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Ever considered SEBENZA?

PiterM

PiterM

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Hi, I'm not sure if I should ask such a question on that forum but... how many of you have a Sebenza? Looks like a geat utility knife and fit&finish is almost excellent. The only problem is lack of EKI logo on the blade but I'll try to live with that ;) So, is Sebenza worth $350 as an addition to my Emersons or not at all? What's your opinion boys AND girls?
 
The first knife I bought, when getting back into the knife thing, was my 99 CQC-7B. I did a ton of surfing before actually buying it. After a little while I thought I wanted something a little less hefty. So I bought some spydercos, Walker lightweight, and a Walker Almite...then got some Perrins. Then one day, I found that for some reason I didn't like carrying the small spyderco. I took out the Emerson again...and have been carry just that (and a small Douk Douk in my wallet) for about 3 months now. I'm going to oder a Mini Commander on Tuesday (payday!)...and I'm completely sold on Emerson's knives.

I've looked at the Sebenzas...but I don't want to have too many knives. Unlike most of the people on the forums (from what I can tell) I want a small collection of stuff, and don't want to have tons of choices. The Sebenza doesn't offer anything I couldn't get from an Emerson, and I KNOW I like his stuff. Don't know if that makes any sense at all. Just how I am approaching it at this point.

Ted
 
i have a seb, they are ok, didnt pay $350 for mine though, traded a shotgun i had about $200 in, a very well made, very well finished knife, though not as 'flashy' as i had thought - example - a bud was over one evening, and i was sharpening the seb and a CRKT KFF, and i showed him the seb, he commented it was 'ok', then picked up the KFF and said 'now here is a knife' ?!?!?! he's not really a knife guy, but really into guns etc, and has 3 emersons too, and he said he would pay $250 for the KFF before ther seb, not to mention how much more he liked the emersons than the seb......BUT of all my knives, its my sons favorite, the one he wants when he is responsible enough to carry a high $$ knife, so go figure...

to me, anyway, emersons are more 'tactical' looking than a seb, though i dont think they are any tougher, better made, etc - the lock on a seb is pretty good imho, better than a std liner lock probably, though liners work fine for me...

i just never really was crazy about the seb, smaller than i thought it would be, and if my son didnt want it, would prob trade the thing - but they are certainly a good knife, i just dont think they really are marketed/designed to compete w/emerson in the tactical market imho, i think of them more as gentlemans knives

i wish they made a seb w/a 5" blade................

just my .02 worth

sifu
 
Sebenzas are very cool folders IMHO!! I have had a few in my collection. I love Sebenzas and still have one. Plus I have a custom sebenza on order with CRK.

Emerson folders can definitely do everything a Sebbie can and more!
I would carry a small sebenza as a utility in conjunction with my daily carry , CQC6.

Sebenzas and Emerson folders have a commonality in that they are both user friendly and can be self-maintained. Chris Reeeves Knives even encourages the self-maintenance of their sebenzas by shipping a wrench to dis-mantle their folders, plus sell Teflon grease to lube the bronze washers.

Both great Companies that make great products.

:)
 
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a Sebenza. I was carrying a Sebenza for about three years when the Commander was introduced in 1998.

But it lacks a wave. :D

By the way, Chris Reeve has an HUGE reputation for quality. They have won several awards in that area.

A Sebenza makes a great addition to a collection.
 
While I've owned a few Reeve knives over the years, I've never owned a Sebenza. Why? Good question. :D I've met Chris and toured his shop. Great guy. I see NOTHING wrong with a Sebenza. It's just not my type of folder I guess.

--Robert
 
I have never owned a sebenza but have handled and examined them at several shows. They seem very solid and practical.
As with any used knife just be sure to check it out for any wear or flaws.
 
The epitome of a hard use folder. Though I'm not totally in love with its aesthetics (I have a large plain Classic), it's beauty lies in it's simplicity. You won't find many (if any) members on these forums that will tell you that these aren't great knives. I believe the only controversy lies in it's price - some tend to think it is expensive for a "production" knife. My opinion...you get what you pay for.
 
While i was waiting for my CQC6 i considered a Sebenza, thankfully i got a 6 first though. I like the way they look, and they seem to be very well made. You can find them easily enough. Nice knife. Alot of $ though.
 
I have 14 Sebenzas in my collection (some old some new) and I think it is one fine blade! Only about 6 of them are users and boy do I love to use them. Those Sebbies come so sharp out of the box its scary. Buy a Sebenza and enjoy it. Heck, I might even sell you one of mine if you are nice:D
michael :)
 
Around the office, I use a small plain Sebenza that I got from HC. Doesn't raise any eyebrows. It resharpens easily. As Hilton says, it's a great utility knife.

I carry my mini-commander in the back left pocket.
 
Hawkins:

I was just thinking the same thing! That's a combination that's hard to beat IMHO.

Oh yeah, did I mention I really, really, really want one of those beautful things!
;)
 
Sebenza ??
You gotta stop hittin the pipe son.
We don't want no stinkin Sebenzas here, this is the Emerson forum :D
(Hey, it's 5 a.m., cut me some slack) :D
Donald
 
I love my large, flat ground Sebenza. If it had more of an integral finger guard [like Emersons do] it would be even better...
 
I've had a couple of sebenzas over the years. They're great knives.
I still have a small leftie that I bought directly from CRK a few years ago
 
Originally posted by NCBlades
I might even sell you one of mine if you are nice:D
michael :)
Click to expand...
He sold me one of them, and it's my EDC now. (The Commander goes in my left front pocket.)
 
While the Sebenza is a little out of my price range, I have looked at them with the thought of buying. I thought that it was a nicely made knife--smooth, good lock-up (these are probably understatements). I love the simplicity of the design. But in the end, I decided that it just didn't fit my hand as well as my prod. CQC7--the Sebbie's grip serrations also aren't as positive to me. Someone above mentioned that it might be more of a "gentleman's" knife, while I agree, that is what my satin Mini-CQC7A is for.
So really, the only thing broke the magic of this most talked about knife is a very subjective feeling in the hand. My advice would be to handle one before you buy.

-Chad
 
I also like to limit my collection to a few well-chosen custom users, but I plan on getting a small classic sebenza until a mini-Mach I comes out. It will be my office knife because the CQC6 is too scary. My reasons for choosing it are: deep carry clip, not scary black, classic model has decent finger guard, all ti handle is easily dehorned and reshaped, flat metal sides beg to be machined and customized, double hollow grind is BEST for ultimate sharpness, blade length is absolute shortest I would ever try to use defensively, and it can be disassembled and cleaned. Of course, if emerson makes a real gents knife (defined not by the maker, but by the reaction of co-workers), I'll be first in line. The only knife I had in the office that was really accepted was the smaller Boker ceremic w/ ti handle. It was too small, but everyone was amazed at the non-metal blade and titanium handle. If I had a trunkfull I could have sold them all.
 
Well, what can I say... Just ordered regular large Sebenza at KnifeArt. I'll cary it in the CR sheath on my belt. Sorry Sebbie, there is CQC7A in my pocket already and it will stay there for long I think :)

Nice customer service BTW, Larry is doing a great job there - helpful and friendly guy.
 
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