First Sebenza arrived today

schiesz

schiesz

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I have really liked these since I first saw one on the internet a few years ago, and finally got my first sebenza today. Its a small regular with a BG42 blade, which is exactly what I was looking for. Well, I thought I wanted a classic, but I think i've decided I like the reg better.

I wasn't exactly sure what to expect since I had never seen or handled one in person, but it seems to be exactly what I have been looking for. It is about 6 1/2 years old but appears mint.




It is smaller than I was expecting, but that is a very good thing for me as I prefer knives that are no bigger than needed. For a 3" blade the handle is a very minimal length and fits my large hands extremely well. I love the grooves on the spine, and the fit and finish on everything is spectacular. Workmanship on the whole knife is better than anything I have seen. Extemely smooth opening while maintaining a strong lockup. I am definately impressed. It is exactly how I was hoping, and much better than I was expecting.

Now I guess I need to go cut something...

schiesz
 
Maybe I just haven't looked hard enough before, but i'd never seen anyone mention how the whole spine is a smooth radius, and the grooves at the base look (and feel) perfect. The feel of this knife in the hand is incredible.

I always wondered if a sebenza was worth the cost of admission, but figured if I didn't think so afterwards they keep a very good resale value. Now, i'm not really thinking about resale value anymore.

schiesz
 
Yes, that smooth radius on the spine of the blade feels really good. OK, now do you have your eye on another one yet?
 
It really is a fine example of minimalism in knifemaking. The design has not one extraneous component and the execution is flawless at a very high level. There's just enough handle to cover the blade and with the titanium construction, durability is exceptional.

We can all go on and on about our favorite aspects of the design but suffice to say a Sebenza is all a knife should be and nothing a knife should not be. Others may be more highly decorated or polished but, if form follows function, the dictionery definition of folder should be a picture of a Sebenza.
 
pkdmslf said:
Yes, that smooth radius on the spine of the blade feels really good. OK, now do you have your eye on another one yet?
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Another? So soon? My poor new knife wouldn't like that too much, I don't think.

It is funny all the details you don't realize about sebenzas until you handle one. I never really got why Chris Reeve uses the tumbled finish on the blades, it looks like its got a bit of a texture to it, just slightly rough or something. I never disliked it but thought it appeared unfinished or something. Couldn't be farther from the truth. The blade may APPEAR to have a very slight texture, but its smooth as glass to the touch. I really love everything about this blade. I never really thought it could be this good.

I don't know how the S30V blades perform, but i've been a big fan of BG42 for the last few months and this one is no exception! It came sharp, didn't look like it had been sharpened, but who knows... About 10-15 swipes on the sharpmaker fine stones for each side and it push cuts magazine paper with ease. It has actually cut anything that has gotten in my way in the last few days, and all with ease.

We'll see if i'm changing my tune in a month (or year), but for now this is everything I need.

Now, if I thought I could ever afford a small classic with micarta inserts and a damascus blade...:rolleyes:

schiesz
 
I like to say its maximum performance in a minimalized package. Hands down one of my favorite manufactures. Congrats on your purchase and the BG-42 find.
MPE
 
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