Small Sebenza with partially serrated blade? >>

[Ketsugo]

I am in the market for a small Sebenza. I have been offered a Reg. with the serrations. Opinions for resale if I don't like it are appreciated. Also, opinions on this knife in general as well. I don't need to be "sold" on the Sebenza in general, just the one with partial serrations.

Thanks in advance,
JW

 

[bob_glassman]

I know that the serrations are an option but not common unless specifically asked for when ordered from CRK. My feeling is just like any other knife with this option, the serration gives you a greater cutting surface for heavier material like rope, seatbelts, cardboard.

The bg-42 blade without the serrations is very tough but, the serrations add to the effectiveness of cutting. If you are just going to use this knife as an edc, and you do not do alot of heavy cutting, you don't need the serrations. Enclosed is the excerpt from the CRK FAQ page regarding serrations:



Can I have serrations added to my folder or one-piece knife?

The Project I and II come standard with serrations. If you desire, they can be added to the other knives as well for a nominal fee. However, when serrations are added to the blade you sacrifice a good portion of the cutting edge, and add an additional 4 – 6 weeks to the delivery time. One consideration to keep in mind is whether or not your knife usage warrants serrations. If you don’t have practical usage applications, we suggest not putting them on the blade.



If you like serrations get them. If not, don't..

 

[rodmeister]

I had serrations put on my small decorated Sebbie, and I'm not sure I'd do it again. The serrations add to the versatility, especially if you're cutting rope or cardboard, but it hurts it's "purity of purpose." My Sebbie isn't an ideal slicing knife nor an ideal rope cutting knife - it does both jobs adequately but not expertly. Sometimes I wish I had the whole slicing blade, since the serrations take up a lot of the blade. And sometimes I'm glad I can slice or cut rope without changing knives. Don't know the answer.

 

[rodmeister]

If the knife is for sport and general use, get unserrated. If the knife will be used for hiking/survival, get serrated. My Chris Reeve Aviator, which is my hiking/survival knife, has serrations on the top, opposite the blade, and I take comfort having it there.