One Expensive, or several Inexpensive????

. . . it depends. A large Sebenza has been my EDC for 12 years now. It's the stoutest folder out there at ANY price, built to bank vault specs. If you ever think you'll be in the position to trust your life with how your knife performs, absolutely, the Sebenza is the right choice.

Incidentally, my philosophy (however twisted it may be) is to scrimp on quazi-perishables (even clothes, vehicles, computers, certainly food), and splurge on things I'll have for decades or things that appreciate -- hand & power tools, houses, etc. The Sebenza falls into the tool catagory for me.

The only reason I doubted going with a higher end knife for EDC is that I'm prone to losing things. Can't tell you how many pens I've regretted carrying . . . with the Sebenza, however, I put in place some habits (consistent carry spot, consistent storage spot with my wallet, consistent quick brush of the hand across my wallet and knife as I progress from place to place) that have not failed me but once. As I was rushing around getting ready to leave for the airport, I hastily chose a spot to keep the Sebenza apart from my wallet for "safe keeping". Returned a week later, and didn't remember where the safe place was. Found it after a couple months of dispair. . .

I submitted my Sebenza to be reconditioned by the CRK staff a couple years ago, and basically got back a brand new knife. I expect the same knife will be my EDC for another couple decades.

Good luck in your decision.
 
I would go for the 1 more expensive one as well. Sebenza or Strider, whatever floats your boat. Both companies have way above board warranties and reconditioning/sharpening services. It's also somewhat of an asset reallocation instead of a purchase. What I mean by this is that either knife will hold a higher percentage of its value over an inexpensive knife. Keep an eye out on the various knife forums for sale boards and the ever popular auction site to get an idea of resale. I've seen used Strider folders sell for only $10 less than full retail before. Especially when retail supply is low.
Try selling an inexpensive knife in a few years and I believe the percentage of loss will be much greater. That's how I justify it anyway. :D

John...
 
If we're talking folders, I'd get a nice custom, then save for another. I traded into my first Sebenza abouth three years ago. That really had a big impact on my knife collecting, once I got used to the difference in quality. I bought a couple of more, but now have just one-a Stars and Stripes, which I love carrying for my dressier occasions. I'll definitely be looking for another Sebenza down the road.

Through another trade, I acquired a Strider GB, which I just sent o Strider for a complete re-furbishing (no questions asked: phenomenal warranty!). Once I receive it back from Strider, I'll try to trade it into an AR, as I prefer the blade shape it offers over the GB's tanto. Once that's done, I'll have a tank-like EDC folder (the AR), and a classy, dressier blade (the S & S).

I have a few more production folders but can't see myself going back to owning dawers full of them anymore. Not because the quality isn't there, but more because of the increased quality and value (to me) in the higher end knives. Fixed blades are another story, and there are some great values in production blades, and many that I really like (and will continue to buy).
 
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