OK, so Sebenza is best .... what is 2nd best ?

I really like Spyderco knives and Benchmade Axis locks are very solid and either are more affordable than a Sebbie.
 
Hard to beat a good benchmade axis lock

806d2
710
705-401
707
Grip
Ritter-grip
960

Take your pick^^. (I'm sure I missed a bunch)
 
Luckylefty01 said:
Hard to beat a good benchmade axis lock

806d2
710
705-401
707
Grip
Ritter-grip
960

Take your pick^^. (I'm sure I missed a bunch)
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True! If you like frame lock, give the 630 and 635 a look... Very nice :D
 
Good thread. I want to get a Sebenza one day, but first I think I need to get a few less expensive knives in my EDC rotation. Spyderco and Benchmade are on my list, and so are some inexpensive Kershaws, like the Storm, which can be had for less than $24 on Ebay....
 
Just like all the other "which knife should I get" threads you're going to get a heap of replies.

If you want a value for money knife then you really can't go past Spyderco and Benchmade IMHO.

If you're thinking smaller knife have a serious look at either a Spyderco Calypso Jnr. or a BM Mini Grip (or the Ritter version).

A bit larger you might try the Spyderco Paramilitary or something like the BM 806D2 or similar.All excellent knives and all well priced.
 
OK, I have liked knives since I was in elementary school, and joined the Boy Scouts of America when I was in the Fifth Grade. A Sebenza by all accounts is an excellent knife. I have never handled or owned one. If I win the lottery, I would buy one, but until then, I have used 'lesser' knives. And they have perfomed above and beyond their call of duty. So, go ahead and buy whatever your heart desires, no matter the cost, $5 or $500. You will only be satisfied by your own will. I know you're looking for answers here, and I do also, but you have to filter out the 'maniacs' and pick what will work for you in any given situation. That said, I have found that trying out different knives is the only way for me to find what is best and and what is second best. I know this doesnt' answer your question, but realize that it is unanswerable, and enjoy the pursuit of finding out the true answer for your own needs.
 
The Benchmade 710 is absolutely a classic. If you can carry a 4" folder where you are, I recommend it without hesitation. If not, check out their other Axis models if you want Benchmade.

Spyderco has no shortage of ~$150 knives that are marvels.

I have to admit that I don't even bother with folders that don't have a Spydie hole or the Axis lock, so I can't recommend anything else right now.
 
The BM 710 is great for EDC. Mine is part of my regular rotation and I end up carrying it more often than my Sebenzas.

Bob
 
i own both a large and small sebenza as well as a strider ar and sng amongst others. they are all great knives i enjoy playing with them. my sng and sebbie were my edc go to knives but i recently aquired a bm 710hs due to the high praise it has recieved here and other places around the net. it is truely a well thought out and designed tool. it has replaced my "super blades" as my edc. m2 is really great stuff.and the axis lock is very solid, great ergos, smart blade design, whats not to like! lol a true modern classic in knives.


i still carry my other knives they just ride back up now :)
 
I guess I gotta finally break down and buy a 710hs - too many people rave about them around here - I had better see what they're talking about - too many to be wrong I figure
 
There are a lot of fine Benchmades and Spydercos models out there. Most are profoundly good for the money. There are many excellent examples of knives by these and other manufacturers, like Buck and Kershaw, that will always be considered solid knives by any who try them.

The fit and finish of a Sebenza or Strider is simply going to cost more. Another consideration is that a Sebenza or Strider will also remain highly desireable on the second hand market. Right now, I would have to say that my favorite production knife that I use and carry is my new Strider PT. Maybe its due in part because its new. I also love my Buck/Strider models. CRK and Strider knives are, however, in different categories. Both are fine examples of US manufacturing.
 
For top quality - still not cheap but much less than a sebenza - an Al Mar SERE 2000 or Shrike are beautifully made for production knives. Also many manual Microtechs have amazing fit and finish and cost a lot less than a Sebbie. You could still find a nice LCC or Amphibian if you watch the for sale threads on various forums. You're still in a high dollar bracket but much much less than $350 - $400.
 
If Sebenza is the best, then second best would have to be a Benchmade AFCK or something, cause those seem like the 2 knives people chat about most... :rolleyes: :p
 
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