My new Sebenza is 4 years old?

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MrPres

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So today I bought a brand new large classic Sebenza from a local dealer. It came in the box, with all the original paperwork, it was wrapped in up nicely, and it looked brand new. However, the info sheet that comes with CRK knives dates this one at Feb 6, 2007. Would that bother any of you?
 
Nope. It is "new old stock." If you wanted a more recently manufactured Sebenza, you would have needed to buy from CRK or from a dealer that sells a lot of them.
 
No I paid full retail for it, but it is new. I suppose with a knife like this, as long as it isn't used, it wouldn't make much difference.
 
Haha ok I feel better :) I was worried that people on here were gonna tell me that I made the stupidest purchase ever. :D:D
 
I actually like older Sebenzas. They just have that special feel to it.. Still looking for one born on my birthday :)
 
It's going to be no different to one three years younger; if it weren't for the date on the paper, you probably wouldn't be able to tell. So no, it doesn't matter :D
 
No big deal. It's still brand new and you have not got the silly "made in Idaho" (but looks like it was stamped in China) stamp on it
 
The only one that has the Idaho stamp on it I own is the Wilson Star-Tac, and it's very small compared to the stamp used on the Sebenzas. So. it doesn't bother me at all.
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The only thing I can see as a negative is when it comes time to resell it.
If it becomes a user, which I hope it does, should you decide to sell it, when people see the birth certificate they may feel they deserve a price reduction because it's older.
 
I only like my Sebenza's FRESH! :D (Seriously, knives are not bananas. They preserve well, a bit of oil and you're set for ages)
 
philwar said:
I only like my Sebenza's FRESH! :D (Seriously, knives are not bananas. They preserve well, a bit of oil and you're set for ages)
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Haven't you heard of the infamous offgassing phenomenon, where molecules will evaporate from the titanium and steel when kept untouched on the shelf? In a few years the structural integrity of the materials will be diminished by at least 20-25 %. :eek:




(Disclaimer: This is a joke.)

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MrPres said:
So today I bought a brand new large classic Sebenza from a local dealer. It came in the box, with all the original paperwork, it was wrapped in up nicely, and it looked brand new. However, the info sheet that comes with CRK knives dates this one at Feb 6, 2007. Would that bother any of you?
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On the contrary, it might be a plus. Many people don't like the new stamping on the scales. Even if you're neutral, they don't age or deteriorate on the shelf. As long as it is new, there is absolutely zero problem with it being several years old.
 
nutz_about_knives said:
It would bother me if I paid the full market price for it.

But if you got it at a little cheaper it wouldn't be too much of a worry. Besides, CRK warranty is quite good too, nothing to worry about manufacturing defects. Just send it in! :thumbup:
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jamesmtl said:
The only thing I can see as a negative is when it comes time to resell it.
If it becomes a user, which I hope it does, should you decide to sell it, when people see the birth certificate they may feel they deserve a price reduction because it's older.
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I can't think of any reason why you'd expect a discount for the knife being a few years, or even many years, old when you buy it new or have to take a discount if you sell it. If anything, it might be the reverse on the resale. Some people don't like the new stampings. People will pay premiums for a regular, or for a knife with a BG-42 blade.
 
I have been thinking about buying one for the last few months but was completely turned off by the new stamping on the blade. If I were you I would be happy with the older one. If I ever get one that is what it would have to be or I would pass all together. That's just me though.
 
I have 14 sebs including one from 1997 that is still nib and never used. There is more in a knife besides its f&f. The company stands behind their product with outstanding service.
 
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