Wood or Micarta?

Razor

Razor

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After getting the large regular, I got the fever for the small classic. I sure do like the looks of the wood, bit I guess the micarta would be sturdier. Which would you all get?
 
If you are going to use this Small Classic as a "USER" then perhaps go with the Micarta- it has a blasted frame and the inlays are very grippy.

It is meant to take a bit more use/abuse.

Bear in mind that the Micarta Sebenzas do not come with the leather slip pouch and that the woods/ivories do have the pouch included.

Hope this helps.

Take care, Neil
 
I like to have wood. I walk around with wood all of the time. It often comes in handy.

Wood feels good in my hand.
 
I am just now getting ready to carry my Sebs exclusively, and am already thinking about trading my micarta inlay large and small for wood inlay ones. I have heard that snakewood, for instance, is not the best wood for an EDC. Okay for a safe queen, but not for a user. On the other hand, bloodwood and ironwood are great choices, for users. I am leaning towards ironwood.
 
I recently purchased a Micarta Classic and have used it a few times. Nice and all as it is, it doesn't have the character of a woodie. Plain and simple.

My Sebenza is generally only used for lighter stuff as I also carry a little fixed blade so the main benefits of Micarta are lost on me with a Sebbie. And it's a real rum deal compared to the beauty and feel of the wood inlays.

Certainly a useful material and I'm not writing it off, but it's just a little too hard looking to me compared to wonderful range of exotic woods which are available.

Mark
 
I think the wood looks nicer, but I really like how the micarta feels. For me the micarta wins.
 
I don't have either at the moment, but I'm planning on a micarta soon. I know that micarta is very tough and will stand up to work...and that's why I carry a knife. That said, the wood looks nicer. If you don't intend to do what may be classified as hard work for a folder you may want the wood. And it is my understanding too that ironwood is very strong.

Good luck on your choice.

:)
 
Wood is sure pretty! Never had any issues with mine not holding up...

And the polished blade is nice too :thumbup:
 
I have a Large CE Micarta on the way...........:D


Sorry, but I had to tell somebody who cares, as my wife does not.:rolleyes:
 
I own a couple of wood inlay classics (large and small) but I really like the feel of the micarta. I'd prefer a polished blade though
 
Gone and done it! Found a African Blackwood at a good price, and pulled the trigger. I need tires for my truck, but life is short. Am I crazy?
 
Nope -- African blackwood is a really nice one to find. Congrats!

Just be careful in the rain with those slick tires...
 
Razor said:
Gone and done it! Found a African Blackwood at a good price, and pulled the trigger. I need tires for my truck, but life is short. Am I crazy?
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In three years what would them brand new tires be worth? Now ask your self, in three years what will your sebbie be worth?

Send her back in to CRK for a reblast and tumble, and shes good as new. You could still pull 350 for her anyday of the week. Try that with them old used up tires. :D
 
Wonder how a large blackwood wood be? Gotta start saving.:)
 
I'm partial to my large serrated Micarta because I feel it's the ultimate all around EDC Sebenza. I have EDCed my LE woods and find them to very durable. Jigged rosewood classics are also very cool.:cool:;):thumbup:
 
Scott Dog said:
I'm partial to my large serrated Micarta because I feel it's the ultimate all around EDC Sebenza. I have EDCed my LE woods and find them to very durable. Jigged rosewood classics are also very cool.:cool:;):thumbup:
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I have been love'in my CE Micarta sebbie also! :D

Now I need a large ivory, if I can find one.
 
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