One knife forever... the Lg 21!

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Saw a posting the other day, "if you had to sell all your knives and just keep one, what would it be?"

I thought about this for awhile... And, I concluded that I would keep my plain Jane Lg Sebenza 21. This knife has all the features I look for. Such as:

-Ti framelock with perfect lock geometry. No need to ruin the simplistic design with a lock bar insert (IMO)

- knife has a very slim profile. The majority of the blade is in the handle when closed. I really like this - the one hit I have against most Spydies is that they are way wider than they need to be. Especially with the spydie hole.

-knife is thin behind the edge and actually cuts well. All well still having a strong tip. I have no use for a thick folding pry bar. I use my knives to cut stuff.

-the absolute best pocket clip in the business IMO.

-also how the knife can be readily refurbished via a spa treatment.

All of these things make for a near perfect knife for me and my uses :-)
 
I've read and heard a lot of people, some with considerable experience and impressive collections of mid-techs/customs, say the same thing. Can't say I'd disagree.

It really goes to show how much of this industry/hobby is about owning and carrying pocket jewelry more so than the most functional cutting tool. Can't say I'm not prone to the same mindset either since I often carry knives that don't perform as well as my 25 just for enjoyment of carrying them.

All that said, I think only owning one knife would be super boring, even if it's a lightsaber.
 
I would agree with all except i prefer the insingo version. I have the regular drop point in Wilson combat if we r talking sorta mostly plain jane. Add a bit of texture when handling.


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Nice to hear this as I have my first large 21 on the way.

Not that the 21 needs any further endorsement, its reputation proceeds it.

My first CRK was/is a small 21 Tanked...I am so impressed w/ it, especially the beautiful polished hollow ground blade..among the many other attributes that make the 21special..large and small.

Figured I would eventually have to own a large 21 at some point, and thought it cool to match the small Tanked w/ a large...absolutely love the graphic.

I've been carrying a large and small Inkosi for the last couple of weeks..I have a custom clip on the large and waiting on another to arrive for the small. While the after market clip is beautiful and works just fine...I was very surprised and impressed w/ how functional and effective the stock clip preforms..

And while a "One Knife Life" does not compute to a knife junk bag like myself...I can understand and appreciate the sentiment.

Very much looking forward to my large 21.
 
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Mine would be a Large Regular Sebenza..... The Real Problem...... Which One....!?!?!?!?!
 
Just getting my first Sebenza - it's not here yet. Happy to hear you enjoy it so much :thumbup:
 
As beautiful and fun as all the UGs and CGGs and inlays...etc are there's just something about a plain jane.
 
For any wood inlay, CCG or UG im afraid or rather hesitant to use them. They are like a trophy just cant get myself to carry them. Now plain janes just screem use me plz use me. Also the spa treatment for plain janes is easier


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Thats funny cause my small 21 ebony inlay gets used more than my large 21 micarta right now.
 
For me, either my Large 21 PJ Spirograph Damascus or my Large Regular PJ would be keepers. Tough choice. :)
 
Thin-Slice said:
For any wood inlay, CCG or UG im afraid or rather hesitant to use them. They are like a trophy just cant get myself to carry them. Now plain janes just screem use me plz use me. Also the spa treatment for plain janes is easier


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That about sums it up! Sitting on the table next to me is a lg 25 a umnumzaan and my lg sebenza with wood inlays.
I gravitate every morning to my woody just for the fact it just feels right! I also said that about the other two when i bought them.
im sure everyone here says that though. .I just love the grind on the 21..PERFECTION! !
 
I soooooooo wish they made 21 annuals but from what i was told if i remmember correctly by a CRK rep they will not for the foreseable future but who knows.


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I have a plain jane large 21 that suits me just fine. But, being that it has been relegated to lighter carry (being made in my only child's birthday and all), I wanted to dress it up slightly.
I polished the edges of the handles and left the slabs factory (aside front snail trails). It is Just Enough to make it stand out, but not enough to make me not want to carry it.

I will update this post with pics tomorrow as I am carrying it for a meal out with the family.
 
azck recently posted a number of sebenzas in various sizes, blade materials & handles. Dunno how many are left but that's where I grabbed mine.
 
My plain Lg 21 is the only CRK I own now after previously owning 9 to date.

Still rotate the 21 out for a Spyderco Sage 2, Military or Delica 4.

I would say the "collecting" aspect of knives for me has considerably slowed/stopped since owning the Lg 21 and for the same reasons as the OP.

Can't complain! More $$ for other hobbies. X)

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Sebenza 21 and Regular.They are both great.
 

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Snapped some quick pics to update my previous post.



Polished the edge bevels on the handles, left the flats factory.
 
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