Wood inlay Sebenza vs. "plain" Sebenza

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akula57

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I have a plain one and it's great! The wood inlay costs a bit more, That asie, any possible downside? Jusat as sharp and usable? What wood might you recommend? How would box elder be? ;)
 
I have a small plain as well and man i love it. The wood inlay's are just as sharp as a plain. As for the Wood choice that is up to you G2 has a box elder that is just beautiful. If you order the knife through CRK you will are not able to pick a specific wood for you knife as that is the companies policy. You can say i would like a Light or a Meduim or dark wood and they will do there best, otherwise you get the whichever they happen to package for you. I personally have a Small wood Inlay on order and this is what i was told, i expect to get mine in 2003. Or you may luck out and find a dealer has just what you are looking for.

Best of luck to you
 
Here is my thought on the wood vs. plain. The woodie is just too nice. Now... I don't have a wood inlay, but do have a small plain regular. So this doesn't come from actual experience with the two.

However, I have been lusting after a wood inlay since I got my small. So, here is how I rationalize not getting one. I see the Sebenza as the ultimate user knife. Like everyone says -- it is a precision built, simple, hardworking tool. It screams use me, take me apart and clean me, and every five or so years send me back to CRK for a refurb. That description is what makes me want to carry my small plain around all the time and not worry about a scratch here and there.

Now, if I got the wood inlay it would be a totally different story and I can see myself just letting it sit in my knife drawer because I only want to carry it on certain occasions. BTW...I carry my Umfaan when I want something small and dressy. Well.. that's how I save myself $500 everytime I see a nice one on the forums for sale. Maybe the other formites just don't have the self control I do, but you never know I may break down and get one myself someday, too.

JT
 
A wood sebenza is definately worth having.... I have access to alot of different "flavors" of sebenza's and the only ones I would not feel are up to every day "hard" use would be the damascus blades. Now I would agree that I would not use my "woodies" in gritty conditions if I can help it or bloody or wet conditions if I could not clean it up fairly quickly.... I have access to several plain sebenza so it is not an issue for me nor would I guess most for if you get up to that point one usually has a plain or two. I have friends who have jewelery wich has no where the fit and finish of any decorated sebenza but cost as much or more...
 
I have a large ironwood that I have been carrying since June of this year. Only put it up for the past couple of weeks because I got another Sebenza. The woody does not show much in the way of wear marks, except for the clip. The polished surface has some very small lines that you can only see if you really look for them and then you have to get the light just right. The wood is stablized which I assume gives it an extra degree of hardness (?) At any rate desert ironwood is hard to begin with! The wood is no worse for wear from the daily carry. I never carry anything but the 'benza in my right front pocket. No change, no keys, not another knife. This in itself helps to keep the knife looking great. My cutting tasks are very simple and mostly involve paper, tape and cardboard so the blade doesn't show any wear. Cardboard can be rough on a edge due to its composition but hasn't been a problem so far on my blade. Of course I use Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish at least once a week and that helps!

This is the second ironwood woody I have owned. The first I was afraid to take out of the box, much less carry! I don't know exactly where my mind got changed but I sure am glad it did. There ain't nothing like carrying and whipping out a wood inlaid Sebenza to tackle a cutting job!

I say GO FOR IT! You'll be glad you did!
 
Why would you want too ???????????????? :eek: :eek: :eek:

Just kidding, I have a small curly maple that I just got not long ago. I am sure it is just as usuable and tough as the others........
but I don't ever plan on finding out.

May be crazy but I just got mine to look at and fondle..... it is too beautiful to use. :D

I'll use my plain ones.

Have a good one, :)


EDIT<><><><> To clarify: I would carry mine in the case in my pocket alone on some ocassions. I might even open an envelope w/ it. But hard or even medium use.......no not me. I have too many others I can do that w/. But to 'each his own'......... :)
you guys have a good day............
 
I love my plain and use it everyday, but if I had a woody I would do as artsig1. I would dedicate a pocket to it and use it. Don't put anything in that pocket but the knife and go for it. I never buy something to just put in a drawer. I would even gently use a damascus model. No ruff stuff with it but carry it on special occations.

For now I'll happily carry my large or small plain janes and use them with relish.
 
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love that wood :D
 
I guess I don't understand buying a the best folder in the world, even if it cost over $600 bucks, just to let it sit and be stared at. I personally carry and use a large California Buckeye burl inlayed Sebbie and also a custom Redwood inlayed Mnandi. The combination of the two knives works great for large and small chores. My large Sebenza has double thumb studs and a swedge cut into the blade; works great during hunting season for dressing out large game. I haven't had any problems removing blood, dirt, or other crud from the knife. An occational cleaning is all it takes. The two main materials,(Titanium/BG-42) make a very corrosion resistant knife. Remember the wood used in the inlays is also stabilized. My knife was made in May of 2000, and so far the only visible marks are on the pocketclip. These knives are very durable and are meant to be used. USE EM!!!:D

RW
 
Originally posted by K-guy
These knives are very durable and are meant to be used. USE EM!!!
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I completely agree, I've carried my Small Wood Inlay since I got it - although I do tend to keep it in its leather pouch in my pocket to protect it.
 
I'd love to have a small wood inlay-preferably ironwood or curly maple. Probably the only thing that could replace my small plain.

Originally posted by akula57
The wood inlay costs a bit more
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There's the problem. It's a "bit more":)
$300 knife/$250 wood inlay. Ouch.
Right now, I'm thinking Mnandi.
 
Wait till you see mine 'young man', it is beautiful.......... :eek:

No brag just fact.......... Glad I did it.........:D

Need food money now though.........:( :eek: :) ;)
 
Ha! I just got back from the post office. Finally sent you that cord. I had, uh, misplaced it:o Sent a bottle of White Lightning (the LUBE![KNIFE lube!]) as a consolation prize, since you like that stuff, IIRC.

Curly maple? Noooo, I don't want to see it! You'll have me wanting more Sebenzas...oh, the irony. You know, you could send it to me, and let me "inspect" it, for a little while:p


Hey, schedule change-back to weekends off. I'm ready to be socially active! Look out world:rolleyes:
 
I have already used my Dark Walnut Spiral Damascus blade! Only for opening letters, but its the best yet at that difficult task!;)

Get it, use it! As soon as I get my G2 sheaths, my two Sebi's will be EDC knives and thats a promise!:p

Is the wood worth the extra? Is the wood finish in a quality car worth it? It finishes the product IMHO. Well worth it, wood is the way to go or UG! Plain is...well plain!:D
 
Didn't see your post above till 'after' I checked my PO Box this morning... It was just like Christmas.............:D ;)

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'll 'square you away.

The wood sebbie is truly beautiful. I will probably carry it in the pouch sometimes and it might see some light duty like Wayne's, ie. opening an envelope. But that is about it as far as mine is concerned, unless it is a true life threatening emergency. :eek: :( :D

Thank you again for the 'care package'. Hope we get together soon.
 
I have a couple of wood inlays and I find that they are the most durable of my Sebenzas. By durable I mean that they hold up to everyday use and look new. My favorite is similar the the Generals newest one, black walnut inlay with ladder damascus (Wayne has a spirograph damascus). The damascus may require a bit more care but its beauty more than makes up for that. To be sure, I wouldn't use any of my woodies to chop down a tree or dig in the dirt, but for everyday use they do fine clipped to the pocket. I believe that you can't truly appreciate them without carrying them and with a little care they will give many years of excellent service. Use them! That's what they are made for!:D :eek: :D :eek:
 
I don't know about anyone else, but have you noticed how the Damascus 'grabs' a Tuf Cloth? The differeing layers of steel are really like mini serrations and yet it will still shave hair:) !:cool:

As to looking after it, I used the RIG a couple of times, gave it a rub with some Militech-1 and now give it a rub with the Marine Tuf Cloth every time I get home after using it or when I want another look! No rust as of yet or even discolouration.

Anyone else notice the way the light shows so many details in the wood and in the steel... The way mine has a kind of Hamon from the tip to the middle of the blade, it is a lighter double rainbow wave! At first I thought it was residue from the Tuf Cloth, but it is exaxtly the same on both sides! It goes right through the steel. I really really REALLY love this knife! After I get my Mnandi, my next CRK will be a Large wood in raindrop Damascus. It will take an age to save for this, but one is NEVER enough or two for that matter or three or four...:p

Thanks all for introducing me to such fine knives and fine friends:D

All the best,
 
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