Lost in the Woods

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Desert Hermit

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A while back I became interested in some of the Wood Inlay Sebenzas, so I thought I should see what I was missing.
Here's what happened.......

Large Sebenza with Cocobolo, from Dan beyond the desert in California.


DSC00151 by Desert Hermit, on Flickr

Large and Small Sebenzas with Box Elder, from Travis over in western Colorado.


DSC00152 by Desert Hermit, on Flickr

Small Sebenza with Honduran Rosewood, from Parker up the road in Utah.


DSC00153 by Desert Hermit, on Flickr

And of course the back sides. I especially like the way the polished frames make the Idaho Made marking really stand out. :thumbup: :D


DSC00154 by Desert Hermit, on Flickr
 
Sweet! Are any of them users? I just sold a small box elder that looked very similar to your small, there's no way I'd have ever been able to use it.
That rosewood is beautiful, and the large box elder is really nice, too. Not that any of them aren't nice.
 
arskrg said:
Sweet! Are any of them users? I just sold a small box elder that looked very similar to your small, there's no way I'd have ever been able to use it.
That rosewood is beautiful, and the large box elder is really nice, too. Not that any of them aren't nice.
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Well....... I bought them all with the idea of them being users, and I do spend considerable time enjoying them all.
But none of them has seen a pocket yet, nor have they cut anything. But they're going to be "Users".......... Someday.....:D

Actually I was surprised at the considerable difference between the two Box Elder Sebenzas. It's not the photo, they really are that different.
I'll admit to the Large one being my favorite of the two. Love that golden color.
 
Is it just me, or do the wood inlaid Sebenzas open and close considerably smoother than non inlaid?
 
arskrg said:
Is it just me, or do the wood inlaid Sebenzas open and close considerably smoother than non inlaid?
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It is both of us then, because I have found all four of my inlaid Sebenzas to be especially smooth and easier opening. More so than any of my other six that I currently have.
This was one of the first things I noticed when I first began aquiring the inlaid knives. I don't know why it is, but they are all noticeably smoother. Interesting that you noticed it too.
 
Funny that you guys mention that the inlays open smoother than the plain Sebenza because I notice this too. Its must be some sort of subliminal technique Chris is using on us because there is no difference in any of them really.
 
roughneckrob said:
Funny that you guys mention that the inlays open smoother than the plain Sebenza because I notice this too. Its must be some sort of subliminal technique Chris is using on us because there is no difference in any of them really.
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I am wondering if perhaps one person at CRK does all the work on the inlaid Sebenzas, including the assembly and fitting. If this theory is indeed the case then that person has a special touch for tuning these knives to near perfection. In the CRK "The Exquisite Blade" DVD set, Lisa is shown doing the final assembly of an inlaid Sebenza, including adjusting the pivot bushing. Being the true Artist that she is, if she is the one creating the inlaid Sebenzas I am not surprised that they seem to be a cut above the norm. Whatever the case may be I am certainly enjoying mine.

I want to thank you all for enjoying my little assortment of wood inlays with me. Sharing them with you only adds to the fun. :)
I just placed the order for a Large Sebenza with the Honduran Rosewood to go with the Small, so we'll soon see what that one looks like.

(Credit card company is for sure going to send me a Valentine this year!!) :eek:
 
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