Ti Mili vs. Sebenza

I don't see a whole lot of similarities between the two as far as ergonomics are concerned. Other than Ti scales, there's really not much the two have in common. The Ti Military is and feels a whole lot longer and larger than the Sebenza. I like both, for different reasons and uses.
 
1SHOT1KILL said:
I was going to try putting one of my CF scales on to save weight (for the same reason you stated)...problem is both pivot screws from my CF are different than the Ti Military, forcing me to use the complete Ti frame. (FTR I have 2 M390/CF Millies) Maybe I need to get a G10 plain jane model and try those pivots instead...
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Fear of incompatibilities is what has kept me from trying with mine. I'll clear some space on my bench so I can disassemble as necessary to keep the parts from unintentional co-mingling and give it a try soon.
 
Military is gigantic in the pocket which is why I would never carry one. Sebenza you get a good amount of blade with a knife that carries extremely well.

Also I far prefer tip up to tip down

And as a preference I do like the ergonomics of the sebenza better
 
Both are pinnacle blades. I prefer Military for my uses. For some reason the idea of switching out a scale on my digi millie keeps bugging me. Would you end up with a framelock version and a linerlock version with no incompatibilities and proper spacing or would one work better than the other?

Seems to me a proper fix would be to just get an aftermarket titanium scale from a maker. Could be a good way for Spyderco to easily sell more versions if it were an easy swap. I'm trying to remember that it's kind of a silly thing to want.
 
I've had titanium Millies and fluted titanium Millies and many Sebenzas. I still have Sebenzas. I love Spyderco, but I cannot equate the two.
 
Sebenza still gets pocket time. Milli went back to the store. It's too big. Ti Para 2 would be nice though.
 
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For the price and customizability, I lean toward the Military. I've owned quite a few of both, but I still own a Fluted Ti-Mil with a S90V Mil coming my way. So soon I'll have a Fluted Ti with a S90V blade. That'll be interesting
 
Yeah. Ti Militaries for me.

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Yeah I thought my Ti millie was the best thing ever too, then I brought my large sebenza, havent carried the millie since. The only thing comparable is materials, even then crk wins on finish.

The sebenza suits me better in every way, ergonomics included. I love the way the sebenza fits my hand, the military feels good too but theres too much handle for my liking. The military is more of an "at home in the garden" knife for me, rather than an edc knife.

They are both awesome knives and I'll probably never sell either, but there is a reason why one costs ~$200 and the other $410...
 
riskydevil said:
They are both awesome knives and I'll probably never sell either, but there is a reason why one costs ~$200 and the other $410...
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Yup. Same reason a Harley Davidson costs more than any of the others. Name. Your paying for a name. I will not.
I'll gladly pay for two $200 Millies than one crk.
 
cbxer55 said:
Yup. Same reason a Harley Davidson costs more than any of the others. Name. Your paying for a name. I will not.
I'll gladly pay for two $200 Millies than one crk.
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I'm paying for the best tolerances and finish in the industry, along with a warranty that allows me to strip and clean my knife...

Just because you can't see the difference doesn't mean there isn't a difference :)
 
Apples and oranges. I've got five Millies in different steels. No Sebenza's yet, but it could happen someday.
 
The Military is probably the best all round folder on the market, dollar for dollar. There is a reason the design has not changed in 20 years or more, its damn near perfect! Light, slim, miles of flat ground blade, superb ergos, excellent heat treated high end cutlery steel. Great lock, easy to open and close one handed. Affordable, readily available. There is nothing to beat it. Except perhaps the Para Military but the compression lock is a bit more challenging for some. I dont think Ti slabs add anything to it. The regular one is much more practical.
 
Style is a matter of taste, but there are other things than taste that can discriminate between the two knives, particularly if you plan on keeping it and using it a long time.

The sebenza has three distinct advantages. First, the manufacturer stocks parts for what seems forever. Second, the knife is designed to be taken apart, cleaned and lubed by the user. Third, CRK offers a full reconditioning service.
 
I own 3 sebenza's and a couple spydercos. Not any military's though. But I'm pretty sure a military can't compare to the sebenza. Even without a micrometer :)
 
brownshoe said:
Style is a matter of taste, but there are other things than taste that can discriminate between the two knives, particularly if you plan on keeping it and using it a long time.

The sebenza has three distinct advantages. First, the manufacturer stocks parts for what seems forever. Second, the knife is designed to be taken apart, cleaned and lubed by the user. Third, CRK offers a full reconditioning service.
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Don't think that can possibly be an issue. How long has the Military been in production, with only minor changes? Since 1996 when I bought my first one. I foresee them keeping the model in production as is for a long time to come, it is so popular. Therefore, spare parts for this particular knife is a non-issue.

I don't give a hoot about putting a knife in a freaking micrometer. Talk about over-the-top! It works. The Military works. It works well. And it does not break the bank getting one. A crk will never be one of my knives. Don't tell me "never say never." NEVER! I am going to order a titanium Military from an online dealer soon though. That'll be four Millie's and zero crk's. ;-)
 
A sharpened stone tied to the end of a stick also "works", once again, not the point.

Enjoy your Ti Military, it sure is a fine knife, but its still not a sebbie :D
 
riskydevil said:
I'm paying for the best tolerances and finish in the industry, along with a warranty that allows me to strip and clean my knife...

Just because you can't see the difference doesn't mean there isn't a difference :)
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I owned a small and large Seb, and now a Zaan. They're nice but I quickly learned that paying for the best tolerances doesn't do much for me as knives like the Military with its inferior tolerances serve me well in everyday use. I use a knife all day at my job and I do not see a drop off in performance between these two. In fact, Spydercos S30v is ran harder not to mention the Military is available in superior steels. As far as finish goes, I have no issue with the quality of knives at the $200 range.

As far as the warranty, that CRK is unmatched, of course you are paying for that warranty though. A Ti Millie is easy to take apart and if your not an idiot, cleaning it should never be a problem and I have sent in Spydercos for servicing that I've taken apart and they took no issue with it.

Just because there is a difference that noone can see without a nanometer scale doesn't mean everyone will chose it over the Military :)

riskydevil said:
A sharpened stone tied to the end of a stick also "works", once again, not the point.

Enjoy your Ti Military, it sure is a fine knife, but its still not a sebbie :D
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You're right about that. I pick the Ti Military.
 
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