sebenza price

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shawn

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this may be a stupid question but i will ask anyway, is $325.oo a reasonable price for a sebenza ?
 
I think that is the standard "street price." I haven't seen any dealers selling it new for less than $325, as Chris Reeve Knives requires that it be sold at the MSRP.

~Mitch

P.S. there are no stupid questions here.

[This message has been edited by UW Mitch (edited 05 December 1999).]
 
In my opinion, $325 is a bargain for a knife as good as a large Sebenza. Titanium handles, kickbutt BG-42 blade, superior use grind, outstanding lock, perfect fit and backed by the best customer service I have witnessed. This semi-production knife better than most and equal to the rest of custom knives costing many times more. In fact, I am going to buy another just so my decorated one can stay in the safe. If you think $325 is too high, watch for a used one at a slight reduction in price. CRK will make a well used one look like a new one for a minimum charge. Just my opinion.
 
Very nicely built pieces, well worth the price.

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James Segura
San Francisco, CA


 
The Sebenza is a bargain, buy a few.
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Hey guys, let's be fair. The Sebenza is a fabulous knife and a top notch carry (although I have switched to my Speedtech Synergy!) and it maintains a high percentage of its value very well even if used. However, the question was about the price. Everybody basically said "yes, that is fair price." I agree. However, you can get them from time to time at bladeauction.com and here for 25-50 $ less. One of my first posts at bladeforums was wanting an Ayoob razorback for less than 80$ and I got laughed out of town. Well, I bought several at 70-75$ by being patient and keeping my eyes open. SO, Shawn... it is a great knife and almost everyone paid about that price... but if you don't care whether you get it now or 3 months from now and you are willing to watch 3 or 4 auctions and a couple of "knives for sale" you can certainly save 25-50$. And if you don't need it NIB, but want a 95% knife, you won't have to wait that long.



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Most past replies that the Sebenza is NOT worth $325 have been from folks who are either unwilling or unable to spend $325 on ANY knife. That is not a slam or a criticism -- different strokes for different folks. (You don't tend to hear collectors of $800+ knives pointing to the Sebenza as an overpriced knife...)

It's worth noting also that many folks who find $325 (or even $40) outrageous for a knife seem to have no qualms w/the idea of spending $40k-100k on a nice sports car. (And here I'm thinking about that one annoying non-knifeknut who haunts every one of us.) One is less likely to hear: Is that Porsche Carrera really worth $60k+? etc. etc.

[This message has been edited by storyville (edited 05 December 1999).]
 
Good point Storyville.
It is all dependent on whether you have the disposable income and the willingness to part with it. For me, that kind of money for a folding knife is outrageous.
If, however, the knife floats your boat and you can afford it, then by all means buy it.
From the near fanatical following it has here on the Forums, it sounds like it's as near to folding knife perfection as you can get at this present time.
Me, I have a self imposed $150.00 or less limit for a folding knife. Within that limit, I've found many outstanding folders that I would bet my life on and the choices are increasing seemingly on a weekly basis.
Sooo...if you can afford it and want it, Just Do It!
Happy Days!
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So, what IS the speed of dark?

 
I agree completely with Misque.

There are people who carry all their worldly possessions in their pockets. They would laugh at you if you said $325 is a reasonable price for any knife.

But if you buy a Porsche just to drive on the weekends. Go for it. It's a great knife and Chris Reeve is not trying to rip you off.

"So, what IS the speed of dark?"

What is that, a Zen challenge?
 
My personal opinion is that YES, the knife is worth $325. My second opinion is that if you buy this knife:
USE IT!
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It ain't worth the money if you can't enjoy cutting with it.

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~Greg Mete~
Kodiak Alaska

 
Definitly.... usually you can get it a bit used from someone for a bit less.... It's an awesome knife and if you get one and don't like it... I'm sure there's tons of people here who would take it off your hands
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-Humpty

"Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty dumpty had a great fall.
Maybe Humpty should of had a knife."

 
YES it is worth the price.
I was not sure either, that is until I actually started using mine.
Now there is NO doubt.

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The vague and tenuous hope that GOD is too kind to punish the ungodly has become a deadly opiate for the conscience of millions.

*A. W. Tozer

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Yes, by all accounts the sebenza is a great knife. I've handled a couple and like them a lot. Are they worth the price? There are an awful lot a really good knives that will fulfill the same function for less money. If you can afford it, and like it, it's a good deal. The lock, steel, and manufacturing quality is first rate. What I don't understand is why decorated sebenzas cost $100 to $400 dollars more for some machined and anodized lines, jewel cabochons, or wood inlaid scales. I would not pay for that stuff. For the price of decorated sebenzas, there are many sole-authorship folders with more style (my personal opinion only). Hope these comments don't offend what has been called the 'sebenza jihad'.
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Misque and Tallwingedgoat,

"what is the speed of the dark?"

The answer to your Zen question is: MU!

Then again, if you mean "what is the velocity of the shadow of the sun on the Earth as it rotates?", it's about 25000 miles/24 hours or 1042 miles an hour. Close enough?

Paracelsus

[This message has been edited by Paracelsus (edited 06 December 1999).]
 
I prefer Sebenzanistas, thank you.

As to the speed of dark, the answer is "Fish".

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James Segura
San Francisco, CA


 
I've spent more than the $290 MSRP of a small Sebenza looking for a hard-use everyday carrying knife, and then come to the conclusion that if I'd have spent the money on the Sebenza in the first place, I'd be ahead of the game by having established a "history" with my knife, and having been able to use it the whole time. I can count on one hand the number of days I've carried something other than my Sebenza since I bought it, used, and at a great price, almost a year and a half ago. Having sold, traded, or given the other knives away since buying the `Benza, I'm where I should have started long ago.

BTW, you're all wrong. The answer is "42". No, wait, that was a different question. Never mind.

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Don LeHue
Royal Oak, Michigan

The pen is mightier than the sword...outside of arm's reach. Modify radius accordingly for rifle.

 
Yep, buy away! But as those above noted, if you wait, you can usually spot a sale, especially if someone has their eye on something more expensive and needs ready cash, so be ever vigilant. That's how I wound up with my 1999 Umfaan, which is a cutie by the way!
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G2

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What are we supposed to do . . . write to these men?
Why don't they just put their pictures on the postage stamps so the mailmen could
look for them while they delivered the mail? Stephen Wright

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[This message has been edited by Gary W. Graley (edited 06 December 1999).]
 
I hope this post doesnt offend you hard-core sebenza defenders but it is my opinion. I always considered the sebenza worth the price and I know from handling it and others comments that it is a great knife. BUT
a few weeks ago at the NY Custom knife show, I was standing at the table next to Chris Reeve looking at some knives when an older gent walked up to Mr. Reeve. The man asked Chris-"do you make these knives?". Chris replied "not anymore, I did for 15 years but now I run the company". I was kinda surprised cause I thought he did still grind all the blades,etc. Now, if I didnt misunderstand him I feel the price may be a little high for a knife that has moved closer to a production knife. Anyway, just my opinion, I still think it's a great knife.

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Phil. 4:13

Dave
Wharton,NJ


 
Yes guys, but if you travel at the speed of dark and turn on your headlights what happens?
The SEB... Ahhh yes its cool...buy a used one!
 
lifter4Him - "Now, if I didnt misunderstand
him I feel the price may be a little high for a knife that has moved closer to a production knife."

How would being closer to production make any difference?

DaveH
 
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