Sebenza thread

[Magic Bus]

Gave my new Sebbie a quick sharpen last night.... ready for anything now  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUUAPTgi4XI

 

[Benner]

LOL 

How are you carrying it BTW?  Pocket clip?

[Magic Bus]

Yes Ben, it's the clip so far. Oh and it's Sunday tomorrow so we're going to do a spot of gardening if the weather holds 

[Benner]

Yes Ben, it's the clip so far. Oh and it's Sunday tomorrow so we're going to do a spot of gardening if the weather holds 

I didn't use the clip for a long time, but after putting it on a couple of months ago I am glad that I did.

[Swiss Man]

My friend (that owns the knife shop) went on a cruise this week and I get not only to run her shop but BORROW her Classic Sebbie.

I took it apart and cleaned out all the crud then put it back together and even applied a little oil (big mistake) after I did that it started dragging big time.

After I took it apart again and dried out the oil it was fine.  I never felt a knife with such tight tolerance.

So far I like it but I still don't get the price tag ($330.00) maybe after a week of carrying it I will get it.

BTW I am carrying it CLIPPED inside a belt sheath, I am not taking any chances with this puppy (it would cost too much to replace)

[Benner]

What oil did you use out of curiosity?  I know it is expensive, but CRK's grease is a worthy investment as a lube for any knife.  I have a few with that on (including a sebenza) and they have never been this smooth.

I am glad you like it and hope you grow to love it over the next week.  For me, and I think most Sebenza fans, the attraction to it is instant.  After a 5 minute play session with Dunc's large classic Sebenza I just knew I had to have one and although I have some other knives that I really like (Emerson Commander and a Spyderco Police to name a couple) the Sebenza really is in a class of it's own and for me is worth the price tag.

[Swiss Man]

To me I have mixed emotions.

On one hand I want to understand and feel the attraction for this fine piece of equipment
but on the other hand I don't want what I can't have.

I know and understand about Tilley Hats (blame Def) but that is $60-$70 not $330.

I have to admit I do admire the simplity of the design and the fact that not only can you take it apart but they encourage it.

It is just that price that KILLS me

As far as what oil I used Rem Oil but even now with no oil in it, it is smooth still.

[Gadget Guy]

Time to bring this one back from the dead. I just traded two Umnumzaan's for two small Sebenza's.    Let's see some more of your guys Sebbies!! 

[prime77]

Can I include some Sebenza Insingo shots here? OK!

And it truly is a Razor. So far I really like it. I'm glad I went with it over the regular 21.









I had an Umnumzaan before so I knew what to expect when I got the Insingo.

[Zack]

I'll have to throw my small micarta inlay on here.  Question for the Sebenza owners; guy wants to trade his Large 21 for my small micarta classic.  Those with the large sebenzas do you think its worth it?

[Benner]

Prime that is gorgeous!!! 

Zack, if you aren't happy with the size I'd trade personally.  But then again I don't like the inlays. 

[Zack]

I just wish there was a Medium Sebenza.  The inlays don't bother me, I just wish my pinky didn't hang off the back.

[jzmtl]

Nevermind, doesn't seem realistic.

[Zack]

Nevermind, doesn't seem realistic.

But now I'm intrigued.

[jzmtl]

Nevermind, doesn't seem realistic.

But now I'm intrigued.

Was wondering how much an umnumzaan is worth trade wise.