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SilasM

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Fifteen years ago I sold Japanese shears to hair dressers. My partner was the sharpener. His skill attracted some Navy SEAL knives to sharpen (we are in San Diego). Saw my first Chris Reeve one piece knifes – damn impressive – seemed really expensive – and really scary when I think where those young men (God bless them) have carried those blades.

Flash forward to ten days ago. Doctor said I had a heart of a lazy 40 year old and I’m 61. So, I deserved a treat – mail ordered a fancy Seki-Cut Damascus folder – very disappointed – it’s a sock drawer queen. Spent some quality time on-line, picked a BM folder to buy. But this time looked up a local blade store I had never been too (Wright Knife, La Mesa, CA.)

The owner (Dennis) was friendly, showed me the BM, offered to take my $130 – Way more money than is reasonable for a pocket knife – right? Standing there shooting the breeze with this knife guy, I ask what he had in his pocket. He pulled out some African named thing made by who – Chris Reeve – rang a bell.

Bottom line: I bought a small Lignum Wood Classic Sebenza – and I couldn’t be happier. Only thing bothering me is as I left Dennis said, “80% of his CRK customers that buy a small Sebenza first come back later for a big one”.

My question to the forum: Should I get the large wood inlay or one of the funky (unique) graphics?

Don't call me a CRK convert - let's just say I've joined the ranks of people who enjoy quality engineering and flawless execution.

SilasM - the M stands for miser
 
I second TKC's congratulations to you. I'd go for either micarta or a graphic. If it was to be a user, I'd go with micarta.
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You have a nice small knife. Perfect for dress or business use.

The large blade is more suited for utility use. I love the Micarta handles for their durability and grip even when wet. No complaints about the looks either, the micarta matches the grey titanium nicely.
 
You have an inlay model , I say get a graphic .

Oh yes , and while you are there may as well pick up a Mnandi too.

It'll happen , trust me .
 
I'm partial to their inlays, they hold up very well in my experience. I know I must sound like a broken record but I think that the classic Micarta inlay can't be beat for daily use. If you want something fancier go for the wood inlay. True North Knives has a large classic left hand inlay in Snakewood that has my name written all over it!:thumbup: :D ;)
 
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