Whom has sold all their sebenzas?

I carry my Sebenza everywhere I go exept work. I buy Spyderco knives because I need good quality beater knives to take to my restaurant, but I will never carry one for EDC ever again. The Sebenza is not over hyped, just perfect.
 
I didn't mean unduly hyped or hyped in a bad way. Sebenzanistas are a rabid group who truly love their Sebbies, and sometimes people without one almost EXPECT to love it as much as you guys do when they finally get a hold of one.

Zero the Hyped
 
Originally posted by Atomic Zero
I didn't mean unduly hyped or hyped in a bad way. Sebenzanistas are a rabid group who truly love their Sebbies, and sometimes people without one almost EXPECT to love it as much as you guys do when they finally get a hold of one.

Zero the Hyped
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Strongly agreed. I had one; I didn't keep it. Because of the constant uptalk of it, I expected it to be a PHENOMENAL knife -- almost unreasonably so. It's a good knife, maybe borderline a great knife -- there're things I don't like about it, and I'd rather have one of the knives I'm carrying now -- but nothing could live up to the reputation that a sebenza has.
 
I have owned a small classic and small regular and have sold both.

Fine knives. The blade and frame lock were both well executed. The only major negative is the "tip up" design. I am not a big fan of the bead blast as it is not that durable but that is a minor issue.

What caused me to sell them was that the frame lock design has been improved upon by several custom makers and there are now frame lock knives with superior designs, materials, and workmanship available.
 
I carried the small LDC Sebenza for almost a year and then sold it. I didn't like it because it was a small knife built like a big knife. Sure it was very strong, but the handle was too small to apply enough leverage to take advantage of it, or the great cutting ability of the blade. Also the blade was too wide for my taste in a under 3" blade. The REKAT Pioneer is actually a more comfortable down and dirty "work" knife.

Besides, I own a Darrel Ralph Apogee with a flat ground S90V blade, and a Mayo TNS. Now those are great knives, as comfortable and pretty as they are strong.
 
I've had three. Two small and a large. What he said about the small. Handle was too small to take advantage of the overall design. The large was too big to carry in dress pants at work. They're nice, very sharp. I found the acute edges turned, bordered on chipping, with use (BG-42). My friend took a large chip out of his large on a not-so-intimidating chore. Just my .02. I felt they did not live up to the hype. Someday when I'm rich I'll buy one just for the hell of it though. It's nice enough, just don't want one more that I like some others. There are some other decent framelocks avaiable now that I like better. Thanks. Leo G.
 
I carried one every day for a year. I haven't carried it in 6 months. I've tried to trade it or sell it without luck so far. When it goes I don't think I'll miss it too much. It's a great knife and certainly as good a knife as anyone could need. I've just found other things by other makers that excite me more.
 
I have had a few Sebs.,and carried a couple of them. I like my latest one the best . A large flat grind. I really beleive the flat grind holds the edge a little better. --I don't know Haiku, But I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express last night!:D How about Forrest Gump doing Haiku? " Life is like a box of Sebenza's"
 
Had 2 larges, but sold them as they were a bit large for EDC carry for me.

Had an extra small but it was a new style handle and I like the old style one.

So I have sold some but Iove my small old-style...
 
I sold my large tanto to finance a custom Mayo TNT and traded my small wood inlay for a Tighe custom. I really like Sebenzas, but the lure of the custom knife is stronger. :D
 
carried #H10 for almost 10 years....Fantastic knife!!! I got tirerd of folding knives folding on me and the Sebenza solved that problem...

Wife bought us a computer about 2 years ago, and that opened up a whole can of worms:)

Frame locks are still the only way to go for me......But, Now I carry a Tom Mayo TNT

Sold the H10 and my P10 and P11 smalls awhile back...ONLY knives I ever MADE a little money selling:D


Sebenzas are GREAT knives...I was just ready for something different:cool:
 
Had a large, a small, and a large lefty part serrated. Sold 'em all. Really only carried the large righty. Sold the lefty a few days after I got it. Youngest son needed surgery...and I had to have the money. :(

I probably would have sold them anyway. Not because I didn't like the Sebenza...just because I have limited funds...this place makes me want lots of new knives...and I have to sell to buy. It's as simple as that.

I once thought that the Sebenza would be it. I would never want another knife. Wrong! I'm a knife knutt...with limited funds...or with a lot of guilt. Whatever. I can't keep or buy everything...so...I tend to look at myself as a knife renter...not a knife purchaser.

Anyway, the Sebenza was a good ride. Before BF...I carried a Spyderco Dragonfly. Now I've been through countless knives...and currently have a Strider GB in my pocket. Life is good. Enjoy the journey. Everyone should own a Sebenza...if only for a little while. It is, at the very least, a right of passage for a true knife knutt.
 
I owned a large Sebenza for almost a year and carried it as my primary EDC. It was a great knife and I enjoyed using it, but I gradually came to realize that while I loved the general design there were things I wished were different about it. The grip never quite fit my hand the way some of my other folders did. The blade shape was good, but I really prefer a recurve. I wanted a Talonite blade for my "survival" knife. And I like to have a lower guard or a deep finger groove to guarantee I don't slip onto the blade when applying a lot of force.

In short, I realized that while there was nothing "wrong" with the Sebenza it was not the ideal folder for me. I learned a lot from carrying one. I doubt I could have put together the specs for my "ultimate" EDC if I hadn't. :)

--Bob Q
 
I've too have had several Sebenzas and a few of his smaller folders also. I liked them but I saw other knives I wanted and I sold them or traded them. I would not rule out getting more in the future but I don't feel like anything is missing from my collection because I don't own any. I agree that the Sebenza/Umfaan/Mnandi are great knives, but there are many other knives, both production and custom, that are comparable in quality.
 
Here's what I don't understand. People talk about how awesome and perfect and strong the sebenza is, then they talk about buying other brands as "beaters." If the sebbie is all that, why do you need the other brand to do the dirty work? I carry a Carson M4 (about $50 more then a sebbie) and I use it for everything. It's usually the only knife I carry. I sometimes carry a small single blade slip joint for friends/family who are scared of big knives and only need to borrow it for light work, like cutting a string off a shirt. A quality knife is built to take abuse and keep on cutting. Use the hell out of it. Then, if it needs it, send it in for repairs or get a new one. For me, the sebbie is an overpriced production folder. When I get custom of equal or superior quality (built with the blade material, handle material, blade size, and overall size I want) for the same price, or maybe a little bit more, then the sebbie is not worth it. It's a $175 knife with a $350 price tag.

JR
 
Originally posted by Jeremy Reynolds
Here's what I don't understand. People talk about how awesome and perfect and strong the sebenza is, then they talk about buying other brands as "beaters." If the sebbie is all that, why do you need the other brand to do the dirty work? I carry a Carson M4 (about $50 more then a sebbie) and I use it for everything. It's usually the only knife I carry. I sometimes carry a small single blade slip joint for friends/family who are scared of big knives and only need to borrow it for light work, like cutting a string off a shirt. A quality knife is built to take abuse and keep on cutting. Use the hell out of it. Then, if it needs it, send it in for repairs or get a new one. For me, the sebbie is an overpriced production folder. When I get custom of equal or superior quality (built with the blade material, handle material, blade size, and overall size I want) for the same price, or maybe a little bit more, then the sebbie is not worth it. It's a $175 knife with a $350 price tag.

JR
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I disagree. If this thread is of any indication, a lot of people that buy a Sebenza are mainly production buyers or got one before they ventured into customs. If you cut out the large numbers in the custom arena, the Seb is much more expensive than the normal production knife. This makes it less likely to be used; just like I was reluctant to use my first $75.00 knife after buying 5-dollar gas station knives for so long.

People evolve, of course. My most beat up, butt-ugliest knife now is the only custom I own. In my opinion, the way the Sebenza is designed -- wrench included, easy to strip, lifetime warranty, etc. -- to get the holy living crap beat out of it. But not everyone can stand to do that to the most expensive knife they own, and I don't think you can fault the knife if people don't want to use it as a "beater."

I disagree with the price point, but only 'cause it's not too far from custom pieces. I think it's a fair price for a knife that the manufacturer wants you to use for the rest of your life.

Of course, I don't even own the damn knife. Weird, huh? These are just my opinions as a loud-mouthed bystander. See directions on package. Participating locations only. Void in RI, VT, AK, and GA.

Zero
 
I too owned one for a time. BG-42 is miserable to resharpen IMO with a ceramic and leather. I don't think that it holds an edge much better than ats-34 because is basically ats-34 with a bit of vanadium. The fit and finish were flawless but I can't justify a knife that expensive for the little versatility it has. I read about a guy who gut and split the brisket of two deer with my Spyderco military (ats-34) and it would still shave after being pounded through the brisket. Hummm...good enough for me.
P.s. Nothing against CRK though. He is very good at what he does and makes an excellent product. I just think that there is something that does the job better for less money.
 
Well, I think that Sebenzas are pretty darn good knives, regardless of price. I have owned several over the years and I have sold several over the years. I currently own one of the new S30V large regulars, and it kicks butt--really out performs BG-42 from my stand point. But it's sittin' on the shelf, because I have a had a taste of customs. And until you have the bug, or disease, or whatever you want to call it, no production knife is going to come close.
I liken it to those out there that may be guitarists and have had the chance to own a play a "custom" guitar after years of playing American Fender Strat or Gibson Les Paul. You guys know what I'm talkin' bout;)
Will I keep my Sebenza? Well, if I don't, down the road I'll probably wind up buying another one again, just cuz they are well made and very usable. But for me, I prefer the customs that I own.
My .02
Barry H
 
The Sebenza has "little versatility"? Anyone who believes that either has never used one or just plain doesen't know how to use a knife.

Paul
 
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