I would like to see a Sebenza in person...

[Medic1210]

I, like a lot of people, have been drawn to the Sebenza based solely on all the hype from this forum. Personally, I don't think the plain Sebenzas are all that attractive, but I can appreciate the finer things like fit and finish that are alluded to regarding the Sebenza. If I were to ever purchase one, I'm sure it would be one of the wood inlay, or at least a computer graphic one, just because of the added appeal. I, of course, would have to save up considerably. Then, I would have to try to convince my wife that I am not in fact as crazy as she tends to think I am for wanting to buy a $400 knife. I know, some women just don't understand.

I don't live near any dealer that sells Sebenzas, so, short of buying one out right, I have no way of basing my own opinion of them. Anyway, this brings me to my request. I have seen several people on this forum state that they own several Sebbies. I would like to ask if anyone is trusting enough to let me borrow one for a few days just so I could hold one in person. I wouldn't do any hard testing, or anything to damage the knife. I would pay for insured shipping both ways and only keep it for a week (or more, if you didn't mind).

So, if anyone is willing to step up to the plate, and try to add another Sebenza fan to the group, please let me know. If you would like to remain anonymous to others that might bug you to do the same for them, please e-mail me so we can discuss the details.

Please, no "Are you crazy?" "You must be kidding!" responses. I'm being very serious with my request. Based on what I have seen in this forum, there must be at least a few people that would like to help me out, although I only need one. I would really like to see one of the graphic ones, but really, any one will do.

Thanks in advance,

Mike

 

[seaplane]

Hey, You'd have to be honest to be a Swan Fan! Hope you find someone. If you don't, Buy your wife a $300 Purse, And then you can persuade her better! If you lived a little closer to me, I'd let you touch mine, But I couldn't be responsible if you cut your self!There was a thread on the forums a few weeks back about a pass around sebbie. I can't remember the member's name, But maybe someone else will point you in the right direction.you really are going to love one if you get your hands on one. The more it gets used, The smoother it opens and the easier it is to keep sharp. Good Luck--

 

[Medic1210]

Originally posted by seaplane
Hey, You'd have to be honest to be a Swan Fan!

I was wondering if anybody knew what I was talking about. I consider myself to be an honest person.

If you don't, Buy your wife a $300 Purse, And then you can persuade her better!

Heck, if I made enough money to buy my wife a $300 purse, and then a Sebenza, I wouldn't be here asking for a loaner. I'm a Paramedic, not a Doctor, and I'm also putting my wife through nursing school.

There was a thread on the forums a few weeks back about a pass around sebbie.

Already signed up for it, but looks to be a slow process.

I still have faith in my fellow forumites.

Mike

 

[seaplane]

Well, I guess if you are a paramedic, It would be O.K. if you cut yourself, 'Cause then you could fix yourself -Swans cool!I actually got behind an older version of her at the post office the other day. Not too Cool Took her 10 minuets to buy some stamps!

 

[w feazell]

the beauty of a plain sebenza is in the form and function. mine as they came from the factory were the sharpest knives i have ever seen. crk can also make a "pretty" knife.