3 spydies, or 1 Sebbie.

P2P said:
Large Sebenza.
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If you are deciding which of your current group to keep, since there appears to be a large 21 in the picture, I'd say keep what will give you the most use/enjoyment. If you are considering selling the Spydercos to buy another large 21, that's a bit of a different thought process.
I rarely carry my Spydercos...and the Advocate gets more time than the others combined. By the same token, I went through a few large 21s trying to find one I liked...and it didn't work. I kept my snakewood, because it's snakewood; but the rest are gone. I have a small WC 21, which I like but only occasionally carry; and a large Inkosi which, for me, is a huge improvement over the 21 (and I might carry it a day or two every few months, if I specifically think about it). If I was trying to whittle things down to 3 modern folders, I doubt I would end up with a CRK or Spyderco. If I went to 4, I might keep one specific Spyderco for sentimental reasons.
 
I have all the knives in hand. I’m not in a rush, something I’ll have to decide for sure though. Interesting seeing an almost even split with your guys preferences. Looks like there’s a favor toward the Sebenza though.
 
You have the Boss, I'd sell the 21 and keep the awesome spydies for variety (unless it was a Knife Art CF Insingo ;)
 
If it was three different Spyderco Military models vs. one Sebenza I’d take the Spyderco knives.
Like 91bravo said, you can always pick up another Sebenza 21 down the road.
 
3 spydies, or [and] 1 Sebbie.
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Yes

P2P said:
Seb 21

Para 2 Rex45
Endura Superblue
Chaparral CTS-XHP
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P2P said:
just need to release some funds.
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Oh . . . if that is all it is the way is clear . . . sell your body.

Choosing between Rex45, Superblue, CTS-XHP or a Large 21.
Can't be done. This is, in it's self, an unsolvable problem.
 
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For me it’s an easy decision...
Keep the Large 21
 
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I'd sell the Sebenza, for the following reasons:

  1. You still have another knife from CREWK (Chris Reeve's Ex-Wive's Knives) in the background
  2. Less paperwork--you only have to ship one package if you sell the Sebenza
  3. The Endura and Chaparral can cover pretty much every situation between them, and for bonus you have a giant handled-PM2 that you could use to hold down papers when it's windy
  4. Sebenzas are fine, albeit boring knives--if you loved it like the cultists do, you'd probably not be considering selling it
Counterpoint:

  1. Keep all the knives, all the time. Knives knives knives! ;)
 
Its all preference...im considering selling my sebenza. Nice knife, but ive found I like knives that are easier to deploy. I use a pocket knife 30+ times a day during the week.
 
The Sebenza is the standard by which a lot of knives are compared - keep it.

That said, I like the comment someone made about keeping the Spyderco Chaparral LW. The smaller, lighter knife will fill a different role than the Sebenza
 
I vote for the Spydercos. I came the other way, had a Sebenza and carried it almost every day for the better part of seven years. It was the Spyderco sage 2 that pushed it out of my pocket and that knife is still a common companion today. It took care of my main complaint about the Sebenza, the thumb studs. And the Sebenza I had was the old BG-42, I find that S30V is better. I even tried to go back to the Sebenza at one point and bought a S30V Sebenza; it didn't seem to hold an edge as long as the sage 2 does, sold this one also. Chaparral, ladybug on the keychain, Tusk, I now have quite a few Spyderco's and I find they keep me very happy.

Grizz
 
Ironbut said:
If you want a Sebenza, then you should get a Sebenza. You won't be satisfied until you do.
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This

I love my Spydercos and carry them to work during the week. Different models and sizes for different tasks and hey variety is the spice of life right? some users may have no issue but me personally im not gonna use my sebenza with my greasy grubby oilfield mechanic mitts at work so it only gets carried after work or weekends. It is the nicest and most expensive knife i own so maybe that plays a part in that decision for me Though. the sebenza is awesome and Something I wanted for a good years time but i couldnt give up the selection of multiples to have the one. Thats why i still have all my Spydercos and the 21 (among many others). KC and maybe other dealers also does payment plans on knifes over 3 or 350 so that's another option where you could keep your sweet spydies and acquire a 21 also.

Edit: i just reread the OP and misunderstood apparently as all the knives are in possession already and looking to free up some funds so which to keep 3 or 1.... so reconsidering now knowing that i would probably let the zaan go personally as it will fetch those funds leaving you with the spydies and 21 and only losing one knife unless you like the zaan better than the 21. That super blue endura is sweet and i couldn't let that go myself and i couldnt let go of the 21 either. Tough call for sure but more knives is more versatility.
 
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Sebenza 21 every time. I love spydies and have a dozen, but when I go to work every morning it's the Sebenza that goes in my pocket.
 
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