Help with stainless Damascus selection? -> Arrived!

[wquiles]

Your attitude is to be admired. As well as your choices. :thumbup:

Use them in good health.

Thank you. The really though part starts now - per Heather, the current waiting list is about a year long

When I had them made my current Small Sebenza it was like 8 months, so I guess good things come to those who wait

I will do my test to post pictures in this thread a year from now

Will

 

[akubra]

Congrats on your decision.

As for the waiting list-maybe I can "lift your spirit" here a little. When I`ve ordered my damascus blade last year, I was told that it would take about 9 months. After all though, they had it in after only about 2-3 months! I was a shocked when Heather emailed me, telling me that they had it in already! That being said, it might be in quicker than you expect. Good luck!

Nick

 

[garciajr]

I had to wait over a year to receive my Small Sebenza (Ivory & Damascus)
It was well worth the wait. What was nice was when I ordered it the price was the lower price before they raised things and it was completed after the price change and I got for the old price.

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[wquiles]

Congrats on your decision.

As for the waiting list-maybe I can "lift your spirit" here a little. When I`ve ordered my damascus blade last year, I was told that it would take about 9 months. After all though, they had it in after only about 2-3 months! I was a shocked when Heather emailed me, telling me that they had it in already! That being said, it might be in quicker than you expect. Good luck!

Nick

Thanks Nick :thumbup:

I had to wait over a year to receive my Small Sebenza (Ivory & Damascus)
It was well worth the wait. What was nice was when I ordered it the price was the lower price before they raised things and it was completed after the price change and I got for the old price.

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Nice Sebenza you have there

Will

 

[wquiles]

My order is finalized - I went with the ladder stainless damascus.

And for the record, this will be an EDC blade that will see actual daily use. I don't own "anything" that is a shelf queen. My left-handed, year 2001 BG-42 small Sebenza Classic is well worn and still works fantastic

Thanks again for the help on the pictures - much appreciated :thumbup:

Will

It has been almost a year since I placed my order with Heather for my custom Damascus Large Sebenza. Hopefully not much longer to wait now

 

[SteelSnob]

I have a Mnandi with a ladder Damascus blade enroute that I plan on using. I will let you guys know how it does.

 

[corwise]

I just ordered a small Sebbie with ladder Damascus, I'm being told 12 months by Heather. I plan for it to be somewhat of a user, not an EDC but definately not a safe queen, more of an occasional carry when I'm dressed nice. So hopefully in another year I can once again add to this thread.

 

[wquiles]

Well, today, almost a year and 1/2 after my order, I got the very pleasant call from Heather: my custom Damascus Large Sebenza with Ironwood inlays is ready!

I will post pictures once I get it

 

[zyhano]

congrats. the longer the wait, the bigger the pleasure... at least, that's what my gf says..

 

[nyefmaker]

Here is a pic of my one and only CRK Damascus. Its a mnandi with cocobolo handles and Devin Thomas Basketweave Stainless Steel Damascus. I have used it heavily and have edc'ed it for awhile and there is not even a blemish. The DT SS Damascus holds a heck of an edge, every bit as good as S30V and BG-42 in my opinion. I highly recommend the Devin Thomas ( what CRK uses ) Damascus.

 

[nyefmaker]

Well, today, almost a year and 1/2 after my order, I got the very pleasant call from Heather: my custom Damascus Large Sebenza with Ironwood inlays is ready!

I will post pictures once I get it

Cant wait to see the pics................Did you have to pay in advance, put down a partial payment, or pay when its ready ??? I hate to pay for a knife and not get it a year and a half ???

 

[DBH]

Cant wait to see the pics................Did you have to pay in advance, put down a partial payment, or pay when its ready ??? I hate to pay for a knife and not get it a year and a half ???

I didn't on my large stainless ladder damascus blade for my stars and stripes model. I am thinking about ordering another sebbie with damascus. I love it for a working and carry knife.

 

[wquiles]

Cant wait to see the pics................Did you have to pay in advance, put down a partial payment, or pay when its ready ??? I hate to pay for a knife and not get it a year and a half ???

No, they just get all of your customer/contact info, the details of your order, and then comes the hard part - the wait. Once the knife is done, they call to get payment information, and shipping preferences, and that is all. If I understood her correctly they were shipping the knife today (Thu) via USP ground, so I would imagine by Wed/Thu of next week it will be here

 

[cracky]

Hi guys,

I get the feeling the ONLY way to snag a Damascus CRK is to order direct from them.

I have been looking almost daily on the usual online sites , no luck - always sold out !

 

[SteelSnob]

Well i've used and carried the Damscus Mnandi and here's my opinion on it. The SS Damscus takes a much keener edge and holds it better, I didn't damage the pattern but when I was cutting cardbboard the coating CRK applies to it did rub off a little but it was easily fixed when I sent it in.

 

[lunde]

My favroiet Damascus pattern is Bubblewrap, and my Ironwood Mnandi has a nice specimen:

Closer:

I snagged this from Neil at TNK two or three years ago. My wife also has a Damascus (Ladder pattern) Mnandi with Cream Mammoth Ivory inlays. Here is Neil's photo of it:

It's her "user" knife, and she uses it often. It still looks new, and has a razor-sharp edge.

 

[wquiles]

After a year and 1/2 of wait, it is finally here:

Next to my two other EDC Sebenza's
Sebenza 21 Large, (custom ordered) Left Hand, SS Ladder Damascus, Desert Ironwood Inlay
Sebenza Classic, Large, (off the shelf) Left Hand, S30V Steel, Ebony Inlay
Sebenza Classic, Small, (custom ordered) Left Hand, BG42 Steel

Another good close up of Thomas' SS Ladder Damascus blade:

 

[krazichinaman]

I remember following this thread last year. Congrats on the beautiful Sebenza. Now the question is was it worth the wait and will you carry it?

 

[Davor]

Good choice on the ladder. I ordered a fixed blade from CRK about 3 months ago, and I was told it will be several more weeks. I think its well worth the wait and its makes getting the knife more exciting, almost like a xmas present.

 

[marthinus]

Great knife! use it in good health!