Sebenza 21, 25, or Umnumzan?

If I'm not mistaken I thought at one point you had mentioned something about all metal handles not being your thing. If that's the case might try a micarta inlay version.
 
bluemetalchurch said:
For those who have carried all of these; what are the pros and cons of each knife? I am looking to purchase one of the above three and I'm not sure what to go with.

I've owned a 21 and I really enjoyed that knife. Ended up moving it and have regretted it. The 25 and Umnumzan both have the ceramic ball which could be considered an improvement, I think?

The 25 looks great but I'm not sure how my hand will fit the grooves in the handle.

The Umnum just looks lethal. Not as clean of lines but a beastly looking knife.
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Your second sentence was the deal maker for me. IMO, ceramic ball in those model, are not what I considered an improvement. From the design point, ceramic ball at that location is a neat packaging solution. But.....it is precarious along with marginal captivation.

I am not a collector of a brand, to have every knife produced by that brand.

I buy a knife after careful scrutiny. Another weak point in common, IMO, is the HRC throughout the brand. But I do like one in particular, large 21 Insingo - I accepted the one flaw and bought one. :)
 
Scott Dog said:
Fmendez: I waited about 6-7 months. I called CRK in March I think and they said they would call me when it came in. They just made 9 of them, Im not sure if they're all spoken for.
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Thanks, it helps to prep for a long wait
Paco
 
bluemetalchurch said:
For those who have carried all of these; what are the pros and cons of each knife? I am looking to purchase one of the above three and I'm not sure what to go with.

I've owned a 21 and I really enjoyed that knife. Ended up moving it and have regretted it. The 25 and Umnumzan both have the ceramic ball which could be considered an improvement, I think?
The 25 looks great but I'm not sure how my hand will fit the grooves in the handle.

The Umnum just looks lethal. Not as clean of lines but a beastly looking knife.
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I prefer both the insingo and drop point 21. I also like the Umnum but for me is more of when I'm out in the woods and not many people around. I find all of them nice to hold and carry and the fact they are available in left hand versions
 
Scott Dog said:
Fmendez: I waited about 6-7 months. I called CRK in March I think and they said they would call me when it came in. They just made 9 of them, Im not sure if they're all spoken for.
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Scott, after your reply went looking around to some of the dealers and found one @ New Graham, so i ordered and notified Heather of my impatience waiting.
Now i need my better half to be more patient with me.
 
alwayscarryaknife said:
If I'm not mistaken I thought at one point you had mentioned something about all metal handles not being your thing. If that's the case might try a micarta inlay version.
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I go back and forth. Since owning a Sebenza other knives have been kind of boring...

So even though G10 may feel a bit better in my hand, I think I can live with the titanium. :)

Ordered a large 21 Insingo.
 
Insingo 21 you say...

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I just bought a 25 off the Exchange. I should have it by Monday, and can't wait. This thread helped a bit in picking the 25 over the 21. I like bigger, beefier knives, so we'll see.
 
My 25 arrived a few days ago and I did a lot of reading and watching before making the decision. Zero regrets, it well exceeded my expectations. Extremely solid, smooth and comfortable to hold any which way. Strangely enough I did not have to get used to the deployment motion or anything else for that matter. Perfection. It's actually really neat how the pocket clip is never felt in the palm.
 
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