Sebenza BG-42 Swedge or not?

[andre1]

I have a user Large Sebenza with BG-42 steel that's going to the Spa.
I just found out that I can have them put a Swedge on Blade.

I will keep this another year or so as my EDC but I was curious as to how it would affect the value?

Will this decrease the value or not?

thanks

 

[DallasSTB]

In general, modifications to knives tend to decrease the resale value. In nearly every case I've seen, pristine, documented knives go for higher values than modified, undocumented ones - even Sebenzas. That said, older BG42 Seb's are highly desirable, so I would worry too much about the resale value if you have CRK put the swedge on at the shop.

 

[Buck_110]

I have a user Large Sebenza with BG-42 steel that's going to the Spa.
I just found out that I can have them put a Swedge on Blade.

Will this decrease the value or not?

CRK offers the swedge as an option on Sebenzas.
How would it be possible for anybody to discern when the swedge was cut, and why would it matter as long as it is done by CRK?
If you were to do it yourself with a file, that would be a different story.

The downside of a swedge is that the tip has less supporting metal, as the thickest part, the spine, is ground away.

 

[Steel_Addiction]

Swedge is the only way to go!

They help in stab cuts, are great for scrapping tasks, and they look sweet.

You can have CRK write you up a new birthcard (reissued or refurbished) to state that the swedge was added at the factory if you are worried about it not being documented.

I have to disagree that it would hurt the value, in my findings it has actually increased the value on the secondary market atleast I have been able to sell a few with swedges that added to the final price.

 

[Robot Mania Fu]

I'd have to agree with the poster above. You already have a lot going for you with that knife, being that its BG-42. The fact that the swedge will be done by CRK is the reason value most likely won't be decreased, and if anything should add to uniqueness of the knife and make someone want it even more. Just my 2¢

 

[andre1]

Thanks so much guys for all the info.
I think I will try the swedge after all.
Big Thanks

 

[JNewell]

CRK offers the swedge as an option on Sebenzas.
How would it be possible for anybody to discern when the swedge was cut, and why would it matter as long as it is done by CRK?
If you were to do it yourself with a file, that would be a different story.

The downside of a swedge is that the tip has less supporting metal, as the thickest part, the spine, is ground away.

That should be easy - I believe that the original card and box would have noted a swedge, and if the original card and box don't specify the swedge, it would be clear it wasn't original. OTOH, as long as it's done by CRK, and if the knife was a common version to start with, I would guess it couldn't hurt but probably wouldn't add value on a future resale.

 

[Buck_110]

That should be easy - I believe that the original card and box would have noted a swedge, and if the original card and box don't specify the swedge, it would be clear it wasn't original.

No doubt about it; provided the original card is present.
I see quite a few Sebenzas without their original box and paperwork, though.

OTOH, as long as it's done by CRK, and if the knife was a common version to start with, I would guess it couldn't hurt but probably wouldn't add value on a future resale.

I agree. I doubt it'll add value. Actually, I personally believe it will decrease the value. The sheer lack of Sebenzas without swedges leads me to this conclusion. If the swedge were a popular option choice in the first place, there would be more floating around with them.

 

[JNewell]

Agree on your first, though that usually either (1) lowers resale value or (2) slows the speed of the sale, or both. On your second, I'd agree also, though if all you do is read posts here, you'd get the feeling that CRK consistently makes product decisions that are contrary to market preferences (e.g.: BG-42 -> S30V; discontinue regular; "Idaho Made")

No doubt about it; provided the original card is present.
I see quite a few Sebenzas without their original box and paperwork, though.



I agree. I doubt it'll add value. Actually, I personally believe it will decrease the value. The sheer lack of Sebenzas without swedges leads me to this conclusion. If the swedge were a popular option choice in the first place, there would be more floating around with them.