Sebenza or 3 Knives??

shane

shane

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I can't decide wether to get a Sebenza or all of these:

1. Military
2. Stryker 910
3. Nimravus Cub

You guys got me hooked now and I have about $300.00 to spend.
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Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
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shane

 
I really suggest that you go with the 3 knives they are nice
although i have never held or used a sebenza all those other knives are good though...

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get the sebenza, you'll be happier in the long run. once you have it you can compare to the others and will most likely be glad you chose the sebenza.
 
I say go with the Sebenza.

If you change your mind I bet someone will trade you the other 3 for it.
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As they say; "You know you want it!"

Later,
John

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Shane,
Being a new Sebenza owner I have to say go with the Sebenza. It will do everything those knives will do and you will love the quality. In the case of knives I've come to realize quality beats quanity anyday.

rk

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I'd definitely buy a $300 knife before I bought most groups of 3 $100 knives. The Sebenza is a good choice.
 
As much as I like knives, to me they are still a tool. They may be my favorite tool but they are tools. I try and make a habit of buying the best tools I can so that I only have to buy them once. But I also use my knives pretty hard and know that eventually no matter what they are going to wear out. I know that at least the military(never had a BM
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) Is a very high quality knife that will stand up to hard use for quite some time. I couldn't see myself spending $300 dollars on any knife when I know that there are other knives that will work just as well for me for a third of the cost.
If you collect knives, I would go for the sebenza.It stands more of a chance of apreciating in value than the other knives which are more common and not considered customs.

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I agree with the pack. You get a Sebenza and the others mentioned pale in fit, finish, action or sharpness. Besides, when you buy the three and decide to sell them, you will not have enough to buy a Sebenza.

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"Hi, I'm Fish, and I'm a Sebenzaholic..."
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Grab the Sebenza and don't look back. One high-quality "anything" is better than several mediocre "anythings". I try to follow that philosophy with everything, whether it is firearms, cars, clothing, whatever. In the long run, I think buying the best quality you can afford is less expensive in the long run and you'll enjoy it a lot more.
 
Sebenza,,though I do not own one myself at this time I have handeled several and they are very well made,the actions are so smooth.

Kevin
 
Once upon a time I owned several production folders. After getting my first Sebenza (the third is in the mail as I type), I divested myself of all but three, two Militarys and an M2 AFCK. I would definitely rather have a Sebenza than 3 $100 knives, I still keep the 3 mentioned above for any dirty jobs. The Nimravus is a good choice for a medium fixed blade, but there's a 5" Greco on the individual sale form right now for $50. My advice: Buy the Sebenza and borrow the money for the Greco (you can't get a more indestructible knife than a Greco).

pojim
 
Ditto on the Sebenza. It'll take you a lot longer to save up for a Sebenza than it will to save up for a single $100 knife. The other knives you mentioned are really nice, but they are a whole lot more common than a Sebenza. Sebenzas aren't easy to find just anywhere and you have to either go to a knife show or a specialty knife shop to find one. Most common knife shops will sell the knives you mentioned. I have a Stryker and a full size Nimravus myself, but the Sebenza is the pride of my collection (that is, until I get my custom Elishewitz).
 
After buying a Sebenza, I don't even look at other knives. It will "cure" you of your knife habit.

Tom
 
My God...
Another "Sebenza Rules!" thread.
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GAAACCCCKKK!!
Fire up those pilot lights, fellas, cuz this needs discussing.

"Mediocre"? "Quality over quantity?"
Do any of you "Sebenzaholics" honestly think that your folder is stronger than a fixed blade Nimravus? Maybe one in M-2?
NO folder is stronger than a fixed blade nor can I see where it could outperform a fixed blade. Also, the Nimravus examples I own have great fit and finish to boot!
Is the Sebenza any stronger or tougher than a Benchmade Pinnacle? I'm stupid, so show me where it is, please.
Do you believe that the BG42 steel used in the Sebbie is better than the CPM440V used in the Military? BG42 is a great steel, don't get me wrong, but is it better than 440V? Does it hold an edge longer?
I have knives with both types of steel and the 440V holds an edge better than BG42 as far as I can tell from rope and cardboard box cutting tests I've done. Please tell me if you've gotten different results.
Now, I'm not saying BG42 is mediocre, on the contrary, it's WAY up in the upper echelons of performance. Just not as high as CPM440V IMHO.

Okay, most anyone who has used a Military knows this is anything but a "mediocre" knife. This knife will easily last a lifetime of use, the same as a Sebenza. Just without the high price tag.

I don't own a Sentinal, so I'm not qualified to comment on it, nor will I.

From what I've seen of the Sebenza, it is a knife that is priced beyond the range of many knife "users" and is thus bumped up to collector status for many of us. If I bought a Sebenza, I would not, in good conscious, be able to use the thing as it's high price tag would preclude it from everyday use, for me, that is. And for many who will read this, I suspect.
Now, it is a great using knife, if you can afford a $350.00 "user" pocket knife.
It's high points are, from what I gather, fit and finish, and dare I say, attention to detail. Most agree with this, although, I've heard of some who do not. (If your one of these, please bring a fire hose as I'm probably gonna need to have my flamed butt put out by this time tommorrow).
Yeah, so, anyway, does this mean that no other knife is capable of reaching these lofty attributes without a $350.00+ price point?
If so, then I must beg to differ. My Military is a near perfect example of the above mentioned traits. The lockup is SOLID,(the blade has been cycled well over a thousand times and the liner has moved not one micrometer), the fit is near perfect, there is no blade play in ANY direction and the action is smoother than ice coated Teflon. And, Lo and Behold, the grind lines all go in the same direction! Gee, all this and 440V too! For around a hundred BUCKS!! WOOHOO!!

Now, I know what your thinking...
Your thinking "if only this nut case would buy a Sebenza, or even handle and use one, then he would know from whence we speak".
Well, fellow knifenuts, recently I've handled a Sebenza, and it did not strike me as measuring up to the lofty heights that some on this Forum have elevated the Sebenza to.
Sure, it's pretty and it's smooth and it's a nice knife and all. BUT, it just didn't seem that much better than what I already have.

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Running to find the fireproof suit before I post this,
I remain,
Unimpressed with the Sebenza and misque'd.



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After finally having had the chance to handle a Sebenza at a custom show a few years back, I was quite unimpressed. No doubt the materials, its construction, fit and finish were of top quality but it simply did not fit my hand well. Or my hand did not fit the Sebenza well. Either way, be sure your choice of purchase includes its ergonomics.

Surprisingly, I have yet to obtain a Military for personal use. When I first handled one, I knew I had to get one. Go figure!

I' d have to go with the Military.

L8r,
Nakano
 
Shane, there's nothing wrong with the three other knives you're looking at. The real question comes down to what YOU are looking for? Quality or Quantity? I'm moving away from production knives, I want customs, I know I won't be buying as many knives, but what I do buy will be just a little bit more special. Only you can deicde what you want, and what you deserve. All I can suggest is buy the best you can afford.
 
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