A good reason to buy a Sebbie

[kamagong]

I am not a Sebenzanista (is it just me or does that term make CRK enthusiasts sound like revolutionnaries?). I do know that it's only a matter of time before I join your ranks. When that day comes I will most probably be holding a large wood inlay in my hands. The only thing holding me back is the hefty price tag. Do you wish to know how I am going to justify taking the leap? Well I did some calculations, and assuming that I'll live to the ripe old age of 75, I figured that $550 is a small price to pay for a lifetime of pleasure in owning such a well made and beautiful tool. Spread over fifty years that the cost of owning a wood Sebbie comes to less than $1 a month (50 years X 12 months/year X $1/month). Not too bad when you look at it that way huh? And since everything I've heard, read, and seen indicates nothing but exceptional quality with regards to CRK, I'm sure that this knife will serve me and my heirs faithfully.

One question though. For those of you that actually use their Damascus Sebbies, how do they compare to their BG-42 counterparts?

 

[Paul Work]

I just wish I would have bought one sooner.

Paul

 

[Scott Dog]

Kamagong:
The colored damascus blades are for show as any acid will discolor them. The black and white damascus is non-stainless and will take some extra care to keep it for rusting. They are, however, beautiful steels. I personally like the BG-42 blades. I like to use my knives and feel (as does Chris) that BG-42 is amoung the best steels for a folder. I think that I would be less likley to use a damascus blade. I guess it depends on what you intend to use the knife for. Whatever choice you make you will be delighted. Yeah, maybe a bit pricey, but my experience with CRK is that you always get more than you pay from them and of course everything is relative. You could find a less expensive knife but you would probably wear out several of them and your Sebbie will still be going strong. Just my $.02. Buy one you won't regret it.

 

[jdcw]

I waited until I was 31 years old and I
have now bought 3 of them so I guess I'm making up for lost time.

 

[FPH]

I carry a large wood inlayed Damascus Sebenza daily. It is like carrying a piece of art in your pocket. I sharpen the Devin Thomas Damascus with a Spyderco ceramic sharpener. I also use a three-color strop to finish the edge wicked sharp. I use the knife but don’t abuse it, consider the cost. If I need to cut something that may take a chuck out of the edge, like containers with packing staples, I use my wave. This seems only prudent. I would stay away from the colored Damascus unless you want a presentation piece only. I have a small Sebenza in BG-42 and it was treated in a similar way. All in all I like the Damascus. I realize that the BG-42 is better steel for hard use but I trade that for appearance.

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Knife Nut in "flyover country"