Sebenza as a user?

[Shadow213]

Hopefully, by the end of this week, I will have my first Sebbie(Large Regular) ordered and enroute(fingers crossed) from New Graham. After reading many reviews/posts here at the BF, I was wondering how the Sebbie would perform with hard use tasks. Being a truck driver, I occasionally will call on my EDC to cut hard rubber(mudflaps, blown tires), hoses, etc., and I'm curious on how the Sebbie would hold up to its' namesake.

I usually carry a SpyderEdged Spydie and a LM Charge XTi for the tough stuff, but IYO, how would the Sebenza perform in 'out of the ordinary' cutting tasks?

I plan on putting that Sebbie to work and don't look to try and keep it from getting scars/scratches on the blade or handle.

 

[TIR]

I run the maintenance for a small trucking company and ocassionally carry my large Sebbie at work. While I haven't cut any truck tires with it I have slice MANY mudflaps and some heater hoses, it has performed all of those tasks exceptionally well. It is a great slicer. I don't think I personally would cut a blown truck tire with the sebbie as the belts would be hell on the edge and may chip it other than that everything you may run into being a truck driver I can't imagine the sebbie not being able to easily exceed your expectations.

 

[Bastid]

I can not imagine not using a non fancied up one. They scream to be used.

 

[Shadow213]

I'm REALLY starting to get ansy about getting that Sebbie in my hands....

I don't plan on using it for any blown tire situation, after thinking about it. I got the XTi that could take care of the really nasty stuff.

 

[Nathan S]

The Sebbie is a serious stout cutting machine. Bastid is right, the Sebenza screams to be used.

 

[Shadow213]

I've seen quite a few good deals on decorated Sebbies, but I think that the ol' standard Seb would be best for everyday use.

My wife is REALLY going to let me have it once she finds out how much the CRK sells for....LOL(with a devilish grin)

 

[knifenerd]

Oh--YES. It is a definite user!

 

[guy g]

Before I had the money for a Sebenza, I carried an SAK and a MiniBuck (425) I HAVE cut mudflaps with the SAK and hoses and alot of straps with the 425. Dont worry about using your Sebenza. I use my Umfaan for any task unless it is too short, then out comes the Seb.

 

[rick melear]

Do what I did, buy a used one thats already scratched a bit then you have no qualms about adding more. They are a work horse.

 

[LaBella]

dont forget to reverse them screws!!!!

 

[GarageBoy]

Non- decorated Sebs are great in that it's classy, yet...totally capable

 

[BOK]

I use my decorated Sebenza for anything that I need it for. It looks hideous with all the scratches now both on the blade and the handle but I mean hey it wouldn't do me any good sitting at home in a drawer.

 

[tristram]

The name means 'work', so go for it -
I'd worry more about losing than abusing such a pricey user.

 

[wetdog1911]

The name means 'work', so go for it -
I'd worry more about losing than abusing such a pricey user.

I worry more about losing mine than abusing it. First thing I did was get rid of the clip and have a nice snug belt pouch made for it. I've lost other stuff before having a clip snag on something getting in or out of a truck.

MtMike made mine using his original Sebbie as a pattern. I've been carring it everyday for over a year now with no problems.

Rob

 

[arawn]

I've been carrying my Sebenza for over 6 years now.
It has handled everything from everyday light cutting, to time spent in shipping/receiving, to camping chores without so much of a hiccup.

The Sebenza is well named.




B.

 

[tom mayo]

throw it on the ground a few times so it will get some scratches, and dont look back............its built like a tank!!

 

[LaBella]

uh, I dont know about throw it on the ground!!!! LOL

but it does beg to be abused! much like Mr. Mayo's knives!!!

 

[tomsch]

One thing that is good (or bad depending on how you look at it) the handle on the Sebenza scratches very easily. At least that way you get over the first scratch real quick

 

[Garlic]

you'll love & even wanna cuddle your sebenza, but for the environment you're working in, you might wanna pick up a spyderco manix. feels much more secure in hand during hard use.

 

[Shadow213]

Thanks for the input, Garlic, but the Sebenza blows away even the stout Manix, IMO.

I can say this because I've had personal experience with both, and the Sebenza won hands down, again IMHO. I do agree that the Manix is very comfortable to hold and use, however, for my taste the Sebbie just can't be beat in ergos, lock strength, and durability.