Is a CRK Sebenza worth it???

Neil definately has the one I want and will definately suit my needs! CRK must be one of a few production companies catering to us lefties so I'll definately get my hands on one! I'm gonna goto Blade and check out what they have there, get a hands on first then get one. I like it plain but when I saw what they do and that they can do custom graphics I got some ideas going.

Thanks for answering my question though, when I get my first sebbie I'm sure the whole forum will know about it ;)
 
It's your money, but I think they're way over-priced.

$175.00 is fair

$200.00 extortion, but still do-able if I liked the knife-shop a great deal.

Just my 2 cents worth,
Allen.
 
I find it strange that some people find them so over priced. Almost everyone who has one will agree that no other production knife out there can compete in overall quality, fit and finish, and the consistancy of those qualities. If they were overpriced then you would think one of the many knife companies out there would find a way to produce a knife of equal quality for a lesser price. If they were able to do that they would sell tons of knives. My guess is that they are priced exactly were they need to be to obtain the level of quality they have.

Some people obviously don't appreciate these qualities as much as the rest of us and that is fine. To them the knife may not be worth the price that is being asked but that does not make it overpriced. If someone wants a truly top quality knife then the Sebenza is a great choice and frankly the only production knife I can think of that attains this level of quality. I've had a number of Sebenzas, many other production knives and a pretty good number of nice custom knives. For a EDC knife, the small Sebenza ranked as my absolute favorite until last week when I received a Hinderer Flashover. That is saying a lot (both about the Sebenza and the Hinderer)

As a side note, as much as I love the Sebenza you should look at Rick Hinderer's knives as well. While the wait would be a little longer (unless you can find one at a dealer) the price is about the same and it is the only knife I have seen that actually beats the Sebenza in fit and finish. It doesn't have the great pivot system of the Sebenza, but otherwise it beats it in almost every category IMO. Of course I also think that every serious knife collector should have a Sebenza, at least at some point, it truly is a benchmark knife.
 
Marlin,

I have carried only a few knives throughout the years - Buck, Gerber, Spyderco, Benchmade and a Sebenza.

I still have all of them.

When I bought my Sebenza, I read and studied all I could about it on the net - never saw or held one in person - because it was (and is) alot of money.

I decided on a large, regular with a polished blade.

There will be things that you love about it and there will be things that you question, but accept about it (ie. no "flat ground" blade option, the "pointy" thumbstud...:rolleyes: ) And sure, I wish that they were $100 instead of $300. But it's elegant, in a minimalistic way and built like a tank.

If you have a strong interest in the Sebenza and can manage the cost, I highly recommend buying one.

Just remember, as you open the box - it's only a knife. There won't be any angelic, "Holy Grail" music playing out loud -- (but it will be in your mind) :D


Benchmade 552 - RSK Mk1 - top
Chris Reeve Knives - Sebenza - bottom

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I'll say it again, the ritter grip is a fine knife, an it does make perfect sense to buy one first. If it turns out you really like it, but want some of the additional things a sebenza gets you, then you can always get a sebenza later.
 
Its great fun reading this thread as my very first Sebenza is winging its way towards my home as we speak. Very much looking forward to seeing what it is aabout the sebe that makes so many folks shell out big money to get one.

Thanks for reaffirming my decision to get one.

Sam
 
I recently bought a decorated one (Native American). I pondered for quite a while, asked you guys for advice, and ended up buying one. Since I'm Canadian, it ended up costing me over $500, after the exchange rate.

If I'd have the chance, I'd do it over again, except that I'd probably go for a unique graphic. Great knife that beats anything I've ever handled before.

Guy
 
First of all, throw out all the opinions from those who have "held" the knife, "handled a few" or owned one briefly and never used it. Then toss the overpriced statements in the trash along with them. I bought my first in '99 and still carry it almost exclusively. Why? Because it flat out works. Thats almost 6 years of use and if anything, it's better now than when I bought it. Wow, $50 a year and going down all the time. How many people can say that is all they have spent over that time for their main carry? And if it does need a tweaking at some point, you know what, it can be brought back to new. Again, try and find a run of the mill knife with this option (mine hasn't been back yet). It literally cracks me up to find people who grab this knife and that knife looking to see what feels right without ever trying it day to day. The Sebenza won't blow you away with it's looks out of the box, but please use it and give it a chance. You'll see.
 
Robert:

CRK will make any of its folders in a left hand configuration. I own many and I think that they are really great. One of the reasons that I patronize CRK is that they are the only production company that will readily make a true left hand knife and not charge extra. Of course, the fact that the Sebenza is a simple, high quality, precision tool also helps. I think that even Neil at true North Knives and Dan at Plaza Cutlery actually have them in stock. I prefer the inlay models and the Mnandi. No they are not cheap and to get the one you really want may take a while but it is a knife that will last a lifetime. It is a knife that I heartily recommend for any southpaw that appreciates a fine quality knife. They're a bargain in my opinion.
 
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