Just got my first small Sebenza

[AJ]

The small is perfect for office carry/use... not too big, not too large...

 

[Delgadonine]

I learned to hide my smaller knives after a friend liked my Tactile and I simply gifted it to her. My Small Sebenza and Small SHF, as well as my Praetorian Slim are safe.

I have small hands, but like a Pocket Howitzer in hand as much as I like my smaller blades.

 

[EOS One]

I don't have any small CRK's. Yet
For decades I carried Spyderco Delicas, Natives and Boye folders originally because Wisconsin had a law limiting to 3" blades in pocket.

By the time I started buying CRK's (was it really less than year ago? Holy Crap !) I was ready to go bigger.
Eventually some smalls will grab me though.

 

[Maroco]

Looks like it would fit perfectly in my hands! Then again, my wife has the same size hands as me...

 

[Boattale]

I'd never consider a small CRK. Don't own any Buck 112 either.

 

[jjg6319]

I bought a small 21 and realize I like the larges more.

 

[Wild Willie]

I really should have checked out the specs before I bought. It's just sooo... tiny. Are these geared towards women? I can't imagine a full grown man having any use for this, unless he carries a Peanut for EDC. It barely fits my hand, three finger grip at best. Now don't get me wrong, the build quality is top notch & the action is as smooth as it gets. I just had no idea they were this small. I've only had larges in the past. This is going to be a catch & release for me. Sorry if I bunched any panties. I've just never been so underwhelmed by a knife before.
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I'm 6'1", weigh 220 pounds, wear a l/xl glove and a tree service professional. On top of that, we do most of our own wrench work. Outside of tasks requiring a machete, I've never once felt under knifed with my small 31, like ever.

I also have a large 31 and a mnandi. The smaller knives get way more pocket time. The bigger knives just don't trip my trigger, and I have several.

 

[Slice-E]

I will say, I use and others use smaller knives. I get by just fine with a Small Inkosi. However, if you feel uncomfortable with your grip on any knife, do not use it. You will end up cutting yourself if you use a knife that does not feel right in your hands.

 

[brock stewart]

Xl gloves and I only Carry/use smalls, mnandi , or impinda surprisingly the impinda is the perfect size for me

 

[JTR357]

I will say, I use and others use smaller knives. I get by just fine with a Small Inkosi. However, if you feel uncomfortable with your grip on any knife, do not use it. You will end up cutting yourself if you use a knife that does not feel right in your hands.

I use plenty of small knives. As a matter of fact, The Spyderco Dragonfly is one of my favorite light carry EDCs. Like I said earlier, I was just very surprised how small the small Seb was when I first got it in my hands. Most small knives I use, have a choil like the Dragonfly.

 

[crk1984]

Seems clear that was exactly what ya were trying to do.. and this from someone who also doesnt like small sebenzas.

Okay man. Maybe the woman comment was a little harsh. My bad. I'm not trying to sh!t on CRK's.

 

[JTR357]

Update: After carrying it for a while, I've grown to like it! I may have overreacted in my first post. The handle just fits my hand so can just get 4 fingers on it no problem. It's a really great knife! I love the "hydraulic" feeling that CRKs have on the action. I want to get a large Inkosi next, because they remind me of the Regular Sebenza's from the past with the finger grooves. Anyway, just wanted to let ya'll know.

 

[Ajack60]

Update: After carrying it for a while, I've grown to like it! I may have overreacted in my first post. The handle just fits my hand so can just get 4 fingers on it no problem. It's a really great knife! I love the "hydraulic" feeling that CRKs have on the action. I want to get a large Inkosi next, because they remind me of the Regular Sebenza's from the past with the finger grooves. Anyway, just wanted to let ya'll know.
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Naw, you didn’t overreacted, it was more of a shock than anything else. Glad you’ve come to enjoy the knife. The large Inkosi will feel like a massive knife once you get one. I will say though, once you get a large CRK, don’t rule out the small, it does come in handy when you don’t feel the need for a bigger knife. It’s funny, I don’t care for the small Sebenza, but here I am loving the Mnandi and Impinda. Go figure

 

[Wandering_About]

Good to hear you're enjoying your small Sebenza!

 

[bart1]

Try an Umfaan! That's for Kids??! I too prefer larges by a wide margin, but not everyone can EDC a large due to a lot of factors. I am always surprised at the number of smalls, and the people who prefer them,, Men and women!

 

[Brock O Lee]

It's not even the small blade that I mind much. It's the little baby handle.

Yup, same here. I prefer the large by far. I have 1 small and 8 large.

The small is very space efficient, but in my hand it feels too cramped for comfort. The small blade is fine for utility cuts. The large blade however makes a lot more sense for cutting food.

 

[BD_01]

Update: After carrying it for a while, I've grown to like it! I may have overreacted in my first post. The handle just fits my hand so can just get 4 fingers on it no problem. It's a really great knife! I love the "hydraulic" feeling that CRKs have on the action. I want to get a large Inkosi next, because they remind me of the Regular Sebenza's from the past with the finger grooves. Anyway, just wanted to let ya'll know.
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I love the smalls.
Not enough for a dedicated work knife, but just enough to do anything that one might encounter otherwise.

 

[JTR357]

I love the smalls.
Not enough for a dedicated work knife, but just enough to do anything that one might encounter otherwise.

I kinda think of the small as a beefed up SAK now. It's a great little knife to carry around the house.

 

[Maximumbob54]

I feel like this is yet another notch on the gun of wishing for a medium series from CRK. The smalls always seem a little small and the larges ate a bit too much beef growing up. We make them work when a medium would eliminate this issue.

 

[Wandering_About]

I feel like this is yet another notch on the gun of wishing for a medium series from CRK. The smalls always seem a little small and the larges ate a bit too much beef growing up. We make them work when a medium would eliminate this issue.

Much as I do like my small Sebenza, I have to admit that a 3.25" blade medium Sebenza would be absolute perfection for me.