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What don't you get about the Sebenza?
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What popular knives that you don't understand why
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Zero Tolerance knives, I just don't get the excitement behind them. Also, expensive knives made in Taiwan or China. I also can't stand knives with crazy angles and grinds that don't serve a purpose other than aesthetics while making sharpening tedious and difficult.
For me, on looks alone, they aren't worth the money. I enjoy and appreciate the simplistic design, but not at those prices.
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Taiwanese spydercos that cost $200+.
HahaI think it's fair to say you really really hate it man, when I see your screen name, I think "dude who despises 8cr"Nothing personal for sure, it's not my favorite either, you've just become very memorable to me that way. It's all good. :thumbup:
I guess when I actually stop and think about it, I DO complain about it a lot.
The thing is, I like Kershaw and I really want some of their stuff, but I can't get it because they offer no other options.
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+1 also some kershaws and spydercos and most cold steels although I like almost anything with an edge
.So complicated equals better?
It CAN, but not necessarily. Although I would say, complicated by its nature is worth more money, as it takes more work to produce. But by saying I don't plan to pay those prices for the simple design of the Sebenza, I don't mean I want a more "complicated" Sebenza. I mean to say that, for me personally, it's a plain jane knife.
It's clearly a quality product which its fans are willing to pay for, hence its relatively stable market value, and high resale value judging by how fast they go on the Exchange. Good on Mr. Reeves for making it, more power to him.
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EMERSONS.
Ive REALLY tried to like them too. Gave it a desperate biased shot, trying to convince myself to ignore obvious PROVABLE flaws. Owned two. I still long for them to actually be what they are proclaimed to be.
Awesome designs and hyped super abilities wasted on bad execution and unrealistic materials.
Ive REALLY tried to like them too. Gave it a desperate biased shot, trying to convince myself to ignore obvious PROVABLE flaws. Owned two. I still long for them to actually be what they are proclaimed to be.
Awesome designs and hyped super abilities wasted on bad execution and unrealistic materials.
Funnily enough although I am fine with most of their 8cr stuff, I still understand your position. Part of the reason is, I don't mind touching up my edge on a regular basis, and sometimes I probably do it when it isn't even necessary (whatever knife or steel I may have with me). However, if I didn't enjoy touch ups or really wanted to go a long time without one, I am sure I would be much less impressed with this steel.
I just sent my Adamas in to Jason B. for a pro job, and it's D2 steel that I bet I won't have to touch up myself for a very long time, and I'm pretty excited about it.
Market trends, mate. You'll see a lot less of these types of knives as soon as they stop selling much (if that happens.)
More complicated is not always more difficult to make. It IS however much easier to screw up.... Both at the factory and in the hands of the user
Simple, high quality folders are where it's at......for me at least
Oh and I would hardly consider something like this to be an easy piece to manufacture
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Titanium bladed knives that are carbidized at the edge. Why not use steel?
Dive knives
More complicated is not always more difficult to make. It IS however much easier to screw up.... Both at the factory and in the hands of the user
Simple, high quality folders are where it's at......for me at least
Oh and I would hardly consider something like this to be an easy piece to manufacture
True enough, and that's a beautiful piece. one of the rare times I've seen a Sebenza with inlays (I'm sure there are a ton out there but most I come across are pretty standard here on the forums.)
Simple designs are where it's at in a folder for me as well, and in fact I prefer that even in my sharpening tools. If I can get it done with nothing but a diamond stone and my hands, I'm happy. Perhaps I didn't clearly illustrate my thoughts. I DO prefer simple to complex, for a variety of reasons. But, I can't afford simple at those prices.
Which is fine, I'm not butthurt over it, although some fans of the brand may read this as such. I have never held this knife (which is a big selling point, so I am told) and can't afford to give one a test run. It's all good. I am not part of Mr. Reeves demographic, and that's all good too. :thumbup:
Emersons. Although to be honest I've never owned one, I've heard many horror stories about their quality control...and I'm not really willing to spend $150+ on a knife unless it's guaranteed to be flawless
...well, and I'm not a big fan of tactical blades
...well, and I'm not a big fan of tactical blades
True enough, and that's a beautiful piece. one of the rare times I've seen a Sebenza with inlays (I'm sure there are a ton out there but most I come across are pretty standard here on the forums.)
Simple designs are where it's at in a folder for me as well, and in fact I prefer that even in my sharpening tools. If I can get it done with nothing but a diamond stone and my hands, I'm happy. Perhaps I didn't clearly illustrate my thoughts. I DO prefer simple to complex, for a variety of reasons. But, I can't afford simple at those prices.
Which is fine, I'm not butthurt over it, although some fans of the brand may read this as such. I have never held this knife (which is a big selling point, so I am told) and can't afford to give one a test run. It's all good. I am not part of Mr. Reeves demographic, and that's all good too. :thumbup:
That's all perfectly fine. I don't mean to sound like I think CRKs are the only good knives in the universe.
If you don't care for sebenzas, then go ahead and carry what you DO like:thumbup:
But you have to respect a knife thats been here damn near 30 years using materials, finishes, and a locking mechanism that were all literally invented in the making of the knife:thumbup:
And believe me, I do. I can't think of any other knife barring some customs (and I believe we have already had similar thoughts on custom knives and their worth) that seems to have retained a constantly stable market value. That's pretty darned impressive. I'm sure the quality is worth that much money, again, due to its stable market value and sales.
It's not that I don't care for Sebenzas (even the name is cool, when I was a kid I thought it was the coolest knife name ever). I haven't tried one so I can't honestly say "I don't like Sebenzas." I think it's more accurate to say I can't afford to decide whether I like them or not.
Even if I had $400 to dispose of at the moment, it would be tough for me to put it on a knife. I don't think I could do it.