As I mentioned, earlier, Les Scherr is making knives for similar money to the Sebenza. I met him at a show in Connecticut, and he had a few Ti framelocks that put any Sebbie I've seen to shame. Just find a new maker in your area who does good work. Someday, Les's knives will probably cost much more, when he makes a name for himself. By then there will be other up-and-coming makers to take his place. There always are.
Tom: personally, I'd prefer to spend a few more bucks and get one of your knives, or a knife from any of a number of respected custom makers, than to buy a Sebbie. But, for those who don't want to spend that extra bit, there are plenty of new makers out there who will make a better knife, for the same money as the Sebenza. I try to get the best I can afford, at a given time.
I started with Benchmade, and moved up through the ranks. I briefly considered the Sebenza, but noticed custom knives similarly-priced, and then slightly more expensive knives, that were even better. I
like the Sebenza, but I'd rather take the money I would have used to buy one of them, and buy a custom, which will ultimately make me far happier.
--JB
P.S., I am in no way associated with Mr. Scherr. I simply met him at a knife show, once, and was impressed with both the quality and range of his work. He had everything from $50 O1 utility fixed-blades, to a $650 Ti framelock with a black-lip MOP overlay, on his table.
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