Bradley Alias or Reeves

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Hello,

For the money which is a better knife. I've never seen an Alias in person.

I'll spend the extra money for the CR if it is worth it but if not why pay the money???

Does Bradley back up their knives or shall I ask who is the best at backing them? This is very important to me in the long run.

Thanks
 
I prefer the Alias, but only because of the looks. If the CR appeal to you there worth the extra $$$$$.
 
For me it CR all the way, I have both and I can't keep pivot screw tight on the Alias at all had to use crazy, glue locktite didn't even work. With the CR you can wrench down on the screw and it still opens smooth. I think you get what you pay for.
After the glue I do like the Alias now I just hope I don't ever have to get in and take it apart.
 
I prefer the Chris Reeve Sebenza.

The Alias is a wannabe, and doesn't come close to the Sebenza.
 
I prefer the Alias.. The action is smoother in my experience. The ergo's are better for me.. The lock up is fine and it had a wicked strong lock bar just like my sebbie did.. And it cuts MUCH better IMO..
I guess its not just cheaper.. But works better for me too. In every way. Oh, and I was not impressed by the CS of CRK. Reason being they did not fix my problem..
Matt
 
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I picked up a new Alias II recently for $140 and can't complain. I will readily admit that I haven't handled a Sebenza yet, but it is hard for me to see how it is worth more than twice the cost of the Alias. The knife is smooth, strong, and well-engineered

I know everyone says "Own a Sebenza and you'll know..."

I will eventually own one and then I will.
 
I love everything about the seb EXCEPT the ergonomics of it , handle is too flat , and too blocky , give the nod to the Bradley.
 
Sebenza is a great knife, but the ergonomics do sort of suck as others have said. It's just a rectangle basically. I'm more into knives with a nice grip nowadays.
 
The Alias is a fine knife, well worth the money. The ergonomics are good too.

The Sebenza is very well made. The ergos are a bit unrefined though. This is to be expected on a knife that was designed over twenty years ago.

The CRK Umnumzaan is the best of both worlds. Super high quality, cutting edge features, (no pun intended), and ergonomics similar to the Alias. The ball-lock is unique and is much nicer than the Seb or Alias.(Or any other framelock for that matter)

If you generally never spent more than $100+ on folding knives, you might be most satisfied with a Bradley. It will probably be nicer than what you are used to, and you won’t wonder why the damn thing costs so much.

The warrantee is perfectly adequate on both knives. Manufacturing defects will be covered no matter what, so that shouldn’t be a concern.
However, if you destroy the thing because of your own stupidity, neither manufacturer will replace your knife. If you like to use your knife as a: (pick one), -screwdriver, -pry bar, -javelin, etc. you probably should stick with an inexpensive knife.
 
bearcut said:
The Alias is a fine knife, well worth the money. The ergonomics are good too.

The Sebenza is very well made. The ergos are a bit unrefined though. This is to be expected on a knife that was designed over twenty years ago.

The CRK Umnumzaan is the best of both worlds. Super high quality, cutting edge features, (no pun intended), and ergonomics similar to the Alias. The ball-lock is unique and is much nicer than the Seb or Alias.(Or any other framelock for that matter)

If you generally never spent more than $100+ on folding knives, you might be most satisfied with a Bradley. It will probably be nicer than what you are used to, and you won’t wonder why the damn thing costs so much.

The warrantee is perfectly adequate on both knives. Manufacturing defects will be covered no matter what, so that shouldn’t be a concern.
However, if you destroy the thing because of your own stupidity, neither manufacturer will replace your knife. If you like to use your knife as a: (pick one), -screwdriver, -pry bar, -javelin, etc. you probably should stick with an inexpensive knife.
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Very well put!:thumbup:
 
I've had an Alias II and now have a small sebenza.
If you're looking at it from a strictly utilitarian viewpoint, I would say that the sebenza is not worth the price difference.
However, if you really enjoy having nice things, and frequently find yourself just holding your knives in your hand while you're on the couch and admire it....and if you have the extra money get the sebenza.
The one thing I do prefer in the sebenza over the Alias is the hollow ground blade.
 
If I was looking at either an Alias or Sebenza and didn't own either, I would probably go for the Alias based on $ value. I tend to stay away from "cult" knives, but once I handled my first Sebenza at a knife show, I was hooked. Could never step down now.
 
id say youd be fine with the alias. I had one for over a year and I loved it. Great knife that I would get again. If this is your first high end knife, go with that one. If you get it and dont like it, then there is always some one out there who does. I myself however just traded my Alias for a Sebenza. Im not looking back. It is a better performer for me. And its nicer to boot. But if this is your first, and you want a strong as rocks frame lock from a great company, get the Alias. Cant go wrong with it in my opinion.
 
T.K.C. said:
I prefer the Chris Reeve Sebenza.

The Alias is a wannabe, and doesn't come close to the Sebenza.
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Ditto.....:cool:

Since getting my Sebbie, over 4 years ago, no other knife has even come close to taking it's place in my pocket.....with the exception of the Umnumzaan. ;)
 
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