Thanks for turning me on to the small Sebenza...

[Professor]

I've been toting this little gem for about a month now and am liking more with each passing day. I'm learning to "unlearn" as Yoda used to say... that is, I'm learning that simplicity in it's most complex form is still simplicity, and that long-term wear of the lock should only be a concern of immortals.

ScottDog and others pointed me in the direction of the small model (not the classic), and I haven't been disappointed in the least. I think what's impressing me the most is the edge-holding ability of this BG42 stuff. I attacked some cardboard that housed a newly-shipped Martin guitar so that it fit in the trash, but didn't stop with making it simply fit. Had to shred the stuff. Touched up nicely on my old-school Spydie stones.

Thanks again for all the good advice, and I'll keep you posted on the life and times of this little knife. I made the mistake of selling a Sable IV (the 80th made) a year or so ago, but I'm thinking the Mountaineer I would make a nice fixed counterpart to this small Sebbie. Time to sell some of my collection again to buy new stuff I reckon.

Professor.

 

[Scott Dog]

Professor:
You're very welcome. I could tell from your posts and your preference for the 705 that you know and like fine knives as do I. I also have a 705 and find that my small Seb is about that size but with a more substantial blade. Perfect size for the urbanite. It's sheeple friendly and lockup is tight. It can go an an airplane and security won't bat an eye. I've been very pleased with my little stable of Sebenzas.

 

[Hoodoo]

Professor,
I had a similar experience with the small Sebenza. Two small knives I love are the BM 705 and the Spydie small Wegner. But I think the small Seb has them both beat. I prefer the lock on the 705 but the framelock on the Seb is a good one (and, IMO, much better than a liner lock) and the blade is a little more useful to me than the blade on the 705. At first I was disappointed with the thumbstud on the seb and that it didn't flick out as quickly as some of my other knives. But with such close tolerances and tight lockup, why should I complain? Do I really need to flick my blade all the time?

The small seb has become my pocket razor and I carry it for small game hunting and anywhere I need a really keen edge for delicate cutting.

Congrats on your purchase!

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Hoodoo

I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM