should I or shouldn't I ????

tonymp said:
Being a lefty there are not many companies making true left-handed knives, I guess I should buy one just for the reason that they make them
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I had a regular sebenza and a sebenza 25. I sold them both. I now EDC a spyderco Military. The Sebenzas were very high quality, but they just didnt seem to be worth $450+ to me. I feel like the Military very much out cuts the sebenza. They even come in lefty. I am also left and the lefty handed military is amazing
 
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My feelings about CRKs aside, I'll say that the Military isn't for everybody. I like big knives (got a ZT0200 in my pocket right now)...but the Millie is almost too big. Great knife, but I rarely carry it because it sticks too far out of my back pocket. (I know - I should put it in my front pocket, then... but I bought it specifically for my left rear pocket)

*edited to add - that front pocket thing has been sticking in my mind... and I'm trying to figure out if it will work. I'm sort of thinking it won't because of the clip placement (aftermarket scales, drilled/tapped for the way I wanted to carry); but its been a while since I've pocketed it; so I'm not sure.
Back to CRK content - I much prefer the micarta inlays over PJ; but plenty of people love the PJ...and, if you're already questioning the price of jumping into that price tier, the inlays are more $$.
 
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I was exactly where you are now 6 months ago. Made the inquiry on this forum. Ended up first with a large 21 regular sebenza and a couple of months later a small starbenza. I think they are well made knives and there ownership is satisfying to me. I really don't carry them because I have other knives that I prefer and am more comfortable loosing or messing up. BE Warned, you may very nonplussed the first time you handle your new purchase, particularly if you are familiar with the modern folders. Spend some time with it. Take it apart and reassemble it. Give it a chance. Chances are you will grow to appreciate it for what it is. Good luck.
 
If you want one then there’s no turning back. I say go for it. Get a carbon fiber or wood inlay.
 
Maybe a pic will help

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a Sebenza was my 1st over $100 folder and there has been no looking back. They are a very well made knife and worth the money IMO. If you decide to stay in lower price knives, that is fine also, but the quality is there in CRK to justify moving up(again IMO)
 
I'm in the same boat as the OP. I'm more a fixed blade enthusiast and thats where the big money goes, but I must admit, I've been hovering over the Add To Cart button for a couple years...

Looks like a great user knife.
 
Planterz said:
Sebenzas hold their value very well. If you buy one and decide you don't like it, you can always sell it and recoup most of your money, as long as you don't bang it up too much.
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Can't think of any downside...
 
mt666tm said:
I know... I'm right there with you. Some days it's a struggle. We just have to be strong and get through it.

Shipping knives to my work to hide them from my wife makes me feel guilty sometimes. But I only do it because I love her.
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Thanks for the chuckle... I've got some sebenzas and enjoy mine. I hope you get it and tell us what you think
 
I finally took the plunge on a Sebenza last summer, after 20 years of buying Spyderco, ZT, and numerous other brands. I went for the Sebenza, knowing that CRK's heat treat is inferior to that of many other makers, having edge rolling and inward deformation problems. I went for the Sebenza, knowing that CRK's implementation of the framelock (despite Reeve inventing the RIL!) is inferior to the framelocks of ZT and many other makers, having persistent lockstick and no overtravel stop. Despite all these things, I went for the Sebenza, and I'm so impressed by its total aspect that my thirst for other knives has dried up a lot.

If you can live with the design choices that CRK makes, many (but not all) of which are great, then you'll find that CRK's total execution of those choices is leagues beyond what the mainstream makers do. If that thought strikes your fancy, try one out. They hold their value better than almost any other knife, so there's little risk. I'm now a bit of a convert, and probably buying an Inkosi this year.

If you don't like CRK's design choices, then there are a few other emerging makers thee days in the $500-600 range who are worth considering, who I consider to be just as good in terms of precision craftsmanship and dedication to customer service.
 
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I'm ordering one next week, does anyone have a suggestion as to where to order it from, I want a
Sebenza 21 With Gabon Ebony Inlay Lefthanded, Thanks for the replies, Tony P
 
If it makes you happy buy it! Also, the thing about high end knives... they hold their value well. Even with them being used, so if you ever do fall hard times you can always just sell them.
 
Gideons said:
If it makes you happy buy it! Also, the thing about high end knives... they hold their value well. Even with them being used, so if you ever do fall hard times you can always just sell them.
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I wasn't thinking about the option to resell it, looking on some websites I see the resale prices are up there with new ones so it make sense to get one.
 
I have been hemming and hawing about getting a CRK for 2 years Lapedog started to softly nudge me towards getting one. I went and did a bad thing for the right reason's, I ordered a clone for the purposes of seeing if I like the size in my pocket. The answer was yes and I then started discussing it with Lapedog who knows quite a bit about CRK and arranged for me to get a Plain Jane 21. He knows I like knives with clean lines.
I have now given the clone to my friend who also wants to get a real one. He is now also going to get one. But he wants to hold the real one when it gets here. This is a rare case of a clone being a salesman for the real one twice. As soon as the real one comes the clone will be relegated to my tool box. I consider it money well spent and now it will be the most expensive wire cutter in my tool box.
I say get one. If you don't want to buy new the first time get a used one with the help of the forum Also decide if you want a specific one or if any model will do. You can't go wrong either way.
 
mt666tm said:
I know... I'm right there with you. Some days it's a struggle. We just have to be strong and get through it.

Shipping knives to my work to hide them from my wife makes me feel guilty sometimes. But I only do it because I love her.
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I don't have knives shipped to work, I ship them to a neighbors house sometimes then feel a little guilty till I see the next one I want, luckily she don't know the difference when she sees the knives,lol
 
Bought my first one in ‘98 from a gun shop in San Antonio and never looked back. I’ve owned various CRKs through the years including a few OPK models.
The ONLY regret I have after 20 years is selling/trading the ones I did.
 
You said you like Spyderco. Just think of all the Sprint run Spydies you can get not buying that CR.:)
But ... if you can afford the CR, get it.
 
Just get the knife so you can move on and live your life without obsessing over stuff.

tonymp said:
I don't have knives shipped to work, I ship them to a neighbors house sometimes then feel a little guilty till I see the next one I want, luckily she don't know the difference when she sees the knives,lol
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I do think (perhaps I am naive) that discussing your love of knives with one's wife is a good idea just so she can understand how important knives are to you.
 
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