Next step up in a ti folder

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clockman

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I thought I would be better off with a $200 Bradley Alias 1 than a CRK .

Ive pretty much have myself convinced that Im going to get a seb. Is

there a very good quality ti folder with the quality and everything else that


goes along with a CRK for less $$? Yes I do realise that i should have bought

a CRK in the first place instead of a Bradley.
 
Is there a very good quality ti folder with the quality and everything else that
goes along with a CRK for less $$?
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The Swiss company Klotzli offers Ti-handled knives that are equal in quality and fit & finish to CRK. That's no exaggeration. But they are geared towards a more gentlemen-like audience, even if they are strong and dependable. They are not cheap and the low dollar doesn't help Americans interested in European knives, even so for example AG Russel has a Ti Sarra for a decent price.
 
I need a handle thats at least 4 3/4 to fit my hand.... sage 2 is too small...thanx thou!!
 
I have an Alias and a Sebenza. I also have a couple of Striders and might suggest an SMF for your next knife. It is Ti on one side, G10 on the other. If you have a big hand, it might be the ticket for you. Emerson also makes some Ti framelocks with one G10 scale. I haven't owned one, but I have owned an Emerson and it was very, very nice.
 
Seems that at least if you keep buying $200+ knives looking for a lower cost Sebenza when you do finally buy a Sebenza you will have one heck of a fine ti knife collection for comparison.
 
I about 95% sure im going to get a sebenza.Looking for suggestions in the

$300-$400 price range of comparable quality to a crk with the handle

length of a large sebenza.
 
clockman said:
I about 95% sure im going to get a sebenza.Looking for suggestions in the

$300-$400 price range of comparable quality to a crk with the handle

length of a large sebenza.
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I'm pretty sure in this price range you can just get a Sebenza.
 
Sebenza is in a class of it's own. You don't compare the Sebenza to other knives, you compare other knives to the Sebenza. Do yourself a favor and buy a plain jane Large 21. I'll go 10 to 1 odds that you don't ever look back. You obviously want the Sebenza so go out and get one. You can buy ten Ti framelock knives, but you'll always want the Sebenza.
 
Benchmade 635 Mini Skirmish if you can find one, it's really smooth and looks much cooler then a Sebenza imho.

Also titanium handles and a S30V blade.
 
If it's a Sebenza you're looking for......and you have enough money to get one.....don't get another one. That'll just disappoint you no matter how good it is (even if it's as good as the Sebenza).

If it's a Sebenza you want then that's what you should get.
 
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It's obviously very good, but not alone at its high quality plane.
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I happen to disagree. For a production knife it is in a class of it's own. You can compare it to Tim Galyean's Pro Series which is a Mid-Tech knife or to Rick Hinderer's XM-18 which is also a Mid-Tech knife, but Sebenzas are not Mid-Tech they are production knives, and in that respect, are in a class all their own.
 
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Here are a few you can find with a little looking for less than $200:

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L-R above: BM 630 Skirmish (S30V - dropped.); BM 760BK LTi (M4 - current.); BM 635BK (S30V - dropped.); Kershaw JYDII Ti (SG-2 - limited run.); and... a Buck 560 XLT (420HC 110 blade.). The BM 760 is easy to find as it was introduced this year. The 560 KLT is crude in comparison as it is riveted together and not adjustable if it drags at the pivot, like mine. The Kershaw came super sharp - very nice knife - as are, of course, the Benchmades. The Skirmish is a handful. Remember, the Buck is essentially a 110, so these knives are Large Sebbie plus in size.

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I happen to disagree. For a production knife it is in a class of it's own. You can compare it to Tim Galyean's Pro Series which is a Mid-Tech knife or to Rick Hinderer's XM-18 which is also a Mid-Tech knife, but Sebenzas are not Mid-Tech they are production knives, and in that respect, are in a class all their own.
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There are in my opinion other production knives offering the same precision and quality. I mentioned Klotzli already, they target a different audience but quality and finish are similar to a CRK, not inferior at all.
Furthermore I had the pleasure to handle Rockstead knives last weekend at a trade fair. Yes, more expensive than a Sebenza but production knives all the same. The quality that radiates from these is totally incredible, probably the best on any production knife I have already seen. They do cost more than what I am prepared to pay for any knife but they are special indeed. The edgeholding of them is incredible as well.
Finally, again in a different concept, I did handle a few elegant Moki backlock knives that have the precision feel of the best customs I have been fortunate enough to fondle; I would say that the manufacturing quality of these is on par with a CRK. Different indeed, but equally worthy.
Just a few counterexamples to the "best ever", "nothing touches it" etc claims that are in my opinion too easily thrown around.
I do respect the Sebenza, mind, even if it doesn't particularly attract me.
 
Tony8179 said:
I happen to disagree. For a production knife it is in a class of it's own. You can compare it to Tim Galyean's Pro Series which is a Mid-Tech knife or to Rick Hinderer's XM-18 which is also a Mid-Tech knife, but Sebenzas are not Mid-Tech they are production knives, and in that respect, are in a class all their own.
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I totally agree here. The Sebenza IS in a class of it's own!
 
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