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Traditional's answer to Sebenza
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He makes 'em in a couple of sizes. The large (the one I have) is 4" closed. Blade is 3" (tip to scales).
You're not alone SS. I've chicken eye'd that Kirk/Scagel myself. Maybe Bogy had it right when he said 'it's the stuff dreams are made of.'
Bright we are
It is a total user!
I love the blade shape.
And very slim to carry (in a belt pouch)
When you can, go for it.
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Blues, very, very nice stuff. These are the kinds of knives that can put a lump in my throat. Beautiful.
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I'm with you. The "dogleg" is gorgeous.
But the Erickson "Shadow Hunter" is just jaw dropping. What a great design and perfect execution.
Wow.
I am in construction, and wouldn't use any of them as a work knife, though. I have and use a Queen soddie in D2, and it is great for everything from stripping wire, sharpening my pencils, opening packing boxes, and cutting fiberglass banding strips. At $28 buck to the door for a well made USA origin knife in D2 it is a steal and then some.
Robert
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Thank you gents. I appreciate your kind words and I'm sure the makers do as well (if they've had an opportunity to check the thread). :thumbup:
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You're very welcome. I'm sure you'll be very pleased and we'll look forward to your impressions. :thumbup:
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Hiya Jim...been a while.
I pretty much rotate through my knives (custom and production).
I'd be hard pressed to name a favorite (let alone favorites) though sometimes one or two will get more carry than others especially if they are more suitable for the terrain or the weather.
How's that for a politically correct answer so as not to insult any makers who are friends?
(I guess since you asked the question I should have just said something by Bura.
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Hiya Jim...been a while.
I pretty much rotate through my knives (custom and production).
I'd be hard pressed to name a favorite (let alone favorites) though sometimes one or two will get more carry than others especially if they are more suitable for the terrain or the weather.
How's that for a politically correct answer so as not to insult any makers who are friends?
(I guess since you asked the question I should have just said something by Bura.
Hey Jim, good to see you around. I still remember your first khukuri, a Gelbu Special. I hope you still have it, that knife was a beauty.
Elliott, I think Jim's favorite kami was Sanu.
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Oh, it doesn't really matter who Jim likes. He doesn't know much about khukuris.
I like Sanu's work as well. I believe I have one or two. :thumbup:
(Here's an old thread I'm not sure if you're familiar with from the old days, Christian.)
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Oh, it doesn't really matter who Jim likes. He doesn't know much about khukuris.
I like Sanu's work as well. I believe I have one or two. :thumbup:
(Here's an old thread I'm not sure if you're familiar with from the old days, Christian.)
I remember that one. I think it was the longest thread ever for BFC at the time, but it has since been displaced by the Bose knives thread.
I can't believe I've been a member here for ten years now. Where has the time gone?
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That's because it had to be shut down by Spark as it was slowing down the entire BFC site back then.
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Another vote for a bose/case based only on what I have heard
sidenote:
John Wilkes Booth had an early switchblade on him that night. While it may not be a slip joint, I would venture as far to say that it was certainly traditional. It is on display at the smithsonian I believe.
sidenote:
John Wilkes Booth had an early switchblade on him that night. While it may not be a slip joint, I would venture as far to say that it was certainly traditional. It is on display at the smithsonian I believe.
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I've been thinking that for years.
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The only production slipjoint that comes close to the Seb is maybe something like a Victorinox alox knife. A Pioneer or old Soldier or Farmer. Very utilitarian looking with invariably high tolerances on fit and finish.
Let's face it. Other than Vic, the tolerances from batch to batch, on slipjoints is generally not excellent. But I can grab 10 alox Vics from 10 different years of manufacture, and they are all identical and pretty much perfect.
That is what came to my mind and won't leave my pocket to allow others in. Top of the line, tough as heck, and like you said- fit and finish beyond all others I have tried as a brand. Try as I might I can't seem to carry my damascus Case or others, and when I try I usually seem to need the SAK.