Sebenza, Is it really worth the $$$$$?

[irabren]

You are paying a lot extra for the name - and I don't think its worth it!

 

[gbaker]

what he said

Not to mention that they are the most plain looking knife around for the price. Looks alone prevent me from considering it.

 

[stjames]

You will just have to try one and see. It is a sizeable investment for a pocket knife so further hands on research would be worthwhile.

 

[Saberman]

I have been reading a lot on here about the Sebenza and am thinking of getting a Left handed Large Classic. I am just curious if some of you current owners feel that it is worth the $385.00 and up?

Comments?

If you want a nice left handed hollow ground framelock there few choices . Even for the money, I don't think you'll find a better functioning knife. I think of Mayo and Dozier as having made some lefty hollow knives out there. But you'll be spending more on a custom. Or you can get on the list for a Scott Cook Lachsa.

If you don't get a Seb. Get on a makers list this way you'll be more likly to get what you want in a knife.

I'd like to know what your looking for, to buy part of Legend, or a knife that functions that way you want it to.

I know what I chose. I got a small limited for my birthday. I'm very happy with it.

 

[Buzzbait]

If you love the craftsmanship and designwork that goes into making a folder, the Sebenza is a must have. The framelock is wonderfully executed, and the pivot system is postively outstanding. Lots of great features. My Sebenza is my gold standard for fit and finish.

If all you need is a hard working folding knife, I'd look elsewhere. As great as the Sebenza is, I feel that there are better performing folders out there, from a purely utilitarian perspective, for a fraction of the price.

 

[Murky Depth]

Here's your answer to the seb:

http://rickhindererknives.com/

 

[Joe Dirt]

Here's your answer to the seb:

http://rickhindererknives.com/

I have to agree 100%

Now those are some well worth it good looking knives. Not plain like the Sebbie.

 

[T.K.C.]

Since someone mentioned the Scott Cook Lochsa; $385 doesn't even come close to touching a Lochsa!! I have one one order, and it is about $600.(and a 2 year wait.)

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Since someone mentioned the Scott Cook Lochsa; $385 doesn't even come close to touching a Lochsa!! I have one one order, and it is about $600.(and a 2 year wait.)

The basic Lochsa is $490.00. I think this knife is also well worth the price.

 

[DaveH]

Don't buy one!!

I cannot emphasize that enough. Because what will happen is you won't care for it, or far worse you'll love it and want to buy more of them.

As stjames alluded to we have one for passaround purposes.

I will say if you need flash and bling to twirl your whirl you won't like a sebenza.

 

[dannyvi]

Knives, like any other material things in this world, is a status symbol, at least to knife afficionados. More exotic materials, rarity,degree of engineering,etc., goes into how much(but not better) a knife is.Think! can a sebenza do what a spyderco calypso Jr(ZDP) can not do? I bet a CJ can outdo a sebbie!$400.00 vs. $70.00(that's what I paid for mine).Now don't anybody get riled up as I own both!!(actually a $500.00++ sebbie with black wood inserts and gold strips).So ,I think it's not a matter of how much but all up to you!By the way, I don't use my sebbie because it's too expensive!:foot:

 

[DaveH]

The cure for not using an expensive sebbie is just to buy a MORE expensive one, the it's not longer such a problem now!

BTW time life has brough a few of the many great sebenza threads to you right here. No more time hunting down thread one by one, we've done that for you...

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=361977

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=361414

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=360618

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348829

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=339963

See this post for even more threads on the matter,

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3089902&postcount=32

 

[marlin39d]

I bought a small Sebenza (the classic) about a year and a half ago after asking the same exact question. Are they worth it? I got similar answers from this board and went ahead and bought one. At that time I had never paid more than $120 for any kind of knife.

So was it worth it in my opinion?? Absolutely!! If you do decide to buy one don't let the cost keep you from carrying and using it. They are definately made to use, very easy to take apart and clean, and generally a solid design.

 

[Jay_Wyatt]

I purchased a small used sebbie from a fellow formite for about half the cost of a new one. It came with a few scratches(very few). but I wanted it for an EDC. I knew if I used it there would be scratches and wear on the knife. I use all my knives. (No safe queens here) I am very happy with my knife and do not regret getting it at all. I have Benchmades, Spydercos and severel others. I think you really need to have one in your hands and get a good feel for the knife to enjoy it's true greatness

 

[Snow]

A lot of good responses so far. Here's mine: To me, at this point in my life, it's not worth it. I don't have a huge income and I don't test the limits of my knives much at all. They cut envelopes, apples, some hanging threads, etc. most days. The extra craftsmanship wouldn't really enhance that performance. However, when I graduate school and I'm not as limited in my knife spending, $300 will seem like a lot less and I will almost certainly get one.

 

[SunnyBunny]

I have to agree with everybody 99%

Please substitute "Sebenza" with any high end equipment's (toys) name and you will always get the same response. Come on, we guys(and gals) want the BEST that we can AFFORD. Only ourself can determine what's is worth!

The only perspective that I disagree is that you pay for the name/hype/lifestyle factor, the market will determine the price, nobody that I know care how much I pay for my knife/gun/outdoor equipment, etc. (At least my wife don't know )I buy stuff not for show but for the best quality that won't fail me, that will give me and only me the MOST satisfaction for the money.

I come to bladeforum after I get my first sebbie, now I get suck into Busse, looking into Strider, Spyderco is great also, and don't get me start on custom maker. YES, its worth what I am willing to pay. Use it and enjoy it:thumbup:

God bless America and our freedom of choice.

 

[katsu]

The best thing you could do is join a Sebenza passaround through this site.
You would get to evaluate one for only the cost of postage and insurance.

 

[KeithAM]

I agree about the passaround idea.

Also, consider patiently waiting for one to become available from the exchange forums (also post in the "wanted to buy" forum). I bought my last Sebenza from a fellow forumite -- it's NIB -- and saved a lot of $ over the price of one from a dealer. That way, if you ever decide you don't want it, you would likely be able to sell it for about the same price you bought it for.

 

[T.K.C.]

The basic Lochsa is $490.00. I think this knife is also well worth the price.

I should have stated the basic Lochsa is $490, but,the one I ordered with dual thum studs, S90V for the blade, mine is around $600. And DaveH is right!! Don't buy one, because you will want another, and another........

 

[Walking Man]

Here's my advice. For $150 or around that you can get a Camillus Dominator or Buck Mayo depending on which size you'd like. Both will satisfy. :thumbup:
If you must have a Sebenza, then nothing else will do, but I'm not a Sebenza fan.