Umnumzaan Vs. Large Sebbie

The Regular Sebenza, IMO, has it over the Classic. And I'm talking about the Standard Sebs. The Unumm, is a different beast, er, I mean knife.
 
Thanks for the pics Gig. For some reason I pictured the knife MUCH bigger than the large Seb but it doesn't appear all that bigger. If possible could you throw up some close up pics of the Umnum's lockup. I'm real interested in the ceramic ball lock face.
 
I think that the Umnumzaan is the best looking knife made, right above the classic Sebenza. To me, there are pros and cons with it as well.

These are just my opinions. Please remember that

Umnumzaan Pros.

-Better looking
-Looks to be easier to grip
-A little higher "tech" with the locking mech.
-Larger pivot=more robust
-Lanyard attatching hole is SWEET

Umnumzaan Cons.

-Use of synthetic material (polyurethane o-rings) takes away from the " 100% metal construction
-Less ammount of screws holding slabs together. (sebenza has the stop-pin to help)
-Blade shape is funky
-More use of ceramic balls equates to more things able to "fail,come apart...."
 
They are beautiful folders. You will enjoy them immensely. Congratulations.
 
There's just something about an embellished seb. my favorites are the annual wood inlay knives and SOME of the unique graphic knives....like the one I've got with an inlay:
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But other than those reasons, I think I'm going to like the Umnumzaan for it's utility and function more. Just seems more up my alley. I don't think it's exactly a superior knife to the seb, just a different flavor....little more modern....not that the seb isn't modern but the Umnum seems more "cutting edge".
 
I dunno, the Umnumm just kind of has that german overbuilt look to it. I liiiike.
 
Steven Andrews said:
What's going on on the spine of that thing :confused:
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Yeah... I kind of have to agree.

The Sebenza is just so elegant. It would fit right in at MoMA, alongside the Breuers and Corbusiers. You don't just whip out a house-leveling second act after something like that - even if it does have a more robust pivot. :D

I'll be very interested to see how the Umnum finds its way into history - how it feels after the initial shock has worn off. Guess I should probably go check the thing out in person. I'm definitely intrigued by the locking mechanism.
 
When I use a knife, large or small, fixed or folder, I often extend my thumb out over the back of the blade, coming to rest right where the Umnumzaan has that depression. It looks very natural to me, for control and a bit more pressure. To each his own, but the advice to try before you buy is always good.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
When I use a knife, large or small, fixed or folder, I often extend my thumb out over the back of the blade, coming to rest right where the Umnumzaan has that depression. It looks very natural to me, for control and a bit more pressure. To each his own, but the advice to try before you buy is always good.
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The spine reminds me of Busse's Buffalo Soldier. That was one design that seemed extremely funky at first, but less so as time passed.

I definitely do hear what you're saying, just not sure if thumb placement should be such a large determinant of the spine's shape.
 
KeithAM said:
Gig, what's the % lock engagement on yours?
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Keith. . . . .slightly blurry and lighting is blah (stinkin' clouds), but it should give you an idea.


Second pic. . . .well, couldn't resist. :D
 

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Thanks man, that was the pic from the fella I bought it off.....it's got some love marks on it now. I used to care about the scratches and scuffs on knives but you get used to marking them up. After a certain point they're nice and scarred up to where you don't wince when your keys scrape and such. It's nice when you get to that point because the knife's got a lot of character and is your constant compainion :D

The only two knives I keep coming back to are Sebs and Benchmade axis knives. My two favorites. Sebs are great for almost everything, for quick one hand gloved use as a work knife you can't beat an axis lock. It's hard to work a frame lock with gloves and damn near impossible to work a liner lock but the axis.....perfection. I could get by with just a lg reg seb and a benchmade 710 ;)
 
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