Debating: Sell-off for a Sebenza worth it or not?

michaelmcgo said:
What model should I look for (classic, 2000, 21...) I'm looking for as plain as possible because I like the looks of plain, not cost.
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You want a Small 21, and while you're at it, you might as well order direct from CRK and ask for ambi silver thumb lugs. Gets rid of the irksome blue anodizing, and adds an extra (semi-useful) lug that makes the piece feel more symmetrical. It also makes the knife feel like "yours", since most factory Sebs come with blue single lugs only.

Don't forget to reverse those pins as soon as you get your knife. Put the polished domed ends on the front, and all the hex heads on the back. That's the way it's supposed to look.

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Everyone has their idea on that, you will have to call it. No way in hell would I do it. Great knife, about 30 percent over priced. That is MO.
 
My friend, you are getting some good advise here so far. I believe the long and the short of it is- Sell knives you won't miss that much & You owe it to yourself to buy and try a Sebenza!
 
Glad to hear you're going to get your shot at a Sebbie. I was fortunate enough to be able to get one without having to sell any of my existing knives.

Now after having had if for a few months, I don't think I would have been too happy if I sold off a good portion of my collection (especially the now discontinued Rukus). But on the other hand, the Sebenza really is a solid piece of work that I will edc until I can edc no more.
 
Since it's a 10 month old thread...
and the knives have been sold and possibly the Sebenza bought, maybe michaelmcgo will swing by and let everyone know how it worked out
 
yes its worth it value wise. you will enjoy it more than all of those knives you listed combined. however, it might just be worth it to save $300 and not sell anything if you enjoy owning those knives. if you want to get rid of them anyway, go for it
 
I would go for the Sebenza. I bought one last year and the knife is worth the money IMO.If you don't like it, you can recover what you spent fairly easily.
 
Haha, this is an old thread.

Michaelmcgo has since sold the "chopped up" Sebenza to me (which he did a brilliant job of fixing up:thumbup:), and I have since sold it on to another fellow on this forum. I coincidentally posted it this morning.:D

I'm not sure whether Michael thought the Sebenza was worth it, but I know I didn't. Definitely a sublime knife, but not for me.
 
7rip13a said:
Haha, this is an old thread.

Michaelmcgo has since sold the "chopped up" Sebenza to me (which he did a brilliant job of fixing up:thumbup:), and I have since sold it on to another fellow on this forum. I coincidentally posted it this morning.:D

I'm not sure whether Michael thought the Sebenza was worth it, but I know I didn't. Definitely a sublime knife, but not for me.
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I saw that he traded a large Sebenza today so since the original post it sounds like he acquired more than just one.
 
I, too, would like to hear an update by the original poster. I've had my own such desires over the last years, particularly after discovering that a local yuppee sporting goods store carried both the Sebbies and Wm. Henry knives. Having visited another knifestore that also carried the Buck 172 Mayo TNT, I was enamored by it. It's $350 MSRP is right up there between the large and small Sebbie - but, unlike them, it is often sold at a decent discount. I had a plan.

That plan was thwarted last year about this time - by the intro of Buck's #347 Vantage Pro - MSRP of $75 (Now $95) - and with a very similar S30V blade to the one in their 172 Mayo TNT. Still, I wanted the TNT - and Santa found me one at a good price. It is really nice... but, if a base model Large Sebbie is that much better than the TNT, as others have implied, it may just be worth twice the TNT's cost to some. Would I sell any of my Benchmades to find out? I don't think so - especially not one of my Rukus family. Right now, that TNT is 'close enough' for me!

Still, we need an update from the OP.

Stainz
 
Since the thread is resurrected, I'll weigh in. I sold a Mini-Rukus and a Mini-Skirmish to help fund a Seb purchase and have never looked back. The BM's were great knives, but I can carry and use the Sebenza everyday, everywhere. Well, almost everywhere.

I would recommend that anyone who has the financial ability to try a Sebenza should do so. It may not be for everyone, but it is the gold standard that other knives are measured by and there is benefit to finding out why.
 
udtjim....I like and have always admired your avatar, the U.S.NAVY SEAL's insignia.
 
Zombie thread, but the issue is still valid.

I got the Passaround Seb about the third trip out several years ago, and I decided it was not for me, heck of a knife, but too many features were not high on my list.
 
michaelmcgo said:
I have been collecting knives for a good deal of time now, long enough to know what I like and build a decent collection of that type of knife. I have about 20 nice Benchmades, Spydercos, and ZTs to choose from for EDC, and about 10 fixed blades for hunting and hiking season. I'm now getting the itch to try out a Sebenza, so this is my obligatory decision thread that I have seen so many of you guys post. The more I collect knives, the more I realize how close Sebenza's design is to my preferences (regardless of quality). I am considering selling my Benchmade Rukus, Scrapyard Scrap Muk, Benchmade Kulgera, and Ontario RTAK-II to fund the purchase.

My two concerns:
Have you ever sold off a few EDCs to purchase a Sebenza only to be disappointed? Is the quality of the knife worth the cost, or is it the case where a Benchmade is 90% of a Sebenza but the extra 10% tacks on the additional cost (as it is with the high-end of most any product)?
Have you purchased a Sebenza and been afraid to carry it because of it's much greater value than all of your other knives?
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I bought a Sebenza and its sitting in my collection - I am happier with the feel and heft of the BM's and I EDC a skirmish.Good luck and if you decide to dump your EDC's for a Sebby = I might be interested as I know I will not use the Sebby.To each his/her own.
 
DallasSTB said:
I would recommend that anyone who has the financial ability to try a Sebenza should do so. It may not be for everyone, but it is the gold standard that other knives are measured by and there is benefit to finding out why.
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+1 Well said.
 
michaelmcgo said:
Perhaps good advice, but if we all took this advice with all the knives out there:

A. We would all have all the knives
B. This forum would not exist
C. How do you buy a knife then if you like it pay for it after you already have it?
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We are under the assumption that we all don't already own all knives and that there will always be something better, and new knives are made daily. Then it works.
 
Sep said:
when you're buying a sebenza, you're buying refinement, artistry, and prestige. These are all related to how you feel when you got it in your hand. Put $400 in your left hand and a Sebenza in your right, then see which one you'd rather keep.:D

To get it in your hand, you can:
A)Buy it (and sell it later if you don't like it)
B)Sign up for the pass around
C)Borrow it from somebody
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He he good post! that sums it up really.
My own .00002 cents worth are i'd rather have one of something that i love than 50 of something that i like. lately im having this similar thing but instead get rid of every single production knife i own and replace with stuff i made myself.:eek:
 
michaelmcgo said:
You guys are evil posting pics here (like bringing liquor to AA). I think I'm going to look for a used one here for around $300. Does this price sound reasonable for a Large Sebenza in 95% condition?

What model should I look for (classic, 2000, 21...) I'm looking for as plain as possible because I like the looks of plain, not cost.
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Look for a Large Sebenza from the late '90's when the blade steel of choice was BG42. I carried mine for a few years before I retired from the Army. This knife is the one folding knife I'd depend on to save my life. I think the change to S30V was a mistake and I'll never sell my BG42 Sebenza so don't ask!
 
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