At the brink of aquiring my first sebenza

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Good Morning,

I've been carrying knives since I was a cub scout. Mostly what my grand father gave me, and SAK. In the late 90s, I switched to folders, and carried various moderately priced folding knives. Recently, I have started reading the BF, and cant seem to go through a day, before I read something about how the CR Sebenza is the perfect folder. So naturally, I'm curious.

I have an acquaintance, who has a bunch of nice knives. He has an older, large sebenza, that is very well used, and he is interested in selling/trading it.

I noticed a few things about the knife:
1. It is missing the pivot screw (the pivot "nut" is there) - How easy is it to get a replacement?
2. The scales are really scratched up, I dont care about this.
3. the lock, is made of titanium, it has no insert or ball or anything, just plain titanium, and lockup is about 70%.

questions I have are, can you PM me with what I should pay for this? he always asks retail for his knives.., which is ridiculous, but he maybe willing to work with me. Also, should I be concerned about the lock? Is the pivot screw easy to get?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Z
 
Hey Pal... I am glad you are considering a Sebenza! There are several different models that have been made over the years and depending on how old it is it could be a very desirable one. Regarding values--unfortunately, an evaluation of value is available only to those with a Gold membership. I would love to see some pics of the old gal--you can post them here or email them to me at mostmenareruthless@gmail.com.
The screws are no problem--CRK will replace them for you for a nominal fee. The lockup is also not a concern.
 
Great!

Thanks for the response. I will not be able to get a picture till September, but I will post it as soon as I get one. He said it is about 15 years old. Has been carried and used quite a bit, along with his Phill Hartfield folder.
 
If it is 15 years old it could either be a "Regular" Sebenza which are a favorite variant of quite a few folks. Or, it could be a "Classic" Sebenza which has its niche, but not quite the same love as the Regs. In either case, it is a Sebenza and you really can't go wrong.
 
If you are looking to keep the knife, a trip to the spa will bring it back to new condition. CRK will replace the screws as MMAR stated. They will be the newer type as opposed to the original ones.
A trip to the spa will cost depending on what all you want done. There is a price list on CRK's web site for chargeable services.
As far as what you should pay for it, to be fair, see if the box and paperwork comes with the knife. If it does not, then the knife has lost some of it's value. The spa fees should be deducted as well.
In order to get retail for the knife, IMO, it has to be in LNIB or NIB condition with all the paperwork.
Check the current prices of CRK's and that will give you a guideline for what you should offer.
Even though it may be 15 years old, there is still a lifetime of service left in the knife. Yeah, they're that good.
 
The knife doesnt come with box or papers. The blade looks ok, it has been sharpened some, and has some micro chips, but nothing I cant fix using my work sharp.
The scales are fairly scratched up, and as I mentioned, it is missing the pivot screw.
The blade looks like a standard large sebenza blade, with a blue, right hand only opening stud.
I wish i had taken a picture of it...

Also, what are the older sebenza blades made of?
Also, back in those days, I cant imagine the knife cost $425...
 
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Zartoon said:
Also, what are the older sebenza blades made of?
Also, back in those days, I cant imagine the knife cost $425...
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As stated earlier, you have to have a gold membership to discuss cost.
It's not what the knife sold for back then, it's the value of it today. Older Sebenza's in LNIB condition have gone up in value. Some go for than current prices.
There is a stickie with the time line of steels and models for you to read. ATS-34 and BG-42 were the early steels, then S30V and S35VN followed. S35VN is the steel being used today.
The steel cannot be determined unless it is taken apart. When you get the knife, CRK may be able to determine the blade steel and re issue a Birthday card.
 
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