I will not buy a Sebenza. I will not buy a Sebenza. I will not buy a Sebenza!!!!!

I love my Sebenza, and you got an awesome model. I think you feel underwhelmed because of all the hype on the forums, you were expecting some life changing experience with it. After all, any knife is just a knife. But it grows on you. Carry it everyday for a week or two, I bet you'll change your mind. Using it two weeks and going back to one of your other production folders the differences will be obvious.
 
Moxy said:
Well according to your signature you want to keep things simple. A locking mechanism doesn't get much simpler than a good ol framlock.
haha, just messin with ya. :D
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Haha, I'll be perfectly content with a nice bali. I have my complains about frame lock, but I still like them. If it weren't for frame locks, I wouldn't have some of my nice flippers and flippers make me happy. :D
 
simplicity is not very popular, especially since ball bearing systems and IKBS have been around. I like simplicity, if you are actually a knife user, you want a simple knife that you can clean, put back together and put back to work with everything functioning without a hitch...
 
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Hairlesstwinkie said:
It's really not all that special. It's just a simple frame lock and the beauty is in the simplicity. I doesn't have fancy flipper or innovative locking mechanism, but it still works. Everyone should experience a Sebenza at least once to decide if they like them. I'm with you, it's underwhelming. I've tried 5 CRKs and I only have the Umnumzaan because I like the design.
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Chris Reeve innovated the Integral lock (frame lock)
 
I keep saying I won't get one, but I know the day is coming. That's a fair chunk of cash to pay, and I keep talking myself out of it. I'll pull the trigger at some point.
 
RemyKaze said:
I've always liked the simple look of Sebenzas, especially the Insingo, but I don't actually like the knife itself, nor the framelock, nor the price tag. I can see why it appeals to some people, but personally I like flat grinds and stronger locks. I honestly haven't seen many popular midtech knives that DON'T have a framelock, or titanium, or both. I'd actually rather spend my money customizing my Ritter Grip. To each their own, and agreed on handling the knife first if possible.

I'm still on the hunt for a mid tech or custom that really catches my eye. :/
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OT but would that Ritter be the knife you were debating about getting just recently? Nice purchase!


OP what is the smaller [top] BM in your pictures?

I have always liked the 'benza, however I never have and never will own one, its a nice knife yes and I can't argue against it at all but for that price it had better be 5x the knife as my spyderco's or Benchmade's and I just don't see that it is.
However if I ever were to get one I believe it would be the same one you've got there, it's a beautiful knife!
 
Sbenzas almost have too much hype behind them. Dont get me wrong i love mine, but i also understand those who feel underwhelmed with them. The monstrous hype behind the sebenza gives it some pretty heafty expectations that i can see sometimes not being fully met for some people.
 
I've never held or used a Sebenza, so it's something I have to hold off on for judgement. That being said, I do really like some of their custom artwork they do for the handles and their Damascus variations are beautiful.

Do I really think you get more for your money than you do with a Spyderco Sage 2 for example? Tough call, does the extra $250 over the Sage 2 really get you that much more? I think you really have to like the way it fits in your hand and carries in the pocket to justify the extra cost.
 
I'm not a fan either. That's why I bought a Strider SnG.
 
I love my sebenza 25. Lately however I have been carrying mostly my Hinderer XM-18 slicer. They are my only two modern folding knives and unfortunately fill the same niche (pretty much). I am contemplating looking for a trade for a 21 insingo with CF like you have pictured, I think it would make the perfect compliment to my hinderer when i need something a little more "dressy".
 
Keep the Sebenza, or you may regret it down the line. Sell it in a year from now if you don't warm up to it.

Its the best made and designed production folder out there IMO, and I even prefer it over modern customs. I have and love many types of modern folders, but none come close to a Sebenza. That said, I carry Spyderco and traditionals as much as I do my CRK's.
Give it a try.
 
Sebenza's so far have not impressed me a lot but I do enjoy the smoothness and after some break in I feel like it will grow on me quick. Love the looks and I think it might take time. To me usually it is a pride of ownership thing and it will grow on me unless I just plainly do not like it but if that was the case I most likely would not buy it.
 
A Sebenza 21 will be one of the next knives I buy. I really just want to see in person why they are so highly regarded. I'll carry it for a while an if I don't like it I can always sell it to someone on the forum. I'm not expecting a life changing knife, but I like the way it looks and the simplicity of it so I think it will fit me.
 
Once you start actually using it you will start to appreciate how well it is made.
 
I just got an umnumzaan, was a bit put off, and put it on the shelf. Tried to sell it quick, and after dropping the price down $35 on what i paid, figured I should just carry it and see what its all about.

I'll just say that i'm in love with the hollow grind on this blade; it's a truly task-oriented grind that makes separating material a BREEZE. Can't say that about my FFG SnG, and even my beloved PM2 doesn't hold a candle to how thin the edge is.

I'm gonna give it a good go, It seems like CRKs often fetch decent resale values even with age, so I know i'm not burning myself. Maybe you should try it too?
 
I have four Sebenzas and not all of them click with me. The knife that I carry and use above not only the other CRKs but any other knife is my small Insingo. The simplicity, perfect size, and F&F just hits a perfect balance to boot anything else out of my pocket. Can't say that about the other three (large and small Classic and large Insingo). Bottom line is CRKs are a work of art from the manufacturing side but you really have to find that knife that speaks to you.
 
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