Answer!

I know. I'm just joking. It's seems like the answer to everything here is "Sebenza." Now don't get me wrong, I own one and I love it, but I don't really think it is the answer to everything, just every knife question. :D
 
So is the Sebenza really that spectacular? I'm always looking for that perfect EDC (I wear jeans most of the time), but I've never found a knife that I feel like 10 years from now there's a good chance it would still be in (or clipped to) my pocket. I've seen some horrific threads about the knives unexpectedly opening, but these seem to be posted by the imbittered (spelling?). That doesn't necessarily bother me. Other members have made it clear that it is not the norm, and CR has offered to fix any problem. That said, here are some of the more important qualities to me in an EDC folder: I like a light weight knife, but it has to feel substantial enough in the hand. It must lock, be of top quality, unique, nice to look at, and above all else, never fail in a pinch. Serrations are out, and no funky blade shapes. I prefer a drop point, and don't like clip points. I like to be able to take my knife apart without voiding any warranty. Finally, a lifetime warranty, and reasonable prices on reconditioning are necessary as well. Whew! (I can think of many more...)

So... is the Sebenza (or small Sebenza) really "all that"?

If so, maybe I'll give CR knives a call.

-Al-
 
Alelser - By your list of requirements, the Sebenza is everything you are asking for in a folder (well, I wouldn't call it light, but it is substantial). Are there others, better, I'm sure you'll get other opinions, but a Sebenza is hard to beat in my book.
 
Sounds like your describing the Sebenza. The small really isn't all that heavy and it will do most cutting jobs the large will do.
 
The Sebenza sounds great, but one more question (hope no one minds me posting this here rather than as a new thread).

How does the TNT compare? I've heard many positive comments about it as well, and (by apearance alone) it looks like it may fit the bill.

Any comments (and thanks for those above)?

-Al-
 
I don't have a TNT. I would love to, but since I don't I'll have to hand you off to someone else.
 
The TNT seems to be the hand made, custom Benza. I would love to get my hands on one of Mayo's many TNT's. Anyway, I LOVE my Sebenza, (mines large.) I have yet to hold a small, but it should be about the size of a Spyderco Calypso Jr. I have had mine for about a month and a half and I still sleep with it under my pillow.
 
I have tried all kinds of things to get my Sebenza to open without my consent and no dice. The knife is secure and safe. I can't figure out why someone else's did.

I have both the large and the small. Who knows what will be out in ten years but when this knife is obsolete it will still ride and perform perfectly in your pocket with the CRK refurbish job and the ultra simplistic design that will remain a classic.

It is the perfect EDC for me and I use my knives every day. Sure there are many other perfectly good knives out there besides the Sebenza, however if you want a perfectionist to build you an ultimate user this is my choice of pocket knife.

Have to agree with the answer. Sebenza.
 
Thanks for the info one and all -- I will (according to the voice on the other end of the phone) be the proud owner of a large plain/regular Sebenza as of Wednesday (it's Monday now). You guys convinced me, and I am really looking forward to this. I went with the large plain for a couple of reasons: 1) This will be an EDC and I don't want to sink a lot of cash into extras like graphics, inlays, etc. 2) The bigger the better these days (within reason). As long as it fits well in my jeans pocket, I'm happy. Since the handle is titanium alloy, the large is actually lighter at 4.5 oz than my almost 9 oz Barry Wood Mk I I've been carrying for some time now. Also, I just like the profile (both blade and handle) of the regular better than the Classic 2000 as a working knife.

Anyway, thanks again to all, and wish me luck finding cash for Christmas presents this year! :D

-Al-
 
Good choice, thats what I got. Be sure to open and close it AT LEAST 1000 times the day you get it. You will know when you have reached 1000 because you will have a small calice on your thumb where the stud rides.:) BTW, you might feel like you have waisted your money when you first look at it. Trust me though, it's perfection grows on you and any other folder will feel unworthy of your pocket after owning it for a month.
 
You made a great choice in purchasing a Sebenza. Mine sits in my jeans pocket every day, and will do so for many years to come. It's really that good.

I agree that the Seb is something that grows on you with use. I wasn't blown away when I first took it out of the box. Now, after many months, I could never think of using another large tactical folder. The excellence of precision and design truly shine through with use and carrying.
 
Buzzbait's reply almost exactly reflects my thoughts and experience with my Sebenza except that he expressed it much better than I could have. IMHO the beauty achieved by the stark simplicity and economy of the design of these knives is exeeded only by their perfection of function.
 
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