I see more Large Sebenzas for sale than Small

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On Ebay, forum for sale boards and in dealers inventory, I see a lot more Large Regular and Classic Sebenzas than Small ones available.

Does this mean that people prefer and hold on to their Small Sebbies rather than the Large size or that Chris Reeve makes more Large Sebbies than Small?

Is it me or do others think that the Small Sebbie fits better in a pocket as an EDC and this could be one reason for seeing more Large available than Small Sebbies for sale?

Jerry S.
 
I'm sure more experienced Seb owners will jump on this. But, as it is discussed quite often here, the small Sebenza is just a perfect pocket knife for a lot of people. It just does everything a "typical" knife owner needs. I look at the large Sebenza as a boarderline defensive knife, since I work in an office-type environment where weilding a 3.5-inch blade may raise eyebrows. With that said, my current EDC is a Benchmade 940. Go figure.
 
I noticed the same thing. I had a small Sebbie but traded it. Now I want one again. They are rare on E Bay. I liked mine, and made a bad move trading it. For me it's the perfect size. Another reason I think it's popular is that it's legal in most places. I see a lot of big folders talked about here. Theres a lot of "over the limit" blades being carried. I won't risk my CCW over a blade thats a half inch too long.
 
If you see more large Sebenzas in dealers inventory then that probably means that they sell better. If they sell better then there are more of them out there. If there are more of them out there that means you will see more of them on the second hand market.
 
Not everyone likes sebenzas. More than one person has complained about the handle ergonmics on the large sebenza; never heard it about the small. Some people don't like the way the large sebenza opens or the thumbstuds; never heard that about the small. Maybe that's why people unload more large sebenzas than small. Personally, I don't like the large sebenza, but the small isn't an instant turn off. I almost bought a small sebenza until I found a cheaper custom that was better made and prettier.
 
you said you found a better made custom knife then a sebenza, thats a pretty bold statement here in sebenza land. As good as a sebenza is a long shot, and better then a sebenza i find very , very hard to believe.
 
<If you see more large Sebenzas in dealers inventory then that probably means that they sell better. If they sell better then there are more of them out there. If there are more of them out there that means you will see more of them on the second hand market>

That's a good assumption.

However, assuming that the Small Sebenza is VERY popular, then people will hold on to them and you won't see them for sale in the secondary market. Plus, dealers will continually be out of 'em because they are so popular and they sell so quickly.

I'm still curious as to why there are more Large Sebenzas in the secondary market than Small Sebenzas.

Perhaps a rep. from CRK can address this question.

Jerry S.
 
Dr. sharp, you need to get out more. There's a lot more out there than sebenzas. Instead of a small sebenza I bought a folder by HK Parker. It's prettier, just as smooth and sharp, flawless construction, mirror polish and only $275.

By the way, sebenza land is the CRK forum, not everyone on the general or other forums is in love with the company or their products.
 
Originally posted by Dr sharp
you said you found a better made custom knife then a sebenza, thats a pretty bold statement here in sebenza land. As good as a sebenza is a long shot, and better then a sebenza i find very , very hard to believe.
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Believe it. I own more than one Sebenza, and I love the design and execution of the knife as much as anyone on these boards. But there are many talented people out there making custom knives, and if you don't think that more than a few of them are capable of making a knife as close to flawless as humanly possible then you are mistaken.
 
I'll third.

I also own more than one Sebbie.

I, too, love my Sebbies.

And as soon as Mr. Mayo touched my Sebbie, I can say with certainty that the knife improved FUNCTIONALLY.

There are plenty of folders out there that are Dollar-for-Dollar the match of Sebbies, be they production or true-custom, or in-between.

Allen
aka DumboRAT
 
Originally posted by stjames
Believe it. I own more than one Sebenza, and I love the design and execution of the knife as much as anyone on these boards. But there are many talented people out there making custom knives, and if you don't think that more than a few of them are capable of making a knife as close to flawless as humanly possible then you are mistaken.
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Can we have a list? :)
 
Please see the "Custom Knife"sub- Forum.......

Just go down the maker's list. Not all of them are great, not all of them will be affordable, but yep, there's plenty that will fit within our criteria.

:)

Allen
aka DumboRAT
 
Originally posted by jsun
Can we have a list? :)
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A list of my sebenzas? OK...

H#32, P#34, two large "P"'s, one small "P", Galuku Prototype, small #170, large and small plain with family name engraved, LDC-9 #20, LDC-109 #20, large and small MM Classic #20, large decorated, small "Line Drive" CGG, small Siver Contrast "Line Drive" CGG, large and small NICA Tantos, large flat ground, large and small Wood Inlays from 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. I also have a "Titanium Handled Folder" #30 made by Chris in South Africa (a kind of "pre" Sebenza), as well as a few Umfaans and Mnandi.
 
That's an awesome list, and I've seen a pic of your Sebbie collection once - fantastic.

- but I was actually asking of a list of custom makers that "are capable of making a knife as close to flawless as humanly possible"

Because they sound good :)
 
Other than the great quality of the Sebenza, I like the fact that a "good" company is behind the knife. In other words, it is nice to know, that if and when your CRK knife needs repair or refurbishing, that it can be done in a reasonable length of time. The problem with many pure custom folders is that I am afraid to use them, due to the long and tedious wait for repair when needed.

I am sure you can find many custom folders of better quality than a Sebenza. I don't think you can find any "better" ones made in a semi production fashion, like the Sebenza.

The one main point about the Sebenza is that I have never read of anyone, ever, having a complaint about the construction, or quality of one. This is amazing, especially when you consider that the Sebenza is not a pure custom make knife. I think the Sebenza is a bit boring in appearance. That is my biggest design complaint. However, ergonomics, appearance and such is a purely individual taste.
 
Stjames, are you the Imelda Marcos of Sebenzas? :) I only say this with total respect.

I am truly impressed by the selection and number of Sebenzas in your 'inventory'.

Doesn't it get confusing which one to EDC or EODC? I have one Sebenza in addition to my other pocket knives and I'm transitioning to the Sebbie and I confuse easily. Though I still love my Benchmade 705 and do carry it frequently.

Once again, I am impressed. Nice going!
 
to comment on the original question i think most people dont' realize how big the large sebenza really is. From the specs and pictures online it doesnt' seem that big. I think the blade is quoted as ~3.6"? But the large sebenza itself actually seems significanly bigger then other knives of similar specs. I personally think the small is too small and the large is too large. But when i had to chose the large which im somewhat starting to regret
 
Originally posted by jsun
That's an awesome list, and I've seen a pic of your Sebbie collection once - fantastic.

- but I was actually asking of a list of custom makers that "are capable of making a knife as close to flawless as humanly possible"

Because they sound good :)
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Thanks for the kind words jsun and climber (everyone should have such a hard time picking an EDC, right?)

I would say that Ken Onion, Kit Carson, Tom Mayo, Scott Cook and Mike Obenauf have the talent and dedication to their craft to create a knife that is close to perfect, based on the samples I have in my collection. I'm sure there are others as well.
 
Originally posted by jayharley
...it is nice to know, that if and when your CRK knife needs repair or refurbishing, that it can be done in a reasonable length of time. The problem with many pure custom folders is that I am afraid to use them, due to the long and tedious wait for repair when needed.
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This is definitely a big plus of the Sebbies, and of CRK in-general. The wait for refurbishment/repair of most other semi-custons and customs can indeed be much longer, although a few are on the order of CRK -- but still, a definite winning-case for the Sebbies.

The one main point about the Sebenza is that I have never read of anyone, ever, having a complaint about the construction, or quality of one...
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This is yet another near-truth that I am also proud of as a Sebensa owner, and other CRK knife-owner in-general. For a production-custom or "Mid-Tech," this consistency with the Sebbies is truly near-legendary in my view.

Originally posted by stjames
based on the samples I have in my collection. I'm sure there are others as well.
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Don't forget, in this price-range, Hinderer, Lightfoot, Tighe, and RJ Martin. And a bit outside the price-range would be Elishewitz, Bob T. and Brad Duncan.

And then there are others with prices that are out of this comparison......

:)

And OK, so they're a little "butch," but the Strider guys also craft some fine production-customs (and customs, but they're rather pricy for this comparison) if cosmetics can be set-aside for functionality. And for the price, the Lone Wolf Tighe-Pan and Harsey aren't bad, either.

:)

Allen
aka DumboRAT
 
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