To swedge or not to swedge?

[metaxasm]

I am going to send my large regular Sebbie in for the ol' double lug treatment. I am wondering if I should have a swedge ground on the blade? Can anyone post a picture of a regular Sebbie w/ swedge.

Thanks,

Mark.

 

[trane fan]

There is probably a good chance that one already exists somewhere on BFC. Have you tried doing a search here in the CRK forum or in the Gallery?

 

[GigOne]

To swedge. . .or not to swedge.

Here ya go. . .

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=232778&highlight=swedge


Swedge it !

 

[metaxasm]

Thanks for the quick response and sorry for the redundant thread. My original search was not very refined.

Looks like the swedge adds a bit more point, that might just be perfect for the regular blade profile. I might as well go for a polish as well. The works!!

 

[BlackEnd]

On all my large regular Sebenza's I've gotten the swedge. It really adds to the usefullness of the knife. Better penatration, easier slicing ability, not to mention good looks. I really like it on my large wood inlayed Sebbie. With the addition of the duel thumb studs, you can't go wrong!

 

[alphamaniv]

My small sebbie is swedged. I like it.

 

[DBH]

I paln n getting a large regular with a swedge, that is the only thing mine is mising now

 

[Ookpik]

How much metal is removed? Will it weaken the tip?

 

[GigOne]

I don't know the exact measurements of how much metal is removed. . .but adding a swedge doesn't weaken the tip.

If it did. . .CRK wouldn't offer it !

 

[DBH]

I think that I will definitely swedge on my next one.

 

[Mr.BadExample]

I was iffy about the swedge when I ordered mine. I'm glad I got it. I like the look and feel.

 

[Backwoods_VT]

I too was torn on getting a swedge, but i decided against it. would like to see some more pics with them.

 

[Django606]

Congrats on the super-mega four year old bump

A simple, quick, easy search yielded these results:

Please do a search next time

 

[ruger357]

I have both and I am partial to the swedge.

 

[dakotared]

I also prefer the swedge.........

 

[jprice76]

I just got a Sm. Reg. Seb w/ Swedge in today! I was unsure about it but always like the idea. I can honestly say I will probably never buy another or order another Regular Sebenza without it! Its really cool!
I think I may send in my Lg. Reg. BG42 and have a swedge added to it now. The only problem I can see is if you, like me, use a Lg. Reg for outdoor use, if batoning the blade then it poses the problem of sticking in the wood, the swedge is pretty sharp. But, on the other hand, I guess thats what my Mtn. II is for That and I wish the swedge was tumbled like the rest of the blade. I may ask about that when I send it in. I'll post pics when I can.

Love the Swedge!