Al Mar Sere 2000 or CR Sebrenza??

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chomo

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I am looking to get a decent folder for EDC. My decision has come to a choice between these two knives. Unfortunately neither are available in New Zealand, so I am going to have to buy sight unseen. If anyone has any comments on the relative merits of these 2 knives they would be greatly appreciated. Price IS a factor, but if the Sebenza is seriously worth the extra money then that is a price I am prepared to pay.

Thanks for your help

Cho
 
Cho, the Sebenza's price cannot be justified when speaking STRICTLY of functioning as a knife. The Sebenza is not going to cut 230 dollars better than the S.E.R.E. 2000. On the other hand, if you appreciate fine knives and enjoy owning quality backed up by a company you can trust, the Sebenza is far ahead. The S.E.R.E. is a good knife and probably worth the money to most people. The Sebenza's merits from what I have seen are listed below:
-Excellent quality
-Great steel
-Superb customer service
-Ability to take knife apart and clean it
-Unprecendented lock

The S.E.R.E. probably beats the Sebenza in areas like ergonomics when using standard grip, the G-10 handle will grip the skin better as well. VG-10 steel is great too. Since price is a concern I would go with the Al Mar. If you want a knife that truly fills the owner with pride of ownership then the Sebenza would be more suitable.

P.S. Chris Reeve Knives will most likely have better quality control than Al Mar, so if it is really important to you to receive a great knife the FIRST time, then you should consider the Sebenza
 
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If you want the best, go with the Sebenza. The merits of the design will become more apparent with use.

Paul
 
I had better get out my flame retardant underwear :eek:

If price is an issue at all I would go with the SERE. As stated above the Sebenza does not cut $200+ better. The ergonomics on the Sebenza aren't very good either.

The framelock is excellent on the Sebenza, but the lockup of every SERE I have seen is rock solid. Fit and finish on the Sebenza are excellent, but not too shabby on the SERE either.

I would buy a SERE and save the $$$
 
Originally posted by shootist16
If price is an issue at all I would go with the SERE. As stated above the Sebenza does not cut $200+ better.

I would buy a SERE and save the $$$
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Yeah................what Dennis said!!:)

--The Raptor--
 
I have never handled a Sere, but I did own a sebbie for a short time.
If you grip it right the Sebenza feels just fine in the hand, and will do what it is asked to do:eek: oh great now my secret is out ok ok you got me I talk to my knives big deal doesn't everybody do that?:D Back to the topic at hand, I regret getting rid of my sebbie, but What I traded it for eases the pain quite a bit. I think you would be happy with many of the higher end production knives out there, but the Sebenza IMHO is at the top of the hill when it comes to all out toughness, and edge holding. Plus you can take it apart and clean it when you want.
 
I too am waiting for my first Sebenza i sold a Sere 2000 in order to raise money for it .... the Sere is a great knife the finnish is great lock up is solid very detailed G10 scales guess it depends on money the Sebenza $$$$ or the Sere you know what i am going for ........

Tim
 
I have owned about six Sebenzas,but never the Almar 2000.I loved the sebbie,quality of workmanship and materials are very high.Some people don't like the way they look,but complaints are very few.I would suggest spending the extra money and get the Sebenza,you won't be sorry! "Think Twice & Buy Once" :p
 
thanks for your input everyone...I have decided to get the S2K...

time will tell if that is the right decision, I guess.
 
There has been some Seres that out of box were not exactly in good condition. There has newer been sebenzas in any other but in excellent condition.
 
My SERE 2000 failed the spine whack test miserably. First of probably 40 folders I've ever had fail. This appeared to be a QA/QC thing, some percentage were bad, that may have gotten fixed.

There are other things about SERE I didnt' like....thumb stud, sharp edges on liner (fixable w/ judicious use of sandpaper).

Personally, I like the BM 750 better. It isn't as smooth as the Sebbie, but offers similar features (frame lock) and is a pretty solid performer if you already know how to sharpen a knife (BM's often come kinda dull).
 
Cho, I know you've made your decision and I think it's right. If you're like most of us here, you're going to be buying, selling, trading your way up the knife ladder. That's a lot of fun. The Sebenza is somewhere near the top of production folders. Why start up there and miss all the fun of working your way up. Of course, then there's the customs.......
 
My Sere 2000 is an outstanding knife. The lock-up is as tight as anything, and it has never folded with a spine wack test. If the Sere was $100 more, I would probably tell you to buy the Sebenza.
But it is only about $120 total and is an excellent value.

My suggestion: buy the Sere, and buy a 710HS. You will have two outstanding folders, with about $100 left over had you bought the Seb. Put that balance in a coffee can along with all your change, and within a year you will have enough to buy the CRK. Then you will have 3 excellent knives.
 
Chomo,

Now that you've decided to go with the Al Mar, the Sebenza will always be in the back of your mind as the knife you might have gotten.

Nothing against the Al Mar (I've owned several and like them all) it's just that the Sebanza is special. It is my EDC for my utility cutting tasks. I do use other folders when I think the job is going to be particularly messy or I might damage the blade.

Good luck with your Al Mar, I'm sure it will serve you well. But I bet that we'll be hearing about your plans to purchase a Sebanza in the near future :)

S.
 
I think you made a wise decision.

I look forward to hearing your impressions of the SERE when you get it.
 
If you want to appreciate a Sebenza, you need to go through a lot of different folders before you move up to it. If you buy a Sebenza right now, maybe you won't understand what the fuss is all about.
 
I think if you want a knife near the Almar price range,you really owe it to yourself to check out the MT LCC manual version before you buy.Good Luck with your Almar.
 
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