Why is the Sebenza so heavy?

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It is made of Titanium, you would expect it to be a little lighter than it is. Where does all the weight come from? Also, come come they don't make more in full flat ground blade? I think the biggest problem with the Sebenza is that it doesn't cut as well as it should.

Improvements:
Flat ground blade.
Less slick grip.
lighter weight.
Less expensive (I don't consider it a good deal for what you get)

What I like:
Blade shape.
Frame lock.
Workmanship.
Solid lockup, no Spyderco ever locked as tight as any of my Sebenzas.
Understated good looks.
 
With a flat ground blade you risk to find it more weighty :D
Never had others framelock than the Sebenza, regarding other "more traditional" knives i own it is in the lightweight category.
 
After losing my Sebbie for 3 full years (!), I've been carrying Spyderco knives. Not the quality of a Sebenza, but a very good value.

Upon finding my small Sebenza, I was suprised at how light it seems compared to the other knives I've been carrying. So I have to disagree with you - I think the Sebenza is quite light as it is!
 
i have a large Sebenza, it's a brick compared to the other knives i've been using for EDC

i love it :)

if it was more of a flat grind with the same angles and thickness you'd be giving up some strength

of course i carry a Swisschamp in the same pocket, so the blade thickness and weight aren't that much of an issue to me
 
I'm a huge Sebenza fan, but will try and be biased.

Improvements:
Flat ground blade.-They made a flat ground version for a while, but hollow is prefered by more people. Makes since as hollow ground blades seem to cut every day items easier.

Less slick grip.- I feel that the handles grip very well. I've been carrying and using small and large, stonewashed and inlayed Sebs for years. Never had one slip on me. I'm talking about field dressing deer, where blood can become quite slick...never a problem.

lighter weight.- I think Sebenza's are very light for a folder of this caliber. Given the fact that Sebenza means "Work" in Zulu. This is a folder you might want some weight behind. Use it!

Less expensive (I don't consider it a good deal for what you get)- Buy the Chris Reeve DVD, watch the Sebenza portion, and you tell me if you think the work involved in the production the Sebenza is NOT worth the cost you pay. Chris Reeve Knives won the Blade Magazine Manufacturing Quality Award several years running now for a reason.

kgriggs8,
Don't get my wrong, everybody has his/her own opinions on any product. But maybe you haven't given the Sebenza enough time in hand to come to your "Improvements" needed.
;)
 
The large Sebbie is 4.7 ounces, and the small is 3 ounces. You THAT heavy? I have several titanium framelocks, and my Sebbies are lighter then they are.
 
Sebenza will never be as lightweight as NFR handle Endura, but I believe that i's simply differend class. Or rather different world. It's just the size & weight it should be. The geometry of the blade, grind and cutting edge is awesome for most works. That is a cutting tool, not a cutting toy. As solid as a folder can only be. Great knife, time prooven design and always at big demand. I'm glad Chris keeps it as it is.

BTW, I should get my large classic with unique graphic within couple of days from my buddy Ron. Special one, with very special meaning... kind of "not for sale ever". Can't wait!
 
That is very well said Piter!! THANK YOU! The Sebenza is perfect the way it is. I for one am also glad that Chris keeps it just the way it is.
 
PiterM said:
BTW, I should get my large classic with unique graphic within couple of days from my buddy Ron. Special one, with very special meaning... kind of "not for sale ever". Can't wait!
Click to expand...

And when you do please oh please post some pictures for us!

As to the original topic I'd really love it if they were available in full, flat ground versions too. My Seb is great but for pure cutting performance it just can't touch my flat ground Calypso jr. The Calypso still cuts when its relatively dull too, the Seb doesn't do so quite as well.
 
I personally think the Sebenza is the perfect weight. I have heard people say that the inlayed ones are actually lighter due to the cut out titanium. I don't have a plain, but I have a micarta, so I can't compare them. All I know is that I wouldn't want mine lighter or heavier, it is the perfect weight. Light in the pocket almost to the point it disappears, yet still heavy enough to offer heft while in use.

I have no experience with flat ground blades, so I can't really offer an opinion on that part.
 
I don't have a problem with the weight of my Sebenza's. But I would like to see them flat ground blades. Larry
 
Some of you guys may think this a weird statement, but I think it feels heavier than a similarly weighted knife of lesser quality, just because it is so solid with no play or wiggle anywhere. It feels like a brick because it's so unyielding not because it weighs more.
 
alot of people beleive weight is a sign of quality.
I dont consider the sebbie to be in any way heavy. I think it is perfect just the way it is.
 
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