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

..no.

Actually did the opposite for me. Bought one, knew I'd never carry Knife A, B, and C after getting it so I sold those. Liked the first one so much that I got a second one. If you replace Sebenza in the title with about any other model, I would expect the same varied responses.
 
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I own 3 Sebenzas and 1 Umnumzaan. I carry and use them just fine. I appreciate the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and well thought out design. Color me insane. :foot:
 
RevDevil said:
I own 3 Sebenzas and 1 Umnumzaan. I carry and use them just fine. I appreciate the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and well thought out design. Color me insane. :foot:
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Yeah that's great Rev, but apparently the OP isn't interested in those of us who enjoy our Sebenza(s). :what:
 
I used to have one with dual thumblugs and micarta inlays. Aesthetically I thought it was A+, in hand it felt B-. I found other knives that were more ergonomic to my hands and to my style (plus they were less expensive). OP you should try one out yourself. Who know you might end up keeping it...
 
BellaBlades said:
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
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Ok, I apologize for getting defensive about this. It was a frustrating time for me. Sebenza's do have unbeatable tolerances and ergonomics. If modern ones have better edge holding, then good for them, but I'll have to see it first before I'll plunk down that much cash again.
 
I think the term is "catch and release". If you look at the exchange there's many knives that are put up FSOT for this reason. So yes OP, people have catch and released sebenzas. And hinderers, spydercos, ZTs, kershaws, benchmades, etc, etc.
 
Of all the knives I've bought over the last 10 years, the Sebenza was one of the few that I actually got to handle before I bought it.

So there was no disappointments or remorse and I've never looked back......
 
Yup, I have tried (2) over the years, a Regular and Classic. Neither really did anything for me, I really wanted to like them, but it just was not there. I'm glad I did though, and would suggest to anyone that is considering one to go ahead and try it. It really laid that option to rest and I moved on past it.
 
Me. Very much prefer flippers now. The thumb stud action is clunky on sebenzas (in my opinion).

otherwise, design, fit and finish is good, but I think the whole package is probably 30% or so too expensive considering the quality and value of competing manufacturers.
 
uxo2 said:
Small technicality,,,You got me

I was thinking this.

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Not the heat treated compression lock /liner
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Where on any CRK does such a spring exist? So the Ti lock isn't heat treated, its 3 times as thick as the liner on a CL...

I'm not calling the CL weak (I've never handled one) but the R.I.L. is easily as strong, if it wasn't why would EVERY OTHER production (and most) custom knife makers use it?
 
Cereal_killer said:
Where on any CRK does such a spring exist? So the Ti lock isn't heat treated, its 3 times as thick as the liner on a CL...

I'm not calling the CL weak (I've never handled one) but the R.I.L. is easily as strong, if it wasn't why would EVERY OTHER production (and most) custom knife makers use it?
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I love framelocks and CRK does them better than anybody else, IMO, but they're not as strong as the Compression Lock. As to why do most makers use framelocks over CLs? Has much to do with the fact they would have to get a license from Spyderco for starters, I imagine.
 
Bought 2 large 21's to see what the hype was all about, and used one of them hard but it seemed to just not hold an edge very well. It does take a good beating, and I do like Ti handled knives. For me in the end, that was all it was, hype. Ergos were ok, but it wasn't the smoothest, best-put-together, do-all, makes-me-want-to-carry-this-till-the-day-I-die knife that many make it out to be. Well-made, no doubt, but uninspired. Sold the other one, and the beater is somewhere among the other knives I hardly ever use.
 
Cereal_killer said:
Where on any CRK does such a spring exist? So the Ti lock isn't heat treated, its 3 times as thick as the liner on a CL...

I'm not calling the CL weak (I've never handled one) but the R.I.L. is easily as strong, if it wasn't why would EVERY OTHER production (and most) custom knife makers use it?
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CK,
I think you need to back up on the thread.
The other poster is was trading words with gave the impression there is a spring
inside the CRK.
But it looks like he was talking about the liner lock being a spring on
the yojumbo2.

And you really need to play with a compression lock spydy.
Spyderco really is on to something Good.
 
Simple Man said:
Yup, I have tried (2) over the years, a Regular and Classic. Neither really did anything for me, I really wanted to like them, but it just was not there. I'm glad I did though, and would suggest to anyone that is considering one to go ahead and try it. It really laid that option to rest and I moved on past it.
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Very mature and sensible post.

I find it funny how people fight about stuff like this all the time. If it is not CRK it is Strider, or.... Some people love them and some hate them. There is no perfect knife for everyone. Many have different tastes. For these reasons there are many knife options out there.

Me, I had many Sebenzas many years ago. Some felt good and some didn't. One underdog that never gets mentioned is the Mnandi. What a great little knife. I edc'd one for a while.

I never took the time to really understand how the Sebbie was made. Once I watched the Blade HQ vids, everything came together. I now know why they cost so much and why they open and close so differently from knife to knife. I thought people were freaks in the past for sanding down the washers. Some out there may think that with a $500 knife they should not have to sand down the washers. While I agree, again, everyone has a different thought on how the knife should open and close. I am not a flipping opener type of guy. Every knife, from all the makers I have tried did not open or close like how I wanted. Not even the Sebbie.

Now that I understand how close the tolerances are in the CRK folders, I now know how a thousandth difference of the washers can significantly change the feel of the knife. I bought another Sebbie and carefully shaved off a little bit at a time off the washers. After sanding 6 or 7 times, I finally had the knife absolutely perfect. It feels like butter!

So, does CRK do a disservice by not making every knife how you want it to open? Of course not, everyone is different.
 
flipe8 said:
I love framelocks and CRK does them better than anybody else, IMO, but they're not as strong as the Compression Lock.
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You may be right but it's probably an irrelevant comparison for the average 'competent' knife user.
 
Not me - 10 for 10, and I love/loved 'em all. I have sold some - never because I didn't like, but instead to fund the next "must have" item. For example, sold this one in Ivory to fund a couple of fixed blades... should've kept the Ivory:

 
Ive only played with two CR's in store and never owned one, so my opinions are tragically flawed.

I just didn't see the appeal. Maybe it's one of those things where I need to own one and use it to appreciate it, or to make myself feel better about the price tag, or whatever - I just didn't "get" it. The Sebenzas sure look neat, I love the lines and materials, but in hand it just didn't click. :(

If I were going to spend that kind of $$, I would look towards Hinderers or Striders.

Then again, Im one of the very few people who don't care for the paramilitary 2 so maybe I'm the crazy one!
 
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