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Help Me Buy A Sebenza
- Thread starter cziv
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I filled out the SS paperwork in July, before my 62nd birthday the end of that month. My first SS deposit came in September - and I celebrated by ordering a Wilson/CRK StarTac Umnumzaan. Fantastic knife - great hand fit in my medium+ hands. My BM 610 Rukus 'was' my pocketable bushcraft knife, having displaced my long favorite Buck 110, but this 'zaan is a real contender - as it is for a whittler, as well. I wanted a plain large Sebbie, none around, or a 'zaan - my only source for that locally was $400 + 9% s/t - $436 - the Wilson StarTac version was available - $429.95 with free s/h. Yeah, it looks neater, too!
For size comparison, here it is with my other framelock favorites:
I've fondled upscale Sebbies of both sizes - and a regular 'zaan - since my latest acquisition. I have the correct knife for me, although, inexplicably, I feel drawn to a plain small Sebbie - which should be about the size of the Buck 172 Mayo TNT above. Add to that the fact that there is a new small StarTac Sebbie and you can understand why my grandkids may have a slim Christmas this year!
Off topic. I don't know about the OP, but my 'early' retirement at 62 for SS this past summer follows by many years my retirement from the state system as a post-secondary teacher, an income not age/outside employment sensitive. I continued to work - self-employed - and lost lots of money in a failed business. UnAmerican, I know, but I financed my company's losses instead of 'going bankrupt' - by mortgaging my paid-off home. It will be mine again by January, I hope. Add to this some age-related medical problems which surfaced as my hatchday approached, and you get the picture re my 'early' retirement decission. Everyone is different.
Stainz
For size comparison, here it is with my other framelock favorites:
I've fondled upscale Sebbies of both sizes - and a regular 'zaan - since my latest acquisition. I have the correct knife for me, although, inexplicably, I feel drawn to a plain small Sebbie - which should be about the size of the Buck 172 Mayo TNT above. Add to that the fact that there is a new small StarTac Sebbie and you can understand why my grandkids may have a slim Christmas this year!
Off topic. I don't know about the OP, but my 'early' retirement at 62 for SS this past summer follows by many years my retirement from the state system as a post-secondary teacher, an income not age/outside employment sensitive. I continued to work - self-employed - and lost lots of money in a failed business. UnAmerican, I know, but I financed my company's losses instead of 'going bankrupt' - by mortgaging my paid-off home. It will be mine again by January, I hope. Add to this some age-related medical problems which surfaced as my hatchday approached, and you get the picture re my 'early' retirement decission. Everyone is different.
Stainz
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zeke
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zeke
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CZIV
The cost of a new Sebie is just about the same as the XM-18 from Rick, you said your son is in the military? if that's the case just get the XM at cost.
You definitely need to consider the StarTac if your looking at the Umnum. The Regulars Sebenza's do not last long on the exchanges, if you see one ya better snag it or i'm coming after it.
Which ever you pick will serve you well. Good luck.
The cost of a new Sebie is just about the same as the XM-18 from Rick, you said your son is in the military? if that's the case just get the XM at cost.
You definitely need to consider the StarTac if your looking at the Umnum. The Regulars Sebenza's do not last long on the exchanges, if you see one ya better snag it or i'm coming after it.
Which ever you pick will serve you well. Good luck.