sebenza or strider ?

Form Buzz.. "the annoying sharpening choil on the blade (it snags on substrates often), and the bulkiness when in your pocket. "

Absolutely agree on that one! Can't count how many times I've gotten that choil caught on something.

As for my previous post, I hope in no way did anyone take what I said to mean that a sebbie is not as strong as a SnG. I love both knives and I stand behind both of them. I guess what I was eluding to, is that I'd much rather beat the crap out of my Strider that put my Seb in harms way..... It's just too good looking! :D
 
With Micks reputation in the toilet and the fact that what he did makes him in my book just a little bit better than a child molester, I wouldn't buy his products to save my life. In my book, Sebenzas are a way better knife, the wanna be soldiers can have their pretend soldier knives from Strider.
 
Scott Dog said:
With Micks reputation in the toilet and the fact that what he did makes him in my book just a little bit better than a child molester, I wouldn't buy his products to save my life. In my book, Sebenzas are a way better knife, the wanna be soldiers can have their pretend soldier knives from Strider.
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Thought better of it. Just gonna move on
 
With Micks reputation in the toilet and the fact that what he did makes him in my book just a little bit better than a child molester, I wouldn't buy his products to save my life. In my book, Sebenzas are a way better knife, the wanna be soldiers can have their pretend soldier knives from Strider
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Childish:jerkit: I could use my SMF to baton your sebie in half:D
 
killerskill said:
I could use my SMF to baton your sebie in half:D
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Umm, no, I kinda doubt that. I have an SmF (and other Strider folders), and a bunch of Sebenzas, too. The Sebenza is no less tough a knife than the SmF, in my opinion. Different, but tough nonetheless. In any case, I don't see the point of insulting one knife as a way of touting your preference. It's not constructive and doesn't add anything to the discussion.
 
Scott Dog said:
With Micks reputation in the toilet and the fact that what he did makes him in my book just a little bit better than a child molester, I wouldn't buy his products to save my life. In my book, Sebenzas are a way better knife, the wanna be soldiers can have their pretend soldier knives from Strider.
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I'd expect those comments from some, but not form you. That's pretty low. I love how guys want to spout off about "wanna be" soldiers and such when desribing Strider fans. When I'm in a burning building trying to open up a wall or pulling ceilings to find where this fire's coming from in order to knock it down, I'll try to remember your choice of words. Tell you what. You come follow me in and then you can call me a "wanna be". Then, I can follow you doing your job giving someone an inhaler or whatever it is you do. Until that time, how about you keep the foolish comments to a minimum and just say "Get a Sebbie, it's a better knife".
 
Nathan S said:
In any case, I don't see the point of insulting one knife as a way of touting your preference. It's not constructive and doesn't add anything to the discussion.
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I couldn't agree more. How about suggesting that to Scott as well.
 
This board is starting to be the short fuse board.
Each to their own.
Just a quick point Flipe8 will they not give you a small or large Axe?
Im buggered if I would mess around with a knife when a building is on fire.
If its burning smash the wall down.
Then again I am not a Fire fighter.
 
The point I was making was that I consider myself far from a "wanna be" regardless of the knife I happen to like, and I take offence to forumites making broad statements about certain knife fans. In fires I use any number of hand or power tools depending on my task. In a bulding, I'll usually carry an axe ,pike pole, or Haligan bar. I try not to knock someone whom has different tastes than mine, but don't have a problem defending my choices, when those same people feel it's justified in making snide comments. I'd rather come here and discuss or debate the topics, not take and give insults. I'll admit I'd be better off not responding, but others could choose not to go down that road as well. My apologies for getting off topic.
 
flipe8 said:
The point I was making was that I consider myself far from a "wanna be" regardless of the knife I happen to like, and I take offence to forumites making broad statements about certain knife fans. In fires I use any number of hand or power tools depending on my task. In a bulding, I'll usually carry an axe ,pike pole, or Haligan bar. I try not to knock someone whom has different tastes than mine, but don't have a problem defending my choices, when those same people feel it's justified in making snide comments. I'd rather come here and discuss or debate the topics, not take and give insults. I'll admit I'd be better off not responding, but others could choose not to go down that road as well. My apologies for getting off topic.
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Don't get me wrong Flipe8, when I said short fuse I was refering to him as much as anyone.
Keep up the good work Brother :thumbup:
 
Well, a couple first hand users report, and the total is Sebbies are just as tough in work as SnG's.

But it doesn't help to go on about using the Seb as a kitchen knife - even though I've used the SnG in the same way. Lot's have, we don't think of it as a primary task. It is a valid expression of cutting - can't handle tomatoes? Junk edge. Back to the sharpener.

But it leaves the general public the concept Sebs are used in the kitchen, or at worst, on soft copper wiring. I certainly appreciate they can handle more, but the point of my remarks is that it creates a perception Sebs are used in civilized, urbane ways, because that is what is reported here.

Well, to balance that, I'm going to the kitchen and use my SnG to make lunch. But frankly, the old carbon steel paring knife is better at that job. And if I had to chip my way into my frozen car, I'll do like last time. Walk 6 blocks to the 24 hour Stuporstore and buy a small prybar.

I'm not going to scratch the trailerpark camo on my Jeep with an expensive knife.
 
Well, lunch is over, and the scene is devastating.

Whe I first approached, the burittos were in their hide, discreetly observing the scene. I whipped open the upper door, OH BRIGHT LIGHT, and used the distraction to grapple the box out of its frozen resting place. The SnG came to hand, silently gliding open until the blade slammed locked like the bolt on a M1A. Two quick slashes and the box was covertly decontainerized, the hard white flour shells tumbling helplessly onto the plate. The taquitos were next - and just as helplessly dispatched. I placed the plate into the hi freq RF molecularizer, and turned my attention to some lunch snacks for work. The slashing became faster, a deft execution of package dememberment as peanuts and raisins were disgorged from their embowlments, and absently stirred with the S30V blade as I considered other victims. (insert strident violin chords from shower attack scene) The Fritos! Anothor victim to my lunch making frensy, the golden curls lay helpless in the sandwich carrier before they knew what hit them.

I could go on - but when the taco sauce spattered on the walls, I lost heart in the frenzy of food preparation. What was I doing? I hadn't even washed the salt off the blade, just closed and clipped it to my pocket! The Horror, The Horror!

I guess I'll go to work now and cut some shrink wrap.
 
Geez dude!!! You didn't even scuff the camo finish on the blade, with that lackluster kitchen performance. :yawn: Open some cans of baked beans and Campbell's soup, if you're going to Striderize your kitchen work. Chop through some venison bones!!! :D

And stay away from the shrink wrap. The Strider sharpening choil always catches on shrink wrap. :mad:
 
Get the Spyderco! ;) :)

The thread has already gone to hell, but thanks to the few of you that own both and posted user comparisons. I own 1 Strider (PT) and have owned, and subsequently sold a 2nd Gen SnG. Never owned or even handled a Sebenza. Maybe someone with a little more time than me can go through the thread and correct so much misinformation that has been said, on both sides of the issue. Or maybe not. Because it's not worth it. Both camps have their fan base and actual correct information shall not sway anyone.

I also wonder how many people going "Get the XXXX, it's a better knife!" have actually owned an example from both companies and used them for a period of time. I'd say not many. ;)

It's easier to be a fanboy and shout, loud and clear, that the other company's knives are not of the same caliber and your knives, rather than being objective.

And anyways, why are these two knife manufacturers even up for comparison? The only similarities I see is that both offer PRODUCTION knives at inflated prices, due to how they control their respective dealer networks.
 
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Umm, no, I kinda doubt that. I have an SmF (and other Strider folders), and a bunch of Sebenzas, too. The Sebenza is no less tough a knife than the SmF, in my opinion. Different, but tough nonetheless. In any case, I don't see the point of insulting one knife as a way of touting your preference. It's not constructive and doesn't add anything to the discussion.
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I was kidding dude. Did you read what I said. I said he was being childish, so I was being childish back, Get it? I guess it went over your head.
 
After some reflection I agree my remarks were uncalled for. It was also a cheap shot at Mick and company and those that patronize him. Hey we all make mistakes.:foot:
 
I've got a BG 42 Sebenza and two Strider folders. Yesterday I carried the SnG. Today the Sebenza. Both great knives. The choil on the Striders can get in the way. The Sebie was a little too plain looking so I had Matt Cuchiara pimp it up a bit. The BG 42 is a great steel, and I find it easy to keep sharp. The Sebie is a bit more dressy and people friendly. If I'm going to be tough on the knife, I use the Strider, as I think it should be used hard. (And the Sebbie is too pretty now.) Hell, get both.
 
I might have to send my seb to Matt for a little dessin' up. He does great work.:thumbup:
 
Just want to throw out there that I just got my sng back from my local shop today. I had a satin finish put on the grind and had the parts that are full thickness (around the stud area and spine) bead blasted. The knife looks pretty nice (wish I had a camera) and I think more people might consider one if they were avalible from the factory this way. A while back I also filed a slight edge on the sharpening choil so that things wouldn't get caught in it durring cutting and it seems to work okay so far. -Nothin wrong with a little customizing here and there.
 
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