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The Chris Reeve Knives Umnumzaan Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- The CRK Umnumzaan is a unique and interesting knife, which is pretty expensive, but incredibly well-built and well-executed, and has an action which is unique and pretty excellent.
If you're willing to pay the price, the Umnumzaan's a gem.
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The days of Norsmans for $575. Those were the good old days.lol
Their base price now is $925 (April 2020)
Omg. Right!? Just payed 1k for one...
I just paid $640 on the secondary market - LNIB - so they don't hold their value.
I have one, and I edc it EVERY DAY, I use it a lot. this knife is built like a tank and is extremely sharp. I don't hesistate to use it on anything, but im not stupid with it either the wear and tear gives it character IMO. you buy a knife like this for its intended purpose and thats to USE it. if you take care of this knife it will serve you well for years and will last till your grand children are big enough to use it.
Absolutely a gem the open feel with rubber rings is just a great feel almost like knife didn't lock amazing.
Another good review. I just bought one of these but it's the original version with the funky pivot and no lock bar stabilizer. I like it because it looks unique with the pivot screws. Unfortunately it requires a couple of special tools for those pivot screws. Overall I like it a lot, much more than I thought I would. The biggest negative is disengaging the lock bar. I don't know why they didn't include a cut-out to access that more easily as seen on the Sebenza 21/25. Mine seems to have even less of the lock bar accessible than the newer version if I'm looking at it correctly. I gave up on closing it with one hand. Regardless, this one will stay in my collection.
I am waiting for the Xmas day when CR would offer a flipper. About the Umnumzaan reviewed here: the wind breaker is preposterous; and the hot spots trully bothered me when I tried a friend's Um. Though exepensive beyond reasonability, this knife's design is beautiful, and the improvements (over the Sab) are notable. Congrats for the review!
The smoothness of the action is hard to describe. I love flicking it open . The funny thing (getting a little bit off topic ) is that the sabenza 25 has way better ergos than the 21 and it seems like more people like the 21. I will take my 25 any day.
I have used the "pseudo-sharpened" top edge to scrap magnesium fire starter shavings from a fire-starter block. Protects the sharpened edge.
I love your reviews. Very thorough, but concise at the same time. Can't tell if your accent is New York or Boston.
8 years later I bought two Umnumzaans ..now going for $500 to $699 from retailers, mine have the CPM Magnacut Tanto blade ..love it thumb stud is a little stiff..
You missed an opportunity to call this murdery; a rubber silencer on the thumb studs sort of fits that category. haha
sweet review, I plan on getting one of those directly from CRK with a red lanyard and silver bead, can't wait for another CRK. unfortunately it's become an addiction.
Same
5:05 *tries to flip Umnumzaan
0:33 *calls it the TiLock
Wait lol I’ve never noticed that before.
watching this in 2021. why does your voice sound different in your current videos as opposed to 5-6 years ago? hahah. thanks as always for the in depth reviews
Nick you have a cool accent, uncommon here in the west. I just picked up an Umnumzaan on knife forum. Waiting on it, can’t wait to get it.
I’ve had a few on the past and my favorite is the older ones because the lock bar originally was not so sharp. Cheers.
Heey nick do you take this apart like tim reeve does in the sebenza video. Or from the back side up like lets say a zt 0452 thanks
Love your reviews. I am ordering one now. It’s only money.
Only money....
I own one. love it carry I use it and am in awe of the simplicity of the design. sometimes you just have to go for quality over price concerns. if I have to explain this knife to you, you wouldn't understand.
I have number 2 of 10 umnumzaans with a tanto blade made for true north knives and it's probably my favorite knife
Hah, i have #3 lol.
Thanks. Ordering the Tanto today True North
I just picked one of these up for $300! Thanks for the good review that influenced my purchase.
Damn where you find it for $300
Where?
He didn't say he bought it new ding dongs
@@99Noodles I made this comment 7 years. Knife prices change.
Tastes evolving. Couldn't believe what I was hearing when you mentioned the slight fit and finish issues with the Razel. ;)
+DarthVirtus I know, I know. The Norseman broke me for other imperfect knives.
+DarthVirtus My razel - I had to take it apart to remove the lock stick - but now the lock up is outstanding, but I had to take it apart and get the blade positioned right. when I first got it the lock stick was terrible. Fit/finish could be better, but i bought it for the blade more than anything.
@Nick Shabazz -- I've got a Umnum that is timascus presentation side and flamed on the lock side, if you want to see. though, lionworks did take the o-rings off the stop so now it snaps loud - not as fun.
Capolan: That sounds like a pretty interesting knife. Got a gallery?
+DarthVirtus This one's for you: th-cam.com/video/zuwCTi2DbBc/w-d-xo.html
I feel like as time goes on the Zaan feels like it was underrated at the time.
@Rosscoeginncoe Lake Havasu & Orange County It’s not supposed to flip open, it’s designed for hard use for those who intend to use it for labor not as a pocket toy.
@@Vmp888 when mine broke in it became one of the best thumb stub openers I've ever owned. Smooth as butter. I love it, love it, love it.
@@seandwyer4816 after 6 years of consistent hard use and fondling mine doesn’t “drop shut,” but it certainly does wiggle shut in one go! They take a lot of time to break in, but absolutely amazing with age
@@frenchbeans kinda like a really good pair of leather boots
@@trevord.6545 *a great pair of boots
1. Grind of the "Glass breaker
2. Grind of the lockbar lip
Miss the " katchink"s and "katconks"s when open and closing. But damn perfect.
+Jörgen Sandström Yeah, that "glass breaker" is a silly idea. If I'd kept the knife, that would've left.
Mine is kinda loud and it’s new do you know why??
I have an Umnumzaan that I keep in my EDC. I’m left handed and having a dedicated, purpose built left handed model sealed the deal for me. I carry this every day when I’m not going to work or expecting hard, dirty use. I carry a left handed PM2 for work and more demanding stuff. I have had the Umnumzaan for 3 years now and it has been fantastic. It is every bit up for hard use and I use it fairly hard but I like it way too much to beat it up too badly.
I have one that’s been fully customized and I still beat the shit out of it… It’s the hard use CRK use it as so!
Hey, I know this post is old but you should really put it to work. It actually gets better that way and CRK will bring it back to new with its life time warranty
Got a question for u. I just got exact same one but i have a problem that i cannot get past it. The pocket clip is alll the way further out compared to a Sebenza 21. The u num pocket clip really digs into my hand, especially my pinky. I think if the made the lockbar thikness same as the 21 and therby the pocket clip a little further in it would be kuch better. In addition the back of the handle feels a little smalle in circumferance/width and is not as comfortable. Other than that no complains
2 years later and still no question 😂
It's unique, it's interesting and I kinda like it.
Love this review! Miss my Umnumzaan!
Silly Plamen why don’t you have it anymore?
Tank's Sebenza. Like it!!
Can you explain what's with wilson combat? Do they have a bad rep? I think the startac looks awesome!
It's a tactical/gun company doing a collab with a utilitarian pocket knife company. Just kind of odd.
Is the Norsman beefy?
What do you have against Wilson Combat, Nick? They really are the perfect firearm manufacturer for CRK to do a collaboration with, as they are kind of known as the CRK of the gun world. Especially when it comes to 1911 style pistols.
... Nothing at all?
What’s the problem w wilson combat?
I bet a reground umnumzaan would be awesome ;-)
Whats very cool is you can purchase a small sand blaster, use 80 grit, and keep you Umnumzan scales perfect all the time. Use sand and not beads, for a perfect factory finish! Also red rubber O rings are very cool looking. I see a lot of new ones for sale, but no used one???? Hmmmm.
+Randall Kelley I got this guy used, but I was in the right place at the right time on Bladeforums. And I hadn't thought about home blasting, but an interesting idea!
I know it's bees 6 years... But did you tested it? I was wondering sich grit they using. If it would be that simple you made my day.
if you took the o rings off would it not lock up as solid?
+Stealthgeetar I'm not sure, but I suspect so. The interaction between the blade and stop pin is a key factor in the lockup. But maybe the lockup would just get later?
Nick Shabazz I have one and the only thing the o rings do is dampen noise. when opened the thumb studs still interface with the frame. so no it doesn't affect lock up
“The sebenza 21 is an ergonomic train wreck” 😂😂😂😂
The clip is a bit of a hotspot for me on the 21 but besides that, I can't say I can relate to the feeling that it isn't ergonomic.
@@jolness1 replaced the og clip with a lynch clip and it feels perfect in the hand now. Other than the clip I have no issues with how the large sebenza feels in the hand
@@RJIVHALO I prefer the canted clip on the 31 personally. I have been torn between a Lynch and a stock on my 31s. I love the stock clip despite its shallow carry.
Wow the delica goes way way back
So, would you chose the Umnum or the Sebenza 21?
Both have their allure. I prefer the zaan, but there is no denying the delicious noises of the Sebenza are amazing.
I wish my norsman cost 575 lol. but its still so damn beauutiful 😍
Haha you call it a ti-lock over and over. Ti-Lock on the brain.
1:20 ah yes that sound
it’s a gem 💎. what are you going to cut with it??? NOTHING!!! 🤪
Pocket jewelry
I cant decide on this or the Inkosi Large Drop Point. Help.
Did you end up with a Chris Reeve in your possession? d:
You’ll ultimately buy both! 😊
What sharpening system do you use?
+cwrowe I'm an Edge Pro guy, but I can usually get away with a treated strop to keep a sharp knife sharp.
See my EdgePro Review: th-cam.com/video/qGrmyd3WWYc/w-d-xo.html
And my "Tools I use to maintain my tools" video: th-cam.com/video/bCVOy2okipc/w-d-xo.html
nice review. subd ya. not a fan of the razel looks like to me the tip was broke and this is what he ( the maker) decided to do with it. lol
I would love an Umnumzaan but those O-rings make it look a little cheap. Is it just me?
I just sold my umnumzaan and the main reason was what you mentioned in the ugly. That lock bar is too rough on the finger. Great review
Joshua Anderson man I really don't see that on mine. Find it very comfortable.
You're ugly is the lock bar tab sticking out too far, for me on the gen 1 the ugly was the lack of said lock bar tab, making the knife too hard to close. I guess you can't have it both ways.
This is the only knife I regret selling. You really can’t get a proper sense of how wonderful it is until you’ve held it in your hand and used it for a good amount of time. Paid $400 CAD for it at a knife show way back when, now it’s $635 CAD, which means I’ll never own another.
I know what you mean. I've owned 2-3 of these over the past 10yrs and it's the one Chris Reeve knife that always begs me to come back and revisit. Lately I've been eyeing the tanto but the regular is super useful with that swedge. By CAD you mean Canada dollars?
You should buy another. Treat yo self. Life is short
i love this knife but rubber ring.i am a collector and loving knife voices :/
can you flip the Umnumzaan like a front flipper?
jacob aldridge I have one and no you cant
I think that protruding bit of the blade is actually marketed as a glass breaker, not a front flipper tab
you just say hawk brother they are father and son
Gentleman's beater...feel like you've coined a new genre of knives. Oh wait, this review is 7 years old. Why isn't there a 'Gentleman's Beater' category on BladeHQ???
Weird how this sounds nothing like nick from his 2021 videos. I almost thought it was an imposter l
See, the lock on CRK framelocks slips at around ~20kg of weight, that's 45lbs. That's actually really low, lower than many linerlocks and backlocks. It's kind of an oxymoron to market this as a hard heavy use knife when the most integral component is the weakest link.
maulstik Any proof on this 20kg claim? I highly doubt i could let this lock fail two times over with just my bare hands.
Unless your using this knife to rock climb up a cliff, I think it'll be ok for normal EDC.
maulstik There are few knives below 100$ that have something thats better than s35vn. Also, i still REALLY doubt i could snap this lock with just my hands
No one said you had to. You pay for more than just materials for certain knives.
Well the ones with the weaker lock are sebenza 21s. This knife and the Inkosi/sebenza 25 all have a ceramic-ball that makes the lock a lot stronger.
Anyone notice nick sounds different in his later videos?
Is Chris Reeve South African? Because sebenza (work) and umnumzaan (boss) are both Zulu words...
He is.
If you don’t have money saved up to buy this when it drops IMMEDIATELY, then good luck finding one.
I’m just saying, DLT dropped a few yesterday, I check back today to buy one and they’re already sold out!?
I have 3 Sebenzas now, and I would almost trade all 3 for just one Umnumzaan. 🙄
Lame sauce
I dont like the idea of replaceable rubber rings. I want last forever rugged!
How many times did he call this thing a TiLock hahaha
Hi Nick. You've ended up keeping the Bowie but not the Umnumzaan. If both were the same price, would that still be the case?
Pretty frikin hooge
Pretty freakin' hoogue
Those rubber rings are tacky, I don't know what CRK is smoking.
He's smoking the chump's money that burn it on these overpriced knives.
Your bad is is ridiculous 😀😀
i like none cult member reviews of these knifes !
Biggest downside for me is the fact that it is impossible to open with sweaty, oily.....bloody hands.
Slap a spyderco or benchmade logo on the blade of this knife and you have an extremely overpriced piece of junk... Just saying
Do you own one? How did you come up with that conclusion?
that wasn't a spine wack .more like a girly tap.
The action is horrible. What a joke knife. Charging an arm and leg for a marketing scam
u don´t know what u r talking about
just like all crks they're good $50.00 to $100.00 knives !
thats why i buy the chinese ones .
the scales frame whatever they want to call them are to thick heavy and square hate the blade shape no need of rubber o rings .isn't the thick handle because they want a thick lock? then put a tinny ball in it ? that makes no sense either .and i guess they thought the perfect knife ( sebenza ) was missing the lock spring over travel .
the absurd price ! go Chinese!
What are you smoking