New To Chris Reeve Knives So I Have To Ask ...

Well the more posts I read here the more excited I am becoming about the Sebenza that I am about to buy. I'm still up in the air about getting Micarta inlays or wood inlays , or just having the plain titanium handle.

MostMenAreRuthless , on that second pic in , the Sebenza looks like it has an exceptionally pointy blade tip. Is that something special or is it just the camera angle ?
 
Wolverine666 said:
Well the more posts I read here the more excited I am becoming about the Sebenza that I am about to buy. I'm still up in the air about getting Micarta inlays or wood inlays , or just having the plain titanium handle.

MostMenAreRuthless , on that second pic in , the Sebenza looks like it has an exceptionally pointy blade tip. Is that something special or is it just the camera angle ?
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It is the camera angle--it is a traditional small Reg. Here are a few more pics of it.

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Welcome to your next obsession!

I carried a small for a couple of years, they never left me "needing" more knife, then I carried an Umnumzaan and the smalls became my "dress" knives. I now rotate between a Large Insingo, a Sebenza 25, a Tanto Umnumzaan, and A StarTac, each is knife perfection.
The inlays are very nice and attractive but the plain handles are not so thin that you need an inlay for the knife to be comfortable, at least I don't think so. I wear an XL glove but I'm no Goliath, the plain handles are just fine.

I'm not sure how it works when you get an inlaid knife refurbed at the spa but its no problem with the plain Ti. The plain Ti also start looking really nice as they get beat up, I don't feel that way about the inlays.
Buy a used large and see how you feel, if its not your thing sell it for what you bought it for and try a 25 or a Umnumzaan which may be better bets for you since your used to beefier knives.
 
1AbominAble1 said:
Welcome to your next obsession!

I carried a small for a couple of years, they never left me "needing" more knife, then I carried an Umnumzaan and the smalls became my "dress" knives. I now rotate between a Large Insingo, a Sebenza 25, a Tanto Umnumzaan, and A StarTac, each is knife perfection.
The inlays are very nice and attractive but the plain handles are not so thin that you need an inlay for the knife to be comfortable, at least I don't think so. I wear an XL glove but I'm no Goliath, the plain handles are just fine.

I'm not sure how it works when you get an inlaid knife refurbed at the spa but its no problem with the plain Ti. The plain Ti also start looking really nice as they get beat up, I don't feel that way about the inlays.
Buy a used large and see how you feel, if its not your thing sell it for what you bought it for and try a 25 or a Umnumzaan which may be better bets for you since your used to beefier knives.
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Not to barge in on Wolverine's thread, but do you have any information on the 25? I've been trying to research it a bit without much luck. Is that style replacing the 21? And any idea if/when it'll available left handed? I was really partial to both the umnumzaan and sebenza feel in my hand, and somehow this seems like the perfect middle ground and perfect first CRK.
 
Sebenza? Why in the world would you want one of those?!

Ah, because they are the best folding knife in a world full of folding knives:thumbup:

Go large micarta, that's what started the madness for me.
 
Mark Henninger said:
They are both Sebenzas. The 21's are the slightly older version. The 25's are the brand new version.
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Oh I see. Most places I have checked have the "21" in stock but I can't seem to locate the "25" anywhere. But I'm perfectly happy getting a 21. I like the Micarta inlay and I also like the diamond plate look .
 
I didn't think so until one Christmas a number of years ago when my boys pooled their resources and gave me a small Sebenza with lignum vitae inlays. I was floored, for lots of reasons :thumbup: :eek: Actually having one in my hand and using it convinced me that they are worth the price. A great knife is more than just the sum of its specs, and the Sebenza is clearly (to me) a truly great knife.

Wolverine666 said:
Hey Guys , like the title says : I'm new to Chris Reeve Knives. But not new to knives in general. I have been using , carrying and collecting BM's , Spydies and ZT'z for years. I'm happy with these three brands. BUT ... I have always been curious and somewhat interested in Chris Reeve Knives. But the price tag has kept me away thus far.

So I have to ask : Are they really worth the price ? What is it that makes them worth that price anyway ? For the price of one small Sebenza you could buy (3) Spyderco Para Military 2's. Or (2) ZT 0550's.

I'm just looking for some education from the guys who own and use Chris Reeve Knives before I drop $400 on one. Thanks.
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Wolverine666 said:
Oh I see. Most places I have checked have the "21" in stock but I can't seem to locate the "25" anywhere. But I'm perfectly happy getting a 21. I like the Micarta inlay and I also like the diamond plate look .
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I love my Mnandi and my Umnus, but to me the knife that is quintessential CRK is the Sebenza in any of its common flavors (Classic, 21, Regular). The 25 is a great knife, I'm sure, the (again - my opinion) the Sebenza is unique.
 
I too used to think they were over priced, then I watched these videos and my opinion quickly changed. I will definitely be buying my first sebenza this year, and the price wont bother me a bit anymore.
 
Last week I became a first time CRK owner, a Large Starbenza (a special version of the 21 with a "starburst" pattern on both sides of the frame - and I believe the only sebenza's to have a unique/textured lockbar side). I can tell you that I am now one of those rabid CRK fans. This thing is just awesome. I will eventually have a 25, but frankly I love the bushing pivot setup of my 21. No wobble no matter how loose I set the pivot. I can't look the same way at any of my other knives.

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Yes , I too am afraid that I may view all of my other knives in a "different" light after purchasing a Sebenza. But I would prob do the same to my Corvette if I were to buy a Ferrari.

But I do not own either a Corvette or a Ferrari. Just making an analogy.
 
Wolverine666 said:
Yes , I too am afraid that I may view all of my other knives in a "different" light after purchasing a Sebenza. But I would prob do the same to my Corvette if I were to buy a Ferrari.

But I do not own either a Corvette or a Ferrari. Just making an analogy.
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Don't get me wrong, I still love my Rukus and my Kreined CQC-11, but I now understand a higher level.
 
Yes , it's like becoming a Jedi I bet :)

Do all Sebenzas come with that paper that reads "DOB" , etc ? I think that's cool.

Also , how do I get the heading beneath my avatar to read "Gold Member" ? I just paid for gold membership.
 
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Less is more. Your better off with one nice knife than five not as nice, and use the snot out of it.

Thanks,
 
Wolverine666 said:
Yes , it's like becoming a Jedi I bet :)

Do all Sebenzas come with that paper that reads "DOB" , etc ? I think that's cool.

Also , how do I get the heading beneath my avatar to read "Gold Member" ? I just paid for gold membership.
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They all come with a birthdate!

I wouldn't worry about the 25 yet, it isn't quite as easy to maintain as the 21.

Click Settings on the top of the screen then Permissions on the left side then:

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Thanks franzdom . Also , does the Sebenza use Torx screws ? Would there be any issue removing the clip ? I don't like clips.
 
The Sebenza uses an Allen (hex) wrench and one is included in the box. The clip is easily removed with the hex wrench, one screw. You can even buy a filler for the recess left by the clip. This adds a bit of a smoother look and keeps the screw handy.

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