Would like some assistance in making a decision

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Joshua_Barney

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I'm looking to purchase one of three knives android like your thoughts pros and cons on these 3. I will use this knife daily from cutting down boxes, plastic cleaning under my Fingernails. Prepping dinner carving a stick for roasting weiners doing camp chores field dressing etc. Etc. Pretty much anything within reason I would line also to be able to maintenance this myself...

1. Chris Reeve Sebenza 21
2. Spyderco Slyzs Bowie
3. Grayman DUA


Thanks in advance for all your opinions.
 
Although I wouldn't pick any of those for the all around use you state, if I was limited to just those 3, it would be the sebenza.

There might be someone chime in that has experience use with all those knives, but how's that for someone who has never handled any of them, or any experience with the specific steels they use.
 
I would probably choose the CRK. I have multiple CRK knives, and maintenance is an absolute breeze with them. I don't like the Slyz bowie very much, and I've not ever held a Greyman Dua, though I understand they are good knives also.
 
Of those three I only have experience with the small Sebenza 21.

I am very happy with it performance. It is a very simple design but the execution is first rate.
 
If this is your first CRK, Sebenza all the way.

If you have other CRK's, try the Grayman as a change of pace.

The Spyderco is a step down from either of the other choices.
 
Of those 3, I'd go with the Sebenza. I've owned a Sebenza and a Dua but not the Bowie.
 
I've had multiples of the above...although only one Slysz Bowie.
The Slysz is my "narrow" choice over the 21.
The Slysz has, IMO, the best steel...will hold its edge better that the 21.
The physical size of the Bowie is perfect for MY hand.
They are ALL fine folders.
 
jpm2 said:
Although I wouldn't pick any of those for the all around use you state, if I was limited to just those 3, it would be the sebenza.

There might be someone chime in that has experience use with all those knives, but how's that for someone who has never handled any of them, or any experience with the specific steels they use.
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So what do you have in mind for my purposes that I haven't listed...
Hackenslash said:
If this is your first CRK, Sebenza all the way.

If you have other CRK's, try the Grayman as a change of pace.

The Spyderco is a step down from either of the other choices.
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I will use this knife daily from cutting down boxes, plastic cleaning under my Fingernails. Prepping dinner carving a stick for roasting weiners doing camp chores field dressing etc.

Hmm...sounds like work to me. That's what Sebenza means, you will never regret owning a CRK.
 
I'm big proponent trying things for feel. It really goes for everything. Clothes cars guns and knives. All three of your choices will be excellent for your chores.
The Spyderco pocket clip is my favorite. However there are some Spydercos that just don't clip to the pocket without two hands. The difference between Ergos of a Paramilitary and Paramilitary 2 are night and day.

So if you can handle them do it. Test drives are very important.
 
I only own one, so I can only speak on its behalf, so maybe this doesn't even count. That being said...I couldn't possibly love my Slysz Bowie more than I do. Really great steel, a terrific finish on both the scales and the blade, great blade shape, incredibly smooth opening and terrific ergos. Also, the hole is my preferred opening method for a knife.
Let us know what you settle on!
 
Joshua_Barney said:
So what do you have in mind for my purposes that I haven't listed...
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My preference for all use folder.

- 3-3.25" blade
- possibly 3.5" blade with finger choil.
- 1" tall blade
- 1.25" thick blade
- Spear/drop point? with 3/4 tall flat grind.
- Slight negative blade angle.
- Non stainless blade, preferably tool steel, + preferably HS tool steel for best combination of edge holding, toughness, edge strength, edge refinement - hardness 61-64, good HT.
- 4-4.25" handle
- Slight banana shape handle to follow curve of palm.
- Full SS liners with G10/micarta/wood, no metal scales.
- Screw together construction with adjustable pivot.
- beefy pivot area with washers, no bearings.
- Opening hole (like Spyderco), no thumb stud.
- Beefy liner lock
- Tip down carry

Good luck.
 
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