Long-term Sebenza users

Just picked up a Sebenza recently and am considering keeping it vs trading for a One Piece as I recently "lost" my Shadow IV to my brother.
What I am wondering is who here has been using a Sebenza consistently over the long-term and what are your thoughts/comments.
I am skeptical of Titanium as a liner lock as experience has shown it wears fast.
I know the Seb is in a league of its own but I am trying to justify(to myself) keeping it.
I have done alot of research using the search function, but what I am looking for is recent input.

Thanks alot in advance.
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Roy
 
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I have had a small sebi with a polished ats-34 blade since 1995. I have opened and closed this knife constantly for most of that time (while driving, watching tv etc) and it has only gotten better and shows no wear. I have not put the blade under constant use for that time but I have used it to cut many things that would mess up the edge on many blades. Such as cutting pieces of old carpet out of homes to send for like, kind and quality testing. The blade got scratched but did not hurt the edge and was easily sharpened.

Great knife! Hand made quality! Tough!

Kevin
 
Roy, look at your Sebenza. It has titanium scales, not a titanium liner. Look how thick those scales are. It will not wear out on you.

I envy your predicament. If it were mine, I would definitely go out and buy a new one-piece.

But keep the Sebenza.
 
Roy,

I got a fifth hand used Sebenza a little over a year ago. After all the things I read on the forum I was pretty disapointed. However, a year later I'm still carrying. This knife is great. I would encourage you to carry it for a while and if you're still not happy then do what you must...but if you get rid of it on looks and simple playing with it, you won't know what you missed.

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Carried a large Sebenza for 10 years....one of his first ones( I know I always say that)

Used it alot, never failed, occasionally would get loose, but that is easily fixed with a snug up on the allen screws. Very nice reliable built for the long haul knife.

I did recently sell it to a collector (blaspheme!!) but I was just ready for a change and needed a few bucks to pay for some more recent purchases...It was my first custom (yes it was custom then, because was a handmade by Chris) I still think they are incredible knives...............if there was any wear on it, I couldnt tell..my years of sharpening it did remove some blade edge, but that was from alot of sharpening, I flicked and clicked it thousands and thousands of times....took it apart and put it back together dozens of times...mine was ATS 34 steel, and from what I hear and read now..the BG 42 he uses is even better, So a Sebenza is a knife you can count on...I don't think its possible to wear one out. (at least in your lifetime)

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One of the problems with the Sebi, is for me there was a great 'WOW' factor when I first got it. The anticipation was so great...the little plain box with the sticker, the tissue wrapped knife...etc etc etc. Then after 5 mins or so I though 'is this it?'
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It took me a while to realise that the hype over the Sebi, is because it WORKS and works very very well. It is only when you use it and really look at is that you start to see the small details and why it has them. With the Sebi every feature is a functional feature. nothing is for show or art. It is functional and workman like. But at the same time the functionality and quality lend it a great...??? Personality? Style? All of its own. To own it is to love it. It takes a little time, but it grows on you. I was a fool, I really thought the Sebi was way over hyped. I did not understand it even when I had one. I could only think I spent £345 ($500) on THIS!
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and put it down to a stupid moment. Owning a Sebi is part of being a KnifeKnut IMHO, then comes the custom knife
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. I have come to realise how great a steel BG-42 really is. I cannot think of a tough stainless steel that can out perform it at the moment. M2 is tougher, but not stainless. Talonite is rust proof and holds a long edge, but far weaker, CPM 440V is better for edge holding, but weaker. The list is endless. I have come to think of BG-42 as the ultimate all rounder steel, it holds a great edge, while keeping a good toughness and great stain resistance. Put this in the Ti handle and you have a folder of amazing quality.

I was stupid enough to think owning a Sebi would curb my desire for more knives. It has not in the slightest.

Next on the list? A TNT in BG-42
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or a CPM 420V slipjoint folder or a...
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Roy,

I have only recently acquired a Sebenza, but I have to agree with the General..there are little things that grow on you...most are signals of quality.

BG-42 is a great steel, my favorite at the moment, when done well, it is tough, fine grained and takes an excellent edge.

Titanium is light and makes a pretty good spring. It also galls against steel, I think this aids in the lockup.

Keep the knife...you will be surprised...you may hand it down to another..
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Steve-O
 
My small has been my daily carry for at least 2 years. The only time it was not in my pocket was when it was at CRK (once for engraving, once for a ambidextrous thumbstud). I should add that this one is an old style and I got it second hand. I expect I will carry it for many many years to come (except on weekends when I switch to the large sebenza!)

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