Weird new things are happening to me in my wait for my sebenza

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CriTiCiZe

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After reading it over, this turned out to be sort of a venting process for me :)
I know all about "the wait is the worst part" thing, I've gone through it many a times before. BUT, it's different this time. I've been checking my email about every 2 minutes just to see if he has anything to say for some reason even though there's nothing to say till the MO gets to him. I've begun to play myself for a retard also, I find myself making up scenerios of what could go wrong, and telling myself I should just plan for the worst. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem dishin out the big bucks for a good knife, have before and will again. But I keep asking myself "this guy has nearly $400 of my dollars, what's to keep him from just keeping it?". I'm making myself extremely paranoid over something that I don't need to be paranoid over it seems.
But at the same time, I don't have any doubts that this guy will come through. From the little bit we talked, he seems that he is someone I should feel comfortable trusting. He seems like a decent man. When I sent the money, I didn't have a doubt in my mind about trusting this guy, and I still don't. BTW, yes, I'm aware that I've contradicted myself about 8 times so far. :D It makes sense to me and I guess that's all that matters lol.
It just seems so weird, it's like one of those things where "if it seems to good to be true, it probably is". There arn't very many people that I can honestly say I completely trust. And it's just, well, weird that I find myself trusting this guy like I do. Among other things, he even told me if I don't like it I can send it back, adding to my willingness to do business with this man. I mean for christs' sake... (keep in mind I NEVER do this), I even sent him some extra money as a goodwill gesture and in appreciation for the smoothness in which everything went down.
So what this thread is all about is:
You got it, I have no idea. BUT, the Sebenza has made me think things no other knife has, and I give it many cudo's for it.

With all this hype, I don't see how the sebenza can live up to it's name... unless it really is just that nice.
Either way.... I'll probably end up making a follow-up in this thread when I get the sexy lady.
 
Dude!

Your thoughts are running wild - it is the weekend and a lot of people are scarce. If it makes you feel any better, look at how few bummers there are in the GB&U. The probability favors you dealing with a good knife person.

Don't know what you bought, but show us some pics when you get the CRK.
 
Actually it's normal. I've gone through it many a times. The first time dealing with people on the internet made me very leary about who I could and couldn't trust. Over time you will see most of the people in this forum are pretty straight forward. You can read the Good, bad, and ugly forum if you like. I personally don't, but most of the time try and talk with whom I'm dealing with over the phone before a transaction is made. You can get a good feel for a person talking one on one.

Anyhow, to me waiting is part of the fun. I too have a Sebenza coming, but by way of a trade. This one is going to be a large buckeye burl 2002 wood inlayed Sebbie. Can't wait! I had to send the knife in trade to the person before they shipped my new one, only because they are a dealer. I guess I'm more worried about the mail loosing my knife than getting ripped by the other person. I try and insure the knife I'm sending to be equally safe.

Hope you enjoy your new Sebbie. Beleive me, it will be worth it!!!:cool:
 
Hey Crit, congrats on gettin' a Sebbie! Remember no flicking, it's not a bali. LOL

I couldn't wait when I ordered my baby. I boned up for next day air and had it within 24hrs. I only had one restless night. :) Hope yours comes soon!!! Yours too Backend!

As Geode said, post some pix when ya get 'em.
 
Originally posted by CriTiCiZe
With all this hype, I don't see how the sebenza can live up to it's name... unless it really is just that nice.
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I’m curious. What did you order? Large or small, regular or classic, plain or decorated? Give us a few details please.
The Sebenza is a unique knife. It is consistently well made to close tolerances. It is made of the finest materials. What really amazes me is the design. There are no unnecessary parts. Chris Reeve has gotten rid of all the junk and just left the knife. It’s also nice that it was designed to be taken apart and cleaned by the owner. After reading all the hype, you may not be overwhelmed when you see your knife. They can be a little plain. The longer you have your Sebenza, the more you will appreciate what it is. It is the essence of the folding knife!
 
Hey man you sound as nervous as a whore in church.Don't worry I told you I wouldn't screw you on this deal,because I don't want to get a bad reputation on here.I'm also an aspiring knifemaker and I don't want a bad deal to ruin it for me down the road.Once people lose their trust in you you're finished.I did tell you if you didn't like it you could send it back and I meant it.Relax the mail moves slow some time,but I promise as soon as I receive your money I'll get your knife to you.I understand your being nervous,I felt the same way the first time I ordered stuff on ebay but so far I've bought 3 items off of there and there hasn't been a hitch.Just relax and take a deep breath and think about how good it will feel to have a new knife.When you get if it if you're happy with it and you liked the way I dealt with you tell everyone,and if you're not I'll return it and you can tell them about that too.Have a good weekend.Relax!!!;)
 
Crit,

I'd like to offer some advice. For some people they expect miracles when they first get the knife. I did this just a month or so ago when I bought a Busse Active Duty. Well guess what, it wasn't a magic knife, it was, well just a knife. I should have known that but I forgot it and was a little disapointed.

How ever in the past month or so I really come to appreciate how it feels and how it cuts, sometimes the charms can be subtle, but they give no less satisfaction.

When the knife comes gives it some time, appreciate how it feels and cuts and it's smoothness. Consider that you can get it refurbushed for not too much money getting you a practically like new knife. And with a little care, will probably last you a lifetime.
 
Tell me about it, I am ready to order a Brian Tighr Knife and the option list alone is killing me.... Pinnacle Warncliff with G10 Red Scales Yummy.
 
I'm getting squirrelly myself, kicking myself and saying "why did I order wood scales?! A regular Sebbie woulda been here by now!!"
But I know once it arrives it will have been worth the wait.
Until then I'll be playing with the David Mosier Instigator 2 I picked up. I love it, but it looks so big and nasty... I want the wood classic Sebbie for using at work, so the sheeple won't panic.
 
It's a 7ish year old, new never used* large old style mirror polished (which is very bright n sexy BTW) plain Sebenza. I'm not sure if I got a good deal or not, but quite frankly... I don't care :D It's well worth it to me.
Thanks alot Dave H, it actually lives up to the magical knife I had in my head ;)
Dave R, I tried... didn't work :D

Instead of using this for work, I've decided to just order another sebbie that's ya know... not already 7 years old but still in NIB condition. I figure 'what the hell, if I can afford to take care of all my bills, and get what I want for me and still have enough for the average 19 year old to do what we do... then why not just get a second one while I'm at it.' Only this one is going to be a small and decorated one.




*I used it last night at work to cut only shrinkwrap, which I don't think would really be considered as taking it out of that "NIB" condition stage.

[Edited because I made a few 5 AM tard mistakes]
 
Crit, I highly recommend looking at a regular small Sebbie.
I've got two regular small Sebbies, one plain and one w/a unique graphic. For me I prefer the handle configuration and the blade geometry of the regular Sebbies. BTW, if you want to get a decorated one why not try to get a "unique graphic" model instead? The thing I like about mine is that there is not another one quite like it in the world. I got it at a gun/knife show for $365.00 which is about the same as what I would have paid for a decorated one in a store or on the web. If you look around maybe you can find a unique graphic in the sub $400.00 range. Just a thought.
 
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