Why buy a Sebanza when customs cost the same?

Sorry to miss this excellent thread (IMHO the most interesting issue I seen so far here).

I am having the same dilemas myself right now.

If I am going to use it I will definitely go for the Sabenza.

If I buy it for collecting purposes: PAT CRAWFORD Point Guard is my choice. I agree that it is not reasonable to charge $325 for a semi-custom folder but in the Sabenza case I understand it, as it features a high quality blade material BG-42 , quite rare to find at the $300 custom makers price range.

I still haven't made up my mind between the Sabenza and the Crawdford Point Guard.

It is my harder decision yet in my knife purchasing history

 
Hello to all,

I was kind of hoping this thread would go away!

Since I started it I'd like to say what I've learned over the last 6 weeks.

For starters, I did buy a small Sebanza. I must say it is an awesome knife. I have carried it daily and used it lightly. I like it so much that I ordered the large one on Friday.

I also bought a Kit Carson model 16 with a 3.5 inch blade from Les. I am really impressed with that knife too.

My conclusion is that it's quality that counts.

Aloha,

Dave

 
AG,

If you buy a Point Guard expecting it to appreciate, you will be disappointed.

Very nice piece. Not collectible.

So buy the one you like the best and be happy with it.

------------------
Regards,
Ron Knight

Yeah I'm crazy, but what do you want me to do about it
 
Regardless of if the sebenza is a true custom or semi-custom to me is irrevelant.I have owned alot of customs in the past(elishwitz,crawford,terzoula.lightfoot,
emerson,carson on order and alot i can't think of at the moment)and about 1/2 of them i have gotten rid of in the past.The sebenza is the only one that i have never considered selling and don't think i ever will.
 
Glad you finally chose what to buy...Ok, the Sebenza's cool, but I use my BM-710BT daily and it was only a hundred bucks, and I would NOT be without it. If it lasts as long as I think it will, then Benchmade's proved to me at least, that "production" doesn't always equate to poorly made....

[This message has been edited by Gary Moore (edited 22 February 1999).]
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top