Call me crazy, but it would seem your dislike for the Sebenza was already premeditated. You obviously never liked or wanted a Sebenza from the get go, because they never appealed to you. And I feel the only reason you acquired this modified variation is because of the "cool" factor of being only 1 of 8 ever made; which in turn made you feel special. Hence your words not mine,
"There are only eight or so of them in the pushbutton configuration so I knew I was going to keep this one whether I liked it or not because I got it at a good price." Seriously??? Why keep something that doesn't do it for you?
Also, I've noticed throughout your "observation" almost every statement was contradicting to the last. Meaning every time you would say something good about the Sebenza, not many words later you'd say something bad as though it would go unnoticed. Let's be honest....... you really don't like the knife other than the the fact it's a (1 of 8) D/A.
If you look at the majority of the comments in response to your rant....... almost everyone answered and gave their opinions in the utmost professional way, not to mention friendly. Which is an admirable accomplishment in itself. Do you really think in any other sub-forum you'd be able to "try" and tear down a makers prized creation (in this case the Sebenza) that's a well respected entity in the knife industry, dare I say groundbreaking with the inclusion of the frame lock....... with these absurd comments/statements??? I'll answer that for you, "NO"! But the cherry on top is the fact that the knife that you have the audacity to "try" and belittle is not even a (true) thoroughbred Sebenza, it's modified; which voids this conversation ENTIRELY. Don't believe me?!?! Call CRK (or any other Manufacturer) and voice your concerns/problems with said knife. Then right before you're about to hang up and end the conversation. Say "Oh yeah, before I send it in....... I thought you should know it was modified into a (D/A)." Haha, it made me laugh
just thinking about the outcome. But basically, it would be around the lines of telling you it's nothing that could be done without "actually" telling you....... this FOOL (<--- not directed at you) has wasted both of our times.
And by the way, how did we go from the "modified" Sebenza's smoothness or lack there of....... to this scientific breakdown that you posted above, that you acquired through microscope
??? Too me it seemed you made such prejudice, ONLY to justify your statements and to demote the members who spoke highly of their Sebenza's experiences and qualities. You can say you didn't, but I've seen it too many times before. A lot of times individuals dislike to admit when they're wrong (or in your case got a BAD apple)....... so they take all the information they can to "justify" their commentary and berate others. If that isn't the case....... how about we just, "Agree to Disagree" and leave it at that. The Sebenza isn't for you, just as (insert Manufacturer) isn't for others. But to come in that manufacturers house (forum) and tell them the "hype" that surrounds their (creation) knife isn't JUSTIFIED, because of some jacked up modded (which makes it not their problem) knife....... is a joke!
The Sebenza has won Awards many times over, for the exact same things you complain about (e.g.) Fit/Finish, Tolerances, etc. Don't believe me? Look it up....... I would list them here, but my fingers would get tired
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And please, please, please stop saying that your Sebenza is "Stock" other than the modifications. There is no such thing, and you of all people should know that.......
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...hen-you-describe-the-condition-of-your-knives
See from the link above. You saying your Sebenza is stock other than the (what you trying to make it seem like) simple modification. Is the equivalent of me saying my knife is "Mint" other than sharpening it to a mirror edge, stonewashing the blade, and adding jimping
. Or my knife is "Brand New" never used, carried, or sharpened. The "Only" signs of wear are a few snail trails on the pocket clip, and one scratch on the blade from fondling. Say what?!?! Haha, see the contradiction there. So basically you're saying your knife is "Stock" other than the guy cutting/drilling a hole in the handle (for the push button), and putting in a sear which is mounted on the presentation side scale....... everything is "Stock". Sounds kind of funky/funny/weird doesn't it?!?!
By the way, when you first brought this "jewel" of a knife to the CRK forums attention....... you stated concern to the washer contacting the blade. Which later, the seller had rectified by stating "He had loosened the pivot prior to storage and the photo was taken before tightening." Did you ever ask him why it was loosened in the first??? Maybe that has something to do with your smoothness issue....... you know like him loosening it to make the knife easier to open (or more smooth). Just a thought
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(P.S.) I know emotions are not translated well over text, so please understand that the manner in which I speak....... is as cordial as an over the internet conversation will allow and the complete opposite of rude
. I would love to become friends and we voice our "opinions" over different knives and such, anytime. The knife community is truly a special place, and has plenty room for different likes and tastes. So just because you, me, or others don't like a knife....... doesn't mean that there isn't someone out there who does. And that's okay!
Also, sorry if some areas of my text are mangled, or have typos
. I was tiring from the long-winded reply and am a one take kind of guy at times....... so no breaks or preparation was taken in consideration to this response
. It would of been much easier to have this conversation in person, but I think you (and everyone) can grasp a good understanding or generalization of what I was saying.
