Bradley Alias vs Sebenza?

i have no idea where you were looking to buy sebenza's for $500... but i got a plain jane bead blasted one brand new for $250
 
oldfogey said:
I own an "Alias I", am very happy with it, and I am not going to spend $500 for a "Sebenza". I just don't think they are that much better to justify the cost difference. I'm not interested in status, only a good, usable knife for the money.
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You have clearly NEVER actually PRICED a Sebenza! Yes, some of the fancier one's are of course higher priced.Here is the price list directly FROM CRK:

Blade Length Price
Umnumzaan:
Umnumzaan 3.675" $400.00

Mnandi:
Mnandi 2.75" $350.00
Please click here for inlay and damascus options.

Sebenzas:
Sebenza 21 - Small 2.87" $330.00
Sebenza 21 - Large 3.625" $385.00
Please click here for damascus and embellishments options.

Pacific:
6 inch model 6" $309.00

The Green Beret Knife:
7 inch model 7" $299.00
5.5 inch model 5.5" $289.00

Professional Soldier
3.375 inch model 3.375" $185.00

Neil Roberts Knife
6 inch model 6" $329.00

Inyoni:
Inyoni 3.5" $175.00

One Piece Range:
Nkonka 7.5" $360.00
Project I 7.5" $350.00
Project II 7.5" $350.00
Shadow IV 5.5" $255.00
Shadow III 4" $205.00
Mk VI 5.5" $255.00
Mountaineer I 4" $205.00
Mountaineer II 5.5" $255.00
Skinner (Ubejane) 4.5" $295.00

Accessories:
CRK Checkbook Cover - navy blue leather $38.50
CRK wallet - tan leather
$38.50
Canvas "CRK" baseball cap (currently not available)
$20.00
T-Shirt - 100% cotton preshrunk - short sleeve $18.50
T-Shirt - 100% cotton preshrunk - long sleeve $25.00
Leather belt pouch - fits large and small Sebenza (black or tan) $45.00
Calfskin pouch for large, small Sebenza, Umfaan or Mnandi $20.00
Titanium clip insert and screw (large or small Sebenza, Umnumzaan) $27.50
Titanium clip and screw (large or small Sebenza, Umnumzaan) $15.00
Mnandi titanium clip $25.00
Chris Reeve Knives fluorinated grease $15.00

Sebenza Recondition options:
Refurbish handles (sand blast or polish, depending on the model ) $27.50
Polish or retumble blade (depending on the model) and sharpen $27.50
If needed, parts may be replaced - we will discuss relevant costs with you

One Piece Knife Recondition options:

Sandblast, KG Gun-Koteä, Sharpen $27.50
Replacement butt caps:
For Skinner, 7.5" and 5.5" models $15.00
For 4" models $15.00
 
oldfogey said:
Try as I might, I just can't see $200 plus difference in the two. Almost seems like the people that put out $400 to $500 for the Sebenza have to justify it somehow. I justify my choice because I bought the knife I LIKED, and the knife I could get the best use from & afford.

(p.s.- I think maybe the "Alias" vs "Sebenza" touched a nerve. I think each "camp" has their hard opinions, and aren't going to be budged) I LIKE MY CHOICE, and leave everyone else free to make their own choice. I wouldn't pay $500 for a knife, just as I wouldn't pay $50,000 for a car, because I don't need it! I won't try to change your mind, or belittle your choice, please pay me the same courtesy.
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I have gotten more $$ difference than that in just use. I will say the Alias I and II are nice folders, they are NOT a Sebenza. Not even close. The best part of the Bradleys is the blade. Still, I look for the "complete package" and it ain't it! I now have 5 Sebbys and use them all. They feel the same everytime I use them. The Bradleys did not feel as solid from use to use.

If I could do it over again I would buy a Spyderco instead of the Bradleys I bought. Thought I liked them at the beginning but they changed my mind.
 
Nathan Ihrke said:
i have no idea where you were looking to buy sebenza's for $500... but i got a plain jane bead blasted one brand new for $250
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Hey Nathan Ihrke,

You wanna pass the love and share where you bought a new one for $250?
That, my friend is a BARGAIN!!!!:eek::)
 
i bought mine at outlaw cigar in kc... got to know some of the guys there pretty well when trying to decide between an sng and a seb. must have gone in there 4-5 times in 2 weeks
 
Worth it? Many ask if the Sebenza is worth the extra cost. To them I ask is the Alias worth almost ten times the price of a Buck 110? Are you buying the Alias simply for status? Hum, the 110 costs more than a cheap utility knife, maybe buying a 110 is simply a status thing.
 
sebbies are functional art and worth every penny i own 3 and will eventually own another for edc when i can afford to.
 
Make the correct choice and get the alias...

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I have an Alias and a Seb.

Both of them are usually to be found sitting in one of my knife drawers. They get the odd outing as part of "the rotation", but I soon get fed up with them and go back to carrying an Axis Lock Benchmade.
 
razorsdescent said:
sebbies are functional art and worth every penny i own 3 and will eventually own another for edc when i can afford to.
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RazorD, do your 3 Sebbies just sit around on display then? Why would you need a 4th just to be able to EDC one?:p

Regards,
3G

P.S. For the OP, who has now been banned but is probably still reading, get both, do the blade-swap thing and let us know how Sebenlias (or Alienza) works for you!:D;)
 
Wow! someone is replying to a 2+ year old Alias vs Sebenza thread... Sweet!!!:confused:

P/S had em both and sold em both and kept my Buck Mayo's... It's a world of preferences. There doesn't have to be a best...;)
 
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