why do I want a Sebenza?

I'd just like to add that I've had quite a few Sebs over the last 5 or so years, and for one reason or another they were sold or traded (mostly as I made the moves to go 100% custom in my collecting.)
I've since completely changed my collecting habits, and now I only own knives which I will use, period. Gone are the incredible customs which I would never carry for fear of harming the value. I now own 5 Geno Denning hunters, all of which have seen blood. I own three folders: a C20 M4GTH, a Jones Bros. JK-26, and (drum roll please) a regular small Sebenza (S30V). I carry and use the C20 and the Seb every day (the JK-26 is back with Barry getting green canvas micarta scales fitted) and still get an inordinate amount of pleasure from both knives. The Seb is everything I want and need it to be, sometimes more, never less.
Pick one up on the secondary market (just saw a small BG-42 with dual studs going for -gasp- $240 shipped!!) and you simply can't go wrong. If you (again -gasp-) decide you don't like it, simply put it up for sale and wait an hour or two. At the VERY LEAST you get to check out what all the hoopla is about, and who knows? You just might find the knife to be exactly what you're looking for.
Best of luck to you.
-Paul
 
After carrying the large Sebenza for a number of years along with other makers and manufactures knives; I've come to the conclusion it is by far the strongest, most rugged folding knife you can buy! Not only that, it's backed by Chris Reeve's no compromise guarentee. When you get the knife it actually comes with an allen wrench for the user to take apart and clean as need be. I know no other maker, custom or production who do this. This say alot about the confidence the maker has in his knives. Why anyone would say this knife is just for looks and not use does not know what he/she is talking about. This knife is all about work; hence the name Sebenza.

The Sebenza, small or large in meant to be used and used hard. Have no fear, and know you will have a knife in your pocket the won't fail even in the harshest conditions!

Buy one, you'll see. :)
 
Thanks all for opinions-I have come to realize that Sebenza owners are VERY dedicated and passionate bunch. That to me is a testament to the knife and is a convincing enough arguement for me. I didn't mean to start a ruccus with some but I agree that some knives aren't for everyone..I'll never know until I buy one and find out, and that's what I'm gonna do!-Thanks again-Tony
 
Congrats on the decision to purchase a Sebbie. What size and style have you chosen or are you that far into the process yet?
 
I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a small classic to start, Will I be able to stop at one?? Not likely after seeing some of the pictures posted on this forum-BTW I have a Mnandi on order from CRK with snakewood & reptillian damascus but that won't be here for a while-Tony
 
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