Unconventional Uses for Your Sebbie?

[missin_hobo]

I've been carrying a large classic for a couple years now, and it only just occurred to me that I use the knife for almost everything; not just cutting and slicing chores, but odds and ends too.
I've sharpened my pencils with it.
I've used the hole in the handle as a guide for stripping or cutting wire.
The thick points at either end of the handle are adequate as glass breakers or skull crushers.
There have been a few other times when I discovered a strange, neat way of using the knife. I was wondering if other Sebenza owners out there have had any similar experiences.

On a similar note, I recently read an issue of Knives Illustrated - a magazine which, based solely on that issue, I dislike. But there was an article about the top five tactical knives of all time, and naturally the Sebenza was featured. There was a photo and caption implying that the Sebenza was tough enough to pry out a door. I wonder if this is true. Has anyone out there seen a Sebenza survive a serious accident or abuse?

 

[pbubsy]

I've popped metal bands with them (the kind used to secure pallets). Not something I'd recommend. No damage, just blunting....and in one case: Some serious sharpening to get the edge back to popping

 

[batosai117]

I haven't had the chance to do anything with my sebbie yet, but I don't really plan to either . It's my "precious" right now, and will be for a long time. As much as I abuse my knives at times, they are very pampered . I do everything with my folders since I'm not that big on fixed blades, so my folders tend to lean on the beefy side. If my sebbie does everything that I have heard it can do, then I'll be practically invincible with it by my side .

 

[din]

someone posted about using their sebbie as a bottle opener, and since I read that tip I've had plenty of opportunities to try it out, works great.

 

[McSoappy]

I thought I was the only one who knew about the wire stripping thing!

I've found that it pops the plug out of our ceramic salt shaker really well so my wife could add more salt.

Opens potato chip bags like nobodies business!

 

[holygoat]

I find that the butt end is great for popping lids off containers (small paint cans, for example).

 

[missin_hobo]

someone posted about using their sebbie as a bottle opener, and since I read that tip I've had plenty of opportunities to try it out, works great.


How is the knife used as a bottle opener? (That's a good one, if it doesn't hurt the knife.)

 

[guoxin]

i think the sebenza is sturdy

 

[PiterM]

How is the knife used as a bottle opener? (That's a good one, if it doesn't hurt the knife.)

here you go: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5854060&postcount=3

 

[batosai117]

here you go: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5854060&postcount=3

Ahh, I see. Very useful :thumbup:, I'll have to try that out tonight

 

[McSoappy]

BRILLIANT!!!

 

[biggerjon]

my mammoth mnandi calms my nerves after a stressful day at work. kind of ghey, i know, but when i am stressed i rub my mammoth.

o man, that did not sound right.

 

[Capt. Carl]

my mammoth mnandi calms my nerves after a stressful day at work. kind of ghey, i know, but when i am stressed i rub my mammoth.

o man, that did not sound right.

wish i had a mammoth of my own to rub :foot:

 

[DNR]

I'm using a swedge on my closed Regular for stripping a wire.

 

[missin_hobo]

Just tried PiterM's bottle opener technique.
I love the idea, but be careful what you try it with.

237ml Coke:

-New scratches on the Sebbie's handle slab and screwheads
-Nice gash in the thumb
-Glass on the floor. And in the coke. And still in the bottlecap.

 

[McSoappy]

Just tried PiterM's bottle opener technique.
I love the idea, but be careful what you try it with.

237ml Coke:

-New scratches on the Sebbie's handle slab and screwheads
-Nice gash in the thumb
-Glass on the floor. And in the coke. And still in the bottlecap.

Did you attempt with the knife open? Looks like a good cut.

 

[missin_hobo]

Did you attempt with the knife open? Looks like a good cut.

No, it was closed like in the instructions.:jerkit: Would it even work with the knife open?

It was a decent gash, but it didn't bleed long. I'm more dissappointed about the technique not working for me. And about the coke.
Maybe those particular bottles are a little weak, or maybe I wrenched a little too hard. It seems to work okay for most people, but still. Use caution.

 

[Haze]

Nasty one,

It looks like the bottle was a dud, The glass was probably already cracked.
Iv had that happen to me once or twice as well.

 

[tsiloics]

Nasty one,

It looks like the bottle was a dud, The glass was probably already cracked.
Iv had that happen to me once or twice as well.

Yup... that's what I warned him about, and he blew me off.

It's not 1975 anymore. Modern (disposable) bottle lips are not what they used to be.

I used to do this all the time, back in the day. 'Biner over the back of the hand opened many, many beers. No workie too well no more.

Got tired of working my way through a 6-pack and being left dry.

Drinking glass is not high on my list of priorities.

 

[McSoappy]

Did you attempt with the knife open? Looks like a good cut.

No, it was closed like in the instructions.:jerkit: Would it even work with the knife open?

It was a decent gash, but it didn't bleed long. I'm more dissappointed about the technique not working for me. And about the coke.
Maybe those particular bottles are a little weak, or maybe I wrenched a little too hard. It seems to work okay for most people, but still. Use caution.

Man that stinks! Sorry to hear that.......I found that pulling up a bit and kinda breaking the seal then just slipping the cap up with your fingers worked on my beer.