Mnandi or Small Seb?

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Which one is better suited for light EDC use as in box cutting, plastic, and utility stuff!?! Is the mnandi that much smaller than the sm. seb? And what woods are especially sturdy, and can hold up to my daily abuse? I wish I could find an Umfaan. I already have a Lg. Seb., but crazy knife laws in IL prohibit over 3in. blades. Anyone that has both, and can give me a users opinion please chime in.
Thanks, Steve
 
Oops! I forgot 1 last question, is the mnandi easily opened one handed, I have large fingers?
 
I find the Mnandi easy to open with one hand. Despite its somewhat fragile apperance, it has performed beyond my expectations. The clip is more suited for shirt pocket use. I work in a hospital intensive care unit and always keep mine in my scrub shirt pocket. It has never let me down, I find it to be quite the sturdy little cutter, much sturdier than I expected it to be.:thumbup:
 
The Mnandi feels very much smaller than the small Seb to me. It is also a lot lighter and 'slimmer' all around. The wood is stabilized so it should wear well.
The small Seb is much less of a gentleman's knife and is sturdier, not that the Mnandi is fragile, it is just a different style.
It would depend on what you call 'light' EDC.
I can open the Mnandi easily one-handed but it does take more concentration than the Seb, and I have only medium sized hands. It's more about dexterity than size though.
The large Seb feels large in my hands, so if it fits yours hands OK then maybe the small would be better.
Is there any way you can get to handle them? It would really be best.
Greg
 
Look around and find a thread that shows them both together. The Mnandi's blade is shorter but the big difference is the blade shape and the resulting handle size. Both Scott Dog and Greg made valid comments on the differences.

The Sebenza looks and feels like a "real knife" while the Mnandi cannot be thought of as anything but a gentleman's folder.

About the only thing I can do with a small Sebenza that I won't with a Mnandi is anything that requires a strong grip as the Mnandi's just isn't big enough for that.

Additionally, the Mnandi is a lot less threatening to all the panic-stricken types (I will not call them sheeple) who are "afraid" of knives.
 
I've never handled an Mnandi but I love my sm. classic Sebenza. I'm guessing it's a better choice for the tasks that you mentioned as it is slightly larger with a more rugged blade shape and it is not quite as "Pretty" as the Mnandi so less guilt and worry if you need to be hard on it. Good luck and let us know what you decide. -DT
 
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