Early Small Regular CRK Sebenza - More info

[Heywood Floyd]

Am seeking more info about a pristine never used or seen the light of day blade.

I’ve come across a pristine old small CRK Regular Sebenza that I can offer to buy. I think it is from 199X and has the Titanium pocket clip with only one, not the customary two dimples. It appears just as the one drawn by William W. Harsey in 1996 and shown at (http://www.chrisreeve.com/sebenzadetails.htm). The blade had no markings, that I could see, noting the material used. I assume it is either ATS-34 or BG-42 blade steel.

Here are a couple of pics.





There seems to be lots of information about current CRK small Sebenzas on the internet but not much about the earlier versions.

I’ll probably buy a small Sebenza soon and am keen to know more about this knife and would very much appreciate if anyone could post some information about early versus current Senenzas.

The sort of information that interests me is;

(A) What year is the pictured small regular Sebenza likely to be?
(B) Build quality - Have changes in manufacturing techniques and production numbers had an influence?
(C) Blade material - Which is considered better ATS-34 or BG-42 or S30V?
(D) Are earlier versions in mint condition generally worth more or less than current new offerings? That is a new small Sebenza 21 vs earlier small Classic or Regular.

Thanks in advance

 

[Heywood Floyd]

I think I've mistakenly posted this to the General Knife Discussion. Sorry for any inconvenience. I'm going to repost in the CRK Blade Forum. Chrs

 

[adam4584]

it's most likely bg-42 if it's made in the mid to late 90's. this thread will help you out http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=639407

 

[Heywood Floyd]

Thanks very much adam

 

[walleyeguy7]

that is an original sebenza made somewhere between 1991 and 1996

 

[Tripton]

that is an original sebenza made somewhere between 1991 and 1996

Pretty sure the original Sebenzas were similar to the classic pattern...hence the name.

The regular pattern never appeared until 1996.

 

[stjames]

That is a small "regular" Sebenza, the first 200 were numbered so if that clip is original it is probably BG-42. Some prefer that discontinued design and steel to the current offering so you might be able to get a premium, but without the box and paperwork I wouldn't expect it to be worth more than a current model.

 

[Heywood Floyd]

Thanks for all your helpful posts. I’ve since followed up more information on this particular Sebenza. The current owner claims all the documents and box are complete and original. I forgot to look inside the box for the original Allen hex key spanner though. Anyway following pics are of the documents and box.

 

[JNewell]

I have a small regular LH from approximately the same date.