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Sebenza VS Talisman...thoughts???
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Esav Benyamin
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I'm sure you mean your question seriously, but ... what's a Talisman anyway?
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I'm sure for many of us the Sebenza IS a talisman of sorts . . . we keep it on our keychain like a rabbits foot, take it out and rub it, refuse to be parted with it . . .
It probably even goes beyond that--I'm fairly certain that some members even have created liturgical compositions in honor of the Sebenza, have lit candles to it and built shrines to it!
But to answer your real question
, nope, I've never held one of Tom's knives. But the folks in the custom forum think highly of them!
It probably even goes beyond that--I'm fairly certain that some members even have created liturgical compositions in honor of the Sebenza, have lit candles to it and built shrines to it!
But to answer your real question
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The talisman is one beautiful knife. What kind of lock does it have? Almost looks like a liner lock.
The blade is ATS-34 (talisman) versus BG-42 (seb). Only 60 wood inlay sebenza's are made each year - makes it pretty hard to get one.
I'd like to see some more information about the Talisman - e.g. what kind of lock? What is snakewood? The wood inlay sebenza's a little more expensive ($100).
Personally, if I had to choose, I'd get both and be very very happy.
-- Rob
The blade is ATS-34 (talisman) versus BG-42 (seb). Only 60 wood inlay sebenza's are made each year - makes it pretty hard to get one.
I'd like to see some more information about the Talisman - e.g. what kind of lock? What is snakewood? The wood inlay sebenza's a little more expensive ($100).
Personally, if I had to choose, I'd get both and be very very happy.
-- Rob
I own both.The Talisman has a liner lock and is one of the smoothest custom folders I have ever used. It now has the choice of BG-42 as a blade material as well,which I opted to get. I would go with the Anderson. Its cheaper then the wood Sebenza ,awesome style and its a Custom! Plus Tom's fit and finish is top notch.
Hope this helps
Greg
Hope this helps
Greg
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I've had both of these also. Both are fine knives in their own right. The Sebenza is a knife that is much like the Enegizer Bunny in that it keeps going and going and going. The wood inlay models are beautiful but overpriced,IMO. The Talisman is a custom knife where the Sebenza isn't. Both of these will hold their value fairly well. The Talisman is a heavier duty knife than it often appears in pictures to be. The liners are very thick and are tapered to give the knife a great look. Opening is buttery smooth on both, while lockup would go to the Sebenza by virtue of the integral lock. The Talisman wouldn't be far behind with its thicker than average liner lock, and improved ergonomics. The wood overlays on the Talisman give you quite a grip. For me a better grip than the Sebenza, even with wood inlays.
I believe you can get a true custom from Tom Anderson that you will be proud to own and show for less than the cost of a wood inlay Sebenza. At the same time the wood inlay Sebenza is made in few numbers and sure to increase in value as time goes by. Now I'm going to come down off the fence and say that if both were laid out on a table and I had the choice of one or the other, I would take the Anderson Talisman.
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Art Sigmon
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I believe you can get a true custom from Tom Anderson that you will be proud to own and show for less than the cost of a wood inlay Sebenza. At the same time the wood inlay Sebenza is made in few numbers and sure to increase in value as time goes by. Now I'm going to come down off the fence and say that if both were laid out on a table and I had the choice of one or the other, I would take the Anderson Talisman.
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Art Sigmon
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Php. 4:13
"For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword"
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I got directed here by a post on our CRK forum and so had a look at Tom's website. The Talisman looks like a great knife and, since I do not know the knives at all, can't comment on anything other than a major difference between the Talisman and a wood inlay Sebenza is that the wood on the Talisman is overlaid while on the Sebenza it is inlaid. This is one area where the price difference comes to play. As far as wear is concerned, probably time will tell which holds up.
Anne
Anne