I HAVE BEEN GOING BACK AND FORTH FOR 7 YEARS ABOUT BUYING THIS KNIFE - DECISION MADE!

[JohnRippert]

My most carried knife is a Kershaw Scamp. It cost me $21.95 and I liked it so much I bought a second in case I wear this one out. Keeps a good edge and is the right size for the way I clip it in the pocket. Yes, it is Chinese made. No, I don't care about that. It's a tool. I'll save my money for the next M19-2 that fills a hole in my collecting niche.

 

[STORMINORMAN]

Uh, the Lansky Responder Combo Pack is all of $26.67 on amazon...

A (Mikkel) Willumsen Design 3.5" folder and the Lansky Blademedic 4-in-1 Sharpener.

Carried mine since about 2015, so... A decade. Thought it was lost a couple times but it seemed to repeatedly enjoy hiding beneath the right side of a bucket seat and the console, just to spite me.

The SOG Cryo 02 and the (one only) Benchmade Steirer Design, the Kershaws and the Buck 112 (that I bought for $10 at a garage sale) typically sit on the counter, a shelf or in a drawer unless there is some pressing need or use for them...

Have almost worn the sharpener out, but it appears it can be disassembled and the ceramic & carbide(?) inserts reversed... If not, there's an unopened replacement Combo waiting in the wings. Or if I finally really lose the knife.

Cheers!

P.S. Check out Willumsen Design at Arizona Custom Knives: he does make $ome other knive$.

 

[Chubbs103]

I have a plain Large Sebenza that I has been my EDC for a few years. I'd wanted one for years and spent part of work bonus on one. I didn't spend anywhere near $700, but it is the most expensive folder I've bought by a long shot.

I haven't regretted it one bit.

 

[65-2x2]

Like many here I absolutely love high quality items. I have carried a pocket knife ever since I was in grade school and never ever leave the house without one (except of course when flying). I look at them as tools, not as weapons.

About 7 years ago I learned about the Chris Reeve Sebenza. I have seen a few and really appreciate the very high quality but have just not been able to pull the trigger on one. I don't own any knives that sit in a glass displace case, no knives that I stare at and ogle over and every one of the many I own actually gets used - some more than others obviously. That said, I have spent hours on their website reading and trying to decide if I could actually spend $700+ on a knife and be willing to carry and use it every day.

I was on their website again this evening and finally came to the conclusion I would not feel good about the reality of loosing a $700+ knife, using it on a daily basis for mundane tasks and that it would only be more eye candy than a practical tool for me. I therefore came to the hard and long decision to pass on it.

My EDC for about 5-6 years now has been a Spyderco Delica with the blade made of K390 steel. I received this knife as a gift and have been carrying it ever since. It is light weight, ultra sharp, good quality, has excellent blade retention qualities, convenient to carry and use and if I loose it or break it, the knife is under $200 bucks. I am not afraid to carry and use it on a daily basis and while I would not want to have to, it can be replaced easily and I would do that.

So therefore I have made the "command decision" to pass on the CR Sebenza and stick with what I have. I need another knife like I need another hernia - lol. The CR Sebenza is admittedly a higher quality but like many items in real life, maybe just a small percentage better at quadruple the price. I use the term a diminishing return for your money. So for better or worse, I shall remain Sebenzaless. Maybe, if I win the lottery

Buy the knife in the comfort that if you lose it you will make someone very happy!

 

[djohns6]

My EDC is a Benchmade Mini Grip . Probably 8 yrs old . I have another one in the closet that is NIB . I always wanted a Spyderco so I bought a Paramilitary 2 about a year ago . Made in the USA . About 250 bucks . That's the max I would ever spend for a knife . I'm set for life as far as knives go .

 

[65-2x2]

I can't remember losing a knife and I have carried one for 65 years. The knife that I carry is either in my hand, in my pocket or on my dresser.

 

[65-2x2]

My EDC is a Benchmade Mini Grip . Probably 8 yrs old . I have another one in the closet that is NIB . I always wanted a Spyderco so I bought a Paramilitary 2 about a year ago . Made in the USA . About 250 bucks . That's the max I would ever spend for a knife . I'm set for life as far as knives go .

I carry the same Benchmade and I couldn't ask for a better knife. I do have the larger Griptillion as well and it gets a ride in the pocket some times.

 

[BillinAlamo]

I seeded parts of Oregon and Washington with numerous Camillus Official Boy Scout knives when a youth. I hope I made many people happy.

 

[Shrek Of The Arctic]

I'm not anti Sebenza, but to me the juice just ain't worth the squeeze. They are incredibly well done, but to me, there are many better options out there at or below the Sebenza Basic price point. I honestly don't think the Sebenzas nail down cutting geometry as well as Spyderco. With the aftermarket scales, thumb studs, different locks, wonder steels, etc. I think the knife world is just alot more interesting than a frame lock Sebenza that's using the same Magnacut as all the top manufacturers. Now, I am a firm believer that Magnacut needs to hit 62-64 HRC. I got a BM Dacian with the softer 59-61 HRC, and it is VERY unimpressive. If I hadn't gotten a David Mary Magnacut blade, I would have written it off, but to me, them couple/few HRC points make a huge difference. I'm not sure where Chris Reeve is hitting on the hardness scale, but if they're on the higher end, I would consider that a bonus. On the overall, yes...fit and finish is impeccable, but there are many other knife manufacturers right up there, and if there is a difference, it's only found with calipers and such, not the naked human hand and eye.

My best Sebenza horror story: When I was a younger lad...say my early 20's I scrimped, saved, and bartered for enough money to buy a large Basic Sebenza with the BG-42 blade. Being a lad of little brain, I thought it a great idea to carry while I was working on a road crew. In short order my foreman asks if anyone has a knife he can borrow to cut some landscaping fabric or something. "This is my shining moment! " I thought. "The boss man will see my incredibly good taste in tools, admire the top notch fit and finish, and appreciate my keen eye and selection!" Well...no. He took my freshly sharpened edge straight down a brick wall to cut the landscape fabric. When he saw me turn pale, and then red, with balled up fists and gritted teeth he couldn't figure out what was wrong. When I told him he just abused a $400 knife, he laughed and asked what kinda (derogatory term) idiot would carry a knife like that?! At that time, I was making Davis Bacon for the first time in my life, and just starting out my union apprenticeship. I exercised A LOT of self control that day, and learned a hard lesson about the real appropriate cutting tool for a job. I'm glad I didn't do anything rash. Later in my life, I've moved to public sector employment. I plan to retire from it. That would have never happen if I'd given in to the impulses I had. I eventually traded that Sebenza off due to boredom. It was a nice knife, but I reckon I just wasn't ever discerning enough to note the craftsmanship that other folks talk about.

 

[duncan4521]

Buy the knife in the comfort that if you lose it you will make someone very happy!

I have a small Sebenza 21, purchased probably 15 years ago. I use it as a “dress” knife. It has cocobolo inlays. I could probably sell it for at least what I paid, probably more. If you really want one and can swing the dough, go for it. You won’t regret it in the long run. “Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten”.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I won't carry a one blade knife daily no matter who makes it........Dull ya one blade and ya done for the day.......I carry a 3 blade Case sowbelly daily.........Always will have a sharp backup blade.........I imagine those one blade toters seldom cut much...........I may open fertilizer sacks, cut tie wraps, cut grass away from a plow, skin a wire back, cutt a vine, open a package etc..........One blade won't cut it-----pun intended.

 

[duncan4521]

I won't carry a one blade knife daily no matter who makes it........Dull ya one blade and ya done for the day.......I carry a 3 blade Case sowbelly daily.........Always will have a sharp backup blade.........I imagine those one blade toters seldom cut much...........I may open fertilizer sacks, cut tie wraps, cut grass away from a plow, skin a wire back, cutt a vine, open a package etc..........One blade won't cut it-----pun intended.

Actually you are right, it’s a dress knife and I don’t cut much with it. Pride of ownership etc.. For work and potential for real cutting a Spyderco Police fully serrated blade. Easily cuts through a seatbelt and delivers a very nasty cut as a back up blade/weapon. I have several in various configurations.

 

[Jul]

I have many but mostly carry a Case Mako or Buck 110

 

[duncan4521]

I have many but mostly carry a Case Mako or Buck 110

Love the Buck 110, especially the S30V Auto.

 

[sniper]

In College, one month I had enough extra money, so I decided to buy a Randall. I discussed it with a roommate, and he said; "I'd never spend $60 on a knife!" Soooo. I didn't. Kicking myself ever since! Of course, back then, Smith & Wessson revolvers were sold for $87.95, and $60 was 2 months' food money. Owell, That's life!
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[duncan4521]

In College, one month I had enough extra money, so I decided to buy a Randall. I discussed it with a roommate, and he said; "I'd never spend $60 on a knife!" Soooo. I didn't. Kicking myself ever since! Of course, back then, Smith & Wessson revolvers were sold for $87.95, and $60 was 2 months' food money. Owell, That's life!
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You would get 10X that now. But there are many things we wish be had purchased in the past. It’s a matter about how bad do you want one?

 

[mauser9]

Limit my purchases to around $100 or less. often the price of some blades out there I find mind boggling. Ben packing a Sog Trident AT folder or a Buck 110. Seem to cut as well as the others.

 

[holo]

I also carry Spyderco Delica or Para 3 light weight. I have been lucky at the gun shows picking up used for under $100.00 there is a guy who sets up at the shows who sells tables full of airport confiscated knives. He is always willing to deal on bundles.