Adding a sebenza to EDC? Is it worth it?

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Parker77

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I have learned so much from you guys I have to ask you this question.

First, here is my current EDC. At work a BM 960 and a Spyderco dragonfly. Both small and friendly. The 960 is such a great knife, light weight, fast , easily a gents folder... IMO. Away from work, usually a Spyderco stretch CF, ZDP-189 steel and a SAK explorer. Sometimes I will rotate an endura, centerfante 4, mini barrage, or delica in the place of any of them.

Now, here is my question. Is it worth getting a sebenza to swap out with the 960 or stretch? If I do I would want a small one with micarta inlays.

If you feel it is worth it as an addition to my current EDCs do you think I can get a very used one on a trade for a mini skirmish that's never been used? I could be totally under estimating the value of a sebenza.
 
I think you underestimate the value of a Sebenza...especially the small micarta inlays, which is in high demand. My $0.02.
 
get the small seb and swap out all of them....keep the explorer though (awesome sak).

+1 on the micarta inlay super nice, the woods are very nice as well great grip
 
Parker77, it sounds like you and I have very similar tastes in knives. Nice list! Given your inventory right now, IMHO it makes sense for you to at least test drive a Sebenza. Every knife knut owes it to him/herself to check out the legend for themselves at some point.

That being said, as soon as my LH Sebenza comes back from CRK to get centered, it is going up for sale. FWIW, I EDC a Stretch now. The Sebbie is beautifully executed, but it just didn't do it for me. But I'm very glad I tried one, and might revisit it again sometime.

Based on my observation of the Sebenza secondary market, you would be VERY lucky to do an even trade for a Mini Skirmish, much less for a micarta inlay one. You might be best off selling the 635 and use the funds towards a used Sebbie.
 
Thanks for the advise. I'm not a paying member and as I understand it I'd have to be in order to sell. I have a few great knives that I don't EDC so maybe I should pay up and sell them, then get the sebenzia. Thank
 
If you think spending up too $400 for a pocket knife that wont do anything better then what you already have in this economy, sure.
 
winbag338 said:
If you think spending up too $400 for a pocket knife that wont do anything better then what you already have in this economy, sure.
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Sometimes something is worth having just for the quality, and if it functions smoother and more reliably than the vast majority of knives along with being inherently useful (it is a knife, afterall), what's the problem?
 
winbag338 said:
If you think spending up too $400 for a pocket knife that wont do anything better then what you already have in this economy, sure.
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Just because it isn't for you doesn't mean someone else shouldn't buy it. I have a large Sebenza 21 w/African Blackwood coming in in 3 weeks. I definately feel like it is worth the $445 I'll pay.................even in this economy.
 
winbag338 said:
If you think spending up too $400 for a pocket knife that wont do anything better then what you already have in this economy, sure.
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this economy is good for some people! we sold over 100 guns in my 12hr shift at dicks sporting goods today. pobably did $240,000 throughout the day. easily $40,000 in ammo. some people are making money in this economy and if he is one of them, then hell, get a sebbie, and get me one too.
 
Brutus013 said:
Sometimes something is worth having just for the quality, and if it functions smoother and more reliably than the vast majority of knives along with being inherently useful (it is a knife, afterall), what's the problem?
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I agree about the "quality" part. It's kinda like buying a $2,000 watch. Does that watch REALLY do anything better than a quality $70 watch? For the most part, no. Sure, it might be a few seconds more accurate every year, but, well you get the idea....

A $70 spyderco/bm will be as smooth and reliable as any sebenza(as long as you don't get a lemon), so I'd strongly disagree with the "smoother and more reliably than the vast majority of knives". There are the very tiny, minute details in the design of the sebenza which technically make it more quality. But in reality, it does the same job, just as well, for quadruple the price.

I stand by anyone's decision to buy a ridiculous wrist watch or pocket knife. However, if you seriously have to scrimp and save for one, I definitely wouldn't do it. If you have the cash to plop down on one, go for it. And I don't mean that your savings account has $500, I mean you can easily buy half a dozen Sebenzas, cash, today. THEN you have the cash for it.
However, that's just how I was raised in regards to spending. I buy my cars cash, I won't buy any object for entertainment unless I have much more in savings, so it won't make a dent, etc...
 
Parker77 said:
Thanks for the advise. I'm not a paying member and as I understand it I'd have to be in order to sell. I have a few great knives that I don't EDC so maybe I should pay up and sell them, then get the sebenzia. Thank
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There are other places to sell knives, but FWIW I am glad I got the Gold membership. Aside from selling, having the search function has been well worth it for me.

Brutus013 said:
Sometimes something is worth having just for the quality, and if it functions smoother and more reliably than the vast majority of knives along with being inherently useful (it is a knife, afterall), what's the problem?
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I agree! Really, how much better does a Mini Skirmish cut than a Byrd? As with all hobbies, there are premium items that follow the laws of diminishing returns. At a certain point, and I would submit that the Mini Skirmish is included, nice knives become essentially a piece of functional art or jewelry. A Rolex does not tell signficantly better time than my Orient Mako but I completely understand why people enjoy them.

ETA: goodeyesniper just beat me to the punch and made these same points! Great minds think alike. :p
 
I feel that the Sebenza IS worth it. But, that is just me. Go look at the CRK section, under manufacturers here.
 
The law of diminishing returns only equates to the physical function of the tool. The actual joy you get using each tool can vary greaty and does not always follow this rule. I get 4x the joy with my seb compared to my other knives :) Just something to keep in mind

Also, spending money is what fixes the economy, not spending a cent is what screws it. So everyone go buy your sebenza today:)
 
Iv loved every sebenza iv owned I don't care what people say about a benchmade or spyderco being just as smooth and durable it's just not true!!! U have to have and use one for at least a year to realize how perfect it really is!! You won't be disapointed!!
 
I love my sebenzas. Mucked about with other production knives for quite a while, but early on in my knife buying I was convinced to pull the trigger on one and I can't go back, haha. Worth every penny, to be honest, it's like buying a Rolex in the watch world, all the status attached. While there may be other manufacturers claiming similar or better levels of quality and the like, there's a certain quiet status and confidence that just comes with having one.
 
...is it worth it?
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Yes...


No...


Only YOU can decide.


And since there's only ONE way to find out... you'll have to get yourself a Sebenza!:p

Kind regards,

Jos
 
Sebenzas are worth it.

The funny thing is it is the knife I reach for when I've got a tough task. Because I know when I am done it will be fine. I won't damage the lock, blade, handles you name it.
 
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