Ritt
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This is a follow-up to my Should the first one be large or small? post. Its a little long, but please do check the following paragraph of thanks to the forum members.
Thanks to all forumites:
First and foremost, I thank all of the forum members that contributed to the large or small post. I dont have access to a knife shop that carries Chris Reeve knives, so I didnt have a chance to actually look at/fondle any of the knives. This made your feedback very important, and I really do appreciate it. Further, Ive made use of the fantastic post on disassembly and assembly of the Sebenza. A gold mine of information.
What Ive been carrying:
For years Ive carried Spydercos almost exclusively. My EDC rotation for work currently includes a Herbst, Lum Chinese Folder, and a Persian. When I need something really small I carry a SS Cricket or a BM Benchmite. Thats the only Benchmade Ive kept around. Theyre quality knives, they just dont do it for me. When Im hiking/camping Ive always got my SE Paramilitary. I love that knife, its like carrying around a buzz-saw. When Im working around the house/yard I carry a Dodo. Ive got an old beater Delica that I run with.
Why a Sebenza?
Beside just a general interest in knives, the main reason I started thinking about a Sebenza is that I need something that I can carry at work that wont raise eyebrows and heart rates. I work at a University, and in general the people I work with are not knife people, and they get uncomfortable around them. This really became apparent a couple of years ago from the reaction I got when I pulled out an SE Delica to open a box. It think it was mostly the shape of the blade and the Spyderedge, which combine to give that blade a fairly aggressive profile. Its not that people have hassled me about it or anything, but I can see that it makes them uncomfortable and I respect that. I figured a wood inlay Sebenza would make both me and them happy. I was also just really curious about all the buzz. So I decided to trade/sell several of the knives I dont use, and buy a Sebenza.
What I chose:
I ended up buying a small classic bloodwood inlay. Small was the overwhelming choice of the forum, and seemed to most match the size of my other EDCs. I like the cut of the classic scales, especially the more pronounced cut-out for the thumbstud. The wood really warms the knife up, makes it look less tactical, more like Grandads old Barlow knife. I have to put in a plug for Diane Rhodes at Alexacon Blades e-bay store. She was really quick answering my e-mails. I bought the knife on a Friday and it was waiting for me when I got home on Monday.
My initial impression:
Well, it goes without saying, but I will anyway, this knife just reeks of quality. The materials, the workmanship, just incredible. Its beautiful, and it is and will be my workplace carry from now on. I like the overall shape and feel of the knife, length and thickness of the blade. I like being able to take it apart to clean it, which Ive already done, even though it wasnt dirty. Im sold. Of course it has been said and I agree that there is no perfect EDC. The lanyard seemed completely out of character, I took it off immediately. Im not a big fan of thumbstuds, thats one of the reasons I like Spydercos so much, but Im getting used to it, and I have to admit its getting better, a little better all the time. And I do agree that a thumbstud is the way to go with this knife. I did have to spend some time with the sharpmaker to get it good and scary-sharp. Not to say that it was dull when I got it, but again Im used to Spydercos. And if the scales were just a bit taller theyd fit my hand just right...
That said, its great, I really do like it. But its going to take some getting used to. Its just so friggin nice.
Thanks to all forumites:
First and foremost, I thank all of the forum members that contributed to the large or small post. I dont have access to a knife shop that carries Chris Reeve knives, so I didnt have a chance to actually look at/fondle any of the knives. This made your feedback very important, and I really do appreciate it. Further, Ive made use of the fantastic post on disassembly and assembly of the Sebenza. A gold mine of information.
What Ive been carrying:
For years Ive carried Spydercos almost exclusively. My EDC rotation for work currently includes a Herbst, Lum Chinese Folder, and a Persian. When I need something really small I carry a SS Cricket or a BM Benchmite. Thats the only Benchmade Ive kept around. Theyre quality knives, they just dont do it for me. When Im hiking/camping Ive always got my SE Paramilitary. I love that knife, its like carrying around a buzz-saw. When Im working around the house/yard I carry a Dodo. Ive got an old beater Delica that I run with.
Why a Sebenza?
Beside just a general interest in knives, the main reason I started thinking about a Sebenza is that I need something that I can carry at work that wont raise eyebrows and heart rates. I work at a University, and in general the people I work with are not knife people, and they get uncomfortable around them. This really became apparent a couple of years ago from the reaction I got when I pulled out an SE Delica to open a box. It think it was mostly the shape of the blade and the Spyderedge, which combine to give that blade a fairly aggressive profile. Its not that people have hassled me about it or anything, but I can see that it makes them uncomfortable and I respect that. I figured a wood inlay Sebenza would make both me and them happy. I was also just really curious about all the buzz. So I decided to trade/sell several of the knives I dont use, and buy a Sebenza.
What I chose:
I ended up buying a small classic bloodwood inlay. Small was the overwhelming choice of the forum, and seemed to most match the size of my other EDCs. I like the cut of the classic scales, especially the more pronounced cut-out for the thumbstud. The wood really warms the knife up, makes it look less tactical, more like Grandads old Barlow knife. I have to put in a plug for Diane Rhodes at Alexacon Blades e-bay store. She was really quick answering my e-mails. I bought the knife on a Friday and it was waiting for me when I got home on Monday.
My initial impression:
Well, it goes without saying, but I will anyway, this knife just reeks of quality. The materials, the workmanship, just incredible. Its beautiful, and it is and will be my workplace carry from now on. I like the overall shape and feel of the knife, length and thickness of the blade. I like being able to take it apart to clean it, which Ive already done, even though it wasnt dirty. Im sold. Of course it has been said and I agree that there is no perfect EDC. The lanyard seemed completely out of character, I took it off immediately. Im not a big fan of thumbstuds, thats one of the reasons I like Spydercos so much, but Im getting used to it, and I have to admit its getting better, a little better all the time. And I do agree that a thumbstud is the way to go with this knife. I did have to spend some time with the sharpmaker to get it good and scary-sharp. Not to say that it was dull when I got it, but again Im used to Spydercos. And if the scales were just a bit taller theyd fit my hand just right...
That said, its great, I really do like it. But its going to take some getting used to. Its just so friggin nice.
), great choice with the small classic!!!-Tony 
) Traded and sold until I ended up with my 3 Sebbies and a bunch of FB´s. -and your right, they are friggin...nice!! 
