Hi folks.
Large or small 21? I know this question has come up before, and I really have tried to not ask the question, but my head hurts...I need help. I've read several threads and watched I don't know how many hours of videos. Stared at numerous size comparison pics, still unsure. I've read that those who buy large seldom buy the small after; those that buy the small almost always buy the large as well -- which maybe speaks to the large's importance or staying power. Btw, to my eye, the large looks to have more than just .75" more length. I'd love to see some pics with measurements of both.
I have been leaning toward the small insingo micarta, but don't want to feel as though I should have gone with the large when the small arrives, or visa versa -- especially when considering the cost. My location and schedule don't allow for a hands on viewing, which makes the decision more of a crap shoot. Buy both might be a solution, if they weren't so pricey. Perhaps down the road I will own both sizes, but at this time, there are funds for just one. Another note, is that if I were to get the small micarta, I would likely go with a large zaan down the road.
My knife history: I'm new to the knife carrying world really. Though I suppose I've always enjoyed having one, bought a Buck 110 about 25 yrs ago, which sits in its sheath only to come out for admiring once a year or so. Only last month have I started carrying a knife and to be honest, I don't know how I've got along without. I've found it quite handy using it numerous times for various tasks. That knife was a benchmade 470-1, then I picked up a 940. I immediately parked the 470 when I handled the 940, it was just perfect size for my hands. I found the 470 was a little difficulty to handle due to its smaller 4" handle length (thus my fear of the small seb), the 940's 4.375 handle is perfect. So the 470 was sold off just yesterday, funds to be directed to a sebenza.
I know the small sebenza is wider than the 470 so perhaps it will appear and feel larger than the 470, but will it be enough is the question. The large will be another .375" longer than the 940, does that make it less pocketable for jeans on a daily schedule? Too big for my needs?
Me and my uses? Well, it would be an EDC for simple cutting tasks around home and work. A companion. Maybe the odd food prep in the lunchroom. Work being a casual office environment where I'm in jeans every day. My work involves pre-press production for a printing company, so it's not like coworkers will freak if I were to pull out the large at work, these people work with machinery and tools all day. That said, not many people actually carry a knife in my area, so I'm sure the large seb would look huge to most people. Most of my day is spent sitting at a computer, I will be carrying front right pocket. I'm in Canada, where both sizes work from a legal stand point. While I do love the outdoors, I don't do any hunting, and doubt the knife would see much heavy labour, she'd be more for carrying and just there in case. If my body size is a factor, I'm 5'11, 200 lbs, wear a L-XL/10-11 glove.
Here's a pic of how the 940 looks in my hand:
I'll be making a purchase Tuesday, your opinion would be appreciated. And of course, pics will be added.
Cheers,
Sean
Edit: I should also mention that the 940 *may* be sold off to help fund the seb purchase. Not sure I'd need both since at this point I wouldn't consider myself a collector. I won't rush into that decision, thought it was worth mentioning.
Edit 2: in Canada, our laws don't allow or justify the need for a "tactical" folder. Absolute rubbish, but I'd be in a heap of trouble if I were to pull a knife to defend my life or that of a loved one.
Large or small 21? I know this question has come up before, and I really have tried to not ask the question, but my head hurts...I need help. I've read several threads and watched I don't know how many hours of videos. Stared at numerous size comparison pics, still unsure. I've read that those who buy large seldom buy the small after; those that buy the small almost always buy the large as well -- which maybe speaks to the large's importance or staying power. Btw, to my eye, the large looks to have more than just .75" more length. I'd love to see some pics with measurements of both.
I have been leaning toward the small insingo micarta, but don't want to feel as though I should have gone with the large when the small arrives, or visa versa -- especially when considering the cost. My location and schedule don't allow for a hands on viewing, which makes the decision more of a crap shoot. Buy both might be a solution, if they weren't so pricey. Perhaps down the road I will own both sizes, but at this time, there are funds for just one. Another note, is that if I were to get the small micarta, I would likely go with a large zaan down the road.
My knife history: I'm new to the knife carrying world really. Though I suppose I've always enjoyed having one, bought a Buck 110 about 25 yrs ago, which sits in its sheath only to come out for admiring once a year or so. Only last month have I started carrying a knife and to be honest, I don't know how I've got along without. I've found it quite handy using it numerous times for various tasks. That knife was a benchmade 470-1, then I picked up a 940. I immediately parked the 470 when I handled the 940, it was just perfect size for my hands. I found the 470 was a little difficulty to handle due to its smaller 4" handle length (thus my fear of the small seb), the 940's 4.375 handle is perfect. So the 470 was sold off just yesterday, funds to be directed to a sebenza.
I know the small sebenza is wider than the 470 so perhaps it will appear and feel larger than the 470, but will it be enough is the question. The large will be another .375" longer than the 940, does that make it less pocketable for jeans on a daily schedule? Too big for my needs?
Me and my uses? Well, it would be an EDC for simple cutting tasks around home and work. A companion. Maybe the odd food prep in the lunchroom. Work being a casual office environment where I'm in jeans every day. My work involves pre-press production for a printing company, so it's not like coworkers will freak if I were to pull out the large at work, these people work with machinery and tools all day. That said, not many people actually carry a knife in my area, so I'm sure the large seb would look huge to most people. Most of my day is spent sitting at a computer, I will be carrying front right pocket. I'm in Canada, where both sizes work from a legal stand point. While I do love the outdoors, I don't do any hunting, and doubt the knife would see much heavy labour, she'd be more for carrying and just there in case. If my body size is a factor, I'm 5'11, 200 lbs, wear a L-XL/10-11 glove.
Here's a pic of how the 940 looks in my hand:
I'll be making a purchase Tuesday, your opinion would be appreciated. And of course, pics will be added.
Cheers,
Sean
Edit: I should also mention that the 940 *may* be sold off to help fund the seb purchase. Not sure I'd need both since at this point I wouldn't consider myself a collector. I won't rush into that decision, thought it was worth mentioning.
Edit 2: in Canada, our laws don't allow or justify the need for a "tactical" folder. Absolute rubbish, but I'd be in a heap of trouble if I were to pull a knife to defend my life or that of a loved one.
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