When Jon Graham of Graham Knives in Cleveland, Tennessee, developed the custom Graham Razel™ in 2001, most knife blades came to a single point. Not the Razel. It's a cross between a chisel and a razor with a knife handle. The result gives two useful Razor-Sharp edges, one for pushing or tapping, and the other for precise cutting. You also get two strong blade points. Jon Graham has been very successful with their custom versions in a variety of sizes and styles.
The CRKT production Razel models follow the Graham concept faithfully, with very thick full-tang blades of premium 9Cr18MoV (similar to 440C) stainless steel in a brushed finish, hand-contoured resin impregnated fiber handles, and custom-fitted Kydex® sheaths.
How are mechanics, carpenters, farmers, and home craftsmen using their Razel models? The Jon reports: Scraping gaskets, removing paint and stickers. Chiseling to make reliefs, mortises and tenons. Prying tight-fitting parts. Cutting things like paracord, wire insulation, radiator hose, plastic ties and tubing. Taper reaming a hole with the twist of the wrist. Reaching into tight spaces and push cutting with the chisel edge. Opening feed bags and cutting through bales of hay. You name it, the Razel does it.
The Ringed Razel™ has cutting edges of 1.125" and 3.0". The handle terminates in a ring for the little finger. You can use this tool in the wettest, slickest conditions without fear of losing your grip.
It's an extremely high-quality work tool, built to custom standards, unique in the knife and tool world. And just about every serious craftsman we show them to, wants one immediately.
In-pocket sheaths. Jon designed the Kydex sheath which comes with the Ringed Razel for right-hand in-pocket carry.
Great size and weight. It is very secure in my hand and I promise you if you ever need to cut rubber sheathing of electrical wire this is the knife to have. It comes razor sharp out of the box and I love the solid steel body. I was able to reverse hold the knife while my buddy pulled the cable with his pick-up truck. It sliced it like a hot knife through butter. Great everyday carry, and all my brothers at work love how it looks(they said it looks like a mini cleaver)and asked their girlfriends for one for Christmas. The sheath is ok but I made a new one out of leather for work and save the kydex for when I go out. In short if this is your second time looking at it just buy it, you will not regret it.
Michael
2011-03-30 Lafayette, IN
Very nice knife. Nice weight and size.
Larry
2010-12-25 North Las Vegas, NV
An excellent tool........
ernest
2010-12-16 albuquerque, NM
A nice, solid knife, with a quality feel. The ring makes a secure part of the handle for performing hard work. The handle is quite nice. Overall, the knife is attractive, and along with the very nice sheath, it makes a great every day carry pocket or belt knife. Additionally, owning both the ringed razel, and the SS7, gives that pride of ownership among one's peers that is usually reserved for more expensive knives. Lastly, the chisel feature has to be used to be appreciated. Once you do, any other knife's usefulness seems second rate.
Alex
2010-07-04 sacramento, CA
This knife ROCKS It definately has a unique form and design, but it has a great weight and feel to it. Holding the knife feels secure wether holding it front or back, thanks to the ring on the end. Even though the CRKT version of the Graham knives are cheaper, they certainly don't feel like it
Jack
2010-03-24 Galena, KS
I work at Wal-Mart and I tend to use my knives other than what they were made for. The Ringed Razel is one tough knife, I carve with it, scrap with it, what ever one can use a knife for, I use it. The Razel is easy to repair and sharpen. It gets my five star rating...
Adam
2010-01-22 Los Angeles, CA
This knife Granted its a production version of the Graham Brothers Razel Holds up to the Abuse i put it thought. I work in the Military and use this knife as a wire cutter, crimper , and in general every other use other than cutting. It not only holds up but scares the Bejesus out of the Guys at work when I whip it out of the Pocket Sheath . It has been dubbed by several Marines "hatchet" "cleaver" and one guy was speechless . I am not only overly happy with the knife but also the versatility and Function overall I Give this Beast a 10-10 on my scale
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