Deciding between 3 knives

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Smithguy50

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Hey everyone, I'm deciding between 3 knives, spyderco southard flipper, small sebenza 21 or kingdom armory mini Samaritan. I'll be using it as an EDC and I want it to be able to handle some things like cardboard cutting and other similar tasks. I'd like to hear what you guys would recommend, thanks :)
 
spyderco southard flipper, small sebenza 21
I would pick one of these
small, and sharp looking :] I'd never own samaritan so I do't know
 
Smithguy50 said:
Good point, I got my szabo folder there about 2 weeks ago and payed 270 :( but If I end up with the southard I'll order it online.
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I'd estimate you paid $80-$90 more on your szabo buying from the outlet. You are supporting local business and an excellent one at that by buying from the outlet so that's a positive!
 
KoryD said:
I'd estimate you paid $80-$90 more on your szabo buying from the outlet. You are supporting local business and an excellent one at that by buying from the outlet so that's a positive!
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Very true, looks like the southard is still going to be my next knife unless someone can convince me otherwise :D
 
Smithguy50 said:
Very true, looks like the southard is still going to be my next knife unless someone can convince me otherwise :D
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Just out of curiosity what draws you to the southard? Have you checked out the domino or paramilitary 2?
 
KoryD said:
Just out of curiosity what draws you to the southard? Have you checked out the domino or paramilitary 2?
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Well I have a para 2, I have looked at the domino a lot. It looks like a great knife and I like the fact that it's FFG, but I like the blade shape and thickness better on the southard, and many people have said it's overall build quality is excellent.
 
Have you compared the Sebenza to the Southard in detail...in-hand or in reviews?
 
The Southard is a flawless knife except the blade stock is really thick. Unnecessarily thick in my opinion. I'm not much of a fan of overbuilt knives. Anything more than 1/8 inch thickness on a sub 4 inch folder is more for image and looks. But I still love mine. You won't be disappointed with it. It's chunky though. Not sleek.

I'd go for the Sebenza. It carries nicer in the pocket. If you don't like it, it's easy to re-sell. They hardly depreciate in value even when they're used, assuming you take care of it.
 
I'm a huge spyderco fan. I don't think there is a better production knife company out there. But I have to echo the above statement, it's too thick. I could get over the fact that it's a flipper if it had the traditional, slicey geometry from spyderco.
 
I have purchased most of my spydercos from their factory outlet since I live a half hour away. You guys are inncorect, they do not charge MSRP there and there is no shipping. So for all the Spydercos I purchases there it was cheaper. The asking prices are a bit more, but with shipping it's about the same (many times cheaper). Besides if you live within driving distance, why would you want to wait for the knife to be shipped to you?
 
The Southard is 4.5" long when closed.
Both of the others are less than 4" closed.
I cannot hang onto a folder that is less than about 4 1/4" closed, as I have large hands.
So it depends on your hand size. I love Sebbies, but when I try to close a small Sebbie, my hand must naturally slide back on the grip a bit to use my thumb to depress the frame-lock...and the knife slips FORWARD out of my hand.
So, now it's either one longer knife...or one of the two shorter ones. If you can hold onto a small Sebbie, and lots of folks can, then it is the best knife by far, for you. IMO.
I've owned two Southards and many small and large Sebenzas. I've studied and admired the "mini-Sam" but it's too short in the grip for me...very similar in grip-length to the small Sebenza. I do like the Sam's blade design and thickness and would try it if I had a smaller hand.
I have purchased quite a few small Sebbies in the past just because they are so beautiful. I have never carried one. I always sell them again after a couple of weeks. The inlaid wood Sebbies, or leather-inlaid models, are wonderful, as is the box elder, and on and on. :) ANY Sebenza will last you forever. IMO, there is NO competition. Different strokes.
 
Every knife person should try a Sebenza. A lot of people find a Sebaenza to be the best for them. If it turns out you don't like the Sebenza, you can sell it with very little loss. After that, you will have a valid voice when opinions are voiced.
 
Hey guys thanks for all the responses, I should say one thing that is drawing me to the southard more than the sebenza is the fact that I'm really wanting a flipper. It's not a big deal if I have a flipper but just a feature I would like.
 
pvicenzi said:
Every knife person should try a Sebenza. A lot of people find a Sebaenza to be the best for them. If it turns out you don't like the Sebenza, you can sell it with very little loss. After that, you will have a valid voice when opinions are voiced.
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Agreed! It took me over 30 years of knife use to finally try my first Sebenza.I have to say that I really appreciate the super high quality,tolerances, fit and finish and simplicity.Quality over quantity is a lesson that took some time for me to learn.
 
Southaed and sebenza are not the same type of knfe. If you want an edc, go small sebenza, that's what its design for and it has 25years of improvements under its belt.
 
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