flat ground Sebenza question...

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I've just seen ''searching for a Aviator...'' topic and I've decided to post my request here. I'm looking for flat ground Sebbie, any condition, box and papers aren't essential. I saw it in may 2006 when it was in 'for sale' section on this forum for 400$ but I missed it. Have you got any clue where can I find it or who's got it? Anyway, thank you in advance.
 
I too missed out on the chance for a flat ground blade. I passed on several a few years back. Live and learn I guess.
 
get in line ......... in all seriousness the supply/ demand on this is incredibly out of wack. there are very few flat grounds out there and most of the ones that are out there are hiding away in someones safe.
 
and I've been thinking about selling it, so I'll post it in the "for sale" forums. It's a great knife and never used. To be fair, the person who started this thread will get first crack at it, if he replies quick and we can work out shipping. Otherwise, up for grabs.

Pete
 
This thread is useless without a picture:)

dave

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Anybody have a flat ground Sebenza that they actually use? How does it cut compared to the regular hollow grind?
 
I had a flat ground that I used for a couple of years. I used it hard and the blade held an edge very well and I was amazed from time to time that it didn't deform or chip out. Very tough and very sharp blade. I think the geometry of the flat grind supports the edge very well. BG-42 is also fantastic steel at 61Rc. The flat ground knives are the best Sebenzas ever made for hard use.

Pete
 
AV8R said:
I had a flat ground that I used for a couple of years. I used it hard and the blade held an edge very well and I was amazed from time to time that it didn't deform or chip out. Very tough and very sharp blade. I think the geometry of the flat grind supports the edge very well. BG-42 is also fantastic steel at 61Rc. The flat ground knives are the best Sebenzas ever made for hard use.

Pete
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I have had a number of flat ground Sebenzas that I purchased for exactly that reason but they seemed to keep "getting away" from me. Then about two years ago ( when Bridget was still with the shop) I lucked into one of the last flat ground blades to leave the shop. The production numbers have always fluttered around the 135 market but no one is really sure.

The knife I purchased came WITHOUT Chris's signature. Turns out it was one of TWO that were sent out of the shop. I happened to be in CRK visiting with Anne and Chris and mentioned the knife because I was surprised regarding the lack of signature on the flat ground blade and I had a little bit of concern regarding it's provenance. At first Chris and Anne were sure that it wasn't legit because it didn't have the signature. After further discussion Chris happened to ask Bridget and it turned out that TWO surfaced for sale while Chris and Anne were not around. What really made this interesting is I know that the other one ended up over in Hawaii for treatment by Tom Mayo. That ended making mine the only one ( AFAIK) :D that came without the signature that is still in NIB condition. So much for making it a user :cool:
 
Something's faild with our transaction and I haven't got a chance for buy this knife. Anyway I'm still highly interested in buy some flat ground Sebbie.
Thanks a lot.
 
RoninPimp said:
Anybody have a flat ground Sebenza that they actually use? How does it cut compared to the regular hollow grind?
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Does this flat-ground look used? ;)

sebbie.jpg


(not for sale)

Cut's fine, like most sharp knives ...
 
Thanks Don,

The Rolex GMT gets daily use:), the FG Sebenza gets none:(
But my other sebenzas get plenty of pocket time.


Good craftsmanship is always appreciated around here, be it folders or watches. One seems to compliment the other.



dave

dave
 
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