Sebenza thread

[Benner]

Damn that looks good. 

[Tinnie]

Always wanted a Sebenza...but the cost is just far beyond what I can pay

[jzmtl]

Say what you will about it, I still think it's waaaay too overpriced for a production knife.

[Benner]

Say what you will about it, I still think it's waaaay too overpriced for a production knife.

But have you tried one?

[jzmtl]

Say what you will about it, I still think it's waaaay too overpriced for a production knife.

But have you tried one?

No, I'm sure it's good quality no doubt about that, but the price is custom territory, not production.

[Benner]

Say what you will about it, I still think it's waaaay too overpriced for a production knife.

But have you tried one?

No, I'm sure it's good quality no doubt about that, but the price is custom territory, not production.

Until you try one you just won't understand.

[jzmtl]

Say what you will about it, I still think it's waaaay too overpriced for a production knife.

But have you tried one?

No, I'm sure it's good quality no doubt about that, but the price is custom territory, not production.

Until you try one you just won't understand.

Typical of what people buy into hype say. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

 

[Benner]

Say what you will about it, I still think it's waaaay too overpriced for a production knife.

But have you tried one?

No, I'm sure it's good quality no doubt about that, but the price is custom territory, not production.

Until you try one you just won't understand.

Typical of what people buy into hype say. 

FYI, I was handed a Sebenza by Dunc at the UK meet last year.  He said nothing about it (price etc) and I knew nothing about the Sebenza at all.  I fell for it big time and even after finding out the price still wanted one as IMO it was worth it.  There was no hype involved at all.

All I'm saying is that before you make a claim about something being overpriced, you should actually use or at least hold the product beforehand.  I think you'd be surprised.

[Splat]

Say what you will about it, I still think it's waaaay too overpriced for a production knife.

But have you tried one?

I have and I agreed with its owner that it's overpriced. MOF, the owner said he loved it but wouldn't buy another one. I'm not knocking anyone who owns one but I just don't get the WOW that others get. Sometimes I do see the utter simplistic beauty in a Sebenza, but usually it's just plain-Jane to me. I've got knives with better ergonomics, comparable lockup, build, and steel, yet cost a lot less.

[Benner]

So anyone else invested in a Sebbie recently?

I have gone back to using a pocket clip again and so far so good.

[Dunc]

So anyone else invested in a Sebbie recently?

I have gone back to using a pocket clip again and so far so good.

I thought about putting my pocket clip back on mine this morning but decided against it . I like the flat feel of the Sebbie without the clip and deep pocket carry is the only option for a knife thats worth that much , I've heard one or two stories about Sebbies being lost due to the clip working its way out , mostly when sitting down .

Dunc

[Benner]

Sadly that's the risk with any pocket clip, however, I have often found it down the back of the sofa where, due to the lack of any clip, it has just fallen out of my pocket.  It certainly feels more chunky with the clip though.  Not sure if I prefer that or not yet.

[DaveK]

So anyone else invested in a Sebbie recently?

I have gone back to using a pocket clip again and so far so good.

Can't say that I ever will to be honest. Far too much money for something that would be confiscated if I dared venture out with it.

Not that I don't see the appeal, they are lovely knives.

[Magic Bus]

Well, the small one is gone and replaced by this nice old large one  I think it's bl~@dy gorgeous 







chris.

[Benner]

I think I've seen that somewhere else. 

Very nice mate.    How are you finding the larger one size wise?

[Magic Bus]

Yes, I 've been hanging round the other place! The large Sebbie is a surprising amount bigger than the small one, but that just means there's more to love. It fits my hand really well and cuts stuff effortlessly. It's an important part of my end of the world arsenal 
Chris.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

So you've got an even bigger tarts knife now then

[Magic Bus]

So you've got an even bigger tarts knife now then

 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

So you've got an even bigger tarts knife now then

 

Glad you happy with it mate

There not my cup of darjeeling, but there a bloody fine knife all the same

[Dunc]

Very nice Chris    Whats the story about 112 on the handle ?

Dunc

[Benner]

Very nice Chris    Whats the story about 112 on the handle ?

Dunc

I think they numbered the early production runs, so this is quite an oldie.

[Dunc]

Oooh that sounds interesting  Does it have a "P" stamped anywhere on it ?   I 'd like to learn a little more .

Dunc

[Benner]

Oooh that sounds interesting  Does it have a "P" stamped anywhere on it ?   I 'd like to learn a little more .

Dunc

I'm thinking it wouldn't have the P because it has the number.

It looks a bit more rounded and "softer" in areas than mine. Might be nicer to hold.

[Magic Bus]

Very nice Chris    Whats the story about 112 on the handle ?

Dunc

I think Ben's got it right Dunc. I've obviously had it apart and there are no stampings inside the handles. I've had a good look over on Bladeforums and I haven't found much info on these numbered ones. But just having a number must add to the pose factor, eh Mike?  I like it a lot more than the small one I had previously, and although a lot bigger it sits well in my pocket.
Chris

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Very nice Chris    Whats the story about 112 on the handle ?

Dunc

I think Ben's got it right Dunc. I've obviously had it apart and there are no stampings inside the handles. I've had a good look over on Bladeforums and I haven't found much info on these numbered ones. But just having a number must add to the pose factor, eh Mike?  I like it a lot more than the small one I had previously, and although a lot bigger it sits well in my pocket.
Chris

Shouldn't that be tart appeal

[Benner]

We may be tarts, but we are classy tarts 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

We may be tarts, but we are classy tarts 

If that line of faultless logic helps you sleep better, then so be it

[Benner]

We may be tarts, but we are classy tarts 

If that line of faultless logic helps you sleep better, then so be it

Works for me. 

They may not be everyones cup of tea, but there is no denying that they are awesome at what they are designed for.  They really are a pleasure to use. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

We may be tarts, but we are classy tarts 

If that line of faultless logic helps you sleep better, then so be it

Works for me. 

They may not be everyones cup of tea, but there is no denying that they are awesome at what they are designed for.  They really are a pleasure to use. 

Joking aside, they are deservedly a cult knife

The quality and originality of the design really are something special