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abraves

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Been doing lot of research with the help of a couple people who have lot of experience with CRK. I just ordered a 31 small insingo plain sand blast from Knives Plus. I kinda wanted the glass but couldn't find one available with plain scales. This will be my first CRK and am pretty excited. Next I know I want a 31 large drop point plain. I think the plain looks sleek. I'll get inlays at some point.
 
CPKs are my favorite fixed blades.

CRKs are my favorite folders. Fantastic choice and welcome... Enjoy that 31. Lots of cool options out there... I also favor the Insingo blade. It's just looks badass to me.
 
abraves said:
Been doing lot of research with the help of a couple people who have lot of experience with CRK. I just ordered a 31 small insingo plain sand blast from Knives Plus. I kinda wanted the glass but couldn't find one available with plain scales. This will be my first CRK and am pretty excited. Next I know I want a 31 large drop point plain. I think the plain looks sleek. I'll get inlays at some point.
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You can send that sand blast 31 back to the mothership for a glass blasted finish. Info is available on the CRK website, along with pricing. May be worth your consideration.
 
Blues said:
Welcome to the club. I think you'll be pleased.

(I (only) have seven CRK folders overall, and three of them have the Insingo blade. Terrific knives, all of them.)
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E I was trying to get something you didn't have so I wouldn't have you looking over my shoulder on my posts. 🤣 . I'm trying to behave. However I’m easily amused and an instigator. If you didn’t know. 😁 It’s a gift.
 
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abraves said:
E I was trying to get something you didn't have so I wouldn't have you looking over my shoulder on my posts. 🤣 . I'm trying to behave. However I’m easily amused and an instigator. If you didn’t know. 😁 It’s a gift.
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Oh, is that what you call it?

🤣 🍺
 
Awesome. You made a good move going with the sand blast finish. I have the exact same configuration but in glass blast and after a few months I am wishing I could have found a sandblast finish. The glass blast is just too slick in the hand for me.

On the other hand…… you are now going to realize what all the hype is about. These are working knives that will last a lifetime….. don’t be afraid to put it to work!!
 
If you have a glass blasted, you can get it sandblasted. But a sandblasted that gets used for awhile ends up as smooth and slick in the hand. If you frequently need grippiness, I'd go with micarta inlays. If you want a more handsome knife, go glass blasted (My personal preference as I'm in a suit more often than not.) If you're hard using on the regular, and like the hard used look, go with sand blasting. Either way, welcome to the sickness!
 
WedgeAntilles said:
If you have a glass blasted, you can get it sandblasted. But a sandblasted that gets used for awhile ends up as smooth and slick in the hand. If you frequently need grippiness, I'd go with micarta inlays. If you want a more handsome knife, go glass blasted (My personal preference as I'm in a suit more often than not.) If you're hard using on the regular, and like the hard used look, go with sand blasting. Either way, welcome to the sickness!
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What's a suit?

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WedgeAntilles said:
A way to look great and entice my wife, LOL.
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Mine would probably faint if she saw me putting on dress shoes. (And she was a runway model for Macy's in NYC (part time) when we met back in the day.)

Or ask "who died?"

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