CRK Sabenza ???

I have 3 and every one is absolute perfection. And as stated above, when taken apart and reassembled, you really get the idea of just how precise they are. How simple, strong, purpose driven. I'll always have a sebenza in my pocket. Been through many brands and crk sebenza holds a place in my front right pocket.
My large micarta tanto has been through hell. Only thing to mention is scuffed up ti slabs. That's it. Mechanically perfect, rick solid, and a true workhorse. Get one. You'll see. Don't like it, sell it.

Your likely going to hear the same thing over and over about these until you buy one, and post either, you get it now, or "for sale mint crk" :)
 
I liked my small plain sebenza, but it didn't knock my socks off. very very nice build but it didn't really feel 'worth' the $400ish spent when I held it.
then I decided to try an inlay to see what difference that made, got the small micarta insingo, and I fell in LOVE. so much so that I sold that plain sebenza and replaced it with a micarta version also. the inlays made all the difference in the world to me - looks, feel, comfort, grip, etc. others are the exact opposite, ymmv.

overall, sebenzas are simply quality-built tools. there's joy in holding/using something that is built well. if you like knives (you're here, you do :)), you'll like the build, and you'll appreciate what you're holding. will you L-O-V-E them? most do, but for others it's a nice knife but simply not worth the money spent over other well-built knives that are several hundred dollars less.

it's at least worth a try at some point, because most people that get them keep them. if not, you'll lose a couple bucks reselling here on BF but not a lot - you won't have any problem selling it for only a 10-15% loss. watch the exchange for both pricing and opportunity, they come up regularly.
 
Peter Hartwig said:
Not to jump on your statement,but
Even though I am fond of the plain ti Sebenza, not all Sebenza's are plain bead blast ti. They have a fairly large offering, from plain ti to unique graphic and computer generated graphic on to inlays (of micarta, wood, carbon fiber, leather, mammoth ivory and mammoth bark)
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Yes, I know....
 
They are not for everyone.

I bought a CRK several years ago and was not particularly wowed. I gave it away.

Years later I bought another and now find myself appreciating it.

As many have said, they are well made, but you may not be at a point where you really appreciate the tolerances CRKs offer, or you may. It you need to cut something a $5 box cutter can probably do the job. If you like a cool folder, there are many to choose from (the Spyderco is an excellent example). If you want a CRK, only a CRK will do...and no one can tell you what you are going to like;)

If you get a chance to handle one before you buy, do it. It's a lot of cash, and many people new to the hobby expect a linear relationship between dollars and "wow" and it really doesn't work that way with knives.
 
tuckerone1 said:
If I like the Ti Sage II How much more will I love the Sabenza?
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I would bet not much more. The Sage (and Spyderco in general) aims for ergonomics and value. The Sebenza is more...esoteric.

I think you should only make the move if you are unhappy with the sage for some reason.
 
I own two CRK's.
An inlaid 21 and a 25. I love carrying and using them and they are on my "never get rid of" list, but sometimes I am dumbfounded that the knife in my pocket cost more than the gun in my holster!
 
You guys helped convince me - I ordered one with CF inlays (large, insingo) last night. I figure if it's not that great, I can sell it no problem...if I lose $50, it'll be worth the $50 to get to play with one for a while. Not exactly a knife I can go fondle at the local gun shop.
 
I owned a Sebenza a few years ago, but it was lost.

There was a young man that was in school with my oldest child, and as they grew older, and eventually graduated, I felt sorry for him. His parents were divorced, and he just didn't seem to have any connection with anyone. He was just sorta lost.

He joined the Navy with high ambition. He wanted to be a SEAL. I felt sorry for him, and as an impulse, I gave him my Sebenza.
So he packed his bag, headed to the airport, got in line, and let the TSA take the Sebenza and throw it in the trash bin. And that was the end of my Sebenza. It was one helluva knife.

Recently, I discovered the Spyderco Techno. It's probably a closer comparison to the Sebenza than the Sage 2, so I bought it, and I have to say I'm delighted. While I'll agree, it's not equal to CRK's finest, it's pretty damned close. I found a reasonable replacement for my lost blade, and I'll not be giving this one away 'till I'm dead.
 
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