Sebenza 31 Converts?

[jacobconroy75]

Looks like there is one at knifeart if you act fast!

He ain't kidding. One left as of now. If I hadn't ordered a 31 last week, I would have snatched this one.

Hurry dude!

 

[Blues]

Looks like there is one at knifeart if you act fast!

I don't do business with them.

But thank you.

 

[Blues]

Dealer issues aside...as much as I really like the look and feel of the Umnumzaan and the sexy drop point blade, I think I still prefer the Sebenza overall in terms of feel in the hand and deployment. So, I may just call it good with the one 'zaan I have.

That may change with time...but I can't say for certain in which direction.

 

[Foxhound13]

Dealer issues aside...as much as I really like the look and feel of the Umnumzaan and the sexy drop point blade, I think I still prefer the Sebenza overall in terms of feel in the hand and deployment. So, I may just call it good with the one 'zaan I have.

That may change with time...but I can't say for certain in which direction.

That’s fair, figured I would throw it out there since they are hard to come by. And I have to agree about the Sebenza. For me it’s near perfect. I appreciate and enjoy the zaan, but if I have a choice I usually pick the Sebenza.

To keep the thread on topic, it’s hard to say if I prefer the 21 or 31. Both are excellent and bring something unique in their own way. I carry my large 21 more often, but opposite for smalls.

 

[Blues]

That’s fair, figured I would throw it out there since they are hard to come by. And I have to agree about the Sebenza. For me it’s near perfect. I appreciate and enjoy the zaan, but if I have a choice I usually pick the Sebenza.

To keep the thread on topic, it’s hard to say if I prefer the 21 or 31. Both are excellent and bring something unique in their own way. I carry my large 21 more often, but opposite for smalls.

And I appreciate your looking out for a brother. Don't think I don't.

 

[Blues]

I like all the Sebenzas...Regular, 21 and 31. Each has its own character.

 

[Hammer67]

Consider me converted.

 

[mrknife]

Dealer issues aside...as much as I really like the look and feel of the Umnumzaan and the sexy drop point blade, I think I still prefer the Sebenza overall in terms of feel in the hand and deployment. So, I may just call it good with the one 'zaan I have.

That may change with time...but I can't say for certain in which direction.

same, ive been looking at the inkosi and wondered what the difference was. the sebenza had the winning formula

 

[Blues]

same, ive been looking at the inkosi and wondered what the difference was. the sebenza had the winning formula

The "harpoon" drop point in the 'zaan was the one blade pattern I felt was missing from my small CRK collection. So adding another "tanto" wouldn't be as big a deal as filling the missing blade profile.

I'm sure the Inkosi is great...I trust the word of the many respected enthusiasts who speak glowingly of it...I will say, however, that the "look" doesn't trip my trigger...though I don't doubt for a moment that once I got one in hand I'd find it an impressive beast. I just don't feel the "need".

(Yet.)

 

[Modernflame]

I'm finished buying Chris Reeve Knives, until I find something else I want.

I'm fully converted now. 21s are gone. Everything is in Magnacut. I heard Larrin say he's developing more cutlery steels. Lord have mercy.

 

[mrknife]

The "harpoon" drop point in the 'zaan was the one blade pattern I felt was missing from my small CRK collection. So adding another "tanto" wouldn't be as big a deal as filling the missing blade profile.

I'm sure the Inkosi is great...I trust the word of the many respected enthusiasts who speak glowingly of it...I will say, however, that the "look" doesn't trip my trigger...though I don't doubt for a moment that once I got one in hand I'd find it an impressive beast. I just don't feel the "need".

(Yet.)

yup, i can see myself buying another 21 if a great deal came up and it was in a blade profile im missing. or maybe even a 31 small insingo. but i dont see myself going for the different crk handles either. ive had a mnandi a long time back but meh

 

[Kettleman]

I'm finished buying Chris Reeve Knives, until I find something else I want.

I'm fully converted now. 21s are gone. Everything is in Magnacut. I heard Larrin say he's developing more cutlery steels. Lord have mercy.

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Sure looks like the perfect time into expand to the inkosi and Zaans…..

 

[353]

I heard Larrin say he's developing more cutlery steels.

Any details on this?

 

[Modernflame]

Any details on this?

All he said was that knife manufacturers complained that magnacut was released too quickly. The new steel(s) would come out slower. He didn't tip his hand and reveal any properties of the new stuff.

 

[Modernflame]

Sure looks like the perfect time into expand to the inkosi and Zaans…..

I know you're working for them. Cover is blown. Just admit it.

 

[353]

The new steel(s) would come out slower

Never knew they regulated this.

Guess it is a smart business move to get more old stock sold before switching steels.

 

[Wild Willie]

Any details on this?

This is what I'm picturing...

 

[TimButterfield]

Conversion attempt started. Smooth. Action feels hydraulic.

 

[Blues]

Hmmm, I don't think I've ever heard anyone refer to the action as "hydraulic" previously...



Congrats on the apparently successful attempt.

 

[TimButterfield]

Hmmm, I don't think I've ever heard anyone refer to the action as "hydraulic" previously...



Congrats on the apparently successful attempt.

I hadn't heard that reference before either, but that was the thought that came to mind. Opening them reminded me of using my AeroPress. There's no rushing it, but once the motion is started and the (slight) pressure kept on, it continues to open without jerkiness until the final click.

Thanks.