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bravhrt1

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OK - after YEARS of looking in from the outside like a kid pressing his nose against the shop window, I finally have taken the plunge. After careful consideration, I plunked down my hard earned moola on a small Sebenza classic...countdown to delivery: 48 hours...waiting on pins and needles...
 
When that box arrives, your hands will shake while opening it. Get back here then with a report!
 
I just joined the club also...small regular on the way. How did you settle on the classic?...it was a tough decision for me. Just wondering why you picked the classic. I don't think you can go wrong with either though.
 
bravhrt1 said:
OK - after YEARS of looking in from the outside like a kid pressing his nose against the shop window, I finally have taken the plunge. After careful consideration, I plunked down my hard earned moola on a small Sebenza classic...countdown to delivery: 48 hours...waiting on pins and needles...
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congratulations! I am a new recruit as well. Like you, I would always look at Sebenzas & Mnandis with admiration and think "one day I'll get one". I finally pulled the trigger two weeks ago and got a large classic. Then this week I got a small classic. I couldn't be happier with both of them.
 
mtrunner said:
I just joined the club also...small regular on the way. How did you settle on the classic?...it was a tough decision for me. Just wondering why you picked the classic. I don't think you can go wrong with either though.
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mtrunner - In the end it came down to handling each knife. I liked the feel of the classic sebbie better, although either one is a great knife.
 
Still waiting impatiently for my small regular...maybe tomarrow. Hope your enjoying yours. I'm sure I'll have a classic sometime soon as well. Can't stop at just one!
 
mtrunner said:
Still waiting impatiently for my small regular...maybe tomarrow. Hope your enjoying yours. I'm sure I'll have a classic sometime soon as well. Can't stop at just one!
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You will love it. Small Regular is my EDC.
 
OK - now that I have had my small Classic for a few days, some observations:

1) It is both smaller and bigger than I thought:
-Smaller: the handle and overall size are thinner than I thought. My EDC until now was a BM 440-Opportunist and they are generally about the same size and weight wise.
-Bigger: first time I popped out the blade it was "wow". I also have a BM 14210 and the blade on the Sebbie is almost as big.

2) Finish on the blade - at first I thought "Did I get a used knife?" But after doing a little research, I discovered this is how CRK makes them. Takes a little getting used to, but I like it now.

3) One hand open and close: she pops open like nobody's business, but working the locking mechanism to close it takes some practice. No blood yet...knock on wood.

4) Rounded edging on the top of the knife: first time I felt that, I knew I had purchased a knife from someone who appreciates carrying and using knives every day. How come more knife makers don't take this step?

Overall, I would say it was definitely worth the money. Great feel and the craftmanship shows. Already cut a few things and it is solid as a rock. Of course, now I am beginning to look at the sebbies with the inlays...
 
(First post, I think, after reading the forum for seemingly ever)

I am about to join the club too. I have a Small with Micarta coming my way... Though I have to wait a couple more weeks, it should get here around my birthday. Good gift to myself? I didn't plan it to happen that way, but it works. I'm so ready to get it
 
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