The two faint lines at the base of the lock bar are for final finishing of some knives. Certain inlaid (usually wood) models have part blasted and part polished lock sides. The two lines are where the polished and blasted come together. Micarta never gets polished but still, since it's an inlay, they put the two lines in anyways.

Congrats on landing your grail. Yes, 99% of us drool over that one.

Morning doods crew, congrats on 1 of your grail knives you deserve it , keep up the gr8 content , luv it . Have a gr8 day everyone!!

Congratulations! That’s an amazing knife right there. Definitely the best blade shape for the Sebenza 💯

Congratulations Kevin. I hope you love it. She's a beauty. I love the design and blade shape.

Congrats brother. This was my grail as well. Enjoy it in all its glory! My wife surprised me with this same knife in black Micarta Inlay, S45VN model when my son was born. It’s a thing of beauty.

@finneas_0710

11 ай бұрын

That must be a special moment, happy for you man.

When you take apart the knife it will have a m stamped on the inside part of the blade. All new sebenza knives are magnacut so it's most likely magnacut and the listing just wasn't updated

It’s such a sweet feeling….I’m just as excited for you to get yours as I am for myself. I’m gonna carry the heck outta this thing

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Same here man! Pretty cool we made it happen at the same time. Sebenza Bros 4 Lyfe

My Seb21 with wood inlays is my favorite knife in my collection, it was fun watching you unbox yours. Ceramic lockbar is new to the 31 as well as the clip placement.

Congrats dude. My first sebenza changed my mind about what I wanted to collect. CRK are among the top tier for me.

Congrats on the Sebenza! If you take the blade out, there should be a marking near the pivot that indicates what blade steel it is. C22 = C is the third quarter of the year 2022

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Okay thank you!

Thanks for sharing! Hopefully one day I'll eventually add one to my collection! 🎉

Congrates on being able to obtain your Grail!! Very nice looking knife. 👍

So cool and kind of weird u thought u bought s45vn and received Magnacut. Both good but Magnacut is probably big upgrade at that hrc. Congrats! Got my one and only Sebenza in ‘99. Ages beautifully!

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. I emailed them, it sure is magnacut. I’m cool with that!

I hope to be there someday. Very nice that you scored this awesome knife. Enjoy!!!

What a beautiful knife Kevin! Well deserved too! Thanks for sharing… 😊

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother! 🤠

Broooo so hyped for you, that thing is so nice hope it treats you well! 🤘🤘

Congrats Doody! That’s a badass knife! I love how the micarta almost looks like wood! And yeah to hell with that lanyard

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! 🤘🤠

At 7:15, why not just take the knife apart and save the lanyard in its entirety? Chris Reeve encourages owners of his knives to take them apart and service them... one of the few knife makers that isn't afraid of their knives being screwed up but such action. Now that's confidence in a product!!!

"Bye bye, that's what I think about you." I laughed soooo hard when you cut that lanyard off. Congratulations on the knife and for cutting off that lanyard. That click when it opens sounds so satisfying.

@doodysdaggers

11 ай бұрын

😂

Awesome bro and Congratulations welcome to the club. I have been collecting Crks since 2010. I’ve had 20 or so different Crks but only have 2 now a Large 21 Micarta and Umnumzaan but I do have a Micarta 31 on order with Crk. I love how excited you were reminds me of myself

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah that’s awesome !

I knew it was a Chris Reeve! I wondered why in the world you sold your Chavez. Magnacut is awesome. I have the small sebenza tanto with ebony inlays. It is was my grail knife. Congratulations Doody.

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Haha yep. That hurt to let go. But it was time. I can get another Kickstop Chavez later if I need to. Nice!! Those ebony inlay versions are beautiful!

Congrats on a beautiful knife❗️

Congrats brother! Hope you enjoy it. 💜🤙

I saw the bright light and heard the angles sing when you opened the box. I’m envious. Congrats bro

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Haha me too!!

That's an awesome grail brother. Congratulations on making it happen.

congrats, these things are sweet! i got my first one earlier this year with the insingo and black micarta and ive been loving it!

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

I was so torn between the insingo and drop point!

Congrats! I just received my large 31 with black micarta 2 weeks ago. It really is the perfect size. I’ve spent about an hour every night opening and closing it to break it in. Mine has been open n shut about 5000 times and it’s almost completely broken in.

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Nice! So it’s super smooth and glides now?

I'm so happy for you. I just got my first CRK 31 last week

@doodysdaggers

3 ай бұрын

Congratulations!!

Congrats! I'm jealous af. Would love to own one. Stoked for you.

Nice choice, the micarta looks really good.

Congrats, man! The Seb is one of the most beautiful folders in the world, in my opinion. Mine is s45, but I'd prefer Magnacut. At 63-64 hrc Magnacut will have as good or better edge retention than s45 at 61-62 hrc. I kept mine stock for a year or two but eventually decided to take some pressure off the lock bar and replace the single stud with dual Ti Connector studs. The action is WAY better now. Can thumb or reverse flick and drops to the thumb on close.

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Hmm interesting. I may consider replacing the thumbstuds at some point too

Great video. Happy for you!

That micarta is amazing. You're right, they must cut it at an angle to get that pattern

Good design choice, I got to have one someday…I hope❗️

Can’t wait to see the review. I’ve never had a chance to hold a CRK.

this inspired me to buy a sebenza. Finally got one I like. Got a large with an insingo blade! Can't wait to try it out!

@doodysdaggers

11 ай бұрын

No way that’s awesome man!! Let me know how you like it! I was torn between the insingo and drop point

@ItsReeff

11 ай бұрын

@@doodysdaggers ya I personally think drop point looks better, but the insingo seems more useful for what I use my knives for. I really like fidgety drop shut knives but I’m willing to try something new. Gonna see what all the hypes about!

Nice great looking knife!

Ha ha it’s good to hear an unboxing of this knife that includes similar noises that were made by myself when my first Sebenza arrived a few months ago. A tad shocking to witness you attack the lanyard like that after mere minutes though- my lanyard lasted several weeks before I carefully untied it (and then threw it in the trash shortly after)

@doodysdaggers

11 ай бұрын

Haha yeah I had to get rid of it quickly 😂

Love hearing your laugh because it's genuine! Congrats, dood. Makes me want one. I'm a fidget knife lover, but I also love knives as a tool and love anything that is grade A American quality. I been wanting a knife I can use and beat on but know it's gonna last. Also love the lifetime warranty they offer.

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks man! I love fidgeting too. I’ll always have fun fidget knives too. But it does feel really nice having such a solid tool in your hand

@Mysmi

Жыл бұрын

You could do a lot worse than a Cold Steel American Lawman. S35vn, triad lock and serious, serious strength without the mortgage payment and you won’t feel guilty for using it. I own one and highly recommend whenever I can

Great looking grail knife! Congrats! It looks better IMO without the lanyard. Stay Sharp!

Congrats, a grail for sure. Beautiful, yeah that is a sexy knife.

Glad you got your grail. Enjoy.

Stunning!

I just noticed that you put your OG Ti scales from your OG Pm2 onto your warncliffe. That makes me happy to see it still there in essence, just improved. I’m all over the comments today!

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Yep sure did! It’s such a badass pm2 now 😍

@Mysmi

Жыл бұрын

@@doodysdaggers it is really bad ass. I bought an inexpensive Byrd wharncliffe and regardless of the price, it is great quality.

Just freaking beautiful. Congratulations bro that’s a sweet one. And yes cut off the lanyard 🤣🤣 just to piss people off.

It's perfect. Congratulations! I'm mad jello rt. now.

I'm very happy I was able to score 3 knives and you were able to score this and make this video! Those knives are set to arrive today! So freaking cool. I was wondering why you were selling the knives but now it makes sense.

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Oh great! Let me know how you like them 🤠

@wgkincheloe2458

Жыл бұрын

@@doodysdaggers knives got here. Always fun opening a new box of knives. All 3 are great. Very happy with them. Thanks again!

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

@@wgkincheloe2458 awesome I’m glad! Enjoy!

You are right ! There is nothing that compares to the look and functionality of this CRK. These CRK knives are intended to be hard use and to be sharpened and heat treat designed to be taken apart in the field or in the farm. I’m not sure of other knives that can claim this Chaves Reate We Benchmade or Medford. And yes by the way it is gorgeous

The inlay version is really hot. I’m looking for a left handed version. The knife is really dope

Very cool bro! About 4-5 years ago after like a 7 year break from buying any knives, I suddenly splurged on two small Sebenza 21's. A drop point in Devin Thomas damascus and a CF inlaid Insingo... so I pretty much got my CRK fill and never bought any more. In fact I didn't buy any other folders for another 3 years after that too! So kind of a weird journey there. Anyway that was right before or around when they wheeled out the 31's and phased out the 21's. So I'm happy I got them when I did, but the 31's did get a couple of improvements. That detent ball on the lock interface is a new innovation and seems pretty cool. Mine are just Ti lockbar on the steel tang. Also the pocket clip used to rest on the lockbar, and the inlaid models used that double inlay design. Makes me think about getting a 31 now 😆 But nah I am actually still totally satisfied.... for now. Basic framelocks on washers, but they really are very well made. Oh yeah and they flick a little better for me putting the thumbnail on the stud.

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Very interesting! Watch the same thing happen to me, no more knives on the channel anymore haha

@davec3651

Жыл бұрын

@@doodysdaggers no way man, no! The bearing action actually brought me back into the knife game. Looks like you're drifting in the opposite direction haha. Speaking of, you gotta finally get that Drift if you want some exceptional washer action.

I got one with double sided thumb studs and you can indeed reverse flick it. It takes some effort, but I can get it pretty much every time now. 9:39

I don’t know much about CR knives but this looks like a good all around knife I like it 👍

Congrats. I just got my first crk large inkosi in black micarta. I’m taking a break on buying knives lol.

@doodysdaggers

3 ай бұрын

Nice!!!

Congrats Dood .....

Man I wish I felt the passion for CR knives you guys really love em,I would trade that knife anyday for an xhp Shaman by Spyderco

I got a small sebenza a few weeks ago on a whim when I found one in stock. Kind of wish I went with the large, but regardless it’s been one I can’t put down. The sticker shock hurt at first for what seems like a plain design, but kind of the beauty of the simplicity done so well!

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Right on nice! Yeah, you definitely pay up for the Chris Reeve name. But it’s a really good knife

Congratulations Doody bro .

The blade steel is marked under the washers. Think its a V or 45 for S45 and M for Magnacut. Wee drop of loctite or superglue will stop the lanyard pin rattling. Or a little piece of the lanyard cord in the pin and torched with a lighter will do the same. Congrats man.

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Okay! I actually emailed the retailer, they said it’s magnacut. Pleasant surprise! But I’ll definitely look when I take it apart too. Thanks man!

I have the same 31 in black micarta. Killer knife! 1st thing I did was cut off the lanyard too ;)

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

My man! Haha 🤠🤘

Gorgeous just beautiful

Yes indeed that is a sexy knife. Congratulations on obtaining such an epic knife. Enjoy! BTW, I would have chosen this one also.

Nice dood, congratulations. Enjoy it

Yeah bro, use your shit!! Also, nice knife for sure I know I would enjoy that bad boy but that is one style of knife I want to handle before I buy it. Congratulations on getting a grail knife for yourself and I hope it treats you well!

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 🤠

Very cool. I'm not quite at the Christopher Reeves money at my current stage of collecting, and not sure if I'd ever be comfortable spending that much on a knife. I'm Spyderco money all day, and have fun at this level. Good on you Dood!.. I'll stay in my lane though!😂

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

It’s a crazy level! I definitely won’t be spending this much on a knife again for a very long time, if ever

There is a M on blade if you remove the blade or 45 on the blade that will tell you what steel it is. It's where the washers lay. Throw on some of the grease crk gives and kpi normal and add some grease on d tent ball and it'll flick out like butter once broken in after a few flicks. I love my seb 31 in black micarta inlays. C-22 is the quarter and year it was made. I belive A is Jan to March B is April June etc.and the year after the letter. Either by 3 months or 4 month quarters.

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Okay thanks! Does it come with grease in the pivot already or no?

@Rich_EDC

Жыл бұрын

@doodysdaggers no not on mine. But once I added the grease crk provides to that ceramic detent ball and worked it in, it was even more glassy. I use my left side of my thumb and aim straight up and it rockets out so smooth I love it. The bank vault lock up makes other knives feel the lock up isn't near the level of security ready for hard work

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

@@Rich_EDC okay, I see. Thanks!

Congrats! As my mother would say: Use it in good health!

👍🏼congrats!

Magnacut is far better in edge retention than s45vn

I just got the bhq exclusive 31 carbon fiber ❤

Mmmm 🤤, do tasty. Congratulations, Dood. Very nice.

Hell yeah!

You can send it to Chris reeve and get a double thumb stud. I have two 21s and can thumb flick and middle finger flick without wrist. They break in so so so nicely. Haven't had a 31 yet but I have a small Insingo coming in next week. Can't wait!!

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Oh really? You gotta send in the whole knife or just ask for a double lug? Nice! Congrats on the 31 insingo!’

@monagas0592

Жыл бұрын

@doodysdaggers not sure, I've usually just sent mine in for a new edge because I'm lazy and just asked for double thumbstuds. Of course there is a charge I think it's only like $25-30 if I recall correctly.

Hi, is this the same knife that has pivot issues in your later video? Thanks David.

@doodysdaggers

7 ай бұрын

Yep

@onemanhisdub1969

7 ай бұрын

@doodysdaggers I've always wanted a sebenza, and there are some available in the uk. Was it an issue with all of that model? Thanks.

Could you post a size comparison of the Seb31 and Trm Atom

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Yes, check my Instagram later today I will put a photo on my stories

@BDevi0us

Жыл бұрын

I was hoping he would have shown TRM Atom comparison also 😢

why is it that all knife collectors hands are always chopped liver? 😆

You like the free feel back handle flip the knife😅🎉❤

Pocket clip is over travel stop. Nice CR man..

Beautiful Knife!!! Is that a polished blade or stonewash? This is nxt on the list

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Stonewash. It’s beautiful!!

@zbaird3

Жыл бұрын

@@doodysdaggers cool ya I'm trying to decide if I'm going to get the polished or stonewash. Without them being in hand you can only go by pics. Sweet knife 🔪

Getting a grail is the best. You’ve got 2 of the Holy Trinity…….congrats 🤘

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah that’s right I do! Didn’t even think of that. Strider is next I guess. But if we have substituted in Demko then I already have all 3 😉

@Richard_Cranium_Daily

Жыл бұрын

@@doodysdaggers that’s the other “church”😜

Saffa's represent!!

I am very interested in your tattoos, who did it for you?

@doodysdaggers

10 ай бұрын

Most of them were done by myself or friends. A few done at a local shop

Ah I wish lol congratulations man that’s awesome!! Grail of mine too!

And mine was magnacut too.

Just push a little grease into that lanyard post and it will stop spinning around.

well i decided to pull the trigger on a sebenza 31, ccg forever flag, tanto! now the wait begins!

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

No way!! That’s crazy man, congratulations!! You’ll have to let me know how you like it when it comes 🤘🤠

That lanyard was listed at $25.

They’re simply the best. Been into knives for many years and have gone through the gamut/gauntlet of phases in the collection. Finally got to the point of realization that I don’t need all of these knives and have reduced the collection to a handful of folders. Still got my fixed blades but the CRKs are just simple, well made and reliable tools.

@Tony42Rivers

Жыл бұрын

Also you can disassemble and the blade steel type is etched on the blade near the pivot hole

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly! I’m at a point where I can really appreciate a good solid tool

I think the insingo looks way better! Different strokes for different folks I guess!

Not for me but glad you got what you wanted brother hope you keep it for life maybe pass it on to the pup

“Should I cut off the lanyard?” That’s like a $250 lanyard Wow

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

No way😂 it’s just paracord. You can make a new one

Congratulations on acquiring your grail! I got a Sebenza a few months ago and honestly at first I had pretty much immediate regret because it was just not what I expected. I had issues with the edge and it was just soooo stiff out of the box. But now, I can’t seem to put it down, after a few sharpening sessions and cleanings the edge issues went away and it’s now buttery smooth. The Lanyard is trash though, I wish they would just not out one on. The price is also outrageous considering what you get. No bang for your buck whatsoever.

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Right on! Yeah I think it will continue to grow on me too. I already love it. But yes, the price is way too high. You’re paying a lot for the Chris Reeve name. I mean sure, it’s a classic knife full of history. Its extremely well made. And the design is fantastic. But it’s simple. Two pieces of titanium and a blade. 🤷🏻‍♂️ worth it? For me it is. But for some people it isn’t.

It's sexy.... I went with the insingo blade as my choice

“I’m getting burnt out” he says, “I think I’m a slipjoint guy now” he says… and then you go a jump off the highest cliff and get a Sabenza. The addict is strong in you, Jedi. 😅

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Haha well I’d argue that the Sebenza is closer to a traditional than, for example, a Chaves 😉

@lukecrafford6544

Жыл бұрын

I did the same thing man. Got so burnt out cause all the new stuff coming out every week and couldn't keep up. Said screw it I'm going to slipjoints but that didn't last long just a little to out dated for me. Then I finally went full circle and bought a knife that originally got me into knives an Emerson. Now over the past year or so that's all iv bought. Absolutey love beating the shit out of a Emerson something about just feels different. I still have my some crks, hinderers, medfords, striders and love em all but theres nothing quite like an Emerson

@Mysmi

Жыл бұрын

@@lukecrafford6544 I love this community. 👊

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

@@lukecrafford6544 I’ve actually been thinking about Emerson more lately. I’d like to try one. Probably start with the mini A-100. Or what do you recommend as a starter Emerson?

@lukecrafford6544

Жыл бұрын

@@doodysdaggers imo can't go wrong with the regular a-100 or super the mini is a little to small for me. The drop point cqc-7, Horesman or Seax are also good his tantos are cool but not for me. They have a tool feel and need to break in but if you're tired of the same ole perfect titanium and bearings feel give em a try

Dood! Hell Yes!

Not my jam. But they are well made. Congratulations Doody. 🖖

I do leather lanyards ❤🎉😊

The marking of the steel type will be on the blade above the pivot hole if it’s M means magnacut if it’s V s45vn but magnacut is much better for edge retention I have all my CRK in magnacut HRC is better than S 45vn-45vn believe me and if you want to fleck this bad boy without some wrist action you have to polish the washers and to add some grease on the ceramic ball enjoy

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

Does it come with grease already in it or no?

@RAlblooshi

Жыл бұрын

Yes you got one a grease tube and locktite tube for also you can add pivot oil on the ceramic ball like I did with mine actually I sent an email with a video on it there is no over travel stop the pocket clip is the over travel stop 😅

@RAlblooshi

Жыл бұрын

One more thing for lanyard pin you can wrap a small piece of thread sealing tape it will stop the rattling

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

@@RAlblooshi okay great, thank you!

Don't know why my handle shows up as krkfmn? It's Richard Kauffman.

@doodysdaggers

Жыл бұрын

They changed it so it shows your email address I think?

Congrats on your knife can i have the 15v? Haha