Classic and Regular Sebenza

Nathan S

Nathan S

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I'd like a clarification from the Sebenza owners out there. I'm having a hard time distinguishing the classic model from the regular model. I can tell from the pictures I've seen that the classic has a larger cutaway for the thumb stud, but aside from that the two models look pretty much the same. What are other differences are there, and what are the merits of each model?
 
Nathan, I own a regular small and have seen extensive pics of the classic. The only other two differences are the blade shape and the stamping on the clip side of the classic. The blade shape on the classic has a little less belly and more of a point. I like both shapes equally. I think my next Sebby will be a large classic.
 
One subtle difference between the classic and the regular sebenza is that the classic model has a slight upward curve along the top of the handle, whereas the handle is straight on the regular model. To me, the upsweep on the classic results in a sharp edge at the back of the handle where it transitions to the downward curve at the handle's back ("pommel"). I find this sharp edge to be irritating in hard use (on the Large classic) as this point seems to dig into my palm, whereas the regular Sebenza has a more gentle transition and does not bother me at all. The regular Sebenza is supremely ergonomic and this aspect can only be appreciated in hard use. Chris has incorporated subtle curves and textures into this tool that make it comfortable and a pleasure to handle and use.
 
Nathan,

IMHO, it really doesn't matter.

I have the regular and couldn't be happier. :)

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Rick,

I am shocked- are these photos of your knives? A left-handed traitor? ;)

Just kidding,

fellow lefty- Daniel :)
 
Thanks everyone for your help. Does the larger thumbstud cutaway on the classic make it easier to open? Has anyone ever had any problems with the tip - up carry, i.e. having the blade open during extraction from the pocket?

Thanks again.
 
I, like most folks here, own both types. For me, the
larger access area to the stud is a real plus.
I have large hands and I can get a better purchase on the stud with the classic. But as the man above said it really doesn't make to much difference. They are both the most outstanding knives you will EVER own. The small, is as you mentioned, about as politically correct as your going to get.I carry mine in a beautiful cross draw canted sheath by G2.
I don't want to carry it clipped to my pocket or waist band for fear of it getting lost. However with the new clip design that seems highly unlikely.
 
I bought a large classic just because I liked the pointier tip. It seemed like it had a little more utility as opposed to the new standard version. This may be heresy, but I often only have a single folder with me. So I like something that will handle both large and small tasks. I may not have the advantage on certain large tasks, but 90% of my cutting is small stuff anyways.
 
Originally posted by Daniel
Rick,

I am shocked- are these photos of your knives? A left-handed traitor? ;)

Just kidding,

fellow lefty- Daniel :)
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No, just trying to help a poor righty. :D
 
I don't think it is heresy, buzzbait. Folly certainly, and maybe even foolhardy. I am a firm believer that if at some point in time the excrement hits the blower, that Murphy's Law is certain to strike. I'm not even comfortable with just 2. Murphy can eat that with a pickle fork.

I have the standard Sebbie. I do confess to preferring the Classic's blade shape, but certainly not the handle. When I first got my Sebenza, that point at the butt of the upper part of the handle (edge down) felt quite sharp and uncomfortable in my hand. Now, I don't notice it at all. The knife feels good in my hand. Truthfully, I think that is a major part of the Sebenza magic for me. Though it doesn't appear at all ergonomic, it feels very good in the hand. Too cool. :cool:
 
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