Sebenza or ?

Senenza or ?

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sharp_edge said:
Honest question re resale prices of CRK. What are the benefits of buying a second-hand Sebenza that has light snail trails for only $40 cheaper than brand new from dealer (still in production obviously)?
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$40 off isn't that much. If you are patient there are much better deals to be had on the exchange. My large 21 micarta was about $100 off in great used condition. And as others have said, when buying used at first to try, you're not going to lose much if any should you decide to resell.
 
For $300 , I couldn’t get a Sebenza that like since I like large 21’s only buy brand new. That being said , for the indicated price cap , I’d go with something like a new ZT 0640 ($248).
 
I was recently in the same boat and I chose a 2nd hand Sebenza. I figure everyone has to try a Sebenza at some point. If it doesn't suit you, you can always trade it later on.
 
I've never owned one but I plan to buy a small PJ 21 soon. I too am a huge Spyderco fan and they make up the majority of my collection.

I just picked up a used Sypderco Gayle Bradley 1 because I've always kicked myself for not buying one when they were ready available.
I've heard the GB1 referred to as the "poor mans Sebenza". It's also a true workhorse of a knife and would definitely suit your needs working in a machine shop. I've yet to receive the GB1 and have never handled one, so we shall see how I like it.

Not trying to talk you out of the CRK Sebenza but just an option. I'm sure you'll love the CRK and like others have mentioned, buy a used one and if you're not satisfied then sell it at probably what you paid for it. Good luck!
 
Wolverine666 said:
For $300 , I couldn’t get a Sebenza that like since I like large 21’s only buy brand new. That being said , for the indicated price cap , I’d go with something like a new ZT 0640 ($248).
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That s one to look into.
 
About 6 months after really getting into knives I was really curious about CRK so I started watching the Exchange. After a few weeks an Umnumzaan showed up at a great price so I took the plunge.

My thumb and the knife both had a break in period, but it was (and is) a great knife! It took me a year before I was ready to try another flavor, and I stumbled across a small Inkosi posted with a few other knives in the Folders section. It had some wear, but was priced too good to pass up.

Things just went stepwise from there. My last was a (new) dealer purchase, and my next will probably be a straight order from CRK.

The idea about buying one on the secondary knowing that you can turn it with little loss is the way many of us have come to know and love the brand. If it’s something you want to try, you should do it.

When I was stalking the Exchange I actually spent a month or two keeping a spreadsheet on prices & how quickly things sold. It helped me figure how much I was willing to pay and how much I’d be out if I decided to unload.
 
Get a Sebbie and carry it. You will love it and they are so easy to maintain. The Sebenza (large and small) have always found a place in my EDC 'rotation' over the last 20 years
 
You're always gonna lust after a Sebenza until you actually feel it in your hands.

If you decide it's not your cup of tea, then you can sell it on BF and get >80% of your money back.
 
sharp_edge said:
What are the benefits of buying a second-hand Sebenza that has light snail trails for only $40 cheaper?
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As has been stated, a second hand sebenza, LNIB (no snail trails) comes with more of a discount... and the benefit is an appropriately priced second hand purchase can be sold without a loss, if you are so inclined (I was). That said, once the CRK itch starts, just scratch it; otherwise, you'll always wonder.

Cscotttsss said:
I've heard the GB1 referred to as the "poor mans Sebenza".
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I've never seen the GB1 so described. Way back when, the CRKT S2 was widely called that; but that was before CRKT lost its way. (Note - this is not a commentary on their current product line, as I haven't paid attention to them since the early 2000s). I have also heard/seen the Spyderco Sage 2 described that way.
Of course, I'm sure a lot of knives get called that...mostly by people that have never handled a CRK. (please note that I'm not a fanboy - I didn't care for the sebenza back when it used ATS-34, and I'm not a fan of the large 21...but a lot of those comparisons are just ridiculous)
 
I would suggest trying to handle one first, if possible. I think you have to feel the way a CRK opens and closes to appreciate it. I would have bought one either way, but when Spark handed me the Inkosi out of the case, I think I opened it and closed it twice before saying, "Yep. Gotta have this." I won't go into hyperbolic territory calling CRK the best knives in the world. They are just really, really ridiculously well built production knives. However, in over 30 years of knife collecting I have never handled one its equal. I dont think I will every be completely happy with anything less without a "for the price" qualifier. I dont mean that as snobbery. They just really are at a different level.
 
I really wish I could check out various CRK folders in person so that I can tell which ones I prefer, like all the different wood inlays. For now, I only know I am inclined more to the larger ones with inlays. Next time in D.C., definitely will plan some time to Knifecenter, which is about 1.5 hours away.
 
Fulfill your heart's desires. If your knife world cannot be complete without a Sebenza, get one. Collectors of all walks face these dilemmas. For example, the beginner and perhaps cash strapped watch collector drools over the Planet Ocean or Submariner but can't quite afford it. Five, ten, twenty watches later, nothing has satisfied the need to have that one grail. Just get the grail. You and your pocket book will thank you in the end. If you're like me, then what you're going through isn't totally about how good the Sebenza is but really you're looking for people to help you decide you do or don't need one right now. But given that you're asking, you've revealed your inner-most desire. So, just get one. Hell, we're in good company here so I'll go as far as delivering the standard advice - get two! One for the safe and one for the pocket.

If you don't like it, sell it and be happy that you satisfied your dream.
 
mikeymoto said:
Fulfill your heart's desires. If your knife world cannot be complete without a Sebenza, get one. Collectors of all walks face these dilemmas. For example, the beginner and perhaps cash strapped watch collector drools over the Planet Ocean or Submariner but can't quite afford it. Five, ten, twenty watches later, nothing has satisfied the need to have that one grail. Just get the grail. You and your pocket book will thank you in the end. If you're like me, then what you're going through isn't totally about how good the Sebenza is but really you're looking for people to help you decide you do or don't need one right now. But given that you're asking, you've revealed your inner-most desire. So, just get one. Hell, we're in good company here so I'll go as far as delivering the standard advice - get two! One for the safe and one for the pocket.

If you don't like it, sell it and be happy that you satisfied your dream.
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This is a great post deserving of praise. Thank you sir!
 
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