Flat Grind for EDC?

recoil

recoil

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I just snagged a large flat grind Sebenza with the signed/dated BG42 blade with extras off the bay.
I am considering it for rotation use.
I know there were only about 130 of these made but does anyone have one as a user and how does it slice compared to the hollow grind?

thanks
dave

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I think it will slice great!

Tried to send you a PM but your mailbox is full.

Thanks
jprice
 
A signed Sebenza Flat Grind has been the ONLY knife I EDC since December '02. it's also my only Sebenza, Slices everything well (mostly Cardboard and shrink wrap.) I see another thread about clip vs no clip, I go clipless and keep it in a Home made leather pouch (similar to CR leather pouch that died a couple years ago, home made one is out of thicker leather) Mine is always one of three places: pocket, hand, or on nightstand, You can't lay a CR down, they may walk away. Enjoy GDWTVB
 
recoil said:
I just snagged a large flat grind Sebenza with the signed/dated BG42 blade with extras off the bay.
I am considering it for rotation use.
I know there were only about 130 of these made but does anyone have one as a user and how does it slice compared to the hollow grind?

thanks
dave
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I bought my signed/dated BG42 large flat grind Sebenza (left-handed) model last year. I have been hesitant in putting it in my rotation. After purchasing it, I had written Ann at CRK concerning the significance of the flat grind signed/dated models and numbers produced. Ann had told me that approximately 130 were officially made, but out of the total, only 5 were made in left-hand configuration. The low number of production alone makes me hesitant to use it. Of course, I have two other large plain Sebenzas, one a classic with BG42 blade and the other a regular with S30V blade so I really don't have a need to use the flat grind at this time. Like Dave, I too am curious as to how well it cuts and slices as compared to a hollow grind Sebenza. Am I missing something by not using it? What do you think, should I use it or keep it in the safe?

Pattaya Dave
 
I just bought a custom Koji Hara for US800 and I plan to EDC it. Using your knife only ruins the value if you plan to sell it. I plan to enjoy mine--and I'm taking it with me when I go!! :)
Greg
 
Greg said:
I just bought a custom Koji Hara for US800 and I plan to EDC it. Using your knife only ruins the value if you plan to sell it. I plan to enjoy mine--and I'm taking it with me when I go!! :)
Greg
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I agree 100%...it's like when you are a kid and save the Green Jolly Ranchers until the end but by the time you get to them, you are full and can't fully enjoy them!

Use it and enjoy it! I feel it will not slice as well as the hollow grind, but for heavy utility work it will fare better and it will be excellent for wood working.
 
I didn't like flat ground blades till I used one, flat ground blades aren't very good looking. If your work envolves using the full width of the blade(like cardboard), then a flat ground blade won't get "hung up" as much into the material, making it slice smothly.
I wish CRK made a flat, but I won't get hung up on it, that just gives me an excuse to carry one of the Calypso family members.
 
I just got around to taking a few pictures and added them to the first post.
thanks for all the replies.
dave
 
Ok, stupid question. What kind of Sebenza is the one that actually says "Sebenza" and also "CRKT" on it? Did it come that way from the factory, or was it modded?
 
Akubra,

Around 1995 CRKT (Columbia River Knife & Tool) collaborated with Chris reeve Knives to produce an FRN framelock Sebenza. The one pictured was received from a CRKT sales rep and it was a prototype with full documentation as such.
Chris Reeve did not approve of the quality and the project was terminated.
Very few examples ever got out.
I have this one in my collection as an example of how NOT to make a Sebenza.

dave
here is a link to a better discussion of the CRKT Sebenza

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387227&highlight=crkt
 
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