Scott Cook Lochsa versus Chris Reeve Sebenza?

[Gunnie 12]

Is the Lochsa that much better and worth the extra money over a Sebenza? Comments and experience from Lochsa owners…

Pro’s and Con’s of each?


Thanks in advance!

 

[T.K.C.]

The Lochsa is one carved piece of titanium for one thing. It is an amazing knife! I HAVE had the pleasure of handling one! I am also glad I got on Scott's for one, before he stopped taking orders. The Lochsa IS a custom knife, the Sebenza is NOT. I am sure others that own one WILL chime in.

PS:
The Sebenza IS easy to find and buy, the Lochsa is not. Also the Lochsa comes in one size only.

I can not wait until mine is ready!!

 

[DavidZ]

T.K.C is correct. The Lochsa is made by Scott Cook, and the Sebenza is a production bench made piece. The Sebenza is a great knife, but the Lochsa is absolutely amazing. I have both. It is as fine a custom made knife that there is. The fit and finish is perfect on mine, and the design is is very well thought out and ergonomic. The fact that the whole handle is made from one piece of titanium, just blows me away.

 

[fernando]

Here is another subjective answer, but yes, the Lochsa is definitely twice the knife that the sebbie is, IMO. :thumbup: The lockup is smooth as butter - half of sebbies require way too much force to open. The lockup on the sebbie is like "thunk", and the lockup on the lochsa is like "CLICK". Umm, that probably sounds stupid when translated from written word, but if you ever hold both and listened to the lockup, I bet you would agree with me.

Of course, Scott Cook was CRK's shop foreman for years before leaving to start his own custom knife company. He must have done so because he had many ideas on how to improve on the sebbie - and his masterpiece is the Lochsa. It is improved in everyway over the Sebbie, in my opinion.

The problem is that SCK can only make so many knives, and the current wait for a Lochsa is something like two to three years!! If you can find one, better snap it up cause it'll be gone in a flash!

 

[lunde]

I own both, and while both are outstanding folding knives, the Lochsa is the better of the two. Compared to other folders, the Sebenza is simple. The Lochsa is simpler. I feel lucky to own four of them (three are plain). Here are some glamour shots of one of them:

A Lochsa has been my EDC for nearly two years. Before that, I carried a large plain Sebenza.

 

[Lenny_Goofoff]

Truly professional shots! thanks, Ken
(and congrats on your new book )

Did Scott Cook stopped make Lochsas? or wait list is just too long?

 

[T.K.C.]

Truly professional shots! thanks, Ken
(and congrats on your new book )

Did Scott Cook stopped make Lochsas? or wait list is just too long?

Scott is no longer taking orders, since about 2 years ago. I am on the list for one, and I do not care how long the wait is, it WILL be worth it. I am currently at 2 years waiting for mine.

 

[severedthumbs]

the Lochsa won't do anything the Sebenza cant do. The single ti billet handle is a moot point, it provides no real advantage over the Sebanza handle design. I prefer an open spine as it is much easier to clean the knife. At current aftermarket prices it is pricey, I don't think it is $600 better than a Sebenza.

 

[stormyone]

The Lochsa is a work of art.

 

[Lycosa]

Both are great folders. I nod toward the Sebenza.

 

[T.K.C.]

I look forward to getting my Locsha!! And YES, I think it worth every penny too!

 

[Scott Dog]

I own both. The Lochsa is a work of art without a doubt. IMO worth every penny and then some. It doesn't feel as secure in the hand like my micarta seb due to its thinner profile. When doing yard work I prefer the Seb. Not because the Lochsa isn't up to the task but I hesitate to use it due to its very limited availability. The Seb I can easily replace. The Lochsa, well that's a whole different story. They can't be bought for love or money. Scott is an exceptional knife maker and a great person. I've EDC'ed mine on and off for 5 years. It has never let me down. Scott even made mine with a pearl inlay pivot pin and a 14kt gold thumbstud. The Seb is a great beater knife. The Lochsa is a fine piece of work. I hate to classify knives as "better" or "worse" as they all have their purpose. Is the Lochsa "better" than the Seb? It depends on how you define "better". Is the Lochsa worth the wait and the money? Hell YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbup:

 

[Scott Dog]

I'll try to post a pic.

 

[Uncle Timbo]

I'll try to post a pic.

Scott dog, thats a sweet pic. Nobody has mentioned cost? How do they compare at cost?

 

[Lycosa]

NICE, Scott Dog! Is that rust on the blade!!

 

[dirkb]

In my opinion, Chris Reeve had a great idea and is producing a fine knife with his Sebenza. But Scott Cook has taken the idea one step further: the Lochsa is an awesome knife and worth every cent I spent for it.

I like my Sebenza, but I love my Lochsa

 

[Lycosa]

Does the Lochsa weigh more than the Seb?

 

[Daniel]

It seems to me that the Lochsa is much lighter than a Regular Sebenza. I have not weighed them, though.

According to their websites: Lochsa 4.2 oz, Sebenza 4.7 oz.

 

[DaveH]

I forum person sent me one to try a few years back.

It could be a better knife then a sebenza, the goofy thumbstud, narrow thumb ridges and the odd handle cut made it inferior, IMO.

 

[wutitiz]

"goofy thumbstud?" I don't think I've ever seen a good pic of a lochsa before, and I like that angled thumbstud. I've had a few knives with the typical cone-style thumbstuds, and it's pretty common for the thumb to slip as you try to open the knife, requiring a 2nd run at it. It's seems this happens especially w/ tip-up carry, which I like (and the lochsa here is).

The angled thumb stud would seem to fix that annoying problem. Am I wrong? (never handled a lochsa.)