My dream Sebenza

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hope1967

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I'm very disappointed at the supposedly latest and greatest Sebenza 25.
Here's a sketch of my dream Sebenza (drafted by my friend Onemine from iknife.org):

1. Inherit blade shape of Umnumzaan, w/ swedge and raised thumb ramp on back of the blade. The swedge is great for piercing, the raised thumb ramp near the thumbstud is good for cutting and could double as a guard.
2. Use BG42 or CPM 3V or 6K as blade material.
3. Keep the original pivot and locking system. The old pivot bushing+durable and secure locking mechanism was a system of perfection. The changes on the 25 are redundant.
4. Keep the handle shape of 25. The new handle design works fine. The handle of the 25 with the finger grooves is quite comfortable to hold and the first finger groove also acts as a guard.
5. Set inlaid version as the default production version to improve ergonomics and prevents slippage (the CF inlaid version for an example).

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After looking at it a few times, I prefer the 25 blade shape that is on the new 25s. But there is no denying I like an inlay!
 
The dimensions on this knife are off but it's an interesting concept. The verdict is out on this one, it could go either way as far as liking it.
 
I too prefer the new blade shape of the 25, however if CRK was to release the 25 with that exact inlay you created there I would snap one up in a heartbeat!
 
I don't like the fact that the CF is that close to the CR logo. I think it would be more interesting if the inlay were a little smaller.
 
Hope -- you're fracturing a foundational rock in my world . . . all these years of admiring your exceptional collection through photos, and now you introduce the inkling that the imagery could be less than authentic? ;)

Wishing you and your family all the best this holiday season!

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That inlay works well on the 25, but that's about it.
If CRK takes anything away from this chop, it should be that.
 
I'm very disappointed at the supposedly latest and greatest Sebenza 25.
Here's a sketch of my dream Sebenza (drafted by my friend Onemine from iknife.org):

1. Inherit blade shape of Umnumzaan, w/ swedge and raised thumb ramp on back of the blade. The swedge is great for piercing, the raised thumb ramp near the thumbstud is good for cutting and could double as a guard.
2. Use BG42 or CPM 3V or 6K as blade material
3. Keep the original pivot and locking system. The old pivot bushing+durable and secure locking mechanism was a system of perfection. The changes on the 25 are redundant.
4. Keep the handle shape of 25. The new handle design works fine. The handle of the 25 with the finger grooves is quite comfortable to hold and the first finger groove also acts as a guard.
5. Set inlaid version as the default production version to improve ergonomics and prevents slippage (the CF inlaid version for an example).

201212151425126974.jpg
 
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