Sebenza Inlay/Comparison Questions

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I'm about to ditch my full size ritter grip and maybe my Para Military for a Sebenza. I'm looking online at newgrahamknives.com though and I only see the Classic version with inlays, is this the only model with inlays?
Also, can I see side by side pics of the Classic vs the new version, both in large? Any thoughts between the two?
A large bloodwood or cocobolo would be the deal but it appears that inlays are only on the Classics.
Thank you!
 
The Classis and Regular are both older stock and no longer being manufactured. The "21" is the new model; it looks like the classic but has no "Classic" stamp on it and the pivot end scales are a bit more chamfered.

You can still find "Regular" handle profiles, with inlays, but they are and always were the annual special edition runs. There's one at NGK here:

http://www.newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=44687

Alternatively, True North Knives has some of the old Classics, inlaid, and is a reliable company to deal with in my experience.

http://www.truenorthknives.com/tnk_gallery-p-CK3639.htm
 
I noticed true north knives has a few with silver thumblugs and spacers. I have never seen anyone else stock these. Do they special order them for their stock like this? I would like that as the only thing I don't like about the plain is the blue anodized lug/spacer.
 
ORDERED!
Large Sebenza 21
Snakewood inlays
Satin handle
Polished blade
Silver dual thumblug
Silver spacer

Man I tell ya, CRK has some EXCELLENT customer service there. Between Busse and them I'm certain to go broke now.
 
Nice move, Mr. Clean. Sounds lovely. You're not going to regret that. It's dual studs or nothing for me as well.
 
Mr. Clean said:
ORDERED!
Large Sebenza 21
Snakewood inlays
Satin handle
Polished blade
Silver dual thumblug
Silver spacer

Man I tell ya, CRK has some EXCELLENT customer service there. Between Busse and them I'm certain to go broke now.
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That sounds like a fantastic knife!! You made an excellent choice. I look forward to seeing pix when it arrives!! :thumbup:
 
It's landed!
Terrible pics, just wanted to snapshot 'em and go. The knife is a bit bigger than most things I've had? Either that or the ones I carry now are WAY smaller. Either way, the new EDC is home!
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Mr. Clean said:
It's landed!
Terrible pics, just wanted to snapshot 'em and go. The knife is a bit bigger than most things I've had? Either that or the ones I carry now are WAY smaller. Either way, the new EDC is home!
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Those pics looks great and the pattern on the snakewood is awesome.Congratulation on your first sebbie:thumbup:
 
Congratulations on a beautiful Sebbie. Those inlays are gorgeous. I like the silver thumbstuds too. I think that you will get many years of use and enjoyment out of that knife.
 
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Thanks all! Silver is the way to go for me, I'm just not much of a gold person. The inlays show up artificially reddish on my work monitor, they're definitely more brown but still beautiful.

*Note to new Sebenza owners. If you remove the lanyard, the stud that it's routed through will fall out!
 
Beautiful! While I am partial to the NIB look of the gold annodized thumblugs with the snakewood, the annodization wears off with use. Your knife will keep the same look you've got after years of use. Your snakewood inlays turned out particularly nice!

So . . . what are you gettin' next?
 
Yes it is. I'm absolutely astounded by the fit and finish of it all. Fooj hit it too, the gold wears off and this is a user.
What's next? My gut says nothin'. However, that being said, I know that sometime next year I'll have to snag me a smaller Seb. I'd love an annual release version and there's some on the exchange I've rather liked.
 
Another thing I have to love. The ease of opening and closing this knife one-handed with big gloves on!
Thanks to CRK and Heather there again for a great knife and a great experience.
 
that is a very beautiful knife. i am sure it will server you well.

i am now getting the itch to buy another one. dammit... :D
 
Congrats to your new aquisition.
You definitely need a matching small one.
Good hunting. :)
red mag
 
Mr. Clean said:
I'm about to ditch my full size ritter grip and maybe my Para Military for a Sebenza. I'm looking online at newgrahamknives.com though and I only see the Classic version with inlays, is this the only model with inlays?
Also, can I see side by side pics of the Classic vs the new version, both in large? Any thoughts between the two?
A large bloodwood or cocobolo would be the deal but it appears that inlays are only on the Classics.
Thank you!
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Keep the Ritter and the Para, save up for the Seb. Force yourself to carry it. You don't need to remove your other options just so you'll carry it.
 
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