Chris Reeve Knives Large Classic Wood Inlay Sebenza

) Sebenzas now, and whilst they are clearly very well made knives, I see two issues:

1) The cost is ridiculous, as the materials aren't much different to many cheaper knives;
2) It will damage just the same as knives half it's price.

Benner · **Reply #9 on:** November 07, 2009, 12:00:05 AM

The materials are all Ti or S30V, so they aren't the same as cheaper knives. And it is more than just a materials and damage prevention that make the Sebenza worth every penny IMO, it's the fact that it locks up like a drum, feels about as perfect as a knife can in the hand, opens amazingly smooth every time and it's fit and finish is second to none. Chris also backs his products really well, so in the unlikely event of any probs, you know he will sort it.

Different values to different people I guess, but I just wouldn't ever pay over £100 for a slippy unless it was a custom (for £100 you could get a gorgeous one). I would consider paying £50-60 for a used one though as they are great knives, just not worth that for me. Others disagree though like others do with the Sebenza.

David Bowen · **Reply #10 on:** November 07, 2009, 12:02:17 AM

I want a sebenza but will probably never have the money. Heck, I have never even handled one! But I am sure I will get one someday, just to see if it's everything I thought it would be.

angusW · **Reply #11 on:** November 07, 2009, 04:08:59 AM

One word. Strider

Freudian Frog · **Reply #12 on:** November 07, 2009, 10:41:51 AM

Quote from: Benner on November 07, 2009, 12:00:05 AM

The materials are all Ti or S30V, so they aren't the same as cheaper knives.

Yes, yes they are. =P

The issue for me is this. It certainly doesn't perform 3, 4, or 5 times better, whereas the price is 3, 4, or 5 times more. It simply cannot and never will, regardless of how much so called time and effort was put into its making. Nor does the material make that HUGE increase in price!

Quote from: DaveK on November 06, 2009, 11:52:25 PM

1) The cost is ridiculous, as the materials aren't much different to many cheaper knives;
2) It will damage just the same as knives half it's price.

Thus I agree. =P
Also, I have to say spending that much money on an item with only one function makes me hesitant. You could do so much more with that money. Buy a couple multitools, in fact... =S

Quote from: angusW on November 07, 2009, 04:08:59 AM

One word. Strider

Ew.

Benner · **Reply #13 on:** November 07, 2009, 02:02:12 PM

Well it's a good job for Chris Reeve that so many other people disagree with you then isn't it.

Like I have said before, until you have owned one and used it a bit, you just won't understand.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #14 on:** November 07, 2009, 07:46:43 PM

Unless you come across a loose screw or an unopened, non twist off cap bottle of beer!

Def

Benner · **Reply #15 on:** November 07, 2009, 07:48:21 PM

I believe some sort of multitool would be in order for those sort of tasks. I know of a very good forum to discuss those.

Neil · **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2009, 01:07:14 AM

Quote from: Benner on November 07, 2009, 07:48:21 PM

I believe some sort of multitool would be in order for those sort of tasks. I know of a very good forum to discuss those.

Link please

DaveK · **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2009, 01:36:45 AM

I've been resisting that gag for two days Neil

Neil · **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2009, 01:38:59 AM

Quote from: DaveK on November 10, 2009, 01:36:45 AM

I've been resisting that gag for two days Neil

You're a better man than me Dave

scrappy · **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2009, 02:34:05 AM

to me, no
s30 and titanium can be had for cheaper

DaveK · **Reply #20 on:** November 10, 2009, 02:36:22 AM

I've decided I want a Sebenza too. I could then trade it for loads and loads of useful stuff

Benner · **Reply #21 on:** November 10, 2009, 01:19:18 PM

Zack · **Reply #22 on:** November 10, 2009, 04:02:16 PM

I have always wanted a Sebbie, and I will one day own one. I agree that S30v and titanium can be had for cheaper (bradley alias), but there is just something about the Sebbie that stands out.

Benner · **Reply #23 on:** November 10, 2009, 05:05:20 PM

Finally someone who knows about quality knives joins in the convo.

Zack · **Reply #24 on:** November 10, 2009, 05:08:46 PM

The problem would be convincing my wife that I need a 300.00 knife. Of course she did ask me what I was going to buy if this job turned full time, a Sebbie just might be what I buy.

Benner · **Reply #25 on:** November 10, 2009, 05:10:18 PM

Just buy it and let her have a 5 min play with it. She'll understand.

DaveK · **Reply #26 on:** November 10, 2009, 05:53:36 PM

She'd probably say "You could get three Spydies for that"!

Benner · **Reply #27 on:** November 10, 2009, 05:54:48 PM

You could probably get closer to 10 actually.

Zack · **Reply #28 on:** November 10, 2009, 05:57:12 PM

Or a pair of nice earrings.

So, honey the British guy online with the spikey hair told me to buy this and let you play with it for 5 mins. What do you think?...5 mins later....you could have bought 15 SAK's or 35 bags of diapers.

Benner · **Reply #29 on:** November 10, 2009, 05:58:25 PM

Nah, if she's got any taste she'll see it as the quality product it is and with that, a wise investment.

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