Lrg. Sebenza or Strider Sng

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Wick

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I figure I wouldn't ask this over on the Strider side of the forum, I know the answer that I would get. So...what do you all think of the Strider SnG? I have had one on preorder since July or August and the rummor is they will be done soon. I already own a Strider AR(and some others) but it is a big knife. The SnG promises to be a slightly smaller version of the AR (also being a framelock) making it a bit easier to carry everyday, that is what I really looking for, a great knife easy to carry everyday.

I am a LEO, non-uniform, but my knife does get used hard. However, a lot of the time it also gets used to open mail, cut food, and so on.

The Sebenza does look and sound like a wonderful knife and looks a bit easier to carry than a Strider. They are both S30v, framelocks...are Sebenzas flat or hollow ground? But...I can only afford to buy one of them, what do you guys think?

Thanks for your thoughts.
-Wick
 
Wick. . . I'll try and answer some of your questions.

First, let me say. . .I don't possess a Strider SnG. Simply. . .I'm like you. . .still waiting for them to hit the streets.

So. . .making a comparison at this point would be moot.

I do possess a Strider GB. . .but again. . .it's not a SnG. Awesome knife. Very large. . .but it's used for my heaviest tasks. Harder than hell to shove in a suit pocket or pair of slacks without getting some strange looks.

While I don't know about the SnG. . .I do know about Sebenza's ! I've at one time or another have possessed 14. . .and currently possess 5. 3 are used as EDC's.

Personally. . .I feel that the Sebenza is the best high-end utility folder on the market ! Yeah. . .they're pretty plain but are a work horse ! Very easy to carry ! They're also easy to field strip, clean and slap back together. The take-down tool ~ a simple allan wrench. Generally, just washing it down will do the trick. But it's always nice to have a knife that requires no special tools to take your prized possession apart ~ not to mention the cost of the special tools. And their customer service is exceptional !

In the Sebenza. . .the S30V's are hollow grinds. But, you can find BG-42's that have the flat grind. Of the 5 that I currently possess. . .2 are S30V. While I highly regard BG-42 as an exceptional blade steel. . .S30V takes blade steel a step or two away from the pack !

From what I've seen. . .in pic's. . .of the SnG ~ I must agree. . .the Sebenza looks as if it will be easier to carry than the SnG.

My suggestion. . .let the SnG hit the streets (for several weeks) then ask your question. No telling what you'll hear.

Cheers
 
I didn't spend much time playing with it, but I did get to handle an SnG at the Strider table at the New York show last month. NICE knife. I want one. With 2 large and 2 small Sebenzas, all in regular use, I would lean toward recommending the CRK rather than the Strider.

Why? One, we can guess the SnG will be a great knife, but we really don't know yet. It will be around for a while. You'll be able to afford one later. Always let the rich guys be the early adopters. :)

Two, we know the CRK will take care of you. Even hollow-ground, it will take tremendous punishment, especially in line with the edge -- I wouldn't twist it trying to pry open a crate.

Three, the Sebenza is more civilian, even nondescript -- you won't get noticed except by total wimps. In a professional capacity, in public, you don't need a knife getting noticed.

(I think that if you do go for the SnG, you will be very happy with it, anyway.)
 
I don't currently posess an SnG, but got to play with one for a few minutes at the BACKA show.

I can't vouch for performance of course, but there are some really easy differences to consider.

(SnG) vs. Sebenza
Drop point vs. Clip Point
Thumb Slot vs. Thumb Stud
Flat Grind vs. Hollow Grind


These are really basic differences which could help make a decision for someone. Time will tell on the durability issue.

Another very nice feature on the SnG is the finger choil on the blade, like the Spyderco Native.

I do agree that the SnG has some appearance issues which may be more disconcerting to some the Sebenza.
 
This probably doesn't help very much but I don't think you will go wrong with either choice. But I would like to offer that you should probably hold each knife in you hand when you get the chance and find which one feels better to you. Like others, I have an SnG on order and I own a few large Sebenzas. I have found that a thicker handle knife feels better to my hand and the SnG appears to be thicker. But I've never had any problems with the Sebenza.
 
Wick, you write:

"I have had one on preorder since July or August and the rummor is they will be done soon."

and:

"But...I can only afford to buy one of them, what do you guys think?"

If you pre-ordered a SnG from the company I think you pre-ordered from, I don't see that you really have a choice. I think you need to keep up your end of the deal you entered into at that time...
 
Hey Lynn...relax. I'm still geetting my SnG. I'm simply trying to decide if getting a Sebenza now would be worth the money. I, like you, am strongly considering waiting till "you know who" gets all black SnG's. That would open up money for a Sebenza right now, while still keeping up my end of the deal.
-Wick
 
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