After debating & agonizing for years, I finally took the plunge and bought a small regular Sebenza last week (knifeworks people were great). Just about everything there is to say about the Sebenza has already been said, but my first impression is that this thing is absolutely built like a tank. A steel crow bar also comes to mind.
After years of gazing at some of the high-end decorative Sebenza models, I never really imagined how rugged a Sebenza would feel. While those decorative models certainly are beautiful, they almost seem like putting chrome on a bulldozer. The name Sebenza (work) certainly seems appropriate – this is a working knife if there ever was one. If there is a tougher folder made, I’d like to see it.
Compared to my Benchmade Axis locks, the Sebenza is a little difficult to open & close. It requires just the right positioning of fingers, which has taken some time to get the hang of. The classic would probably be easier, but I love the feel of the regular.
And it’s funny how after thinking for years that this was WAY too much money to spend on a knife, after finally buying one the price just doesn’t seem like such a big deal anymore. It is just a pleasure to own and use something of the quality and workmanship of a Sebenza.
After years of gazing at some of the high-end decorative Sebenza models, I never really imagined how rugged a Sebenza would feel. While those decorative models certainly are beautiful, they almost seem like putting chrome on a bulldozer. The name Sebenza (work) certainly seems appropriate – this is a working knife if there ever was one. If there is a tougher folder made, I’d like to see it.
Compared to my Benchmade Axis locks, the Sebenza is a little difficult to open & close. It requires just the right positioning of fingers, which has taken some time to get the hang of. The classic would probably be easier, but I love the feel of the regular.
And it’s funny how after thinking for years that this was WAY too much money to spend on a knife, after finally buying one the price just doesn’t seem like such a big deal anymore. It is just a pleasure to own and use something of the quality and workmanship of a Sebenza.
