Has anyone bought a Sebenza, not liked it, and sold it?

I've read so many reasons not to keep a sebenza:

- Don't like the style
- Don't like the handle material
- Don't like the handle fit/shape
- Don't like to use so expensive a knife
- Don't like the that the steel is HRC59
- Don't like frame locks
- Don't like tip-up only carry
- Don't like open frame knives

There are lots of reasons that people have listed for selling them.

Personally I like that they are easy to completely dissemble, clean, and oil. I like that they have no plastic parts, and only one spring (which isn't very fragile). Sturdy, dependable. But everyone has their own requirements.
 
this_is_nascar said:
The most uncomfortable, least valued, overpriced knife I ever made the mistake of purchasing.
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Just like everything in life..
You either like it or not.

Im in the Not crowd.

Dangerously said:
I've read so many reasons not to keep a sebenza:


Personally I like that they are easy to completely dissemble, clean, and oil. I like that they have no plastic parts, and only one spring (which isn't very fragile). Sturdy, dependable. But everyone has their own requirements.
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I can do the same thing to my Yojimbo2 without a spring.
 
I've owned many large 21's (and Umnumzaans) and didn't really like the handle shapes. Then...I purchased a 25 and the rest is history. Can hardly put the thing down...
 
I had the Regular and it's one of the finest folders ever designed but I like the Strider SnG better.
rolf
 
I never bought a CRK because I know I'll dislike it: I cannot carry tip-up and I don't like hollow grinds :D I did handle ones.
 
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Wow, that is a great contribution to the thread. Really to the point with detail. LOL. I never buy brand new, so that helps. I wait for something used from trustworthy members that is a perfect specimen. Saving $ and getting what I want.

this_is_nascar said:
Yep, I did. The most uncomfortable, least valued, overpriced knife I ever made the mistake of purchasing.
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Respectably, that is due to your sharpening skills/view of the edge no doubt, with the strange factory edge I see.. I will say, I had to re profile the edge for myself and a few customer now to make a nice even edge to the tip. No loss of material and very even to begin. They do something funky with the way they sharpen them at the factory.
Again this is not an insult, just something I noticed with the sharpening style they offer.

sodak said:
Got rid of mine because it wouldn't hold an edge. Ergo's were fantastic, though.
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Dangerously said:
The compression lock also has a spring.
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Small technicality,,,You got me

I was thinking this.

Spring-Steel-Wire.jpg



Not the heat treated compression lock /liner



Back on subject.


As for the buyers remorse part.
Ive had that happen on other items.
Guns and other stuff.
They feel good in the store but when you get them out to the range
It sucks. And I learned.

But Knifes.

A knife I can fondle , flick and get a feel for it before I buy.


The Sebenza is not for me because of the reasons I stated.

Thumb studs...
metal scales..Slick as slot when they get oily, bloody.

So I tend to buy knives I can afford to loose.
Happens about every 5 to 10 years for various reasons.

East Texas Brairs can put a Skilled Pick Pocket to shame.
catches on a seat belt.
TSA.
Clip got tweeked and I didnt notice it till it was gone.

So losing a $400 Plus knife will drive me into a crying baby.

Besides every Sub $200.00 knife I have ever bought
can do everything a ""Grail CRK, Pocket Jewelry"" can do just as well if not
better.


So now Flame me you Benza Koolaid drinkers.:D

Its not a Light sabre
 
BellaBlades said:
They do something funky with the way they sharpen them at the factory.
Again this is not an insult, just something I noticed with the sharpening style they offer.
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Hollow ground blade, convex secondary bevel. The last couple of times I sharpened my Sebenzas, I put a convex secondary bevel on them by hand. Not hard once you get the idea.
 
cards94 said:
I don't own one but it's talked about like it's the grail of all knives. i'm curious, has anyone bought the Sebenza, used it and than sold it within a short period of time?
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Back in early 2K bought Large Sebenza form knifesrt, had it for 2 days, returned it.
Later on had small sebenza, for quite a while, but sold that as well.
 
I did. I took a brand new large classic on a trade and sold it about a month of pocket time. It was not a bad knife. There was literall nothing I could fault it for. The blade grind and finishing was impeccable and just exuded an overall quality level that made you understand you had something more than an average pocket knife in your pocket. The only reason I sold it is Im a gadget guy. I like knives with tricks up their sleeves and simple just isnt my thing. I will generally only buy flippers, balisongs and OTF autos and only the first two if bearings or bushings are present. If Chris Reeve ever decided to make a Sebbie bearing flipper I would be all over it. Honestly I think if anyone owns a sebenza and afterward cant understand why the knife commands the price it does and why so many like it they either are holding a fake or simply wouldnt know quality when they see it. Unfortunately the design just isnt for everyone and that to me is the only reason not to like them.
 
Well said. I know that it is a hollow ground blade and the convex secondary. It is that last inch near the tip that has a steeper cutting edge that is harder to maintain ( that I was referring to). That is why it takes a little while for me to get the primary cutting edge to a nice even flat 30 inclusive as per customer orders.
For my 21 as well as the last two that I sharpened. I put a 30 degree flat and worked in a 40 degree micro with a slight convex improving cutting power immensely. I use this knife to cut anything and everything. Works darn well.


Esav Benyamin said:
Hollow ground blade, convex secondary bevel. The last couple of times I sharpened my Sebenzas, I put a convex secondary bevel on them by hand. Not hard once you get the idea.
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I can't even begin to think about spending that much on a knife until I become highly proficient in sharpening. Still, I doubt I would get one just because of the price and I tend to be happy with everything in the price range I have set for myself. I have my $12 Mora companion that I love so spending a lot doesn't always bring you happiness.
 
BellaBlades said:
Respectably, that is due to your sharpening skills/view of the edge no doubt, with the strange factory edge I see.. I will say, I had to re profile the edge for myself and a few customer now to make a nice even edge to the tip. No loss of material and very even to begin. They do something funky with the way they sharpen them at the factory.
Again this is not an insult, just something I noticed with the sharpening style they offer.
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Had it tested for hardness, reground and re-heat treated. Confirmed the lack of edge holding with 2 other forum members. All agreed that it was very sub par. I've been around knives for over 40 years, nice try, but it's not me.

Respectably, you don't know what you are talking about.
 
How could I ever get rind of one of the best knives ever made...so...no!
 
Have had several, great knives but for the price I always ended up selling them and sticking with less classy knives (1) with other features I like and (2) that wouldn't fill me with despair if I messed them up (by say dropping them on the sidewalk).
 
Yes, I bought a small sebbie off of another member here, got it in my hands and it just didn't have "it" and I couldn't justify holding onto it for what it cost me. It was definitely a well made knife and aesthetically it's hard to beat, but for me, it was just missing something exciting.
 
Ok. I was referring to the edge angle that you may have been sharpening and comparing to the factory edge.
Thank you for sharing the rest of your story after wards. I will share my knowledge and skills else where.
I guess you are correct. I have no idea what I am talking about and will keep to myself. Clearly you have proven that CRK's S35VN cannot hold an edge. Which is the steel I am referring to. Not the older stuff. Maybe you got a dud, who knows. I have been around for only 26 years and most of that with knives since I could hold one. What is your point. That you are older than me? Ive got respect for my elders. But excuse me.
I have officially entered my first internet spat. Darn it. I should get back to knife work. Something I actually know what i'm talking about.
Matt

sodak said:
Had it tested for hardness, reground and re-heat treated. Confirmed the lack of edge holding with 2 other forum members. All agreed that it was very sub par. I've been around knives for over 40 years, nice try, but it's not me.

Respectably, you don't know what you are talking about.
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I sold and traded my first 2 21s because they were sort of tough on the thumbs and were easy money and great trade bait. I got the itch again and this time bought a classic. While the differences may be subtle, it feels better, opens better and I like the S30V a smidgeon better than the 35.
 
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