NICA tanto vs. clip point

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Roller

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I recently picked up a Large NICA tanto Sebenza. I thought I would replace my Microtech LCC with it as my daily carry knife. Now that I have it I think I would rather have a Sebenza with a clip point blade. I like tanto blades but the Classic with the clip point seems more useful for me. This is my first Chris Reeve knife so I was wondering if the NICA tanto is more desirable to have because it is a limited run, or should I replace it with a clip point? Is there collectors value in the NICA model?

[This message has been edited by Roller (edited 12-02-2000).]
 
Roller:
Welcome to Sebenzamania! I agree that the clip point is more useful on a daily basis. The next question would be large or small. I like the small one because it is easier to carry and it is perfect for what I use a knife for, to open mail and boxes and other packages that lately seem to be impossible to open by hand, and to cut fruit. It also will go through the airport with no problems. The large is just too much knife for me. The creme de la creme of Sebenzahood is the wood inlay. I have a small curly maple and I like it very much. I also have a plain small and a large and small NICA tanto. The large I never carry and the small sees duty when I give the woodie a rest. As for collectability and or investment purposes it's a crapshoot. It's hard to tell what knives will be worth ten years from now. If you like the knife and can afford to buy a plain (or CGG or wood inlay or unique design graphic), hang on to it. It would be useful if you are going into a situation where you might want something for self defense. Also I have a hunch that these knives will become more valuable as people realize that these are better than Emerson customs (IMHO). My philosophy is that if you like the knife, keep it. If the knife goes up in value, great. If not at least you have a very well made knife from an industry recognized company. If money is
an issue, then sell it and buy the clip point. I think having a variety of Sebenzas is the way to go. They do lighten the wallet considerably but you would have a hard time finding a better folder and with Chris Reeve Knives, you get more than you pay for. Hope this helps!
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Money is the issue. That's the only reason I am considering selling the NICA model to buy a clip point. I would like to have both, but that isn't going to happen. Thanks for the reply Scott Dog, it was a big help.
 
Hello
You can send it back to CR with $125.00
(I THINK ) and get a clip point blade also.

Matt D

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MATT D
HAVE A NICE DAY
 
There are some areas where we can replace blades but we would not do it in this instance - sorry! The Tanto blade shape and the graphic on the handle are part and parcel of the NICA knife and to change the blade shape would depart from that exclusivity.

Just want to set the record straight!

Anne

 
Roller, CRK does offer a swedge ground onto the top of the blade that might do as a “clipped” point, but I find the standard drop point blade to be the best all around design for my uses. If you think you will use a standard Sebenza more than the limited edition model then I would recommend the change, you will never really appreciate these tools unless you put them to work.

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James Segura
San Francisco, CA
 
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