I am looking to get my first Sebenza, it will definitely be a small one with some sort of inlay but I am not sure what to get. I really like wood inlays but I am not sure what kind of use they can take I have read that they can split after a while of use and this is gonna be a EDCer for a long time. I love the gold accents on wood inlay models but people have said that it rubs off pretty quick on the thumb stud, it that true? Another thing I am thinking about is whether or not the titanium still has the fine grit sand paper feel on the parts without wood because in pictures they look pretty highly polished. Also I am wondering if the Micarta inlays are grippy at all? The Micarta looks cool but it has no accents with all the silver details...anyway has anyone had long daily use with these and can tell me how good they wear? Thanks!
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Long use on wood inlays + micarta?
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Unless you live in a climate where the temperature and humidity changes drastically on a regular basis, I find it difficult to believe that properly stabilized wood like the kind used in the Sebenza will split through use. In fact, I'm almost certain that it won't.
Concerning the anodizing on the gold and blue thumblugs, it will wear off over time. However, if it's something you find you can't live with, you can send it to CRK in Idaho and they will re-anodize it and perform some other maintenance on your knife for a small charge.
Concerning the anodizing on the gold and blue thumblugs, it will wear off over time. However, if it's something you find you can't live with, you can send it to CRK in Idaho and they will re-anodize it and perform some other maintenance on your knife for a small charge.
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Stabalised wood can take a punishment. There have been a few Mnandi's going through a wash and dry cycle without much damage but as HistoricalMan said unless you live in a climate where temperatures change dramatically it should not be a problem. Also if you get a premium wood such as Lignum vitae, Ebony with a kg/cu.m ranging between 1100 - 1330 (approximate) it should withstand most environments.
This greatly depends on how much you open and close the knife, my stud on my old 1 and a half year sebenza was still blue. Not as shiny but still blue. Anodizing rubs off, but it is easy to restore.
Nope it does not due to the polished blade on inlays except if you get a Micarta with stone wash finish, but after a while and with some use the stone wash finish under the ceramic ball smooths out, but still the high polish blade is something to experience. It is much smoother IMO then the normal stone wash.
Cant comment on this, but as far as I know there are some really old micartas in circulation and use where the people speak highly of it. Sure they will chime in.
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I bought a used Lrg Micarta and it didn't have any texture/grip to the inlays, which I personally liked, they were smooth and felt good, but still did the job for me. I bought a small micarta new, that I still have, and it is very textured, much more so than any of the wood inlays I've experienced. I can't tell you how long it will stay that way, because I haven't had the pleasure of wearing one out, but I know the new small micarta I purchased had a very grippy texture. I love them both, and sadly have recently parted with my large Micarta, a move which I am already regretting.
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Don't listen to him, listen to your heart, it's your hard earned money. Some people, like myself, actually like, and support the new stamp. I don't see it lasting very long, so they may turn into collector's items eventually too.
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My african blackwood small sebenza was my daily carry for about 3 1/2 years (before I got my umnumzaan 
) and the inserts look great. Now keep in my mind that it spent the first 6 months that I had it (it was used) in hot humid florida and I sweat a lot. The rest of its time has been in Iowa where it's seen everything from hot and sweaty to -30 f. I've had no issues. Maybe burl or other woods could possibly have an issue if not stabilized but I believe that they are. Lignum vitae, african blackwood, ebony and the other hard oily woods should have absolutely no issues. If they do CRK's warranty should cover it.
) and the inserts look great. Now keep in my mind that it spent the first 6 months that I had it (it was used) in hot humid florida and I sweat a lot. The rest of its time has been in Iowa where it's seen everything from hot and sweaty to -30 f. I've had no issues. Maybe burl or other woods could possibly have an issue if not stabilized but I believe that they are. Lignum vitae, african blackwood, ebony and the other hard oily woods should have absolutely no issues. If they do CRK's warranty should cover it.
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I agree. Micarta is grippier than wood inlays, but wood inlays have a nice grip/feel to them as well -- not so much from texture, but from the extra dimension that inlays add over a plain Sebbie.
The wood inlays are just so much more attractive to me. Here's a little tease:
Classic Cocobolo:
Of course, it all comes down to personal preference, so buy what speaks to you.
The wood inlays are just so much more attractive to me. Here's a little tease:
Classic Cocobolo:
Of course, it all comes down to personal preference, so buy what speaks to you.