Decided to sell all knives, get sebenza...

if i was you i would get a used one and save some money. you will also have no problem using it ;)
 
I kind of did that opposite of what you did. I recently got a left-handed 21, and yesterday I picked up a left-handed Umnumzaan.

I'm going to sell off most of my knives and only keep about four folders: the Sebenza, Umnumzaan, BM 943, and Sage II.
 
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Well I guess I'll be the lone dissenter.:)

Having been through collecting phases with Single Action revolvers, Railroad Grade Pocketwatches, and now knives, I have done the exact thing you're contemplating, first with the revolvers, then because I didn't learn my lesson, with the pocketwatches.

No matter which costly SA revolver or RR grade watch I thought I couldn't live without, and chose to sell part or most of my collection to buy, after the initial high wore off I wished I'd exercised self-restraint, saved up and purchased it instead.

I never regretted owning the thing I sold my collection to buy, only the way I chose to acquire it.

YMMV, just my opinion is all.:thumbup:

BTW: The CRK knives are wonderful--but it's not like they're going to stop making knives anytime soon. There's plenty of time to save up for the one you want.

Best,

Heekma
 
Buying a Sebenza probably wont stop you from buying knives. That being said when I recieved my Large 21 I stopped looking at high end knives and focused primarily on high value production knives and "cooler" knives. I havent spent more than 70 dollars yet on a single knife purchase ever since. So I guess in that sense you do end up saving some money. Anyway best of luck.
 
I do have my fixed blades sorted out. I have a bark river North star and a Spyderco Bushcraft that I love and handle most tasks. I have a beater Ontario Shiv for the truck. I have a Buck Skinner for just that purpose, and that is it.

Also, I am getting burned out on trying to find the perfect folding knife. I actually dread going onto this forum to see what I can find next :eek:, lol. And I know my wife will soon start to ask where these 20 folding knives came from and what they cost. I am kind of wanting to do it because I have admired the sebenza since I first saw it (With the wood inlays that is) but I thought the price was outragous. I actually cleared my head yesterday and figured out I could buy about 4 or 5 sebenzas for what I had in mediocre knives. I am not the kind of person trying to build a collection, but I just got all these knives to try them out and see what I liked better and have yet to sell them off. Now that I know I do see the difference in a high quality folder, I think I will appreciate the money spent on a sebenza. I am kind of wanting to get rid of all the knives, it is was getting hard to choose what to carry for the day....
 
I would rather have a dozen Spyderco and Benchmade knives instead of one Sebenza myself. I find the Sebenza plain and boring. It has a fairly plain steel at the low end of hardness for a knife blade, has a plain handle and lock, and a somewhat plain design. Of coarse this is just my opinion.

I would rather have a knife with a super strong and easy to manipulate lock as well as a blade steel that is mid 60 HRC. I would also rather have a couple different styles so that I can pick the knife that I feel like carrying at different times.

I would much rather have an AXIS or BB or Compression lock and a steel like ZDP or M4 or M390 that holds an edge for a longer time. Some people might be happy with one trendy Ti frame lock but I would rather have an assortment of designs and materials to choose from. Maybe the Sebenza will be something you really like but maybe not. And if not you no longer have your collection. But I guess if you don't like any of them then it doesn't matter but if you don't like those I don't know why you would like the Sebenza instead.
 
I did exactly the same thing. No regrets and extremely happy with the Sebenza. Definitely in my top 3. Sold most of my folders but kept a few like the Military which is my all time favorite. So now I like the Seb so much I want a few more, different designs. After buying a Seb the usual Spydies I buy dont seem too expensive now. So yah lol, it doesnt cure the itch :D But I guess in a way I do save money though. For me, the Sebenza and Military set such a high standard and is so perfect for my uses that I ignore prob 90% of the folder out there now.
 
heekma said:
No matter which costly SA revolver or RR grade watch I thought I couldn't live without, and chose to sell part or most of my collection to buy, after the initial high wore off I wished I'd exercised self-restraint, saved up and purchased it instead.

I never regretted owning the thing I sold my collection to buy, only the way I chose to acquire it.
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I'll toss in my vote with this. If you like the knives you have, save up for the Sebenza. Rebuilding a collection takes a heck of a lot longer than getting rid of it, and there are plenty of Sebenzas out there.

If you really just don't like what you have, then by all means, sell away.
 
I have tried alot of steels. I had ZDP-189, M4 steel, M2 steel, D2 steel, A2 steel, CPM-154, 1095, damascus, CPM-D2, 13C26 sandviks, almost all sandviks, etc...

And to tell the truth one of my favorites is Bucks 420HC and CPM-154. I like bucks 420HC Because it can take a hell of an edge and keep it for a decent amount of time, and it sharpens right back up, no problem. I can get my 420HC as sharp as any ZDP-189. CPM-154 is my favorite because its like 420HC on steroids. I like S30V too, while I would rather have CPM-154, I can settle for S30V, no problem. Though it doesn't take as good an edge, it sure as hell keeps one for ever and is not that hard to sharpen.

I have been through all the locks too, and the one that impresses me the most is the frame lock on the Buck Mayo TNT. I like axis locks too, but the frame lock on the TNT for some reason just feels better.

So my conclusion is the sebenza will impress me just fine. Also, let me state again that I am not a big fan of collecting things. The only reason I have so many is because I was trying them all out and never got to selling a lot of them. But now I am because I do not feel many of them have met my needs. They are all fine and dandy, no doubt, but not impressive like the Buck Mayo TNT. If I do need something, I like to have the best that is offered, and I feel that I will be impressed by the sebenza. I must say I do not like the way the plain jane ones look (it's too plain jane), but man those wooden inlaid ones with the golden stud just look so classy I can't help myself.
 
If you regret selling off some knives in your collection, that can be a good thing because it will let you realize which knives you can't go without. Plus, the ones you can go without won't sit in a drawer. There's nothing quite like getting rid of a knife to see truly how much you like it.

Once you've sold everything off, wait a couple months and then update this thread with whether or not you bought or re-bought any new knives.
 
It sounds like you don't have the knife 'bug' and you just want a good knife unlike lots of people here who have a borderline addiction.

If that is the case buy what you want, sell the rest, and don't look back. I went to the flashlight forums to find a good flash light. I found a good one and I am really happy with it. But I also found a great light that is cheap and will run great on rechargeable batteries and is just as bright. Once I found them I stopped going to the forums and won't go back until I need another light or want to upgrade to the newest technology.

One thing you might be disappointed with is the price that you are able to get for your knives, especially if used. Half the reason I don't sell a lot of older knives I used but don't carry anymore, is that I would be lucky to get half of what I paid for them.

Here is another user's opinion on this very exact subject.
 
I thought I'd do similarly. Two weeks ago, I ordered the Wilson Combat specially made Umnumzaan seen below - it was here that Thursday. It joined the others - all bought as THE knife purchase to halt knife purchases.

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WRONG!! Saturday, at a gunshow - with money from an expensive gun's sale - I bought another Benchmade 630 Skirmish - identical to the one I already have (I think Saturday's purchase is actually in the picture.). It was a steal - great shape. The illness continues - at least here it does.

Stainz

PS I like Ti framelocks - and S30V steel!
 
I saved up for my first small Sebenza. Received fell in love and had my first knife sale to fund a Large Sebenza 21. I downsized my collection buy 1/3. I then purchased 2 Mnandis and since then have just purchased a Large Regular Sebenza. Once again I have sold a handful of knives to fund this purchase.

All in all I love the Sebenza and CRK quality in general. I still like a handful of production folders and plan to buy them, but now before I do I make SURE that it is a production folder I am going to want and keep. If I have the slightest feeling I may not carry it on a semi frequent basis I pass on it.

When it comes down to it, CRKs are my favorite knives to carry. BUT be careful, because CRKs can be collected and add up in numbers as well as any other knife brand!

OP if you are impressed with the TNT, [which I am too I own one!] you will love the Sebenza and the quality affiliated with it's reputation.
 
Different strokes for different folks. For me it's like selling all your tools for a golden hammer.
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
I would much rather have an AXIS or BB or Compression lock and a steel like ZDP or M4 or M390 that holds an edge for a longer time. Some people might be happy with one trendy Ti frame lock but I would rather have an assortment of designs and materials to choose from.
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While everyone has differing opinions on the subject, the one thing I wouldn't call a Sebenza is a "trendy Ti frame lock". Your own post suggests you're the one preferring "trendy", doesn't it? I've carried a Sebenza over 90% of the time for the past 5 years and that could have been 100% of the time had the "itch" for the latest new not strike me a few times:D I love checkng out different offerings by different makers, but the plain jane Seb is what I constantly come back to.:)
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
It sounds like you don't have the knife 'bug' and you just want a good knife unlike lots of people here who have a borderline addiction.

If that is the case buy what you want, sell the rest, and don't look back. I went to the flashlight forums to find a good flash light. I found a good one and I am really happy with it. But I also found a great light that is cheap and will run great on rechargeable batteries and is just as bright. Once I found them I stopped going to the forums and won't go back until I need another light or want to upgrade to the newest technology.

One thing you might be disappointed with is the price that you are able to get for your knives, especially if used. Half the reason I don't sell a lot of older knives I used but don't carry anymore, is that I would be lucky to get half of what I paid for them.

Here is another user's opinion on this very exact subject.
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Ha,
That's funny, I did the same thing for a flashlight. I got the 4sevens TI preon and it does everything I need just fine. I still am going to get a Nitecore D10 for a AA battery, but that's it.

I already have a bunch of rare knives on the bay, and I haven't been carrying them in a while and I won't miss them when they are gone. Also, I have pretty much gathered what I want from a knife, and that is not to pry, stab (Self defense, my ruger LCP will do that, and the glock in my truck will reinforce it), or monkey around, it will just be to slice things up. That is all I have ever used my knives for, and I have come around to liking hollow grinds for that purpose, and sebenza is more then plenty strong for that and it will do it with class. Below is what I am going to get, might as well get the one you want when you are already spending that much money.

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Here's what will happen, trust me.

You'll sell most of your folders and get the Sebenza. Then you'll realize you wanted a Lg. Sebenza, after more selling occurs and that one arrives you'll wish you had got the inlayed model. Soon more selling occurs and then the inlayed model arrives. After you carry your grail Sebenza for a week you'll need to satisfy your fix for buying knives, except now you realize you have developed a taste for high-end titanium folders. Now you are screwed. About 2 years goes by and you own 4 Sebenzas, 3 Striders, 3 Hinderers and some rare customs.

Do you really want to go down this path?;):cool:
 
Getting a sebbie didn't stop me from buying knives in general. In fact it made lots of great sub $200 knives seem like bargains I couldn't resist.

It did stop me from buying a few similar knives, like the alias and Buck Mayo and I will sell the Sage2 because I like the sebbie better.
 
It's like people that go on crash diets, sure, they may loose a lot of weight but most often they rapidly gain it all back and then some. About ten years ago I sold off about half of my knives. Now I have at least three times that amount.
 
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