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screwthe49ers

screwthe49ers

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For someone that has never owned a Busse or a Sebbie, what are ya'll's thoughts on buying either one or the other? I'm looking a large regular Sebenza or a NMSFNO. I really do like large folders, especially all metal ones, and I REALLY LOVE big choppers! Granted, the Sebenza would definitely get more day to day use, but I'm just wondering if it maybe might be over-rated (please don't shoot me!) Anyway, I know there's a lot of owners of both, so hopefully some guys could chime in with personal opinions.

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I'm in the minority, but unless I hit the Lotto, I will probably never own either. As much I like knives, I just can't justify the price. This also takes me out of the running for 95% of the custom work out there as well. Some folks won't hesitate to drop $2K on a custom either.

Ask any Sebbie or Busse owner and 99% will tell you the price is worth it. I would guess most of the folks who wonder if they are overrated are the folks who are hesitant to drop $300+ on a knife (like me). Check out the Busse forum. Ya can't buy just one!

For EDC tasks, a good BM Grip or Spyderco Military is enough knife.
 
I'm sort of biased towards folders, as I don't own any real fixed blades, but that being said, I would still recommend the Sebenza for the reason you mentioned. You'll be carrying it more often, and getting more use out of it. In my opinion, that's when the more exclusive features start to shine. You'll notice the little things that stand out and justify the higher price, like fit and finish, ease of operation, simplicity of design, quality of materials, and attention to details.

I'm finally in a place where I can tie up a large amount of money in one knife. I don't have to buy a new knife every month, or even 6 months. I'm content to make one large purchase a year, as I've filled all the little niche spots in my collection. Once you are able to plunk down a sizeable amount of cash without feeling guilty, or worse, broke, it's nice to enjoy the finer things in life.

If you are able to drop the cash without the worry, I say enjoy it. Being that I have ZERO experience with Busse knives, you should take my opinion with a grain of salt, but I say get the Sebenza.

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I am partial to very large blades, but I do like some smaller ones as well. The main thing I look for in a knife is whether or not it can take a lot of abuse so I tend to gravitate towards fixed blades. I do have a couple of folders though, and my requirments of strength still apply to them. In your case, you might want to look at what kinds of knives you have already. If you have a bunch of folders, you could take a chance and get the NMSFNO. Likewise, if you have a bunch of fixed blades, you could buy the Sebbie. In any case, a mistake can be easily corrected by selling one and then getting the other because Busses and Sebbies usually sell fairly quickly on the exchange. Just take a chance...
 
I can't afford either so perhaps I'm not qualified but if I was going to spend that much on a knife, I would spend it on the one I can use every day, not a few times a year.
 
Both are also out of my price range but if I had the choice I would be more willing to spend alot on a fixed blade. I do use folders more day to day, but the tasks that I use them for are not abusive (tape, rope, boxes, etc). If I'm going outside I would want a fixed blade that could stand up to abuse especially if I'm going to chop with it.
 
Neither Busse nor CRK knives can be overrated. :)

Depending on what you might use them for and how much you want to spend in the near future on others, think about a smaller fixed blade as a compromise (if you can get away with carrying one!)

Both Busse and CRK have small fixed blades which are real users and good looking knives.
 
They are worth it for the experience of owning one or the other, I've owned a Sebenza, and traded it away...the reasons are not for this thread, but the Sebenza was a nice knife to own, I ached for a Sebenza through the beginning of the economic crisis, and bought one before it hit here....
I wont be able to afford to replace the Sebbie, or buy a Busse for a very long time now, so my advice is if you can, get one.
 
Think I might go with a ZT 300, CS Trailhawk, Spyderco Tenacious, & Benchmade 710 instead. Though I'm actually in the minority that DOES need a big chopper as I don't even have one! But God, I really want the NMSFNO, that handle is just begging to be squeezed! Guess I'll have to figure a Kabar 14" heavy bowie in there somewhere. (Unless someone knows a good chopper in the sub $60.00 price range better than that.) Though I could save a little extra $$$ & go with an Outcast, which I've been wanting for a long time and forgetting about the Kabar & it's crappy sheath.
 
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gazz98 said:
For EDC tasks, a good BM Grip or Spyderco Military is enough knife.
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I currently have 9 Sebenzas and I'll get more... I love those things. But nothing outcuts my Spyderco Caly 3, nothing comes back as quickly from heavy use as a Spyderco flat ground blade, and nothing... even my Sebbies... will outlast any of my Spydercos. If you just want a day-to-day worker that nobody's gonna notice and drool over but that will always be there for you, try Spyderco.

Benchmade also has some good workers, but I'm not as fond of spring-driven locks as some folks are, although I do have a real fondness for my RSKs and mini-RSKs.
 
Unless you have a real use for the Giant chopper I would reccomend the Seb or any other knife that you can legaly carry.

The best knife is the one you have on you when you need it.


Best I can tell from your question it appears that you have no real need for either and if that is the case buy the one that makes you smile. If not use the Knife Knut Mantra buy both!
 
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I currently have 9 Sebenzas and I'll get more... I love those things. But nothing outcuts my Spyderco Caly 3, nothing comes back as quickly from heavy use as a Spyderco flat ground blade, and nothing... even my Sebbies... will outlast any of my Spydercos. If you just want a day-to-day worker that nobody's gonna notice and drool over but that will always be there for you, try Spyderco.

Benchmade also has some good workers, but I'm not as fond of spring-driven locks as some folks are, although I do have a real fondness for my RSKs and mini-RSKs.
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+1 Spydies rock.

Personally, if I had the cash to drop, I'd go Busse. It's something new. Large fixed blade, nice handle, and I've heard lots of great things about INFI.
 
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