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Sebenza versus Umnumzaan
- Thread starter Reeek
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Done deal - Sebbie all the way . . .Generally knifemakers dont knowingly develop a new model thats worse than the older one do they? That would be business suicide.
Owners of older model knives often never like the new stuff since it de-values our present stock.
Ive handled Sebs over the years and never really liked the overall package. There were several design changes that I would have preferred over the original, ergo handles among them. When the Umnumzaan came out, I found that I was once again in the market for a CRK because they addressed all the issues I had with the Seb. Sure, the Seb has that pivot bushing. The Zaan I fondled recently had smoother pivot action that any Seb Ive ever handled. As for engineering and strength of the new pivot design, Im sure Chris changed it for a good reason. I have to believe HE is of the opinion that the new design is an improvement over the older one or he wouldnt have made the changes he did.
Just a thought.
Owners of older model knives often never like the new stuff since it de-values our present stock.
Ive handled Sebs over the years and never really liked the overall package. There were several design changes that I would have preferred over the original, ergo handles among them. When the Umnumzaan came out, I found that I was once again in the market for a CRK because they addressed all the issues I had with the Seb. Sure, the Seb has that pivot bushing. The Zaan I fondled recently had smoother pivot action that any Seb Ive ever handled. As for engineering and strength of the new pivot design, Im sure Chris changed it for a good reason. I have to believe HE is of the opinion that the new design is an improvement over the older one or he wouldnt have made the changes he did.
Just a thought.
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I like a sebb,they are not a flicker as to open fast, they build good stuff, as for the umnumzann i do not own one......
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Hey Reeek, just get both man
Seriously though, I think there's a knife store in vegas that carries alot of nice makers stuff. I can't remember the name of it to save my life though - Or if it's even still there.
But, if it is and they happen to have both models in stock it may be worth a drive down to compare in hand. Just a thought.
Gibby
Seriously though, I think there's a knife store in vegas that carries alot of nice makers stuff. I can't remember the name of it to save my life though - Or if it's even still there.
But, if it is and they happen to have both models in stock it may be worth a drive down to compare in hand. Just a thought.
Gibby
Hey Reeek, just get both man
Seriously though, I think there's a knife store in vegas that carries alot of nice makers stuff. I can't remember the name of it to save my life though - Or if it's even still there.
But, if it is and they happen to have both models in stock it may be worth a drive down to compare in hand. Just a thought.
Gibby
Roger that.
Don't just buy a certain knife because the majority of forumites like one better than the other. Try them for yourself, then decide.
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Why not go to the CRK forum, as that might serve you better.
I DO own both. The Umnumzaan is an excellent knife, but it is a BIG knife. It is also a VERY smooth knife. It does not have that thwack that the Sebbie does, as the thumb studs ARE also the blade stop. The thumb studs have rubber o rings around them. It IS a most excellent knife.
As far as EDC, I prefer the small Sebbie for carry. I do LOVE my Umunumzaan.
I DO own both. The Umnumzaan is an excellent knife, but it is a BIG knife. It is also a VERY smooth knife. It does not have that thwack that the Sebbie does, as the thumb studs ARE also the blade stop. The thumb studs have rubber o rings around them. It IS a most excellent knife.
As far as EDC, I prefer the small Sebbie for carry. I do LOVE my Umunumzaan.
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