whos the typical strider/ sebenza owner

[DaveH]

Sebenza pRon!

I wish I were as beautiful as my dog and my knife.

 

[Lycosa]

SSSSMOOTH! Nice pic, thanks!

 

[Smash05]

You see not only do you need to find someone who can afford, then you need to find someone who believes there is more utility in one 300-400 dollar knife than four to eight less expensive knives. The most I ever spent on a knife is $109, for a Nimravus Combo Edge in 154cm that I never use, because I have less expensive knives that I like to use more.(also the serrations get in the way I think.) Anyhoo the most expensive knife I EDC is a Spyderco Para-Military, and that cost me 99.

 

[Rich357]

I have both Striders and Sebenzas. At some point, after owning only very inexpensive knives for years I just thought I'd see what it is like owning and using some better knives.

 

[kukoka]

I bet that at least 90 % of the folks reading bladeforums have at least toyed with the idea of buying a sebbie or strider - just check the "is the sebenza worth buying?" threads. (or "The thread to end all threads..." ) From this point onwards it merely depends on how quality-obsessed and/or knife-lore-influenced the individual is. I really don't think it has much to do with being particularly well-to-do.

I live in Hungary and teach at a university. With shipping (free within the USA but not to here) customs and VAT (again, you don't pay these in the USA) my small classic Sebenza has cost me ~450 USD. My _total_ net salary is approx. 800 USD per month and no, life is not cheaper on this side of the Atlantic (95 octane gasoline ~6.8 USD/gallon). No whining meant, just the facts so that the original poster gets the picture

My point is that even though purchasing the Sebbie was not exactly easy for me, I am _very_ glad that I've done it. I do EDC it regularly and feel good about it. I've been wanting a Sebenza ever since reading about it on ETS as Doug Ritter's knife and I'm really happy that I could finally buy it.
Well, concerning that last point maybe I am a typical Sebbie owner after all

 

[USSR]

Well, concerning that last point maybe I am a typical Sebbie owner after all

Exactly. The typical owner is anyone who wants the knife. If I tried, I could probably get the money for a small Classic with micarta inlays (drool) in five or six months. That would involve eating out less and doing a lot more recycling, but I could do it.

 

[TLR]

I am 30, work in a professional position and I would consider myself in the low-middle income bracket. I have a small african blackwood sebenza. I have other knives, some worth more or less than $100 but no others individually worth the full price of a sebenza.

I was able to purchase mine after saving up and getting a slightly used one off of the exchange here saving myself (at least for my lifestyle) a somewhat significant amount of money.

I don't necessarily believe that it is far superior in terms of cutting ability than most of my other knives but its aesthetics, size and usability place it as my edc. I forced myself today to carry something else just to mix it up. For me (YMMV) it is the one knife that I own that can be worn with everything from a suit to khakis to a pair of jeans or shorts and look right with all of them while still being a preferred size and weight. For me it is the most versatile tool in my lineup. Is it the only one that could do this...no...but it is the only one that I own at this point that does.

 

[avidknifeusersf]

I like quality tools/machines. Both are best of breed. (Until Busse makes a frame-lock.)
I work in an office so carry a small plain mini seb. Its perfect. When I go camping, the GF takes the mini seb and I grab the SMF w/ kick ass gunner grips. I'm young and have way too much disposable income. The one thing they both have which I try to get whenever possible (that makes them both worth their price) is the great warranty.

 

[GarageBoy]

Everybody...
Strider doesn't = "Mall Ninja" any more than CRK = "high end luxury goods"
I own an SnG (to beat on) and I'd love to get a Sebenza (for in town use)

 

[Fooj]

I'm an engineer by training, and really appreciate fine tools. I'm certainly not wealthy by any stretch, but when I purchase tools that I'll use often, especially for pleasure activities, I'll usually go "best in class". Accordingly, with power tools, I have a lot of Milwaukee, Bosch, etc, I play a Tama Starclassic Maple drum kit, and drive a BMW. OTOH, I buy clothing from the 2nd's bin, and wear them to threads, spend $3/week on lunch (soup that I've purchased on sale), Odd, I know. Oh, and I have my share of Sebenzas . . .

 

[nephildevil]

since there are so many sebenza owners here, can one of you make a youtube vid of the knife in use?

i've been looking for it, but all i can find are vids of ppl showing it opening and closing, and one vid about dismanteling one

i'd like to see it cut some things(tomatoes, meat,etc: kitchen stuff but also non kitchen) and see someone shave arm hair with it

 

[samhain73]

I've had a few of both, and don't get the price tag. Sure anyone can save up to get one, but personally I couldn't justify the cost. They are nice, (although I REALLY don't understand the I can beat on the strider not the sebenza story, the strider is no tougher, both are 1/8 thick s30v, and the sebenza has a thicker lock) but not 300-400.00 nice. BUT like one of the makers said, theres an ass for every seat. So I guess the answer is the typical owner is the one who likes it, and can afford it.:thumbup:

 

[Hawaiian]

The Typical Strider/Swbenza owner are those who like those two very different style of knives and can afford to buy one. They are both quality kives. The owners are also individuals who take pride in ownership and appreciate quality over quanity. Buy what you like and buy the very best that you can afford. I am not rich and have to save up to buy a top quality knife or gun. But the great ones are worth saving for. IMHO.

 

[Morrow]

since there are so many sebenza owners here, can one of you make a youtube vid of the knife in use?

i've been looking for it, but all i can find are vids of ppl showing it opening and closing, and one vid about dismanteling one

i'd like to see it cut some things(tomatoes, meat,etc: kitchen stuff but also non kitchen) and see someone shave arm hair with it

to prove you can sharpen S30V to shave hair?

 

[Midwest Ninja]

to prove you can sharpen S30V to shave hair?

Is S-30V better than D2? Are they hard to sharpen? Does S-30V chip easily?



Please, don't answer that. For the love of God, just don't.

 

[Planterz]

I would expect a Strider user to have dirtier fingernails and rougher hands than a Sebenza user.

I'm honestly not a huge fan of either. I've used both a Strider and a Sebenza in passarounds. I preferred the Sebenza (size mostly), but I wasn't entirely enamored with it. It was a plain Regular; I'd love to try a wood/ivory inlayed Classic though.

 

[Scott Dog]

Sebenza for most people who want a well made folder for everyday use.

Strider for those that need a serious hard use knife and don't mind the extra bulk. I think that the Strider is more geared toward military, law enforcement and firefighters.

Both groups need to part with some serious $$$ to get either folder.

I'm a Sebenza guy mostly because I can get any folder CRK makes in left hand versions. Left hand Stiders are very rare. Also, my everyday use doesn't include breaking down doors or dealing with real tough situations where the Stridor has the edge. Don't get me wrong, I feel the Sebbie is a plenty tough folder!

 

[T.K.C.]

I have owned many a Strider knife; from the PT, SNG's, AR's & GB's. They were great knives. I currently own a couple of Sebbies, and always plan to. They are both excellent knives.

 

[Rich357]

since there are so many sebenza owners here, can one of you make a youtube vid of the knife in use?

i've been looking for it, but all i can find are vids of ppl showing it opening and closing, and one vid about dismanteling one

i'd like to see it cut some things(tomatoes, meat,etc: kitchen stuff but also non kitchen) and see someone shave arm hair with it

Have you never seen anyone open and close a frame lock folder? Why the heck would you need a video of someone slicing tomatoes with a Sebenza?

BTW, there is a somewhat out of focus youtube video of a guy opening and closing his Sebenza.

 

[Rich357]

Here's a Large Classix Sebenza sticking into an olive. If you drink enough gin it almost seems move (as if you were watching a video on youtube).