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Climb14er

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Just wanted to say hello as I've been lurking for many months here, learning about knives, blades, steel, workmanship, etc. You have an excellent forum here. I'm also on 1911forum, sigforum, thehighroad, fourteenerworld.com benchmade forum, etc, I'm a former mountaineering guide, still at 51 climbing mountains (in my spare time)here in Colorado and out West, 14K ft peaks, still going strong albeit going a 'little' slower. I CCW a Sig P239 357 Sig in a Milt Sparks VM-2, love 1911's, have a Dan Wesson Patriot, have a legal Colorado CCW and carry a Benchmade 705 154cm knife. OK, enough with the intro, this way you have a little sense of who I am.

Here in Colorado we have a 3.5 inch blade length in a folder. Being that I have a CCW, I don't want to jeopardize it by carrying anything longer than legal length in my pocket. I absolutely love the BM705 as it's a tank, sharp, light and the axis lock is incredible.

Here's the question: I'd like another EDC and the Sebenza has been looking my way through the forums. The large Sebenza is .15 longer than 'legal' and it looks like a large pocket knife. The smaller Classic Sebenza is a share under three inches. Perfect length.

The price of the Small Sebenza is approx. three times the price of the Benchmade. While I love the BM, and would patiently wait for another 705 in M2 or S30V steel, honestly, is the small Sebenza a knife that's 'worth' three times the BM705?

I know people love their knives and I'm throwing it open and seeing what everyone has to say. I appreciate all experiences and comments. Thanks in advance.

Jerry S.
Denver, Colorado
 
Colorado people should only use Spyderco knives made in Golden !

Welcome to the blade forums !!!

I know a bunch of good restaurants in your area. Try the ChanteClair in Broomfield?

Cheers
JM
 
Welcome to the forums, dude! Ya know I handled a Sebenza once(thanks Stjames), EDC a BM 710 and look my knives in few ways:

-Is it easily replaceable?
-Is it easily MISplaceable?

The Sebenza, from what I could tell of the little one, is one tough, JEWEL of a knife. I would get one and get a platinum chain to wear it on! The fit and finish are impeccable(on StJames's and I'm pretty sure all of 'em from what I gather). I think if you got one, you could probably pass it on to yer kid one day and he would be blown away by it- 20 years later. I don't OWN one though... YET:D
 
Hey Nemo, I've read your posts before! The one with the BT2 coating opening tons of oysters with your serrated BM. Right?

Do you know the owner of the bistro in Broomfield? A funny place to have a classic French continental (I'm assuming) restaurant. Shall I 'drop' your name?

I never used a Spy-dy knife though I have friends who swear by them. I pass the factory when I'm in Golden on the road to Boulder.

Jerry S.
 
Originally posted by Climb14er

I never used a Spy-dy knife though I have friends who swear by them. I pass the factory when I'm in Golden on the road to Boulder.

Jerry S. [/B]
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If I lived there, I'd own every (Spyderco) one :)

Is a small Seb worth 3 times more than a BM705? In practical terms,ie. purely on what it can and cannot do, no IMO (and I have a few Sebs) .

Is the BM705 worth twice the price of a Delica? Is the Delica worth 4 times the price of an Opinel? Is a Mayo worth twice+ the price of a Sebenza?

If you like it and can afford it get one. You'll love the Sebenza IMO. If not, plenty of people will buy it from you :)

Welcome to the forum.

51 mountains is incredibly impressive!
 
Hello Climb14er, So you were a lurker like I was, :D , welcome to the forums. I want to say first, I like almost every knife I have ever seen, But I love the SOG FLASH 2, with assisted opening, it would go well with your "other" carries,:rolleyes: , with a 3.5 blade, you would be good to go. And it comes with zytel or machined aluminum handles, and for the price, if you lose it in the mountains, you've not lost a lot of money. They are made well and use a good quality, easy maintenance AUS-8 steel. I have one I have carried for about a year now and would not go in the woods without it. I have the camo handles which would NOT be good If I dropped it, but I like it best. It is lightwieght and comes with a clip and lock, so it won't open in your pocket. And they are a lot of fun to play with, when your resting in your recliner.:D

There is a lot of wonderful knives out there, but for the money, it's a great knife.
P.S. If you try one, you will probably buy it, they are that much fun. ;)
Robbie Roberson.
 
Originally posted by EasEWryder
Welcome to the forums, dude! Ya know I handled a Sebenza once(thanks Stjames), EDC a BM 710 and look my knives in few ways:

-Is it easily replaceable?

What knife really is? When I got my Benchmade Leopard Cub I sure thought it was, but now... Don't want to toss cold water on your knife buying but nothing is going to be around forever.
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Don't remind me dude!!! My fantasy world tells me the 710, 806D2, and ER MPC will be available even in a post-apcolyptic society...:cool: :( :)

VERY good point db.:)
 
Le Chante Clair is at Boulder !!
(Not broomfield, sorry!)

Favorite Colodaro Restaurant of my wife !
It's on the web also.

The waiter is not french but canadian, but don't tell it to him !!

I'm opening oysters a lot at this season.
It's a good test for a workhorse knife.
The BM806 works great and I could not chip the blade yet.

Let me know what do you think of the Chanteclair !

cheers

JM
 
Boulder makes a bit more sense for a continental French restaurant than Broomfield, with all due respect to anyone from Broomfield.

The more I read about the Sebenza, especially the small classic for EDC, the more I appreciate it. I'm just feeling a bit on the 'tight' side springing $300.00 for the knife when I could get another 705BM deliveded for under $90.00

I guess that in this day and age, like with anything else, money is money and if you dig something, then do it. I do the same with my climbing gear, only get the best manufactured even if it costs a bit more.

Being that I'm new to knives, the learning curve and price variations take some getting used to. I trust you folks understand as I'm sure we've all be in that learning curve mode.

Jerry S.
 
If you want Climber,

I can send to you my Classic Large Sebenza and you will try it in Beautiful Colorado !

I done it before to "The General", Wayne is now richer than I in Sebenza's ! ;D

cheers

JM
 
Thank you Nemo for your generous offer. I have a couple of buddies here that have both a small and a large Sebenza where I could try.

I don't think it's a matter of quality, but rather 'sticker shock', if you know what I mean. :) I'm still in the 'game'.

Jerry S.
 
Welcome to the forum Jerry. Yes, the Sebe is worth the $, but I understand the "sticker shock". As you already have a good Benchmade, you might want to look at a few other great knives. These are at or under the legal blade length of 3.5".

Al Mar Seer 2000
Microtech Socom Elite
Buck/Mayo TNT

How do you like your Patriot? I was/am looking at one, but will now wait until the CCO, Commanders are released and then decide.
 
The Patriot is a shooter! Deep blued carbon steel, Rosewood grips, Marksman with fixed Novak sights, incredible fit and finish, rock solid, beautiful, totally accurate, totally reliable with hardball Haven't fired any jhp's), match barrel. I was going to CCW this but loaded it's three pounds plus of steel and even with a Spark's IWB, a little too much on the gunbelt. That's why I carry the Sig. Lots of power, totally reliable, accurate with night sights. The DW CCO and COO will be excellent! Looking forward to viewing them.

I might save some dollars up for the Sebenza or see what BM is going to be coming up with, maybe another 705 in M2 or S30V? In all honesty, I really like the 705 as it appears to be built like a tank in a small package. Know what I mean? I'll check out the other suggestions made.

Good luck and best when you get your DW.

Jerry S.
 
If you can handle the Seb, by all means, do so. Then go handle the others at your local knife shop. Sebenza owners love their knives. They last. Made exceptionally well. Excellent lock. If you like the feel of nice tools, you may find yourself gratified each and every time you reach for the knife. You may well find excuses to go find things to cut once you have one and get attached to it.
 
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