cold water whenever I want, that I have all my limbs, fingers, toes, sight in both eyes, hearing in both ears. I feel it's important to remember how amazing it is that our bodies can turn food into energy to keep us breathing & our hearts pumping. It's really a miracle. I'm not religious or anything, but I really do feel that way. I found this video because I've never owned a CRK & I've considered getting one several times. Still not sure whether I'll actually grab one, but your video helped me to better understand the Umnumzaan. Thanks for the video my man! :o)
Great way to start the video. So often we are hunting for material objects,knives, to fill a void. Gratitude for what we have fills it more permanently. Well said sir. 🤜🤛
Add a Ripps Garage Tech Pocket clip to the knife. Also after having used and carried mine for around six months as a daily carry, it really smoothed out both opening and closing. I put a laid back edge on mine and it is among my favorite daily carries.
@@these7seas I haven’t noticed much of a difference yet. I haven’t had a chance to sharpen it . But it definitely seems the same as before with edge retention . I work for the railroad so I beat the crap out of it . No chipping no rolling . I think its gonna be hard to decipher concrete differences
450 dollar knife isn't much when it lasts a liftime and ur phone is out of date on 3 years for 1000 ... just from someone who used his sebenza everyday!
I have this exact blade style in S35vn and loved the Zaan so much I ordered a tanto version from CRK direct and its coming in S45vn. This knife is AWESOME!
@@GettinGreasy88 yes and no. Received a call that my knife was next in line to be built. It had been too long for me so I cancelled the order. I could have bought it many times over versus custom ordering from CRK, but I didnt know thst at the time. Still adore my zaan but not sure I will buy another CRK piece in the future.
Wedge your thumbnail against the thumb stud ,instead of the soft meaty part of your thumb.when opening the knife. I just bought the large sebenza 31 bog oak. Sore thumb for a day or two, until I used the nail method,try it!
All I can say is if you don’t jive with it immediately, give it time. Trust me, it’s become a permanent keeper after I carried and used it for a few weeks!
I just got my first Zaan and st first was concerned with how ridiculous the detent is, I honestly thought something was wrong it's so strong. Glad to know I'm not the only one who had to "white knuckle" it to get it open lol, and even then it still doesn't want to. I have other CRKs so I'm used to how stiff they are at first but still holy shit! Until it's broken in more I've been opening it with my index finger and thumb together with both studs so I don't cut myself. That or two-handed like a buck knife 🤣
I saw a trick by a guy on yt. Can't remember who it was. He strongly suggested you use the side of your thumb to push the lockbar to the side. I can send you a video of how to do it if you need it so let me know, but I find it is MUCH more comfortable than using the tip of your thumb. I use the bottom side of my thumb btw
S35VN steel with the full titanium framelock..... what could be better? I have my Pro-Tech TR-3 Manual, same materials ... If you buy something like that, you will never need anything else. U get a knife for life. This is also a great choice. This is a holy grail of folding knives. For 500USD ... this is the last money you will spend for a knife in your entire life.
I absolutely agree about being thankful every day! Some of the things I think about every single day are: the fact that I have basically unlimited clean hot or cold water whenever I want, that I have all my limbs, fingers, toes, sight in both eyes, hearing in both ears. I feel it's important to remember how amazing it is that our bodies can turn food into energy to keep us breathing & our hearts pumping. It's really a miracle. I'm not religious or anything, but I really do feel that way.
I found this video because I've never owned a CRK & I've considered getting one several times. Still not sure whether I'll actually grab one, but your video helped me to better understand the Umnumzaan. Thanks for the video my man! :o)
Great way to start the video. So often we are hunting for material objects,knives, to fill a void. Gratitude for what we have fills it more permanently. Well said sir. 🤜🤛
I’m so happy I came across your channel. I love your message and your reviews. Keep it up
Super appreciate it!
Add a Ripps Garage Tech Pocket clip to the knife. Also after having used and carried mine for around six months as a daily carry, it really smoothed out both opening and closing. I put a laid back edge on mine and it is among my favorite daily carries.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Great review and video! This really spoke to me. I finally have a Zaan in s45 with a Tanto blade.💪
I appreciate that! So glad it was helpful!
I sold my S35vn version and just received the s45vn version. Couldn’t be happier with it
Nice! Do you feel a diff in use? Really curious about this new steel concoction.
@@these7seas I haven’t noticed much of a difference yet. I haven’t had a chance to sharpen it . But it definitely seems the same as before with edge retention . I work for the railroad so I beat the crap out of it . No chipping no rolling . I think its gonna be hard to decipher concrete differences
@@CSomeWood So you're saying it's a true hard work knife? Not just some marketing bs?
@@bibigreen6533 any Chris Reeve knife is as tough as they come.
I just got a CPM Magnacut drop point harpoon tip blade Umnumzaan. I love it.
Right now, there’s an old Irish lady jumping for joy because she finally found a knife she can carry and STILL have room for her knick knacks
Hahahah love it!
That’s how you know you’re fancy when you use your $450 knife to cut Macy’s boxes!
450 dollar knife isn't much when it lasts a liftime and ur phone is out of date on 3 years for 1000 ... just from someone who used his sebenza everyday!
Oh totally get it, I’ve purchased some great knives and have been eying this one for a while just never find one.
I really enjoyed the message of gratitude and that life is good. I also think that when I have a high end blade in my hand, damn life is pretty good
I love the vibes you put out there man! What a knife! If you ever want to sell it, message me!
Appreciate your words! It’s definitely a keeper in my rotation, it’s that good!
I have this exact blade style in S35vn and loved the Zaan so much I ordered a tanto version from CRK direct and its coming in S45vn. This knife is AWESOME!
Very cool!! Yeah I absolutely love this knife. Took some time to grow on me but it’s a keeper 100%
I’m late to the party, but how long did it take for it to come in?!
@@garrettlosabia3818 I'm still waiting.... unfortunately.
@@1swm1still waiting?
@@GettinGreasy88 yes and no. Received a call that my knife was next in line to be built. It had been too long for me so I cancelled the order. I could have bought it many times over versus custom ordering from CRK, but I didnt know thst at the time. Still adore my zaan but not sure I will buy another CRK piece in the future.
Nice video with a emotional touch! Have a s45 tanto Zaan. Love it ! I did take a while for me to get it open in a smooth way, just the umnunzaan way
How long was your break in period!?
@@MarleysComrad I think a week or two..
Wedge your thumbnail against the thumb stud ,instead of the soft meaty part of your thumb.when opening the knife. I just bought the large sebenza 31 bog oak. Sore thumb for a day or two, until I used the nail method,try it!
“Nicnaks in your pocket”. Lol. You need to open and close this knife a few more times. I enjoyed your video and gave you a 👍.
Appreciate it! Yeah now that it’s been a few months it’s broken in so good!
Getting my Umunzaan this week, looking forward to it!
All I can say is if you don’t jive with it immediately, give it time. Trust me, it’s become a permanent keeper after I carried and used it for a few weeks!
Now will my thumb recover and will it loosen up?
Wish mine was that smooth after I’ve had mine a year!
They were more concerned with the thumb studs to be external blade stops
I just got my first Zaan and st first was concerned with how ridiculous the detent is, I honestly thought something was wrong it's so strong. Glad to know I'm not the only one who had to "white knuckle" it to get it open lol, and even then it still doesn't want to. I have other CRKs so I'm used to how stiff they are at first but still holy shit! Until it's broken in more I've been opening it with my index finger and thumb together with both studs so I don't cut myself. That or two-handed like a buck knife 🤣
Totally hear you! Mines broken in pretty well. I can now open it normal!
I kept my lanyard on. I use it to pull the knife out of my pocket.
Just take the pocket clip off and bend the bottom tab down a little bit and then it won’t make a hotspot anymore
I saw a trick by a guy on yt. Can't remember who it was. He strongly suggested you use the side of your thumb to push the lockbar to the side. I can send you a video of how to do it if you need it so let me know, but I find it is MUCH more comfortable than using the tip of your thumb. I use the bottom side of my thumb btw
I appreciate that! Gonna give it a go! This knife is oh so good!
@@these7seas Let me know how it goes!
S35VN steel with the full titanium framelock..... what could be better? I have my Pro-Tech TR-3 Manual, same materials ... If you buy something like that, you will never need anything else. U get a knife for life. This is also a great choice. This is a holy grail of folding knives. For 500USD ... this is the last money you will spend for a knife in your entire life.
👍👍👏🔪
Wish these these things actually existed. I'd love to have one =(
So you have been sharpening sticks with a crk for 3 months and wanna share your opinion…. I better keep mine to myself
Wow it can cut a box.
Yes!
What did you expect him to cut? Lmfao