So tell me about sebenza?

brownshoe said:
I've seen about 4 different specimens of the DR cammillus bowies. Every one was not equal to a sebenza in fit and finish, but then it's a lot cheaper knife.
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I've now had three Cuda Maxx 5.5s. The first two had defective locks, but the third is fine. Nice knife, but not Sebenza quality.
 
My .02 is that the Sebenza is an absolute top quality knife that is slightly (I'm going to make up a figure and say 10%) over priced but will not get any less expensive. Heck, I had a Schrade Old-Timer that lasted 20 years, so I figure I'll be able to take my Sebenza into the next life with me!!
 
I don't own one, but now that I'm considering buying some higher end knives the Sebenza has one critical benefit over many other production knives:
The company will and can refinish the entire knife to like-new condition for a reasonable fee. That is a pretty damn big deal. It means you can use the hell out of the knife, and when you want it to look fresh...no problem.

Nitin
 
If you have the money available, go with the Sebenza first. You will have a world-class folder to enjoy and with which to compare all others. In that regard, you might be saving yourself money in the future from getting more folders that have eye and specifications appeal, only to get rid of them from how they operate in the mechanical sense.

Lots of folks worked their way up to the Sebenza after dipping their toes in with buying ever more costly folders, after starting out with lower cost production models. Some work their way down, after having high-end customs then finding the Sebenza handles and operates well at less cost. On this forum, you will find folks that have stopped their buying binges after owning Sebenzas - unless it's for more Sebenzas.
 
I just bought my Sebbie this summer. Being Canadian means that the decorated knife cost me $580, including taxes :(

All in all, it's a solid, high quality knife. Easily beats anything I previously owned. The only downside is that I don't feel like buying knives anymore :(

Guy
 
I carry a large regular Sebenza and IMO its construction was nearly perfect...except I had to reprofile the edge to my preferred sharpness. However, that is the easiest thing to correct, which i did. As for construction, I own lots of folders and the Sebbie is at the top. I also love the elegance of its simplicity.

I also carry a Benchmade 805 regularly as well...I carry both. :D While it's true there are lots of knives that can handle the majority of EDC cutting jobs as well as a Sebbie, the Sebbie is really for someone who appreciates near-perfection and extremely precise tolerances in execution. IMO the CRK knives are top of the line overall.

But not everyone finds the Sebbie to be the ideal knife, and that's why there are so many choices out there. It's great that we have such a large field of knives available to choose from.
Jim
 
Its pretty much where I'm at, trying to learn more about high end folders. Have a great knife thats tough, and comfortable..and keep it for years. Just picky is all. Needs to have a good grip, that doesn't slip. Some notches on the spine so my thumb doesn't slip, and a 4inch blade...and possilbe steel frame. Lock is very improtent, and no blade play. Fairly thick spine too.
 
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