This post is for anyone who is wondering which size of Sebenza to get. I've since learned that the real answer is: You will end up with both anyway, so don't worry.
But seriously, I did wonder a lot, and read everything I could find, but there was a slight lack in opinions from people who had both. So here's my review:
They are both solid knives, with excellence clear in every aspect. If you own one, but not the other, you can only wonder what might be better about the other size, since the one you have works great. Well, the truth is that neither is the "winner". Depending on your circumstances, each shines.
When I use my small Sebenza, I begin to think it's my favorite. The shape is excellent, and it fits very nicely in my jean's pocket. It's non-threatening to people, and handles just about every cutting chore I need doing.
When I switch to my large Sebenza, however, my hand breathes an nearly audible sigh, since this one fits me much better. At such times, I become convinced that THAT one is my favorite. Favoritism with Sebenzas seems to be directly related to the one you have in your hand.
The large is longer than my palm's width, and the thumb stud is better placed. However, the thumb stub on the small is "grippier" (it has inward curves), so they both work well.
The arc described by the thumb lug as you open the large Sebenza is also better suited to the length of my thumb. It just feels more comfortable and natural. Keep in mind that I have fairly large hands.
However, the blade is BIG in some people's eyes, although perfectly sized in my own. So I have the small, for those occasions when size is important.
With that said, as I switch to my small for gatherings and such, it's compactness and simplicity begin to win me over again. So I simply can't decide which is the better one.
If you have large hands, and your friends don't care, I think you will find the large more comfortable to use. Also, because of the difference in length in the locking bar, the sound of the lockup "twang" is different between the two. The small has more of a "clack", while the large is a pronounced "snick". The large just sounds better to me.
If you have smaller hands, or want a knife that will be appropriate in nearly all circumstances, the small is probably for you. Outside of personal comfort, it covers more areas of "need" for me than the large does.
I hope this is helpful. Given the price, and the fact that not everyone lives near a CRK dealer (such as myself), it can be a hard question to find a satisfactory answer to.
But seriously, I did wonder a lot, and read everything I could find, but there was a slight lack in opinions from people who had both. So here's my review:
They are both solid knives, with excellence clear in every aspect. If you own one, but not the other, you can only wonder what might be better about the other size, since the one you have works great. Well, the truth is that neither is the "winner". Depending on your circumstances, each shines.
When I use my small Sebenza, I begin to think it's my favorite. The shape is excellent, and it fits very nicely in my jean's pocket. It's non-threatening to people, and handles just about every cutting chore I need doing.
When I switch to my large Sebenza, however, my hand breathes an nearly audible sigh, since this one fits me much better. At such times, I become convinced that THAT one is my favorite. Favoritism with Sebenzas seems to be directly related to the one you have in your hand.
The large is longer than my palm's width, and the thumb stud is better placed. However, the thumb stub on the small is "grippier" (it has inward curves), so they both work well.
The arc described by the thumb lug as you open the large Sebenza is also better suited to the length of my thumb. It just feels more comfortable and natural. Keep in mind that I have fairly large hands.
However, the blade is BIG in some people's eyes, although perfectly sized in my own. So I have the small, for those occasions when size is important.
With that said, as I switch to my small for gatherings and such, it's compactness and simplicity begin to win me over again. So I simply can't decide which is the better one.
If you have large hands, and your friends don't care, I think you will find the large more comfortable to use. Also, because of the difference in length in the locking bar, the sound of the lockup "twang" is different between the two. The small has more of a "clack", while the large is a pronounced "snick". The large just sounds better to me.
If you have smaller hands, or want a knife that will be appropriate in nearly all circumstances, the small is probably for you. Outside of personal comfort, it covers more areas of "need" for me than the large does.
I hope this is helpful. Given the price, and the fact that not everyone lives near a CRK dealer (such as myself), it can be a hard question to find a satisfactory answer to.
