Sebenza or Griptilian thread I read????

As for the whole porsche , honda thing. I had an 89 944 turbo s and it was rock solid , fast, and handled like a dream; a honda with 50,000 worth of mods is still a 13,000 honda.
 
I agree, if you have to ask you'll never know. I participated in that discussion. People have an idea of what they are getting into when they ask a question like that. I agree that is like a porsche and a honda.
 
Thanks for the backup guys. Some people here understand the laws of physics and economics.

MPE
 
Each to their own.
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Absolutely.:thumbup:

Its like Porche 911 or Nissan Altima
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But the car anology simply does not work when applied to knives.
A Porche will probably outperform an Altima, and do so on a real measurable scale.
I doubt that a Sebenza can actually outperform a Griptilian on any real measurable scale.
 
How about over a period of several years of hard use? Cumulitive ware is an important issue as well.And, I think you would damage your knives trying to make a durability comparison,but I think the Sebenza would hold up longer.That is my opinion and I am sure the opinions of many others as well.And actually,even though I through the car comparison in there,a little may stick to the argument but the cost issue is what I am trying to get accross.You need to spend money to get X product. Period!!!!


MPE
 
I think you porsche guys should check out "Hot Import Nights" sometime. Your cars would be blown away. Personally, the only Porche I've driven was a Boxster S and I wasn't particularly moved. It felt great, but lacked the thrills you can get out of the cheaper 350Z. A $13,000 Honda with $50,000 into it is no longer a Honda. That would be like saying an old 30's Ford with $50,000 put into hotrodding it is still just a 30's Ford. I think not. I believe someone here on this post doesn't understand physics OR engine mechanics, otherwise he wouldn't be knocking something he has no experience with. I honestly believe to each his own though. I'm not ragging on Porches and other premium cars, if I could afford a Porche 911, I'd most definitely buy one. Since I can't, I have fun tuning my Honda SI with the money I DO have. Who knows, I might be able to afford that 350Z or the Porche Cayman (looks pretty sweet) in the near future! In the mean time, I'll enjoy my pocket Porche's (Sebs).
 
I think the point people are trying to make is that 0-60 time isn't the only measure of car "performance". Sure you can put money into a Honda and get really impressive 0-60 times but it is still a Honda. No one will be trading their 911 for it anytime soon.
 
I won't call a boxster a serious Porshe, I consider it a market response to the BMW Z3. That is convertible first and foremeost, performance second.
 
I own a Griptilian, I do not own a Sebenza. I don't claim to understand you guys and your worshiping of the all-powerful Sebenza. My Griptilian has cut everything I wanted it to. I think what you guys are all upset about is that some guy claimed a knife that cost hundreds of dollars less was OVERALL better than a Sebenza. I do not own a Sebenza because I would not be able to use something so nice, so in the regard of value the Griptilian wins. The Sebenza wins overall because value has very little bearing on the worth of a knife (you pay for it once, use it forever). I see where that guy was coming from, but his shortcoming was that he picked on the wrong crowd (all you crazies)!
 
TheKnifeCollector said:
You can not compare a Griptillian to a Sebenza, PERIOD.
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Uh oh.....you got her mad;)

Like I said I agree with TKC. Having owned both, I mean you CAN compare them but its just like banging your head against a brick wall. You never really end up anywhere and in the end all your left with is a headache.
 
I don't think anology is correct. The porsche might outperform the honda, but the quality of the honda is definatly better then the porsche.

And I don't think you can claim that the quality of a grip is better then a sebenza.
 
I've never been a fan of the car analogy thing. To some I suppose it helps illustrate a point but some people take it too seriously.

I'm in the camp that thinks you can compare the two knives. Why not? Similar size, they're both folders and both designed for cutting things. If the original thread starter said 'I'd like to compare knives of similar price point' and then uttered Sebenza and Griptilian in the same thread then he'd be a fool but other than that I don't think that comparing one to the other is absurd on any level.
 
What I found interesting was when I attended a couple of knife shows in April, I made a point to ask well known makers of high-end knives what they have in their pocket.
Invariably the would produce an old stockman or another slip joint.
Perhaps this is because they are mostly 40 and older?
Interesting though.
Dirk
 
I had a 911 Turbo and now have a BMW M3 because of the family issue.I would race whoever,whenever. I won,i've lost which also goes to show the person doing the racing and the person weilding the blade.I also wear a Rolex Daytona Stainless.


MPE
 
Come on The KnifeCollector,say it again! Give us your thread signature statement Sweetie!!!!!!
MPE
 
Think about this.
One thing that seems to get forgot is that the demand for Sebenzas keeps them selling for full MSRP.If most other high end production knives had the demand to sell at thier full MSRP the Sebenza is not that much higher.
 
TheKnifeCollector said:
You can not compare a Griptillian to a Sebenza, PERIOD.
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You may not be able to, but I can - and do.

Peoples' opinions differ.

Most of the time Sebby stays at home and I'll carry a Cabela's or Ritter Griptilian - or even a Victorinox. Because I prefer them.

The Sebenza is a fantastic knife and Chris Reeve is a fantastic manufacturer - I have no problem with the knife or the maker.
However I have noticed snobbery from Sebenzas owners. It seems to me that Sebenzas attract "knife snobs" like Rolexs attract "watch snobs".

(I have donned my Nomex underwear in anticipation of your replies ;) )
 
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