Sebenza Regular VS Sebenza Classic/21

there was a poll a while back and most people prefer the regular over the classic/21. I liked the classic alot, but glad I picked up a regular. Prefer the regular now.
 
For me, I'm with a previous poster. I found that I prefer the classic in the small & the reg. in the lg. model. However, I prefer the "look" of the blade on the reg. (Fuller blade belly).

Having had a few Sebs, I now only have one, a small classic micarta Seb.
 
Was the more popular one discontinued?

I must admit this is one of the reasons I haven't bought a Sebenza yet.

I can't understand why there are two versions ....

How is one to tell which is better by looking at pics?

Its very confusing if you are not in a position to 'try before you buy'.
 
Buffalohump said:
Was the more popular one discontinued?

I must admit this is one of the reasons I haven't bought a Sebenza yet.

I can't understand why there are two versions ....

How is one to tell which is better by looking at pics?

Its very confusing if you are not in a position to 'try before you buy'.
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The Classic 2000 Sebenza introduced in 2000

This new addition to the Chris Reeve gallery of knives brings back the Sebenza profile that was made prior to 1996. We have had many customers express the opinion that they preferred the original profile, so with a few minor improvements, we are proud to introduce the Classic 2000 Sebenza as part of our regular product line.

The Classic is offered in all the options currently available for regular Sebenzas, with the exception of the Computer Generated Graphics. At this time, we are unable to reproduce the CGG designs on the Classic handle profile.

From the Chris Reeve Knives Website

This has been replaced by the new 21 of course.

I still prefer the fuller handle of the regular and the blade grind of the regular, because I lean more towards drop point blades and the reg is more towards that then the classic. I came to that realization the other day when I looked at all my knives and pictures of knives and saw most leaned towards drop point or similar.

I agree pictures are confusing sometimes, but if maybe this advise can help...look at the majority of your knives and what are they leaning towards....maybe it could help? Either way. Any seb is better then no seb.
 
I won't turn down a regular profile, but I prefer the classic handle profile and blade. It's easier to unlock with the larger cutout, and my index finger naturally wraps right at the cutout point so it reinforces the lock.
 
My knives tend to go all over the place, but it would appear that most people prefer the Regular.

I was toying with the idea of asking for a Sebbie for my 40th birthday. I dont turn 40 all that often so I want to be sure its the right blade.

Plus its a lotta dough for a blade, no matter how you slice it. :)


marthinus said:
The Classic 2000 Sebenza introduced in 2000

This new addition to the Chris Reeve gallery of knives brings back the Sebenza profile that was made prior to 1996. We have had many customers express the opinion that they preferred the original profile, so with a few minor improvements, we are proud to introduce the Classic 2000 Sebenza as part of our regular product line.

The Classic is offered in all the options currently available for regular Sebenzas, with the exception of the Computer Generated Graphics. At this time, we are unable to reproduce the CGG designs on the Classic handle profile.

From the Chris Reeve Knives Website

This has been replaced by the new 21 of course.

I still prefer the fuller handle of the regular and the blade grind of the regular, because I lean more towards drop point blades and the reg is more towards that then the classic. I came to that realization the other day when I looked at all my knives and pictures of knives and saw most leaned towards drop point or similar.

I agree pictures are confusing sometimes, but if maybe this advise can help...look at the majority of your knives and what are they leaning towards....maybe it could help? Either way. Any seb is better then no seb.
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Hi buffalo. I agree that it is a lot of money. I opted for the small regular, because of personal preference, but if you could still get one in large version the blade grind is so much more prominent on the regular.

Bertie Rietveld deals with Chris as far as I know. (Thanks Aubrey for the info)

PM send with information
 
I only own a small regular, when I bought it December there were classic 21s there also. I just like the handle better. That’s about all the help I can offer, sorry.
 
I also prefer the regular.

Like Buffalohump, my Sebbie was my 40th birthday present, back in '04. I settled for a Native American CCG. At the time the Canadian dollar was pretty low, so this was a $600 knife for me, otherwise I would have went for a unique. I kind of regret that, but I do admit that the Native American was a good match for me. The graphic expresses many of my values, and even if my native blood is pretty thin, it's still there somewhere :D.

Guy
 
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