sebenza purchase

Use the danged search function. There's absoutely nothing that can be said here that hasn't been said 332692 times already. This topic has been covered more times than Cher has had Farewell tours.:yawn:
 
A few months ago I found myself wondering the same thing. I had enough of a trade balance with my local knife shop that I could have owned any Sebenza I wanted, from the plain janes to the inlaid ones.

Long story short...

I ended up walking right past the Sebenza showcase with a brown paper sack full of Spydies. :D
 
DaveH said:
I think I've come to the conclusion that if someone actually asks if it's worth it, then it's almost always not for them.
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If that is the case, it makes a fairly strong statement about its worth given than any objective buyer tends to reject it.

Paul, it depends on what you want in a knife, which qualities do you value highly and which ones don't you care about.

-Cliff
 
If that is the case, it makes a fairly strong statement about its worth given than any objective buyer tends to reject it.
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That's one way to interpret it, but it's not my point.

If someone is asking about cost as the primary issue, rather then performance, then they're already predisposed towards thinking it costs too much. Why waste time trying to convince them otherwise?

Besides, they could actully try one AT NO COST and make up they're own minds, which would also save us arguaing about it. :p

Which BTW surprises me, we have a sebenza that was provided to us so people can try, but interest has been lower then I expected. You can lead horse to water I guess...
 
Maybe it is because they know they will not buy one, so they see no need in trying it out. Like why some guys don't go to strip clubs- why kill yourself by getting just a taste?

I would love to try out the Sebenza in the passaround (even though I'd never buy one), but I do not meet the requirements.
 
No. Excellent knife, but in my opinion many knives are "more for the money." For example, Benchmade 710 in M2.
 
I bought into the hype and purchased a small Sebenza a while back and held on to it for about 6 months before unloading it. It had an outstanding fit and finish but it just wasn't for me. Besides not being particularly comfortable in the hand, the plain-jane generic look of the knife just never did grow on me. In other words - it was just as ugly the day I sold it as it was the day I bought it. :D (yeah, I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder)

On the plus side, there is a demand for them and you generally don't get hosed if you decide to sell it or trade it.
 
paulwesley said:
thinking sbout buying a sebenza. are they worth all that money??
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Yes, most definately if you are a LEO, Military, or someone going into "harms way". Sebie excels in the reliability area.

However, if you just want a neat knife to show off to your buds, then there are alot better options like the Protech Godfather, IMHO.

http://www.protechknives.com/default.asp
 
I have always LOVED Sebbies! I have a large one again, and I like how it feels in my hand. But, we are all different.
 
DaveH said:
If someone is asking about cost as the primary issue, rather then performance, then they're already predisposed towards thinking it costs too much.
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This is hardly logical, you can't deduce any bias from asking the question, this kind of mentality is what brands certain knives as cultist as just asking questions about them leads to discrimination against the poster.

The last time I went shopping for a MP3 player I spent a lot of time asking the salesperson about the worth of the higher priced players. I was interested only in performance, however I was not willing to throw money at nothing, or buy a brand simply because of a name.

When I asked the question I was given a rundown of the features of the higher end models in direct comparison to the cheaper ones. What they did, what they didn't do, reliability, warrenty issues etc. .

The same could be done when someone asks about the worth of a knife, Sebenza or otherwise. In fact it is done about a lot of knives. Go into the HI forum and ask if the HI khukuris are "worth" it compared to the AC ones.

You won't get attacked for being a troll, you won't get accused of having some bias, you will just get a bunch of people talking about the blades, the customer support and other relevant issues.

-Cliff
 
The Sebenza is one of the best engineered folders around. The action is smooth and they are reliable with great customer service and support.

The two I have owned were flawless in everyway. I personally didn't like the way they looked and sold both of mine. To me it is not a very good looking knife but neither are most Spydercos. To each their own. The real beauty of these knives is in the function and the fit and finish.

I think after owning both sizes I personally prefer the smaller one over the large. It just fits my needs better and looks more balanced to me personally. The old addage that you get what you pay for applies with these knives. BTW, I've never bought a new one. I always find one used somehow and that has worked out fine for me. Keep an eye on the for sale forums. You can save a few $ that way.
 
This is hardly logical, you can't deduce any bias from asking the question,
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I disagree, "are they worth all that money" in practical terms means "I'm predisposed to think they are too expensive". The only time price makes it into a question is when someone doesn't want to pay it.

A neutral question would be "What features make a sebenza better or worse then other knives?"

I do want to say this, I not trying to pick on Paul, and I hope you don't feel that way. I'm trying to illustrate the question already has a bias.
 
I personally think the Sebenza IS well worth the money!! And I bought a $3,000 watch several years ago, becuase I really wanted it. It was a dream of mine, so I saved and bought it. But, to each his/her own!! In the same token, I LOVE the Sebenza and many other custom makers. And they are all worth every penny!!
 
The BEST high end production folder I have ever purchased. Flawless in every way, and probably better than most of the customs I have owned. I like'em. Wonderful people to deal with too. IT all depends on what you want in a knife too. If you want something that is made with the BEST prod. methods going, uses great steel and is rock solid get one. If you want a beater FRN handled knife get a Spydie. If you want mid level quality to upper end quality but not on a par with a CRK go with BM. Depends on taste, wallet size and use. keepem sharp
 
I personally think its funny that we have these conversations over sebenza's but hardly ever over striders or other semi-customs. Of course if your willing to drop that on a sebbie than why even ask about an SNG. Oh by the way I own both. To me like everyone else has said its a persoanl choice of whether you wanna spend the money or not. To me its worth the money I own several sebenza's I have one for edc and kinda collect the others. Its just "my kinda knife", did I wanna pay 4-500 dollars on it, no and if I could buy it cheaper hell yeah i would. Like knifecollector said(oh yeah and I have some expensive watches too:o ) save your money and manage it and buy one if its what you want. Hell I am gonna have an RC(FNG) from strider is that worth 675?.............maybe thats my next post.

A neutral question would be "What features make a sebenza better or worse then other knives?"
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I like that Dave, makes it sound less like a money issue and more like there interested in learning something
 
my point is...i really do want to buy one at the show tomorrow and to me they are an attractive knife and appear to be very well made and my expectations since getting into knives have only gotten higher and higher and all ive pretty much heard is good...thanks for the input you guys..yall are great.....p
 
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