Price of Sebenza

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xray

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This forum and the Chris Reeve site have given me a strong desire to purchase a Sebenza. I currently do not own a pocket knife, and I would like to own a very nice one. The only thing that holds me back is the price. Is this knife really worth 345 dollars?
 
Well, "worth it" is pretty vague, and really means different things to different people.

Mine was worth it to me, but at that time (almost 3 years ago) the difference in build quality of the Sebenza over other production knives made it easier to justify the higher price tag. However, with some really nice offerings from some of the other manufacturers nowadays for half the price or less- it's a hard call to make I think for some.

I do think though, that everyone should get to experience one at some point, they are very nice, but unfortunately not quite as magical as some would have you believe.
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If you want one and can afford it, I don't see why not.

Firebat

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If demand is any indication of worth, it definately is. CRK sells everything that it makes and is backordered. I personally think that the large is too much knife to carry and prefer the small. I own five Sebenzas and think that they are worth every penny. Worth is a relative thing. The market determines the price and at $345.00 (for the large) and people line up to pay it. Only problem is that once you buy it you will want another to keep it company. They are very fine knives backed by excellent customer service.
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All day long !
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Why is a Casio G Shock only "worth" $80 when a Rolex is "worth" $3000+ ?

Worth is certainly a relative and, in fact, personal evaluation.

 
Plain sebenzas come up fairly often on the forsale forums for about $250, +/-.

That helps make it a bit easier.

Dave
 
IMHO, the only other folders that come close to being as nice as the Sebenza are the Microtechs and MODs. Once you have either, virtually all other production folders sort of start resembling those crappy $5 flee market knives. I've got a few Benchmades that I don't even take out to look at anymore! $345 is alot of money to shell out for a knife, but there really isn't anything that comes close to the Sebenza...still the perfect folder.

jc
 
Yep, and then some....just start saving and don't look back it won't take too long if you really want it and watch for the sales, place a post in the Knives Wanted section too for people to know what one you want.....or how many you want
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G2

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When you ask "Is it worth it", you must consider what differentiates a production knife from a fine custom knife other then the price.

I think "other then the maker's time", the end results show a big difference in the finishing. That last 5% is really what makes it. That is where CRK knives really excel. They spend that extra amount of time to make that finished product look as perfect as possible.

Also, the customer service is absolutely superb. Case in point, you can take an old sebenza that has been used and used and used, send it into them for a week, and for 20.00 it will come out looking like new. Where else can you do that??

Great Company,
Great Customer Service
Top Notch Materials
Great Finished Product

If I could own only one knife (and I own many and change all the time), it would be a Sebenza....
 
I asked myself this question as well
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Here is my take on it.

Would you wear a steel neck chain?

Would you wear a Silver neck chain?

Would you wear a Gold neck chain?

Would you wear a Platinum neck chain?

All do the same job, only some are more desirable than others.

Secondly, the fit and finish of the Sebi is probably the best you will EVER see, though my LCC D/A is a very close match for it...

A different knife like the Military is better in some ways and worse in others, eg

Military has better clip, better steel, better blade shape, better blade style, better opening device and better weight for pocket carry.

Sebi has much better handle and lock up, smoother opening (mine is still stiff, but Nemo`s Sebi was SO SMOOTH! I hope mine learns to do that! The little touches and nice things like the way the blade is finished off and champfered ( the handle as well). The back up is also first rate, though I would say so is Spyderco`s in fairness.

It comes down to a function vs style choice, many knives are designed for function, some for style. The Sebe is BOTH in a single package, no compromise on materials and fit. No second rate edge grind (AKA Benchmade...). It sure costs, but only two blades try to be a Sebi that I know of.

The BM Mono Lock and CRKT S-2 Try to be the sam type of knife. Ti handle/frame lock, but lesser blade steel. Both are great knives, but the Devil is in the detail. You do get what you pay for with a Sebi, get the classic MM and discover
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Never looked back, or used it to cut yet...

W.A.

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Xray, what do you mean by "a very nice one"? The Seb is a very strong one, very smooth, rugged, suited for tough work, etc., but some people would say it's far from the most elegant knife around, especially in its price range. Do you want to take the knife camping, the street, or to the office? Not that there isn't some appropriately sized Seb (or the Umfaan, a baby seb) for all of those environments, and even customized versions, but then the price is even higher...
 
It depends on how much you're willing to pay to be able to walk around with a work of art in your pocket. Ida-Al

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No question, the sebenza is worth every penny. I have a small plain and i use it everyday.


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Sebenza Rules X-Ray. I thought the same thing until I took the plunge and bought a large plain. I wish I had bought the Classic, though. Good luck on your selection.
 
I got my first just a week ago (small Sebenza) and liked it so well that I ended up buying the large today at a local gun show. I don't think you will have any regrets, I know I don't.
 
Well, there is only one way to find out
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. I started with a small CGG - Line Drive, then a small Unique design, and a couple of months ago I purchased a 2000 Umfaan from Knifeart.

I really NEED a large plain, or better yet, a large Line Drive. Guess you could say I think they are worth every dollar!!!

How many other knife company's/custom makers can say customers of their $300 + knives own more than one? Have you bought yours yet??? Don't forget to contact G2 about your sheath.
 
I am in the minority with owning just one Sebenza, a small wood inlay. G2 has just e-mailed me with news that my new sheath is on the way, cannot wait.

Pick up any other folder and compare the smoothness of operation and solid bank vault construction, I would give up all of my other folders before the Sebenza.

Regards,
FK
 
If you've been following the forum for the last month, you know that I'm probably the most infamous Sebenza owner. I only own a plain large so I guess I'm also in the minority as far as ownership of multiple Sebenzas goes. Anyway, I'm extremely happy the way things turned out with respect to the lockup problem I had. After all things were considered, it looks like the problem was my doing.
Now, onto the worth of the Sebenza. It's a very plain looking knife in its undecorated form. But, if you do purchase one and hold onto it for some time, its beauty slowly becomes evident after using it over and over.
Tons of small touches: chamfered edges, ridges on the edges of the handle slabs for grip, masterfully done thumb ridges (take a look at the craftsmanship under a 10 X loupe), very high quality screws, perfect working ball detent system to keep the knife closed in your pocket, and on and on. The other more obvious touches, like bank vault lock up, tumbled blade to hide scratches, jewel-like thumbstud, have already been mentioned. I've handled "custom" folders at shows costing much more than the Sebenza that didn't even come close with respect to build quality. Sure, they might look pretty, but actually use it day in and day out. Then and only then does the Sebenza's beauty become evident. Since I bought mine almost 3 years ago, I haven't even looked at other folders.
In the end, you have to decide for yourself. If you buy one and really don't like it, there'll be no end of people to take it off your hands and I doubt you'll lose any money on it.
Just Do It! You'll be very happy.
Lenny
 
Originally posted by Lenny:
If you've been following the forum for the last month, you know that I'm probably the most infamous Sebenza owner


That makes me number two then!

Hay we are a family here! We fall out, but the heart remains the same
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Salute!

W.A.

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