X-Large Sebenza

eekman

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I really like my Large Sebenza, but I have often wanted a Sebenza slightly larger. I would like a real heavy duty knife - with a 4" blade, 3/16 thick stock, and Flat ground.

Would anyone else like a knife like this? I would buy one today if available!

Eek
 
I spoke with Chris on the phone recently, asking him if it was possible to order a knife like the one you're describing, as a special order. The answer was no. He said he is not a custom maker and everything in his shop is set up for the what he now offers. He also said it is his philosophy that a folder should only be used for certain tasks, and the Sebenza is plenty strong enough for those tasks. Anything more than that should be done with a fixed blade. While I do agree with him to a degree, there is still something very apealing about a folder that can actually take some abuse, like the Strider folders.
An XL heavy-duty Sebenza would be incredible.
 
Yes, an XL sebenza would be awesome!

However, I am finding that with my Large Classic, I have to "choke up" a bit on the handle in order to one-hand flip it open. If it was any larger, it would be even more difficult. That would be a deterrent, for sure.

But it would sure be nice to hold in your hand or to look at!

Dan
 
All for it! Until it becomes a reality;) I am going to carry the next best thing to an XL Sebbie............a Cuda MAXX 5.5!:cool: Camillus got it right with this one. Check one out if you haven't already.

Keep in mind it is not a Sebenza, as NO OTHER production folder in the world can match a Sebbie!!:D :eek:
 
They do look very nice. I think I need to learn more about them.
I'd like to hears anyones thoughts on D2 steel.
 
The Ralph/Wilson collaboration will be interesting to watch. There are lots of other knives that would likely fill this niche also.

I always get a tickle out of these threads.

There was another thread begging for an XL Sebbie in March...

...one about adding a flipper to the Mnandi below...

...one about a Mnandi between L & S Sebenza in February...

...one about a Medium Sebenza in December...

...one about a larger Mnandi last August...

I forget if I had a point -- it's just an observation, I guess.
 
Originally posted by harrydog
I'd like to hears anyones thoughts on D2 steel.
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I am also wondering if they are using D2 or the CPM modified D2?
 
IIRC Darrel uses Crucible's airdi-150 for his D2 blades which contains more chrome. I think I read that in a newsletter but can't find it right now.
 
Originally posted by 92degrees
IIRC Darrel uses Crucible's airdi-150 for his D2 blades which contains more chrome. I think I read that in a newsletter but can't find it right now.
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Yes, I read that on his website.
Isn't D2 somewhat on the brittle side, relatively speaking? In a large, hard use folder, I think toughness is important.
 
Originally posted by harrydog
Yes, I read that on his website.
Isn't D2 somewhat on the brittle side, relatively speaking? In a large, hard use folder, I think toughness is important.
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Relative to 5160, L6, yeah, it's brittle. Compared to BG42, ATS-34, 154CM, it is extremely tough.

D2 is perhaps my favorite steel. (caveat: I haven't used S30V yet).
 
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