CRKT copy of the Graham Razel

[The Tourist]

find a finer example of the tool

Oh, I agree. DeTerminator simply asked about my personal knife.

It was my Dad who was the hobbyist woodworker and the spin-caster fisherman. He could make a properly fitting mortise and tenon with a sharp chisel cleaner than I could with a guide and router.

And I hate working with wood, and fish.

Having said that, I do get myself in binds where I need a "tool o' prey" so to speak on those huge bronze staples they use in shipping parcels, or simple scraping--like I did to a label burnt onto my headlight.

In those jobs I like to have a sharp edge, but one with a little grip to complete the job. Admittedly, what I'm working on will be destroyed.

This is my point on the Razel. We have a razor's edge, now we need a heavy hitter.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

I guess I don't understand the point of this knife - is the flat end sharpened or dull? What's the use(s) for it? Certainly no good for stabbing.

 

[The Tourist]

PremiumSauces, to paraphrase my Uncle, "Don't under-estimate the power of the Force." The Graham Razel can just about to it all.

Setting aside the constructive uses of the knife (which is what it was designed for) and focusing only on the SD uses, consider the knife a razor, a chisel and brass knuckles.

The front edge is not "blunt" but simply a chisel on a knife. Go to Sears, handle a Craftsman chisel and decide if you want any part of that tool jabbed into your soft flesh.

The main edge speaks for itself--you simply don't want it carving down through your tendons all the way to the bone.

The back ring slides over your pinkie. The "back swing" into the corner of your jaw or your temple is a confirmed "lights out."

Now granted, much of the focus in this forum is centered on staying alive, and I understand that. I do not want to sell this knife short simply by re-classifying it as the new tactical knife.

This is the invention and handiwork of real-deal good ol' boys that hunt deer, catch whopper fish and dodge angry peccaries. Go to their website or handle the knife. Take it camping or hunting.

I have trouble setting mine down. There is one next to me now.

 

[JJE]

When the Graham brothers first offered the Razel a few years ago I considered getting one, but never did. Then I starting spending all my money on guns&ammo instead of custom knives. You inspired me to get a CRKT stubby. If I like it I may order a custom stubby or ringed version.

 

[The Tourist]

If I like it I may order a custom stubby or ringed version.

Always check the "Available" page at Graham's.

As I write this there are two SS3's without rings for sale.

On a forum like this, I'd give that an hour and they'll be gone.

Edit: Sometime last week a member here asked me to find him a CRKT SS7. There is one for sale on the Graham website. Go to "Available" and double click on the small picture of their newspaper article.

 

[DeTerminator]

I missed my chance today...

I had my Razel in my right pocket, and missed the chance to cut up a nice meal when I had the chance.

My dad was in a nursing home for a while for rehab, and when he got realeased, he got a rain check to go back with a guest for a nice meal. Well, that was today. Great meal, and another chance to spend a little time with my dad.

The thought crossed my mind to use the Razel to cut up my food, but I backed down. Damn, I've got to give up that mindset. I could have made a great knife a part of this experience that I'll never be able to relive.

So, I used the cheap steakknife instead.

Later,

Kerry

 

[The Tourist]

but I backed down

And it would have been cheap to fix, as well.

Twenty dollars per inch, three inch knife. Three bucks for tax, eight bucks for shipping.

Seventy one dollars, yankee. I could have done that in my sleep.

You have to start using your toys--and, of course, get them sharpened once per week...

 

[DeTerminator]

A basic evaluation and opinion...

Of the Tourist!

How does one describe The Tourist?

Hard to do, with so many facets to consider.

Essentially, a highly intelligent comic with a great skill and talent, with great morals.

The Tourist took it upon himself to repair my Razel after I did some bad stuff to it FREE OF CHARGE.

He was very friendly and personable when called by phone to answer some questions.

I could go on, but nah!

Let your dealings with him guide your own actions and opinions.

Later,

Kerry

 

[The Tourist]

...there goes my reputation...

Actually guys, I cannot think of one knife related guy (Valk, sm, hso or JShirley) who wouldn't bust his hump getting info and good quality stuff to THR members. That's the point of this forum.

Truth be told, we get back more than we offer, no question there.

During the past six months when my membership here has involved to the "intense" level, I've been offered lots of technical help (both on the computer and with my digital camera) and I've been yelled at and disciplined far less than from Mom.

And yes, I can fix a knife or two. Someone has to look after DeTerminator and those shiny things he likes...

 

[seeker_two]

I've almost talked myself into buying one of these.....but I do have a question...

For a EDC to supplement my Micra for cutting/prying jobs and (if pressed) SD uses, would you recommend the Stubby or the Ringed?

Also, what are the defects in the included Kydex sheath? Will it not hold up to much use (I'd carry IWB under an untucked shirt)?......

Many thanks.....

 

[The Tourist]

Stubby or the Ringed?

In many ways, you're talking about application, not knives.

Obviously, both knives are made to the same standards by the same guys from the same alloys and sharpened to the same razor sharp condition.

However you and your needs are the deciding factor.

Yesterday my wife and I hit the mall. We were going to be walking and grabbing a bite to eat. The larger Ringed Razel fit snugly in my right front pocket and I hardly knew it was there.

When I ride, I have to angle the larger sheath away, or it pokes me good in the top of my thigh. The smaller Stubby fits better.

If I was out for a day in the woods, or perhaps hunting, you can also snap the Ringed Razel onto your belt for a superb sheath knife.

There is no doubt that the Stubby can clean fish and cook dinner, but at 1.5 inches in length cleaning a deer would be a harder job (for me).

Then again, I know lots of salty old farmers who carry two inch slip joints and field dress deer every year. YMMV.