It's like comparing apples & onions

[KarlMaldensNose]

Happy Easter, everyone! Here's a frivolous time-waster for you...

I've been wondering why the Sebenza-Strider comparisons are so prevalent when there are other knives that would lend themselves to more appropriate head-to-heads. I'm thinking specifically of Sebenza vs. Lochsa and Strider vs. ZT 300/301/302. Well, not "versus" exactly, as I don't agree with saying one is better. But more of a general "compare and contrast" approach.

I just discovered the Lochsa a couple weeks ago and am mesmerized by it. I've searched and read everything available about it on this forum, but I'm thirsty for more. As an Easter treat, how about some lucky Lochsa owners post some pics of their beautiful blades!? I bet you'll go to heaven if you do.

 

[komondor]

I want to see which is the prettier knife. Strider vs William Henry. William Henrys are prettier.

 

[ExMachina]

Sebenza vs. Lochsa = readily available vs hard to get

 

[jetsrb32]

How do Sebenza vs Bradley Alias compare or either of those compare against Benchmade Skirmish?

If I am correct those knives have S30V steel and titanium handles

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Thanks

 

[godot]

Much as I love my Sebbies, the Lochsa is as close to perfection as a pocket knife I've ever seen.

Even the thumb stud has been thought out. It's at the perfect angle.

 

[KarlMaldensNose]

godot,

What on god's green earth is that bottom knife? Sebenza nano?! Thanks for the picture.

 

[rookie4real]

godot,

What on god's green earth is that bottom knife? Sebenza nano?! Thanks for the picture.

It's UMFAAN, the smallest version of Sebenza that has been discontinued many years ago.

 

[Locust]

What is the middle one? And how do you operate the lock?

 

[JAB]

What is the middle one? And how do you operate the lock?

Looks to be a Pat Crawford Framelock (I used to own one - very slim design with secure lock-up). The upper part of the handle is actually the lockbar and is pushed up to disengage the lock.


Edited to add: Stole these close up pics from AZCK which will hopefully help give ya a better idea of how it functions.

 

[pvicenzi]

Hum, apples vs onions. Apples remind me of the slip joints I routinely use to peel them, and the layers in onions remind me of damascus.

 

[Lycosa]

The Crawford is my pick. :thumbup:

 

[Locust]

Thanks JAB. I was guessing it might work that way but it's the first with that mechanism I have seen. Looks interesting. Is it hard to operate one handed?