As said above, this is really subjective, but here's my $.02 as a fellow "fence-sitter" on this issue:
I had a chance to pick up a small classic (which is what I had decided was the one I wanted after playing with them in the store) used, for a good price. I was happy to find this, because I knew if I bought it new I probably wouldn't use it.
It is, without a doubt, a classic design and nicely made. The design is so simple (a good thing, in my book) that I don't know what all the fuss is as far as fit and finish, but they are good. It feels pretty good in my hand and not too bad in my pocket. I have not used it hard, but the blade thickness (and being S30V) does not inspire me to pry with it. The action is nice, with the exception of being just a little hard getting started. Just as an aside, I like my Mnandi better for this price range. It is also kind of fun to have a knife that's made to take apart easily.
To put this in some kind of perspective, I expected this knife to kick my Mini Grip out of my pocket- and it didn't. Doesn't feel quite as good, not as easy (or as fun) to open or close, and I trust the blade on the Mini Grip to take more abuse- I don't make a habit of abusing my knives, but in an EDC knife, I want that confidence. If I want fancy, I'll carry the Mnandi. I also think the Mini Grip indexes better (better feel for the blade in use).
All in all, for me, there are too many really good knives out there that cost much less than the Sebenza to justify straining your budget to get one. My collection had gotten to the point where I felt like I needed to have one just because it's such an icon, and I don't regret it, but there are a lot of knives I would get first.
