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Well. I was convinced that I will not buy a 25 for my collection, because for me the bushing makes THE Sebenza. So I never really got into the 25. Even worst, I didn't like the name "Sebenza 25", because it was kind of suggesting that following the numbers, it must be an improved Sebenza 21. Having learned that there are some minor and some substantial technical changes from the 21 to 25, particularely the missing bushing, I always regarded the 25 as a new, different model within the CRK product range.
Not saying that this is the only possible view at the 25, but after a relatively short production period the 25 was discontinued ..... and then continued his carreer with some additional technical adjustments as the Inkosi. So I was making peace with CRK, in a sense that they corrected this "error" and put a new model to the market, which also expresses by its name Inkosi to be a new model and not a modified Sebenza 21.
These days Sebenza 25 are becoming less visible. Most of the dealers stock was sold. At the exchange they are sold (and bought) from time to time and I wasn't really paying attention. The only damascus 25 you can get are the CGG with Ladder, Raindrop and Basket Weave damascus blade, repeating the damascus pattern by being grinded as a graphic into the presentation side scale. One of them was sitting at the shop of my preferred german dealer for quite a while and everytime I visited their online shop, my eyes went over it. Just a few days ago and after a short discussion here at our forum I pulled the trigger, feeling that I should have one example of the 25 in my Sebenza collection.
So here it is.
25, CGG, Ladder, 01
25, CGG, Ladder, 02
25, CGG, Ladder, 03
25, CGG, Ladder, 04
25, CGG, Ladder, 05
25, CGG, Ladder, 07
25, CGG, Ladder, 08
So it is really the 1st time I could have a 25 in my hands. Funny. And interesting to compare. What I like about it? The fact that they have been made only with double thumb lugs is nice. I like that in general, as it adds symetry. I was extremely pleased opening the box and seing the ladder damascus blade the first time. It is almost deep black, like in the old days with the coating. I really love that. Many current damascus blades of the Sebenza are more grey/anthrazit. This blade is really black and that is wonderful.
I am not a big fan of where they placed the lanyard. It is a pitty, that they did not use the rotating lanyard pin the 21 has. It is a nice little technical gem. In terms of ergonomics it seems that I prefer the 21 over the 25. While unlocking the blade I have the impression my thumb has less space available to shift the lockbar and the shifting direction is almost a bit left and downwards, instead of left at a horizontal line with the 21. Maybe I would get used to that ...... but I don't have to. I am happy to have a 25 in my collection, as somehow it belongs to the Sebenza family. But it will be the only one and this goes also for the Inkosi. Still a few more 21 to be added to my collection. Some more Classic, Regular. Maybe one day an Original?
Cheers,
Stefan
Not saying that this is the only possible view at the 25, but after a relatively short production period the 25 was discontinued ..... and then continued his carreer with some additional technical adjustments as the Inkosi. So I was making peace with CRK, in a sense that they corrected this "error" and put a new model to the market, which also expresses by its name Inkosi to be a new model and not a modified Sebenza 21.
These days Sebenza 25 are becoming less visible. Most of the dealers stock was sold. At the exchange they are sold (and bought) from time to time and I wasn't really paying attention. The only damascus 25 you can get are the CGG with Ladder, Raindrop and Basket Weave damascus blade, repeating the damascus pattern by being grinded as a graphic into the presentation side scale. One of them was sitting at the shop of my preferred german dealer for quite a while and everytime I visited their online shop, my eyes went over it. Just a few days ago and after a short discussion here at our forum I pulled the trigger, feeling that I should have one example of the 25 in my Sebenza collection.
So here it is.
25, CGG, Ladder, 01 25, CGG, Ladder, 02 25, CGG, Ladder, 03 25, CGG, Ladder, 04 25, CGG, Ladder, 05 25, CGG, Ladder, 07 25, CGG, Ladder, 08 So it is really the 1st time I could have a 25 in my hands. Funny. And interesting to compare. What I like about it? The fact that they have been made only with double thumb lugs is nice. I like that in general, as it adds symetry. I was extremely pleased opening the box and seing the ladder damascus blade the first time. It is almost deep black, like in the old days with the coating. I really love that. Many current damascus blades of the Sebenza are more grey/anthrazit. This blade is really black and that is wonderful.
I am not a big fan of where they placed the lanyard. It is a pitty, that they did not use the rotating lanyard pin the 21 has. It is a nice little technical gem. In terms of ergonomics it seems that I prefer the 21 over the 25. While unlocking the blade I have the impression my thumb has less space available to shift the lockbar and the shifting direction is almost a bit left and downwards, instead of left at a horizontal line with the 21. Maybe I would get used to that ...... but I don't have to. I am happy to have a 25 in my collection, as somehow it belongs to the Sebenza family. But it will be the only one and this goes also for the Inkosi. Still a few more 21 to be added to my collection. Some more Classic, Regular. Maybe one day an Original?
Cheers,
Stefan
...........If I could take pics that good, maybe I'd have more Damascus CRK's 
Thanks. Well done my friend.
