My first Sebenza (and some questions)

[PiterM]

A week ago or so I received my large regular Sebenza from Larry at KnifeArt.com. Knife is PERFECT... it's one of very few Sebbies in Poland (if not the first one) so you are my only source of Sebenza knowledge and experience. I'm just wondering how strong the blade is. And especially the tip of it. Is it strong enough for heavier punching or chisel-like work? I do not intend to do so, but the tip and the cutting edge are rather thin. Of course, that's why Sebenza cust like a dream but is sebenza's blade as strong as Spyderco Wegner blade for example? I have this Spyderco and I used it for light prying, chopping and chisel work without ANY problem. Would my Sebenza do that as well or I shouldn't even try light chopping with my new knife?

 

[Professor]

Chris Reeve once told me over the phone that he had a friend and customer who had used his large Seb. for many years in his machine shop to deburr steel, etc., which speaks for a pretty chip-resistent tip and edge.

I've used my large Seb. for some chopping, and it does great in a pinch. My advice to you would be, however, if ever in doubt, don't. As far as serving as a punch, I'd say it strongly depended on the material.

As far as folding knives go, the Seb., large and small, are about as stout/strong/reliable as anything going, but their cost of replacement would give me a little pause before expecting too much of them.

Just my half pence.

Professor.

 

[Firebat]

Strong "enough"?

Yeah, probably, but I wouldn't recommend it.

If you need a punch, buy a punch. You need to chisel, buy a chisel. You need to pry, buy a pry bar. See a pattern here?

Now, if you need to cut- buy a Sebenza.

Read the little card included with your Sebenza, and I'm sure you'll come to your own conclusion.

Firebat

 

[DavidR]

I agree with Firebat on this one. I bought a small Leatherman for some odd tasks like prying and punching. They certainly come in handy.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Chopping is one thing, It directs the force of the blow up towards the reinforced back of the blade. I've done light chopping with no problem, like cutting small branches out of the way, and heavy vines. Of course, chopping fruits and vegetables is easy. It is great in the kitchen, and washes up fast, soap and water, and dry it off.

But prying is tricky, it puts all the pressure across that thin tip. I would be very unwilling to try it. As far as using it for a chisel, just work steadily, don't ram it into the wood, or twist it going in.

The tip is relatively thin, but it is good steel.

 

[The General]

Well 'someone' (name withheld to protect the inocent on this forum uses a Sebi to disect starfish!

Its true!

 

[Starfish]

Originally posted by The General
Well 'someone' (name withheld to protect the inocent on this forum uses a Sebi to disect starfish!

Its true!

No! No! Say it isn't so!!!



Matthew