If you could....

I'm going to go out on a limb and say. . . .don't change a dayum thing.

Sebbies are deeply rooted in the market place for what they currently are. Not everyone wants a swedge, double thing-a-muh-bobs, etc. . . . If consumers do, they're available.

Sebbies. . . . .one of the spices of life ! :D
 
GigOne said:
I'm going to go out on a limb and say. . . .don't change a dayum thing.

Sebbies are deeply rooted in the market place for what they currently are. Not everyone wants a swedge, double thing-a-muh-bobs, etc. . . . If consumers do, they're available.

Sebbies. . . . .one of the spices of life ! :D
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I agree with you completely.

I think it would be a smart choice to allow the customer to choose between BG-42 and S30V steels though, just like we can choose between the Classic, Regular, single, and dual thumbstuds.
 
Django606 said:
I think it would be a smart choice to allow the customer to choose between BG-42 and S30V steels though, just like we can choose between the Classic, Regular, single, and dual thumbstuds.
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I hear ya, but innovation means moving forward. From a business perspective, using BG-42 is like taking a step backwards, especially when you take into account that Chris and Crucible placed S30V into the hands of the knife world. Offering BG-42 would also effect CRK's operational aspects (i.e., increased inventory requirements, etc.).
 
Yeah, but couldn't the same be said for when CRK introduced the Classic 2000?

Just like the Classic was reintroduced due to popular demand, I was thinking that might happen to BG-42 as well.
 
Very true.

But. . . .reintroducing the Classic line of knives was practical. While there were increases of inventory, that inventory is shared for both Regular and Classic lines. Operationally, from a manufacturing perspective, the knives are different, but not by much.

You can look at the reintroduction of the Classic line from a product line and mix standpoint. Adding the Classic line increased CRK's product mix width, which diversifies risk (i.e., spreading risk across many product lines rather than depend on one or two), generates sales, and boost profits. Speculation on my part, but increasing width also allowed CRK to capitalize on the existing reputation and consumer desire for the Classic line of knives. The Classic line also increased CRK's product line depth, with the intent to attract consumers with different preferences, increase sales and profits, and to increase economies of scale for their production and marketing.

The Classic can be viewed as a repositioning move (man, what a smart business strategy that was !). :D

To offset the costs on introducing a new line or product modification, the demand would have to be HUGE. While that was seen in the reintroduction of the Classic, I highly doubt that the demand would be that large for BG-42.


On the other hand, I guess that it doesn't hurt to wish. :D
 
I would move the clip a bit out of the lock bar so that this one doesn't increase the lock pressure, which is strong enough without the clip.

And for the blade, VG10 rules....
 
flipe8 said:
Like NathanS said; dual thumstuds standard. It can't "really" cost that much for them.
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Why? Dual thumblugs should stay an option not a standard. I find dual thumblugs useless. They tear up your pocket and at times make the knife difficult to remove without hanging up. They are a personal preference and should stay an option. To make them standard would put the cost on those who prefer the single stud. The Sebenza needs a stud regardless and having a single stud fills the need. There is probably not enough of a demand to warrant making it a standard.
 
I think the ideal Sebenza would be the large plain regular--but with the scalloped ridges made smooth. I think the thickness of the regular and the overall handle shape of the regular are preferable to the Classic. Obviously, Chris thought the Classic needed to be improved upon. This is how I would improve upon it.
 
Smooth out the "cat tongue" finish and round off the edges of the scales a little more, like Matt Cucchiara's melt down job. I had a small regular that I just couldn't warm up to until Matt did his stuff to it. It came back like a different knife and was just what the doctor ordered.

Well, you asked. :)
 
K.V. Collucci said:
Why? Dual thumblugs should stay an option not a standard. I find dual thumblugs useless. They tear up your pocket and at times make the knife difficult to remove without hanging up. They are a personal preference and should stay an option. To make them standard would put the cost on those who prefer the single stud. The Sebenza needs a stud regardless and having a single stud fills the need. There is probably not enough of a demand to warrant making it a standard.
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I'm saying the extra cost associated with the dual is high. I don't find dual useless as I like ambi-opening and it's fairly hard(for me anyways) to open with the left hand sans stud. I don't mind not having the dual,but I don't think the price is in line. I also find this particular stud far less abrasive than some other offerings. I look at opening in adverse conditions when I say I like dual studs as well. It provides better purchase. In my opinion, I feel the extra amount is hard to take after the initial price you've just paid. Just my opinion, though.
 
flipe8 said:
I'm saying the extra cost associated with the dual is high. I don't find dual useless as I like ambi-opening and it's fairly hard(for me anyways) to open with the left hand sans stud. I don't mind not having the dual,but I don't think the price is in line. I also find this particular stud far less abrasive than some other offerings. I look at opening in adverse conditions when I say I like dual studs as well. It provides better purchase. In my opinion, I feel the extra amount is hard to take after the initial price you've just paid. Just my opinion, though.
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So $35 is too much?! I think that price is fine given the cost to manufacture them. Whether you make dual lugs standard or keep the single lug standard either way you are going to pay. I can't see making them the standard when most who want them are in the minority.
 
K.V. Collucci said:
So $35 is too much?! I think that price is fine given the cost to manufacture them. Whether you make dual lugs standard or keep the single lug standard either way you are going to pay. I can't see making them the standard when most who want them are in the minority.
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In my opinion, yep, I think it's too much.I had a machinist make a cam for my Myerchin Off Shore Crew from scratch and it cost me 11.50. He wasn't in the business of making knives and had no problem making it in a few minutes(his words). That's where I get my opinion from. I don't think they are going to be making it standard anytime soon and that's fine. I thought this was a post about what someone would like to improve. That's what "I'd" like to improve or see done to Sebenzas. Minority or otherwise, it's my answer to the question posed.
 
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