Yet another new Sebbie owner!

MadAxeMan

MadAxeMan

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After drooling over Sebbies for the last six months or so and after reading a zillion posts and reviews I decided to splurge and get one. My girlfriend was going to get me one for Xmas but sold some of my other knives and just couldn't wait any longer (she's gonna help me get a Strider instead).

I bought a plain large classic w/stonewashed blade, 'born' Aug. 8, 2003. Here are some of my impressions and thoughts---

I was surprised at how PLAIN the knife is. After seeing countless pics I still wasn't prepared for the simplicity of the design. I immediately fell in love with its understatement. Thinner than I expected too.

The fit and finish are flawless. No rough edges, no inconsistency in the texture of the handles or blade. Not a smudge or blemish. The action is like silk. The lock disengages with only a very slight hesitation, a soft gripping, not a harsh sticking like some of my other liner locks.

Lock up is ROCK solid. Zero blade play. Feels like a fixed blade. White knuckle gripping has no effect whatsoever on the lock.

Out of the box sharpness was a little disappointing. The knife was hair popping sharp to about half way up the blade from the pivot and then progressively dulled as it moved to the tip. I considered sending it back but decided to try my hand on it with my Lansky and after about 30 minutes or so was able to get it hair popping the entire length of the blade. I guess this one just slipped through the cracks when sharpening day came at the factory. Easily remedied so no big deal.

Now I have one major problem with this knife. What the hell am I going to use it for? I want to keep it flawless and am really sqeamish about using it. I took it to work today and only took it out of my pocket to look at it (like that elf in the Lord of the Rings..'my precioussssssss...'). Its going to be a sad day when I get that virgin scratch on the finish. I have a feeling I'm going to be babying this one for a while...:cool:
 
USE IT! you'll love it even more and the knife will look really attractive once you get some character scratches on it. I really like mine with the "pocket worn" look. Once you get over the initial shock of scratching it, you will notice it has a much warmer and softer feel once you carry it for a while. Good luck and you will realize why somepeople will pay this kind of money for a real user. Just remember, that CRK will make it look new when it is time.
Enjoy your sebbie.

-e-
 
I got a small regular Sebbie with a stonewashed blade. The blade's appearance has held up very well thanks to the stonewashed process. The handles are scuffed a little but that just gives the knife character. Bottom line: Use it and enjoy it.
 
I just bought my first sebbie this past saturday, and I too was a little disappointed with the edge. Same thing, really sharp from the handle up to about where the curvature of the edge started. A little work with my DMT aligner kit, and it's deadly sharp. Great knife though! I want another one already! Good thing for me that I currently don't have a spouse or girlfriend, I don't have to justify it.
 
It's impossible to keep the handles looking new. That's why after a short period of time I usually rob down the handle to a sleek smooth finish. The blade on the other hand looks great with very little care forever. I have no problem using or carrying my plain sebs but I refuse to blemish my wood inlays or CGG damascus models. They are just to nice looking to even think about it.
 
Well I had to jump on the bandwagon and I am very impressed. I just purchased a small regular Sebenza with the Stonewashed blade. I can't say enough about this little jewel. Perfect size, great lockup, and its hella sharp. I just need a fixed blade....probably going to get a Becker BK9 and call it quits for a while lol. Gotta catch back up with flashlight collection.

:D :D Another happy owner.
 
I had 2 sebenza "disappointments". I found a large decorated model on ebay for a song. I swore I would use it. Got it and found it was "too nice". Looked on the forum and found what was advertised as a "user".Got that one and found it was about perfect. Funny, my blade was not as sharp closer to the tip either?? Well now I was into this big time, so I've been carrying the user. It seems to scrap up pretty fast from carrying. Once I was over that, I am okay with the scraps. Thinking of sending it to Mayo for custom work. Both were definitely worth the price.
 
Mike:

Send that knife to Tom! I've had him do a couple for me and he does a great job! He'll get it good and sharp for you. It doesn't seem to be unusual for the curved part of the blade to the tip isn't as sharp. I trip back to Idaho with a specific sharpening request will do the job. I have a feeling that the person that sharpens them prior to shipping isn't the same one that does the tune and sharpen service. Also another knife maker explained that the flat part of the blade is the primary edge and is made sharper and the curved part to the tip is the secondary edge that doesn't need to be as sharp because it's primary function is to pierce and/or start a cut. That being said, I have a couple large regular Sebenzas (one plain and one Mayonized) and I have to say that the large Sebenza is just about the best folding knife you can buy. I also think it's better than most customs!:eek: :eek: :cool: ;) :p
 
I got my own first (and so far only) Sebbie in Oct. of '02 and have been carrying/using it ever since. In fact I feel badly if I leave home without it and like to use it. Mine is the large regular working model, but I also want a small Classic or large Classic working model too. The quality is incredible, and though I did have to reprofile part of the edge to my sharpness preference it is scary sharp, and this S30V steel is all that it's cracked up to be. How a steel can take such a great edge, be so reasonably simple to sharpen up, hold that edge, and resist staining and be tough is beyond me.

Even though I usually carry other knives and tools on me, I always like my Sebbie clipped to the RF pocket as my main knife. In fact, scuffing the handle is no real concern, as I'm sure Mr. Reeve would say, "Use the knife! That is what it's meant for!" :)

Enjoy!
Jim
 
Congratulations on your new acquisition. Will join the bandwagon one of these days! :) :) :)
 
Originally posted by Scott Dog
Mike:

Send that knife to Tom! I've had him do a couple for me and he does a great job! He'll get it good and sharp for you. It doesn't seem to be unusual for the curved part of the blade to the tip isn't as sharp. I trip back to Idaho with a specific sharpening request will do the job. I have a feeling that the person that sharpens them prior to shipping isn't the same one that does the tune and sharpen service. Also another knife maker explained that the flat part of the blade is the primary edge and is made sharper and the curved part to the tip is the secondary edge that doesn't need to be as sharp because it's primary function is to pierce and/or start a cut. That being said, I have a couple large regular Sebenzas (one plain and one Mayonized) and I have to say that the large Sebenza is just about the best folding knife you can buy. I also think it's better t

than most customs!:eek: :eek: :cool: ;) :p
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I think that CRK set the standard that most "Custom" makers try to achieve!
 
What exactly is done to a "Mayonized" sebbie? I am familiar with Tom's work, and I do own a Buck/Mayo collaboration (My previous EDC, but it's also my additional "bike knife".)
 
He will take the sebenza and drill a similiar pattern of holes, both sides, to look like his line. I have heard that he can slightly heat the titanium so it has a little color, as well as adding 2 thumb studs and a sharpening. He quoted me a price of 85. shipped, so its off to Hawaii for my sebbie. If you go to knifeforums, under reeve knives, there is a thread on them there with a photo.
 
That Mayonizing treatment is awesome. Looks like it would provide a nice grip pattern. Does it void the warranty?
 
I'm going to guess that it would. But with just some added holes, i can't see what would make it fail. It's just a solid design.
 
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