small Sebenza 21

I appreciate the advice. Seems like the small Sebenza has real value; a lifetime puchase if you will. It may not cut better. It is certainly not prettier. Somehow, though it has found its way into the hearts of many real knife guys. That says a lot.

Thank you all
 
My stock answer to this question is buy a used one and try it for yourself. They are sold in the Exchange forums regularly. If you buy used, and later decide it isn't for you, you'll most likely be able to sell it for what you paid for it, so there's no financial risk in trying it out.

Carry it and use for a while, and take it apart and put it back together at least once before making your final decision. The instructions for disassembly and reassembly are here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260685

If you decide to keep it you can even send it to Chris Reeve and they will refurbish it and make it look brand new.
 
YES. They're worth every penny. The only trouble is, you can't really put it into words why. You really need to have one and carry it for a while to understand. You have to carry and use one a bit for it to really sink in- how amazing they really are. There are few things in this world that are truly perfect- but Sebenzas are one of those things.
 
Why don;t you come and visit the CRK forum here. It is under manufacturers.
 
dan oliver said:
Is the small Sebenza 21 worth it's cost...that's is, 2-3 times the cost of a high quality Spyderco , Bradley or Benchmade?
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Sal Glesser, Spyderco's President and designer, wrote about Sebenza

Quote from Sal at Spyderco:
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Unless you are a manufacturer, familiar with close tolerance manufacturing of heat treated steel & Titanium parts, you are not likely to be able to see all of the differences between one of Chris' knives and others. For example; CRK keeps 0.0005 tolerance on surface grinding. That's one sixth the thickness of a hair. Do you have the knowledsge and equipment to discover that tolerance?

In the end, it's all about trust. CRK took many years to build and maintain their repuation. Built with consistent focus. Even those trying to make a "cheaper" version must "leave out processes" or "soften their tolerance", or they will cost as much.

Rarely do you pay for the "name". That's a bullshit sales pitch made up by the ignorant claiming to offer the same for less. Money valuation between countries might offer a "deal" for a while until the money value balances, but all in all, you will get what you pay for.
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This shows Sal's integrity and honesty - such a praise for another knife maker.

Franco
 
You know, before I came to frequent this site I had no idea Spyderco had such a captain at the helm. I now have much more appreciation of the 6 or 7 Spyderco's I have in my collection. There's another company I've never regretted purchasing a product from. They don't have the feel of the Seb, but I've liked all of my Spyderco knives.
 
"Do you have the knowledge and equipment to discover that tolerance?"
Well, the answer is no, but at the same time, how does that tolerance translate into performance and longevity? That's the issue for some. If one puts minute tolerances into a handgun, the result is usually greater accuracy. But when you put it in a knife...what?

I've seen plenty of posts by people who've said, "I've used my [brand][model] every day for [X] years and have never had a problem." What performance could such people expect to see in a Sebenza? I'm not knocking the knife at all, but I think it's more likely that people like it for the same reason some like fine Swiss watches. They won't get better time, but hey, it's Swiss!
 
how does that tolerance translate into performance and longevity?
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That's an easy question to answer. Take apart any other knife then a sebenza and you will have hosed up the factory setting and there is also a possibility it will not hold whatever you set the pivot tension at which means blade play. That's it, you're done, game over. Oh and you have voided your warranty now too.
 
DaveH said:
That's an easy question to answer. Take apart any other knife then a sebenza and you will have hosed up the factory setting and there is also a possibility it will not hold whatever you set the pivot tension at which means blade play. That's it, you're done, game over. Oh and you have voided your warranty now too.
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+1, Benchmade appears to be the most vocal about it too.
 
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