Beat the Icon: Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 vs. Alternatives
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
- Is there any pocket knife that can challenge the Chris Reeve Sebenza? We take a look at some challengers here: kcoti.com/3qBbYmo
From the early development of powder metallurgy blade steel to the Reeve Integral Lock spearheading the titanium frame lock bonanza we see today, the Sebenza has been resting atop the mountain of premium, refined, hard-use folders since 1987. We take a look at some of the best modern alternatives to this iconic knife to see if they have what it takes to knock the Sebenza off its lofty perch.
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0:00 Chris Reeve Sebenza: kcoti.com/3L8r4JH
5:19 Spartan Harsey Folder: kcoti.com/3qzTT8l
6:38 LionSteel TiSpine: kcoti.com/3DrXOMh
8:27 Fox 525 Ti: kcoti.com/3d6IycV
9:23 Toor Merchant 2.0: kcoti.com/3Dn92BI
11:32 The James Brand Barnes: kcoti.com/3QHthNo
13:16 Chaves Ultramar Redencion 229: kcoti.com/3QzzECk
14:47 Kizer Task 1: kcoti.com/3L9Ca0Q
15:54 Shirogorov F95NL: kcoti.com/3qAsaUZ
17:26 Olamic Wayfarer 247: kcoti.com/3S1Y9cw
18:38 Zero Tolerance 0470: kcoti.com/3eGqOW1
20:05 Reate Mini Crossroads: kcoti.com/3RWJSyh
20:51 WE Beacon: kcoti.com/3B841tQ
22:04 ArtisanCutlery Sirius: kcoti.com/3xkBaS1
23:04 Kansept Accipiter: kcoti.com/3xkox9k
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I carried a Sebenza for 14 years. It was the year 2000 engraved edition with Redwood burl inlay. I loved that knife. I lost it digging my truck out of the snow in a blizzard (not with the knife, of course). I was heart broken. I went to great lengths to try and recover it, but never did. That was years ago and nothing has replaced it in my heart, nor my pocket. At the time, it was a ridiculous expenditure, but if you average it out over how long I carried it, and how much longer I would have had I not lost it, it seems reasonable. By the way it’s the only knife I’ve ever lost. I like to think that someone who wouldn’t otherwise have been able to afford it is enjoying it as much as I did.
Great way to look at it!
Metal detector?
Just buy another?
@@spoopy9689 I know. I've bought one.
Sucks that you lost it mate, but man absolutely respect your outlook on someone else being able to enjoy it. Stay blessed!
I went to the Chris Reeve store in 2018. Tim Reeve sold me an Inkosi. He told me the Inkosi is the better choice. I cherish that knife. Tim then gave me a full tour of their factory and personally introduced me to his staff. He was so cool and I'll never forget that day. His mom is super nice as well.
I like the Inkosi better too, but some people don’t fit the finger grooves, and now the Sebenza 31 has large one-piece “annual” style inlays and the Inkosi ceramic ball lockup, so it’s looking better now.
I love to over-analyze everything under the sun, and that includes knives.
When a knife enthusiast is looking to buy (yet another) new knife, he or she is really looking for three different kinds of products in one: a tool, a toy, and a piece of jewelry. Some people emphasize the tool aspect above everything else. They’d be happy as a clam with any robust budget model. Some people are interested mainly in the knife as a toy- how well it flips opened and closed, or any tricks they can perform with it. Some prioritize the jewelry aspect- fit and finish, premium materials, customization, etc.
A Sebenza really can best be understood as something that was intended by the maker to be a robust tool, but is viewed almost exclusively by the market as a piece of jewelry. That viewpoint is exacerbated by the fact that you can void your warranty so easily just by flicking it open forcefully. Sebenzas sit in an ironic paradox of being nearly indestructible, yet no one wants to use them aggressively for fear of damaging them.
But I can’t simply throw disparaging words on people with expensive tastes. There are analogies in every aspect of life. A homeless person manages to scrape together enough discarded food or pocket change to avoid starvation just one more day. A wealthy person spends hundreds of dollars on a single gourmet meal. The wealthy person creates ample resources for himself (money, amongst other things), so he doesn’t have to opt for the barest necessities possible. Is it wrong or evil to enjoy an expensive meal? Not necessarily. Someone who can’t afford expensive meals would say without hesitation that it’s evil, yet I guarantee you that if that person won the lottery one of the first things they’d do is celebrate with an expensive meal.
All of that said, I do have to laugh at the idea that my slip joint Case knife has probably seen more hard use than a room-ful of Sebenzas. 🤷♂️
Good thoughts. In a free country, the wealthy guy provided jobs for those involved in his splendid meal. Rumor has it, the dishwasher run out after work to buy a Honey Badger, the prep lady a colorful Spyderco and the chef went online to order a Sebenza 31.
It probably has and that's a shame. They really are great tools designed for many years of use. I saved and bought a 21 when I heard they were changing the original design. Just had to see for myself. Figured I could always sell it or keep it as the jewel of my small knife collection if it was too nice to use. The 31 was long available by the time I had scraped enough together to get one of the last few available at a retailer. I don't regret it one bit and once I scratched it up I've never looked back. I just don't use my knife as a field expedient screwdriver anymore.🤣
Reminds me of the wrist watch industry. Tho, it's even a bigger rabbit hole when you start to learn about it... much bigger and almost totally insane. The best watches are the cheapest ones. And as the price increases, the quality declines.
@@damyr praise GOD for cell phones. If they only had blades, I might be much richer.
Good assessment! Funny, and true. 👌😅
Man this might be one of my favorite episodes, every knife is a winner in my book. Nice work KC 🤘🏻
I own a classic Sebenza as well as a ZT and Spyderco Police. I carry them all. I will tell you though my Sebenza is most often in my pocket. It is nearly 25 years old still rock solid I use it for work with no problems or qualms about it. Chris Reeve Knives has the best customer service as far as I am concerned. I called them after owning the knife for nearly 15 years needing new screws. The lady I spoke to simply asked my name and address and when I asked if she needed my CC info she said no. The hardware was at my house in a matter of days. No questions asked no proof of purchase. I will always be a Sebenza carrier, it will be willed to my nephew to continue to carry.
One knife that I absolutely love and felt not only completed with the Sebenza but beat it in many cases was the Italian made Fantoni HB-03 in M390 and CF.
As a Bill Harsey design it was absolutely phenomenal but sadly Fantoni went out of business back in 2018 and few will ever get a chance to handle one
Just love the Ulrich Hennicke designed Task 1. I know it's been around for a while but it's got very classy, sleek visual detailing of the blade and handle and nice size. Great price too.
I had owned 2 Sebenzas, sold both. Now I carry a ZT 0562 ti, best knife ever for me.
0562ti has that double clutch. Completely ruins it for me, and the fact that its on bearings and a flipper. If it was on pb for reliability it would be one of the best
I bought an Inkosi years ago and it got mixed use with all my spydercos, hinderers and other knives. I just bought 2 Sebenza 31s this year, one Damascus micarta one and one Plain Magnacut tanto. As with anything new I planned to carry it a lot for the first week but it hasn't left my pocket for 2 months. It's just such a great all around knife, for every situation. It's not the best at any 1 thing but it does everything better than most. Magnacut at 63HRC is just awesome by the way.
My Sebenza 31 sits in my knife drawer mostly collecting dust while my trusty old Rat 1 does all the work. I’m sure I’m not the only one with this story.
I bet later on in life you'll be glad you never used the Sebenza and carried a rat all the time instead. Nothing wrong with the rat but a Sebenza isn't a show piece, time to dust it off and enjoy it.
I’ve had the same SOCOM Delta in my pocket since 2012 and I’m glad i bought 2 more. They should last me the rest of my life.
Sounds like you need to pull out an use that Sebenza
i got a sebenza and now i nearly only have sebenzas
Love my Rat1 in D2 think bout this you could buy10 rat1s for the price of 1 sebenza
Great video topic. Thanks. Very well executed.
Can confirm Shirogorov's are flawlessly put together.
I'd like to be able to. Perhaps DCA will send me one so I can speak from experience.
I've been in the knife business since the 70's. I think a lot of new knife enthusiasts don't know how influential Chris Reeves is/was as a knife maker. Tolerances, tolerances, tolerances- his were/are still top notch. He was hitting .001 numbers decades ago. Frame lock? It was originally called the RIL, Reeve integral lock, yup, he invented it. Premium steel? Reeves paired with some top metallurgists to produce one of the first premium knife steels, S30V. He was a true innovator.
Some great knives on that table, and a bunch of others could be mentioned. That being said, I sure like my Sebenza’s. I will be in line for more when they come with Magnacut as a standard steel next year.
Outstanding video. Plenty of praise for the Sebenza, which it completely deserves, without overly gushing to shill. Lots of other super options provided with awesome commentary. Well done 👏🏻 IMO the Seb is still the king 👑 best lock, best hollow grind, great blade metal, Ti lightness, perfect pocket clip, amazing real world use strength & durability… and simple, easy ability to self-service 👍🏻
Best lock? What drugs are you smoking? The frame lock is the most average lock on the market. Plus with all the latest lock rock issues on their new sebenza 31 models? Hardly the best lock mate, not by a long shot. Demkos shark lock destroys almost any lock for comfort, strength, and ease of use, not to mention fully ambidextrous. Sorry, but no.
The recent price increase makes it less of a top contender for quality frame lock knives. Asking $425 for a plain Jane small sebenza is insane
I agree. They've been really ridiculous recently. Hard to say good things about a knife maker that overprices their products.
he even raised the prices on people who already had their knives on order. Pretty crazy that he shows a 4 year backlog of orders too. -_-
The fact that they decided to go back and retroactively charge people more for things they’d already purchased, but not received yet, makes them a F tier company.
Nobody had paid a dime the orders were simply placed no money was exchanged and it’s funny people will pay 100 dollars over retail for a Chinese made knife from a American maker that’s been out sourced but as soon as a truly 100% American made knife has a price increase then their wrong and a crappy company I don’t get it
exactly the same as a small xm-18 pretty standard pricing
Pro Tech Malibu. Tough to find currently too, but generally a lot less expensive for equivalent luxury level Sebenza’s, and it has its own unique build choices that play on the company’s strengths (button locks, fast action, and beefy blade stock).
Full retail price for a base Malibu is $270 (you can find them if you look hard enough), base Sebenza is $450. The Malibu is made of anodized aluminum, so maintaining a new looking finish is an impossibility outside of a museum case, but they do make other handle materials, I imagine there might be aftermarket too. BTW, If Chris Reeve is concerned with flipper forces on a knife, please don’t show him any Pro-Tech autos lol. I sound like a fanboy but I only own 2 pro techs (for less money than a mid range sebenza lol). They just do what they do very well, and I think it’s pretty clear that the Malibu is intended for the Sebenza space.
ZTs are great too, a bit ornate and not as usefully designed for my taste, mine doesn’t make it to my pocket as much as the Malibu, but more than my Half-breed. They don’t mess around with their steel, but their blade shapes just aren’t at utilitarian (on the smaller, “classy” models anyway, hinderers are still no joke).
Anyway, my “knife of record” is the Malibu, it’s in the sweet spot of uncompromising USA build quality and price. It’s beyond me why they don’t make more of them, seems like they could print their own money with them, but maybe they sold slower than they hoped. Or maybe they can’t tool up enough production at their desired quality.
Opinions based on an opinion of another person’s opinion whose opinion of someone else’s opinion is just that…their own opinions. So much anger and hatred throw at one company who makes an excellent product, and I don’t recall them ever saying in interviews or otherwise that they were the “industry standard”. I mean just because they won awards year after year, for what?? Almost two decades?? Yeah, that doesn’t say anything about the company. No one in this world will be happy with anything someone else does, and you can’t please an opinionated person who has never been told that in the real world, NO ONE owes you anything. You want something, work for it, you want to win, train for it, if it’s too expensive, apply for a job where things “aren’t expensive”. At the end of the day, I love my CRK’s, and I carry mine for work and I use mine for work, and I love owning mine. Are they the BEST folders I own, probably not, but then again, they probably are. They cut when I need them too, and as far as everyone else goes, y’all can carry what you want and tell me it’s the best, and I might even agree with you, because I understand that the thing you call the “best” works for you, just as my proverbial “best” works for me.
Very Very well said ! I picked up a sebenza second hand and it is a great knife simple yet showy,I absolutely love it! That being said, I wouldnt want to spend 425$+ for one ! And I don't thinkI'd sell mine for that amount either! I can think of at least 4 other knifes 4 the price
Feel better now?
@@xDooksx Matter of fact I was doing very well. Then your comment sent me into a bit of a quandary. You see when I first read it I believed it to be exclamatory in nature, and thus was thinking to be ordered to feel okay, at which point I thought to myself, “yes, for you, I will feel better”. Once upon and theretofore putting on my spectacles; I saw that your comment was not exclamatory but indeed interrogative in nature, by the obvious use of the question mark at the end, which was there the entire time. So once I realized you were asking a question and not enjoining a prepatory command…needless to say I felt a bit silly and reluctantly decided that I would still feel better even though it was not an order, but instead a question. So now, to answer your original question: “yes”, yes I do feel better, and it’s all thanks to you. Enjoy reading till the end.
Agreed.
Excellent video David!
I'd love to see an episode of this regarding the Grimsmo Norseman.
I’ve been carrying CRK’s for 14 years now and no matter how many new, fancy and trendy knives I’ve tried during that time, I always come back to my Reeve’s.
You can't beat the robust build. I get bored of fast flicky action really fast. But the slow smooth roll out is always satisfying
Love this, seeing the Sabenza, an nice alternatives, I EDC mostly my Spyderco Amalgam, an absolutely love it. I have yet to find anything close as far as light, the feel in my hand is like it was custom made for me. Thanks DCA, for all you do for the the knife folks!
I also carry a Spyderco daily. The para 3 to be exact. No other knife has provided my use case with the ergonomics and utility that this knife has. I feel the same way about my para 3. A Spyderco is my go-to for daily use.
@@landscapingspecialist I recently got the KC exclusive Griptilian. Its my new work EDC. Nice enough to be proud of in pocket, but not too nice that I'd cry if I lost it. The bright colored handle is a plus since I drop knives in customers yards somewhat often it seems lol
Great Video Mr. Anderson!
You had me at the AC Sirius. Lovely !
That was a fun one, just seeing a whole bunch of premium knives in a similar class. I always enjoy your videos. I would like to see a video on work knives with washers rather than bearings price range anywhere from$30 up to $250 price range.
Me too
Shiro is king for sure but definitely a different beast. Love DCAs version the most out of all I've seen tho. Great blade shape.
Try beating the hell out of one and sending it back to the manufacturer and see if they’ll return it in like new condition.
Considering the price (and recent price increase) yes, yes you can absolutely beat a Sebbie. 💯
People acting like a $30 price increase makes these no longer desirable. Like you were already willing to drop $350 plus on a knife lol
@@gabrielbaker2667 Ive done it multiple times with CRK, Strider, RHK, Emerson. We all have. At some point there are diminishing returns, especially with knives like CRK which (in my experience) are typically collectors knives. 💯🤝
Not really. Maybe made in china, but not something to this caliber made in USA for the price.
@@skookumdanger I do not carry mine every day, but it does stay in my rotation of knives I carry. Mine is not a collector. But I could see why people do collect them
@@gabrielbaker2667 I've spent over $1k on a knife before, and I still think CRK are overpriced for a plain handled Ti frame lock knife with a mid-tier blade steel. They don't appeal to me at all.
Great selection. I carry Benchmade 781 Anthem and I think it is a great option too. High quality integral and similar blade shape.
I've never been happier to still be carrying my 20+ year old Gerber Harsey AirFrame, the ancestor of the Spartan Harsey Folder. Although the AirFrame is a liner lock, rather than a frame lock, its lock up is totally solid and it has what I believe are UHMW polyethylene washers instead of bronze washers. Being a knife that was designed some 25 years ago, the AirFrame has a 154CM blade, which while not being as exotic as later Crucible powder metallurgy steels, was considered a premium steel way back in the late 1990s. Remember that the Sebenza was originally made in ATS-34, which is virtually identical to 154CM. The 3D machined titanium scales are every bit as attractive as those of the Sebenza or Spartan, perhaps even moreso. This is the best folding knife Gerber ever made, and it was made in the US. In fact, Gerber ended up discontinuing the knife because it cost more than they expected to make it. The best part of the knife for me is that it has a tip down pocket clip, which I prefer and believe offers inherently superior safety to any tip-up design.
My 1969 Buck 110 folding hunter knife has worked very well for about 50 dollars new and most likely field dressed 16, to 18 Whitetails. A 4" to 5 inch blade is a must now
More Beat The Icon please! MORE MORE MORE!!!! 💪🏻💪🏻
Hope they do the 940 Osborne next
Really good timing since the price change lol
I'm shocked at how expensive some of them are. Insane.
Me, too that is exactly why I do not own one. In addition, Lynn Thompson and his brownies totally destroyed one, on one of their advertisements for their triad lock. I can buy two Spydiechefs for the price of a Sebenza.
It's pocket jewelry. I find the more I spend on a knife, the less I treat it like a tool and put it to use.
Agree with that outlook. I've been tempted to buy some of these finer knives but then I think I can buy a handgun at that price. I can buy 2,000 rounds of 9MM for that. I could buy the knife I have and lose and rebuy it 5 times over and still have a knife. When I think like this I never pull the plug, I'm concerned I'd wind up losing / misplacing it.
I recognize the Sabenza’s history and contribution to where are now, but I can’t get past my opposition to the frame lock, esp on knives with scale on only one side ( *shudder* ),
Having said that, the We entrant definitely seems the best bang for yer buck on that table.
Another excellent offering, DCA.
That Chaves Redencion 229 is absolutely stunning.
My favorite
I've never really thought the Sebenza was all that appealing, certainly not at the price point. Then again I'm not a Ti frame lock guy, so tbh most these knives don't really do it for me. I do have the Fox 525 and I love it, but its the wood handled version w/ damasteel.
Only knife on the table I've ever really considered is the Spartan Harsey. I'll prolly pick one of those up one of these days.
Do it. What’s a lot of fun w that knife is choosing from the vast array of color choices and different engraving. They have alot of options that appeal to me. And being made in America tics the last box. Interested what one you end up deciding on. 💪🏻💪🏻
@@landscapingspecialist Oh I already know which one I want. The Plague Doctor!
Thats a good one . Been eyeballin the Plague dr myself. Waiting on that 50 % off sale 😆
As you know, the Harsey and the Sebenza have many similarities and few differences. The sharping choil, in my opinion, is the biggest difference between the two. You will not see a smile on the Sebenza blade for at least 3 generations.
@@hdrider2071 LOL You and me can both hold our breaths waiting on that sale to happen
I’ve always wanted a Spartan Harsey. So many different color ways and designs. But the knife itself is something that I would carry.
Which one would YOU get?
Bro, I got the warthog spartan Harsey and LOOOVE IT!! go for it, you won't be disappointed!!!
This comment section is such a gift LOL thank you DCA and KC!!
The real omission here was the Rockstead Higo and Hizen. They share the bushing pivot that the Sebenza uses. Of course the blades are different class, but in my collection, these knives are the closest competitors for my pocket!
This is the most perfectly timed video release.
Man I love this episode!
Ti Spine is pretty sweet too, i like that monolithic handle design on it. 👌🏻
Great video. CR Sebenza grabs more that its fair share of reviews and show time. Great alternatives here. While the James Brand may be the closest (IMHO) I just love Chaves knives (grail brand). Hard to pin down why - probably a collision between their overbuilt design, compound blades and exacting engineering (thanks Reate). However, as nearly all of these are outside my budget, the closest I'll get to actually owning one is watching this video. 😢
Huge huge like on this particular episode ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
One knife I was looking at recently is the GiantMouse ACE Sonoma - Ti Satin. It's much cheaper that the Sebenza.
what a nice informative video!
Another fine job DCA, have impeccable taste
All great knives, the only problem is that you will know it's not a sebenza everytime you hold it.
Just buy the Sandrin Monza, and call it a day! You will not be disappointed!!!
*Knife owner/collector/user with 20+ years experience, (with over $110,000 in knives) & owning nearly every one on the table!*
I clicked on this video thinking, “I better see a Spartan Harsey folder.” I’m glad to see that we think alike.
Another awesome BEAT THE ICON video DCA! I'd have to say that Chavez makes some insanely good looking rugged knives. And that ZT AND Shiragorov are gorgeous. I own two integral knives (Benchmade Anthem and Lionsteel SR11A) and the the Anthem is an absolute dream to own and carry.
I own a Sebenza 21. I use a Sebenza 21. It’s a good knife.
I’ve had a few & no complaints about any of them. Yes there’s knives that are a better value but there’s a joy of ownership to them.
I own a sebenza 25 or inkosi and I love it but I like my zt 0850 better. And now that I've had my vero synapse xl a week I like it more also. Just my opinion on my knives. Great review DCA..
I have a Toor admiral, and love it minus the pocket clip (super weak) if they can fix that it'll be a serious contender for more pocket time
Kinda surprised not to see the ZT 0640 on this list. It seems to be an even better direct competitor than the 0470 you showed.
I'm with you on that
I really wish you could still grab those. I got the first Emerson ZT the tanto and it is so well made. ZT have great f&f anyway imo but this thing is special.
Thoughts on the Spydiechef? That knife is fantastic
Bought a set of beacons, one for me and one for my brother, and we both love it, great knife for the price
Are there any alternatives to Swiss Army Knives? Maybe some with more premium steel, or with bigger tools?
For upgraded steel, have a look at the SAK alternatives made by Boker, Ruike and MKM.
These are all gorgeous
Tables FULL of bangers today 👌🏻👌🏻😌
When it came time for me to get a premium pocket knife, I considered the Sebenza but choose the Rockstead Hizen. S45V is a great steel but not unlike a blade from Spyderco or Benchmade. I'm not sure it constitutes a step up from them. But the Rockstead blade...that is a step up.
I love toor knives, they have really cool, simple, designs.
Love my toor merchant so much I bought another. Great knife
Although Hard to find I Really like my Trm Atomic Titanium it isn't as robust as a Crk but for what I need it for it is great.
Thanks for comparisons. Fancy pants!
David!!! Do a video on the most unique edc folders, I love a unique knife to show off to the friends!
Most unique locks, blades, opening method etc...
I love your stuff! You're helped me with my personal collection! I'm newer to the knife game and love it!
The James Brand pricing kills me. Great video
Bought my first Sebenza in 1990 , Over the years I’ve purchased 9 Sebenza’s in total the last one I bought in 2017, They are beautiful show pieces but that’s all they are in my opinion a show piece not a EDC moderate use knife .Every Sebenza I owned had issues with lock disengagement doing moderate cutting tasks, I can’t give the argument that I just got a defective one when I had issues with all 9 purchased over a 27 year span .I’ve only kept my first Sebenza I purchased in 1990 for sentimental reasons the others I sold. Spartan Harsey , Hinder knives and Medfod knives just to name a few have just as good fit and finish in the same price range with Medford being the exception they are considerably more expensive but unlike the Sebenza’s I never had issues with any of those knives doing the same moderate cutting tasks. I still think Sebenza’s are beautiful knives just not a edc
Interesting. I had the same lock troubles on my spartans. A full size and 3.25. My 21 has always been rock solid.🤷 Guess we are all out here just trying to get lucky with the knife of our dreams🤣🤣🤣
One thing I love about my Sebenza is the ease of cleaning. I can disassemble, clean and reassemble in no time and CRK includes the tools to do it. I suspect some of the knives shown would be difficult to disassemble and may even void your warranty if you do so. If you are worried about getting your knife dirty what’s the point?
Totally agree. Everyone loves an integral until you have to maintenance one. They're a super big pain in the ass to get back together
How long do you think it will be before you have CRKs in stock?
My dream knife would be the ultimate version of the Sebenza. I would like either a mirror polished blade, or a Damasteel blade, and timascus scales. This version exists as modded knives. But I would like these features from Chris Reeve directly. I wish Chris Reeve would do a bit more customization to complete with Rockstead, and Shirogorov
Thank you DCA
Well, I thought that I might splurge and buy the LionSteel TiSpine shown in this video, except that it doesn't exist on the website. The link in the video goes nowhere, searched the website, nothing. Any reason for this???
CRKT made a Sebenza prototype with aus6 and zytel. I wouldn't mind trying the Sanrenmu-benza myself.
There are alot of knives out that are just as good or better at being a cutting tool. But we all know that if all we were buying the knife for was to cut then a box cutter with a fresh blade when ever you want is best. It's alot more than that and the Sebenza is still number one to me. That spartan was the only one on that table that competes with it or maybe a Arius which wasn't shown.
I think Rockstead could have been included with Higo II (vs Large Sebenza). If you were to release a video of a Gentleman's Pocketknives, please include Nehan vs Mnandi
I like the blood grooves on the Reate!!! };)
Stop it
I am still waiting to get my first CRK Sebenza... I've REALLY liked the bog oak inlay version, but I'm waiting for Magnacut.
Anyways, another suggestion for a "Beat the icon" episode, let's beat these: ESEE Izula; ESEE 6; Condor El Salvador; Morakniv Companion/Garberg/511/kansbol.
M1 Caper for Izula. Fallkniven F1X and Lionsteel M4 and DBK Knife and Patriot Manly and Joker Ember for the wood cutting ones.
Hey man! What about the Real Steel Phasma in titanium and M390 steel? Keep the excellent work! Cheers!
I have several CR Knives. The Insingo works very well for what I need a knife for here on the property. I do wonder just why CR Knives get the credit for the frame lock as Michael and Patricia Walker did it years before anyone ever heard of CR Knives. I do wish CR would do a better heat treat on their knives. The steel is far under spec in heat treat to really make the steel shins.
That Sirius looks fo me at least like an ultra refined Gentleman's bugout. Nice!!!
KnifeMaker
I've bought a lot of premium knives...sold off a lot, still have some...but a CF Elite Bugout serrated has kicked every other knife I have to the curb for some time now. I don't see that changing.
I can appreciate nice knives now... but I have no desire for any more. Like my old trusty Glock 26 (my edc since 2008) the bugout just does it for me.
What is the the action like on the TiSpine?
I already LOVED the Sebenza 31 before watching this video, but now am 10X more enthusiastic!
It's a boring uninspired overhyped knife.
I’m a bit surprised there was no Rick Hinderer on the list. Specifically the Eklipse.
Yeah, a Hinderer is the perfect example because you can’t get them either : )
I have bought and sold at least 30 Sebenzas in the last 20 years. If I could have any single one of them back it would be a Large Plain Regular. They always seem to leave me cold for some reason. Try as I might, I just cannot hold onto one for very long.
Can’t go past my edc pocket carry BK 9 my all time favorite 😍
I like my ZTs but lately carry a Kershaw Link, 20 CV.
My large Sebenza 21 and Umnumzaan are still going 💪
Did you like that Kizer T1, folks? Beautiful action, innit? And a great-looking knife. I sure thought so. So I bought one. And got one with what I now know is the famous brutally tight and finicky detent. Struggled with it all day until my thumb literally bled. Yes, I know about staying off the lock bar. So, so disappointed and angry. Beautiful packaging, though, very nice. Black and silver. Very classy. You can tell you've got a premium knife in every way except how it works.
Would love to see a few more “plain Wayne” alternatives
There are definitely better knives for the dollar, especially over seas made. The sebenza 31 still loves in my pocket every day. It's hard to beat their work performance, quality, and manufacturer support.
Hey DCA, for me the main competitors are inside the CRK family. The Inkosi and before all the Umnumzaan are what can beat the Sebenza.
I like my plain Ti Arno Bernard iMamba as a Sebenza alternative. It is impeccably made, with a stunningly beautiful hand-rubbed hollow grind. And it's a flipper which, for me, is a great thing.
Damn that looks just like it or has the same vibe. But haha it costs more than a Sebenza 31.
I really want a Beat The Icon edition of the Benchmade 940
How do we feel about MBK’s Old Guard in the mix? I liken it to the Kizer T1, but I like the Ray L. design a lot more on the Guard.
Food for thought. Great video!
Beautiful knives. I own a 21 and two old guards. A ti linerlock and one of the newer ones in zdp189. The ti is a great, classy knife and one of the few I own that'll make me put my 21 in the drawer for a few days. The newer one, not so much. It's either very tight(so tight it doesn't always lock when opened) with no blade play, or with blade play and opens so hard the lock sticks...😞 I suppose the real test will come when I try to reach out to MBK to remedy the situation.
I’ve had my eye an a ti old guard, and you may have just made up my mind. Epic that it can compete with your 21! Thanks for the reply.
I still prefer my 21 for most days but the OG is a great knife too and I would definitely recommend it if you wanted to save a few bucks. Go for the ti linerock if you can find one
Insane prices and wait times.
Had my Sebenza for a little over a year now and love it. Use it daily from general cardboard cutting to harder use cases.
Can it be beaten? Yes, certainly but it's still a great knife. Luckily I've had no QC issues with mine but I've heard that not always the case.
Also carry a ZT 0562 which is a better slicer but not quite as tough feeling (imo).
I'm like you w/ the knives. I have two customized ZT 0562Ti(s). You can't beat the metal "bang" they make. Yet, with all of today's, new faster-action, wildly-designed knives, the honorable Sebenza is in a different class.
@@cliffbunyea8416 100% agree.
I’m going to recommend a competitor knife you guys don’t carry the quiet carry waypoint. By far my favorite knife I own
I have 6 CRK and my favorite is the large inkosi with insingo blade. If you want a one and done knife get a CRK!
I should be an advocate for CRK, considering that I agree with Antoine de Saint-Exupery about how to achieve perfection. It took me a long time to figure out why I don't.
I'm not interested in drop points, frame locks, or knives with thumb ramps, no matter how understated that thumb ramp is. I understand they're more than the sum of their parts, I'm just not excited enough by the parts, to pay the sum....