Fake or real large Sebenza 21

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I bought this large Sebenza 21 (bead blasted, double stud) and I had to pay quite a lot as I'm located in Finland and these knives are very rare here. After purchasing the knife I have learned that there are fakes around. Can you please confirm that this is the real dea. I had trouble sleeping tonight worrying about this. Thanks in advance everyone!

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With a flashlight take a peak in the rear inside of the scale for date stamps(such as B19). I have never seen fakes with them, and by the time you can check, the sale has been made.the blde will also be stamped with a blade steel mak(but you have to take it apart to see)
 
Looks like a legit 21 that had a paracord "lanyard" added and was either:

Originally a sebenza with blue studs that was later made into one with double silver studs...
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Originally silver and had a blue backspacer swapped in...
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To my eyes the scales were "glass" blasted or scotch-brited at some point, but it could be really uniform honest wear as well.

Seems like a real Sebenza though.
 
As the others have said it looks legitimate to me especially with the date codes. Enjoy!
 
Welcome to BF P PontusB !!!!!!
That’s a keeper and hopefully it will serve you well. Like everyone said, it’s the real deal.
Did you happen to get box and paperwork with that gorgeous 21 ???
I’d guess the previous owner sent it in for a bead blast and added the double lugs. It was most likely a single lug in blue along with a blue lanyard pin which was removed.
Don’t be a stranger and share your journey with your Sebenza.
 
Thanks everyone, I'm so glad it's the real deal! The knife feels very good in use. Here's a picture of the box and papers. The blue blue lanyard pin is still in there.

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