Whats the point?

[sunandsteel]

If you got it, spend it. If you don't have it and worried about what the Jones' are always up to or buying, you will be a broke man.

 

[timberweasel]

Really, whats the point of a Sebenza, or equally expensive knives? Is it supposed to be a statement? Or is it just the 'cool' thing amongst knife nuts? I own plenty of ZT, and kershaw blades, and they work perfect for everything Ive ever used them for.

At what point is a 500 dollar knife 'worth it'? Or is it just another way for people to try and let everyone know their 'class'?

I think the OP is making more of a statement than asking a question. There are countless threads on this topic that provide hours upon hours of futile reading. At the end of it all, I've come to understand that it is an entirely subjective and personal decision whether or not to buy an expensive knife. If I want to own a particular knife, I have to be willing to pay for it. Pretty simple.

That's my 2¢, anyway.

-Brett

 

[Helderberg]

Photo is part of my small group.
I can only speak for myself, but I have never bought anything in my life to impress anyone. If I like it, and it does the job and I can afford it I will but it.
I have bought many things relatives and friends have questioned me about thinking I had lost my mind. They are right about the "mind" thing but if they have to ask then, to me, there is not an answer I could give them that they would ever understand. Just my two cents but I do not think there is a way of explaining it to someone that has their mind made up. And to that I also say, "To each his own", and I have no problem with that. Your money, spend it as you wish.
Frank.

 

[Krav]

I covet sebenza's, hinderer's, strider's because I believe by obtaining them, it will make me feel good. And they do.

 

[cards94]

sebenza is a production/custom but not a pure custom. for a few hundred bucks more than a sebenza you could get a custom that blows away sebenza.

 

[Sonnydaze]

I know that my Sebenza or Umnumzaan is one of the smoothest and most finely-crafted folders around.

 

[RetiredGuns]

sebenza is a production/custom but not a pure custom. for a few hundred bucks more than a sebenza you could get a custom that blows away sebenza.

Name one. I have handled quite a few customs at Tom's Cutlery in my home town. While many are certainly pretty, few of them "blow away" a Sebenza in quality & precision. CRK are actually a bargain considering how well they consistently hold their value. Damn near zero risk.

 

[whateatsrabbits]

I own striders and a sebenza because they make me happy when I get to pull it out of my pocket and cut something. If you could only have one knife to carry everyday for the rest of your life what would you want?

I love Casio. Can't kill em' and the same for Honda Civic's.

and cold steels triad lock is the strongest???

 

[HwangJino]

Because I can?

It's not like a $5000 wrist watch.

 

[G. Scott H.]

Because I can?

Bingo! There doesn't need to be a point. People see them, want them, and buy them. It's as simple as that. :thumbup:

 

[mitsaru]

I understand the question. I have some knives with great fit and finish that did not cost me $700.00. It is hard to compare other things like watches, in general you pay for the precious metals and the name in a Rolex, not the component that keeps accuracy. If the knife had gold inlays or diamonds I could see it costing so much more. On the other hand I have never held a Sebenza, so I can not fairly compare it to any other knife. And if it is like comparing a Lexus to a Toyota then I understand the extra cost. Even though a Lexus is made by Toyota the fit, finish and engineering behind a Lexus are what make them worth it. So of course I drive a KIA.

 

[Silvanus]

When you get to a certain price point, you are paying more for the workmanship than the materials themselves in a knife. A Sebenza or any other higher end knife costs what it does because of the time and workmanship involved in creating it, plain and simple. The same is even more apparent in the hand built custom world. The hours of labor and achieving a level of perfection by hand is most of the cost in a custom. Some knives may cut better due to blade grind and blade shape but its not really related to price.

 

[HwangJino]

Kia is ok, I have one.

I'm not sure the steel in sebenzas are that rare, but it is well made.

I know there are vehicles that top over 210 mph, yet I don't start threads asking why.

 

[gooeytek]

If you can appreciate the difference, then it's worth it. The difference in construction, quality, materials, aesthetics, personal value, all contribute to how something makes you feel. If you have the means, why not get something that stimulates your senses the way you want it to? Mega-dollar home theaters, jewelry, art, performance/luxury vehicles, a beautiful view, comfortable well-made clothes, fine scotch, premium cigars...everyone has a passion for something, and will spend money on what they want most. High-end and custom knives are just one of those things.

 

[DRK]

Nothing shows I got class like when I saunter into a room wearing hand knitted shorts with a Sebenza clipped to the front pocket. People just stare at me and I hear them whispering and believe me I know what there saying ... that's the guy with the Seb.

 

[G. Scott H.]

^

 

[A-Ro]

nothing shows i got class like when i saunter into a room wearing hand knitted shorts with a sebenza clipped to the front pocket. People just stare at me and i hear them whispering and believe me i know what there saying ... That's the guy with the seb.

yes!!!

 

[WRGreen]

A finely crafted knife, whether custom, semi-custom, or even production, can be a physical token of value and individuality in our world of mediocrity,bland formless cookie cutter plastic hyper consumer bogus fluff, with built in obsolescence, no lasting worth, and little pride of ownership. In our world of vanilla plastic bubble wrapped gluten free ABS/airbag CAUTION: COFFEE IS HOT! lawsuit happy crash while texting faultless idiot infestation, knives are just dangerous enough to demand the owner's attention and careful respect, allowing the owner a link to a past where foolish careless mistakes meant extinction, and mindful clever work meant success and bounty. To me an 'exotic expensive' well-crafted knife seems to magnify the experience of carrying and using it, bringing return memories of more adventurous moments during the doldrums of mundane existance. Even the dreaded fear of loss can be justified in pride of ownership; to bastardize and paraphrase: "I'd rather have owned, used and lost my (insert brand/maker here) than to never owned at all."

 

[addylo]

Dude, that's just wrong. A purple T-shirt should be worn with hand-knitted yellow shorts. Fool.

(Thanks for making my day, but NEVER let my wife see this or she'll knit me a pair!)

 

[Cypress]

Nothing shows I got class like when I saunter into a room wearing hand knitted shorts with a Sebenza clipped to the front pocket. People just stare at me and I hear them whispering and believe me I know what there saying ... that's the guy with the Seb.