No bad points?

Bad points? Not many! I had to switch to the classic sebbie in order to compare handle ergonomics. I currently carry a large wood inlayed one. Which brings me to this point! No one has mentioned, even though the plain ones are plain, you can up the annty and go for one of the decorated ones or possibly an wood inlay sebenza. Either way you won't be disappointed. But be sure to get a large one.

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The only bad thing that I can say about the Sebenza is that it is very addicting and will make all of your other knives seem like cheap little toys. You will want to spend lots of money on them. Their dedication to quality is out standing as is their customer service. Buying a Sebenza is a no-brainer. You will be wanting more than one.
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Hi Mark,

Thanks for jumping in. I generally push forward with my thumb and let the action of the blade force it into a circular motion. You're right, beginning a circular motion to begin with is much easier.

I took the clip off my large yesterday and put the plug in. I'm enjoying the new feel it has.

Frank
 
Hey, what's wrong with "Plain Jane"? That's not a drawback; it's a feature. The Sebenza is kind of like Clark Kent: strong as heck but without the silly blue and red tights.

You asked for negative points; here's a negative point: I don't particularly like the way the clip position (not centered on the handle, but rather, mounted to one side along the lock bar portion of the handle) causes the knife to hang not quite straight in my pocket. Makes reaching past it a bit awkward when going for the car keys. I assume the new clip is still off-centered; can anyone tell me if it prevents the knife from rotating when clipped to the pocket any more than the old, smaller clip? On the other hand, I think I know why Chris puts the clip where he does: it's so the clip will lie down in the bed and out of the way a bit when the spring is engaged. Hence it's more comfortable in the hand.

Everything on this knife is well thought out, even that not-so-ergonomic handle that people sometimes complain about. You'll notice that the really comfy handles (AFCK or whatever) are somewhat awkward in every position but the one that was intended, whereas the Sebenza is just fine no matter how you hold the knife, whether you're cutting edge-up or edge-down, ice pick or hammer grip, whittling sticks or peeling potatoes.

David Rock

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I have a new Classic 2000 large Sebbie, and it's great. I'd wanted one of the old ones and then CR changed the profile of the scales to the scalloped version, which I didn't like. As soon as I saw the Classic mentioned here last week, I ordered one.

Minor point?

After owning it about 4 days, with 100's of openings, my (tender
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I'm waiting for the lockup of the lock-to-blade to mate better (it's about 50% now, with medium-force openings). CRK e-mailed me after my query, and they told me to send it back and they'd make it perfect, if it isn't already. I am very impressed with their customer service, which is in such short supply these days... thanks, CRK.

I love the spartan look, and scratches on the Ti scales don't bother me. The edge is awesome, as is the lockup, and the fit & finish. To me, it's like a Glock... all business (of course, the Glock can't match the fit/finish of the Sebbie...not even close).

I'm sure some people just don't get it.. this knife thing. I showed mine to a friend, and when I told him what it cost, he rolled his eyes. I don't "get it" when he pays $100 for a collectible vintage lunch box, either. To each his own!
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I love the idea that this knife may end up being carried by my grandchild 50 years from now.
 
USE the plain one and get a wood inlay for the sheath. Then get a small (plain or wood inlay), then another small opposite whichever small you bought first. Plain for work, wood for sheath and damascus for the showcase. Did I mention damascus ...?

Then, there's the Umfaan and the one piece range ... and on and on it goes. As it is and as it should be.

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He he he... I'm finally getting one
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Worked out a trade for a small decorated Seb. Here it is. I'll post as to whether or not you guys were just pulling my leg after I pick it up tommorrow morning.
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My large plain would be a constant companion if not for its tip up carry. I personally prefer the tip down mode and have conditioned myself to be quite rapid and efficient in this manner. I guess it sometimes comes down to what uses one carrys it for.

Additionally, in a tip down position, the pocket clip would rest on the "stationary" portion of the locking integral scale and would proivide some improved leverage for the fingers to bear itself against while the thumb deactivates the lock. Anyone else agree with this?

But overall, the Sebenza is a fine precision made cutting tool.

L8r,
Nakano
 
I'll keep this short, as It's nothing you haven't heard before, but you guys were absolutely right, the Sebenza is absolutely the pinnacle of quality. I've never used such a precise tool. Everything is exactly perfect, and its incredibly smooth to open. I will be carrying it everywhere. My next knife purchase will be a large...
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That's one cool looking knife! IMHO Sebenzas are the best folders around. Better than 90% of the customs out there and for a working knife you would be hard pressed to find better. Enjoy it! Give a little TLC and that baby will last several lifetimes.
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Nakano, I guess it all depends on what flips your burger. Tip up...tip down, doesn't really matter to me. I seem to be able to open them pretty efficiently either way.

The ability to use either configuration is more important to me than worrying about which one I have to have to work properly. That way I can carry anything I want without being concerned whether I can get it deployed quickly enough. (Never know when I'll need to make a rapid response to a balky orange peel
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My Sebenza doesn't even have the clip attached. It rides horizontally on my belt, in a ballistic pouch....everywhere I go. I have no trouble deactivating the lock the way it is now so I doubt that I would change anything.

CD, I'll second what Scott Dog said...You're hooked now.

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This is interesting. The old pocket clip never particularly bothered my clothing, though I don't carry the large knife on very light (more dressy) clothes. I now have also a small version. The new pocket clip is much easier on light fabric, but time will tell if it holds as securely.

Ironically, I've never been bitten by tip-up carry in ANY tip-up folder until the first day I wore that small Seb. Not that the ball detent isn't working either, its the strongest detent I've ever felt (making this doubly ironic). Nevertheless, about half way through my first day with the knife in my waist band (city clothes), I reached for it, and felt something bite into my thumb, ouch! Is this a bad sign, or is it just fate that every knife must bite its master at least once?

 
Nakano: I didn't like the tipup carry when I first looking at the Sebenza, since like you I had learned to deploy my CQC7 quickly from tipdown carry. However, what I realized was that the way I drew and opened my CQC7 required me to actually shift my grip on the knife, which meant that while it was fast there was also the possibility of fumbling and dropping the knife under stress. I knew I wouldn't be as fast with the Sebenza right off the bat, but the fact that I can draw it from my pocket and open it without changing my grip means that even if I fumble the open I keep it in my hand. I also like the fact that its design makes the inside edge of the pocket keep the blade from opening (once or twice my CQC7 opened a little bit inside my pocket).
 
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