Sebenza Handle Shape

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Bringsteen

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Forgive me if I am rehashing old issues that the veterans on this board have seen dozens of times, but I would like some observations about the Sebenza's handle shape.

I had my Sebenza clipped in my pocket, and sometime during the day I absent-mindedly dropped some change in the same pocket. When I examined the edge the next day, I noticed that it was ever so flattened on a few parts. I am guessing that this happened because the coins touched the edge through the bottom of the handles.

My question is: wouldn't it be better if the Sebenza were closed on the bottom rather than the way it is now? I am sure that this would increase the cost, but it would also eliminate the chance that anything would touch the edge when the knife was closed.
 
It would eliminate the chance that anything could touch the edge, but it would also increase the number of times you had the clean the knife because it would collect dust, dirt, and tons of pocket lint. I think its designed with the open back to allow quick cleaning, just stick it under some running water, give it a shake, and your good to go.
 
I agree with jprice76. After I do my business with a fish, I simply give it a quick shake in the stream, and I'm off and running. It's the open frame (and the easy disassembly for clean/lube at the end of the day) that makes this so low maintenance.
 
I often thought that one could replace the stop pin and backspacer with a piece of metal that would do both jobs in one. Basically have a piece of metal that went from the backspacer to the stop-pin, but be all one unit. That way you could choose to have no gap in the back some days, and go back to the stock look whenever you felt like it.
 
ljg,

That is a compelling idea, and I think that it would work.

The more I think about it, the more I wonder what Chris Reeve's reasoning was behind leaving the bottom open. After all, the man knows knives. Perhaps it was because--as the other posts argued--having an open bottom makes it easier to keep the knife clean. Perhaps it was something else.
 
A nicely made back-spacer with a few inlaid rubies etc would open up a whole new line of possibilities.
Could be sold as an option....
Dirk
 
ljg said:
I often thought that one could replace the stop pin and backspacer with a piece of metal that would do both jobs in one. Basically have a piece of metal that went from the backspacer to the stop-pin, but be all one unit. That way you could choose to have no gap in the back some days, and go back to the stock look whenever you felt like it.
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I have to admit...I like this idea as well. Make it blue anodized like the thumbstuds and backspacer and I'd be sold:thumbup:

jprice76
 
That's a pretty good thought, I might go for one as well. Not for a replacement for the current design but as an option.
 
Even though I spent nearly $400 on my Sebenza, I did purchase it do real work. Using the slip sheath would eliminate the chance that somthing would touch the edge, but it would also impede accessibility to a certain extent. If a spacer were available, I think that it would be the best solution for me.
 
Ok, since you don't like the leather slip sheath, I can understand that. Until you get a backspacer, what about the CRK belt sheath? In the mean time.
 
a tip down carry for right-handers would solve the problem, as that side would be against the back of the pocket. i will admit i have never had this problem though, and i carry a lot of junk in my pockets!
 
TheKnifeCollector,

It is a good idea, but I am a big-city dweller (not by choice) and I need to carry my Sebenza rather unobtrusively if I am going to carry it at all. Having it clipped in my pocket serves this end.

I guess I want to have my cake and eat it too. High standards can be a hassle.
 
I have found a very simple solution that works fine for me; I don't carry anything but the Sebenza in my right front pocket. I put all my change, small slipjoint in my left pocket.
 
That is what I normally do. In my left pocket (I'm left-handed) I have Chapstick and my Sebenza. The problem was that I accidentally dropped some change in the pocket. The fact is, even if there were a spacer in the back, I would still not deliberately put change in the same pocket with the Sebenza because it would abrade the titanium finish.
 
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