I purchased a Small Sebenza Wood Inlay this weekend....cannot believe the quality of workmanship. Still cannot believe I invested that amount of $ in a everyday carry knife.
Two years ago I gave up on big name custom folders. First expensive knife was impulsive purchase due to famous name in the magazines, etc. Very hard to find this maker's new knife for sale, 4-5 year waiting time. Nice workmanship however, the blade rubbed on liner unless the pivot pin was over tightened, the washers were just too thin for design.
Next was trade back no.1 to original dealer (no loss in $ = great guy) for famous maker no.2, again loved the design and blade shape, however the lockup was so poor the liner sliped with very slight pressure on the blade back. Meanwhile another folder was on order with maker no.2, I discussed options on telephone several times and when the knife arrived...he ignored me and made his own preferred version after agreeing with my options. I refused the knife and felt obligated to purchase different knife by maker no.2 from dealer who had special ordered for me. This latest knife was very hard to unlock when closing. Gave up on all of them and sold off at knife show two years ago. Vowed never again, I will stay with under $100 factory knives.
This weekend I spotted the Sebenza Wood Inlay and had to examine it. Wow..cannot rub blade on liner, even with strong side pressure. I never like the "stud" for opening until the CRK design was discovered. The post has ridges that actually stick to your thumb and make opening sooo easy and smooth. Lock up is bank vault solid and does not stick when releasing for closing. The wood is Madrone Burl and is exactly what I was looking for in carry knife, tired of Black G-10, Black Micarta, Black Carbon Fiber, Black Zytel, Grey Titanium.
I have read discussions on custom vs. hand made in shop with CNC machinery. IMHO this is by far the finest folding knife made for fit, function and strong design.
Now to For Sale posting, sell off some excess inventory and special order the large Sebenza "Fly" decorated model.
Regards and thanks for the great forum.
Fred
Two years ago I gave up on big name custom folders. First expensive knife was impulsive purchase due to famous name in the magazines, etc. Very hard to find this maker's new knife for sale, 4-5 year waiting time. Nice workmanship however, the blade rubbed on liner unless the pivot pin was over tightened, the washers were just too thin for design.
Next was trade back no.1 to original dealer (no loss in $ = great guy) for famous maker no.2, again loved the design and blade shape, however the lockup was so poor the liner sliped with very slight pressure on the blade back. Meanwhile another folder was on order with maker no.2, I discussed options on telephone several times and when the knife arrived...he ignored me and made his own preferred version after agreeing with my options. I refused the knife and felt obligated to purchase different knife by maker no.2 from dealer who had special ordered for me. This latest knife was very hard to unlock when closing. Gave up on all of them and sold off at knife show two years ago. Vowed never again, I will stay with under $100 factory knives.
This weekend I spotted the Sebenza Wood Inlay and had to examine it. Wow..cannot rub blade on liner, even with strong side pressure. I never like the "stud" for opening until the CRK design was discovered. The post has ridges that actually stick to your thumb and make opening sooo easy and smooth. Lock up is bank vault solid and does not stick when releasing for closing. The wood is Madrone Burl and is exactly what I was looking for in carry knife, tired of Black G-10, Black Micarta, Black Carbon Fiber, Black Zytel, Grey Titanium.
I have read discussions on custom vs. hand made in shop with CNC machinery. IMHO this is by far the finest folding knife made for fit, function and strong design.
Now to For Sale posting, sell off some excess inventory and special order the large Sebenza "Fly" decorated model.
Regards and thanks for the great forum.
Fred
