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i own a small regular sebbie i guess 21 . now i see different models . and which is stronger the slip joint or frame lock ?

i dont care for inlays and all that bs cause i use all my knives

my first thought was a large 21 , so what would you get ?
 
Stronger? What are you trying to prioritize?

The slipjoint is a great model with very limited availability. If you’re looking for something now look elsewhere.

I think for use a micarta inlay Inkosi is the best bang for buck. Best locking folder model they make with the grippy and attractive inlays.
 
Neither should fail under normal knife use, but of course Impinda is a slip joint and will function as one-two hand opening and no locking feature- I do love the look of the blade. The Impinda is just starting to be released. There is certainly a waiting list at CRK and likely at the dealers. So far they aren't showing up in the exchange either.
 
you said not for EDC ? i use my small one to edc ,. so the sebbie will not hold up to daily work ?

so is slip joint stronger then frame lock ? that makes a difference
 
...so is slip joint stronger then frame lock ? that makes a difference
Does this help?? :rolleyes:
Slipjoint - "If you’ve handled a Swiss Army Knife you’re already familiar with a slipjoint. A slipjoint provides a modicum of safety to folding knife users without actually having a locking mechanism. In simple terms, a slipjoint is a spring that holds the blade open and closed. The spring sits along the spine, anchored to the handle midway down, and it presses against the bottom of the blade tang to hold the knife closed."
Framelock - "A cutout along the axis of the spine has a relief cut out which creates inward pressure. When the blade is opened, the lock bar springs inward and engages the rear of the blade tang to lock the blade in place...a detent ball engages with a hole in the base of the blade to keep it closed."
I'm not sure if the source is a member of BF so I didn't name it, but the words are theirs, not mine.
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you said not for EDC ? i use my small one to edc ,. so the sebbie will not hold up to daily work ?

so is slip joint stronger then frame lock ? that makes a difference

Sorry but I am unclear as to what you are referring to "stronger" ? blade, ?tip or something else. Neither are prying tools and the slip joint has no lock, so I am guessing blade or tip.
 
i can get the folder right now ordered tonight if i want it . im just mulling over what locks up the best . not a math quiz. geex

i think im going with the large insoki . thanks for replies
 
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you said not for EDC ? i use my small one to edc ,. so the sebbie will not hold up to daily work ?

so is slip joint stronger then frame lock ? that makes a difference

A sebenza will certainly hold up to tough daily use. The knife is designed as a working knife. Infacr “sebenza” actually means work in a South African language.

That said the two strongest folding knives Chris Reeve put out are the Umnumzaan and the Large Inkosi.

I don’t know what you mean by “stongest” but the Impinda slip joint as as such is not “strong” at all in the sense that it does not lock open.
 
A frame lock (Sebenza/Inkosi) is more secure than a slip joint (Impinda) if one were to hit it along the spine causing the knife to close on your hand. A frame lock needs to be unlocked to close, a slip joint just needs pressure applied to close. If cutting downwards both should be similarly durable/secure. Since the Inkosi blade is thicker than the Sebenza it is arguably a stronger blade as one exerts force downwards, but at the same time arguably slightly less slicey. I'm not sure what application you may be needing this knife for, but other than a very rare metallurgical defect one does not hear about any of these knives falling apart under any application. I have to believe the more slicey Sebenza blade edge may be more prone to dinging if hitting a nail or staple than an Inkosi because it is thinner along the edge. A Micarta inlay (resin infused canvas) is pretty darn indestructible and arguably provides a better grip, particularly in wet conditions. A knife slipping in hand is likely a much higher risk to cutting failure than the knife actually breaking. The Inkosi will serve you well.
 
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