Sebenza, worth it?

Got a large classic in a trade. Took off the clip, and carry it in my pocket every day. Easy to sharpen, and stays sharp. Outstanding fit and finish. What's not to like?
 
I find the large is adequate for size. During my Army days, I wanted Chris Reeve to make a 4-4½ inch version for military use! Chris, how about "super sizing" it!
 
I've carried a large sebenza for 6 or so years in the pocket, weight or size has never been an issue.
 
are sebs worth it?? well, they are if ya want a seb lol.

everyones opinion on stuff differs, i have had several sebs and have never really cared for them, they are tip down for 1 thing, but i will say the F&F on them is pretty darned good, probably better than most anything i have except my darrel ralph stuff, great lock up, good materials, if ya like them they are worth the $$, if ya dont like it sell it, they sell fairly well.

is there cheaper stuff thats better? or just as good?? just depends on what ya want and what ya can afford to spend.
 
I just ordered my first Sebenza ( a small classic plain job) and it's
scheduled for delivery tomorrow PM. I will post my opinion after I
have a chance to play with it a bit. It cost a pretty penny but I
understand that it's built tough and it's legal for carry in most
areas, whereas my automatics could get me into trouble. I'll
try to give you my opinion by Saturday. -DT
 
Guys, I got it yesterday. The f & f is absolutely flawless. The blade was razor sharp. The lockup is solid. It's nice and light. Not too heavy, or bulky. Was it cheap? ......No, but its a well built knife. And you can tell allot of attention to detail is taken in makiing these simple knives.


Was it worth it?
....Well, I'll just say, it's simple, but I like it. And I need to try it out!
 
I am glad that your new Sebbie arrived!! Congrats! It seems like you like it. I hope you enjoy your Sebbie for a VERY long time!

Please DO join us in the Chris Reeve forum that is here.
 
I just logged in to give you my opinion of my first Sebenza which I only opened about twenty minutes ago. I was shocked to see that rev jch had taken the words right out of my mouth just two posts above. I concur with everything he said 100%. Just to reiterate, fit and finish are essentially flawless. Lock up is as tight as can be. Very light weight. Blade pops da hairs.
Expensive. My only concern is the small size of my small classic. I did expect the knife to be a little bigger and my hands are on the large size so I might be better off with a large one. Easier to open and such. However, I have no
intention of parting with the small and, knowing myself as well as I do, I'm sure I'll have a large to go with it before long. So are they worth it. I'd have to say that if you are truly able to appreciate a well made tool and you have the disposable income to purchase such an item then yes, absolutely!
 
I'm glad you guys are happy with your sebenzas. You both now need mnandi's for dress up. :)

I don't quite understand how there are two crowds the "I get it/it's worth it." and the "It's plain/blah/not worth it". I don't disagree with either, it's just puzzling to me why it's so polarizing.
 
Hi from France.. and sorry my english..
I am not collector of knives.
I just wanted an excellent folding knive which would be abble to answer present in any situation.
I have the chance not to live in towns but in the montains, so I can carry my large Sebenza as an EDC.
For me the large Sebenza is the very best of all the knives : sober, solid, precise, light.. What do you want more ?
Now, the price ? You have to know that here, in EU, with all the taxes we have, we pay much more than you for the goods which origin is USA..
But I do no regret : the excellence must be paid..

Ever yours,
 
Anzioluz: Welcome to BF! Your English is just fine. I hope you enjoy your time here with us.

 
It seems that nobody asked the most important question of all.
What are you going to use it for?

Is it going to be for general utility? SD? What kind of work are you in? Will it be the only knife carried, or is it a secondary knife for special purpose? Even the best quality knife won't serve you well if its design doesn't match your purpose.

While I think the Sebenza's are very well made, I don't feel they are worth the money. A few reasons. First, I'm left handed, but I will occasionally carry a blade on my right, and not only are lefty seb's harder to come by, they have that godawful thumb stud :barf: that makes ambidextrous open and carry impossible.

Second, I'd constantly be worried about losing it.

Also, something I've noticed about expensive things like this are people don't really get as much use out of them because they want to keep them in pristine condition. It's like some guy will be "You expect me to cut open that cardboard box with my Sebenza?" People get all anal about them and don't want to scratch or nick the blade so they treat them with kid gloves and don't want to get them dirty.

The real question is what is the knife's purpose for YOU?

You can get an Emerson for 1/4-1/3 the price, and not worry about losing it or getting it dirty. I've had a Benchmade Emerson that I edc'd for almost 10 (bought it in '98-'99) years, and it's served me well even though it's been through hell and back and I got it for under $100. I'd be bummed if I lost it, but I'd be screaming if I lost a $400 sebbie. I looked on ebay and saw a leftie one with buy it now for $400, and while I was tempted because they are very nice, I thought it really is just a status symbol, and honestly not much better than my other knives at 3 or 4 times the price. If you want it to be your "gentleman's" folder when you go out nicely dressed or take it to the office and not scare you co-workers with a more menacing looking blade, that is fine. But for hard use edc? I dunno. :confused:
 
XSanguin8 said:
What are you going to use it for?
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I use my small regular sebenza as my one and only EDC. I carry it with me at all times and I am not afraid to use it for anything. At work, I often find myself using it to cut zip ties, or even for cutting through thin gauge wire. (of course I don't use it for prying or use it as a screwdriver, etc).

It is very ergonomic, with a comfortable grip. The blade can be flicked open very easily, and it can be closed very quickly with some practice.

Just like most people who own sebenzas, at first, I was skeptical. I thought how ridiculous it was that people would spend more than $300 on a knife.... until I held one in my hand.

Seriously, if you get a chance, you need to see it in person. You'll be convinced in about 6 seconds.

Of course, I would hate to lose such an expensive knife, but because it is so expensive, and more importantly, because it has such high sentimental value to me, I have become extra careful about keeping track of where it is. But really, it would be pretty difficult to lose track of it, since it's either in my hands or in my pocket at all times.
 
"Sebenza, worth it?"

I went through the same agony for months before buying my small regular Sebbie.

I wrote the check, started to address the envelope to CRK, and felt my knees buckle as I was hit with an acute case of "THATISALOTOFMONEY!-itis."

I regained my composure, picked up the check, and heard a strangely familiar voice say, "OK; if this check slices that envelope in half, then I'll take that as a sign--proof--that this is a foolish purchase and not go through with this."

The $305 could not cut the envelope; I needed a blade for that. ;)

I bought/ordered the knife. I consider it money not well spent but shrewdly invested. I'd buy another in a heartbeat if I did not already have one. An EXCELLENT low-maintenance hard-use daily carry tool. Replaced my edc Delica--an excellent and very capable knife--with the sm. Seb. No regrets.

My son will receive his first small Sebenza from me on the occasion of his 21st birthday later this month. Someday, he'll inherit my hand tools, some of which have been passed down through the family for generations. It's (the Sebenza thing) like that.
 
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