Expensive folders.

last isaw he was looking for samll sebenza classic in WTB forum
 
It's been damned difficult but I think I've pretty much settled on a small regular Sebbie in left hand config. There are lots of nice knives out there and it's a tough choice but I think the Sebenza fits my needs. It's a high end well made knife that will do pretty much everything I need a knife to do from day to day, (I've got some cheapies if I need to do anything that might approach abuse), and it's in my price range.

I know some of you will say that knife X or knife Y will do this or that better and maybe they will but I think this is what I need right now. Maybe later when I've saved up a few more hard earned bucks I'll get one of the other good tools mentioned.

Thanks for all the suggestions, it's been a great help and it sure as hell's been fun looking at a lot of good knives.
 
gajinoz said:
It's been damned difficult but I think I've pretty much settled on a small regular Sebbie in left hand config...
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The knife I carry every day; you will love it. :)

The wood inlay is definitely worth the extra money; it makes the knive look better, a little wider and feels GREAT.

My LH California Redword Burl. :eek:
 
gajinoz said:
It's been damned difficult but I think I've pretty much settled on a small regular Sebbie in left hand config. There are lots of nice knives out there and it's a tough choice but I think the Sebenza fits my needs. It's a high end well made knife that will do pretty much everything I need a knife to do from day to day
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You won't be disappointed. The Sebe is very nice. If you have the patience to wait for a new custom knife, for a year, or try to find a rare one for sale second hand, you can find a custom knife perhaps better made than a Sebenza. But the better quality will just be noticed marginally in daily use. Also if you would buy a true custom to use as an EDC, you will not beat it up like you can a Sebenza. Why use a knife in a daily capacity when you have to wait a year to get it or a year to get it refirbished?

Don't get me wrong: I still like custom knives. They can be fabulous to carry and look at. But usually they end up looking pretty in my display case, where I don't get a chance to even utilize the extra quality and craftsmanship I paid and waited for. "Pride of ownership" is a big part of knife collecting, but it is not enough if you are looking for a usable EDC.
 
RGRAY said:
The knife I carry every day; you will love it. :)

The wood inlay is definitely worth the extra money; it makes the knive look better, a little wider and feels GREAT.

My LH California Redword Burl. :eek:
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Wow, that IS a nice looking knife. Maybe if I only eat beans for a week I can afford that inlay ......
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gajinoz said:
Wow, that IS a nice looking knife. Maybe if I only eat beans for a week I can afford that inlay ......
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Beans supplemented with Spam, and you will be in heaven! :D Great pick by the, although you really couldn't go wrong with any of the suggestions IMO. Congratulations! :)
 
The quickest way to get a Lochsa would be to email a dealer who carries them and try to reserve one from them. They get shipments from Scott regularly. This is how I got mine, from Les Robertson. Of course, I've got another on order with Scott as well :D
 
Strider SMF. I just got one, and I can't put it down, can't stop using it or carrying it. The SnG is a very close second.
 
I'm also looking into getting a 'nicer' EDC. The choices are CRK regular Seb, SC Lochsa, something from Mike Obenauf. I'll stay away from the 'which is better' trap, but since my chances are zero of handling these before I buy (in New Zealand) I would lke to know from the guys who have one or more of these: Which of these folders have the thinner profile while not compromising on blade thickness?

Thanks,

Greg
 
I would choose a Carson M4 with stellite. I love the design and the stellite has become my favorite folder material. Granted, stellite is not for everyone. So if you are one that doesn't need the superior corrosion stellite offers, then get one in s30v.

If that design is not to your liking, KIt's son-in-law Mike Obenauf makes a few different styles of knives. His quality is excellent and the value is almost unmatched in the custom market right now.

Another favorite if none of those designs appeal to you would be Bob Lum. I have been admiring and searching for one of his chinese folders for about 2 years now. I finally picked one up last Friday at Blade. The quality of the knife is amazing. Bob was a wonderful person to deal with. My only gripe with Bob, is I had been collecting Carson and Obenauf almost exclusively for custom folders and the quality of Bob's work and Bob himself is forcing me to add a third maker to that folder collection list. :)

JR
 
Greg,

Out of the 3 you mentioned, Mike O. has a distinct advantage over the other 2. While Scott's knives are custom, and the fit and finish is extraordinary, you are still limited on the final product. Scotts handles are machined and varying the thickness of it is not an option.

With mike, you can request thicker/thinner liners/handles slabs (framelock)/blade.


That is one advantage to custom makers. They can tailor the design to meet your specific needs. Call mike and tell him specifically what you are looking for. He is a great guy. If you want his number, e-mail me and I will get it for you. I got his card from Blade, and I can dig it out if needed.

JR
 
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