Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 21

[knifeguy98]

where did you pick this one up

[amsquare]

I do not use my Sebenza very often...mostly just look at it and play with it. The Hinderer 3 inch XM is the other of this size that I admire as much. The Sebenza is classier and the Hinderer is a tough little sucker. Ain't knives grand?

[sbyman96]

blue thumbstud looks pretty gay

[1OfTheLocalCivillian]

How much is a good price for this small sebenza? how bout the large? 

[roninair]

So almost 2 years later....... whats your thoughts about the small 21 now or do you still have it ?

[thecajunblaze]

@roninair I carried it a few weeks ago, great for summer carry when you want something on the lite side. Never sell this little knife.

[roninair]

@thecajunblaze Thanks ,I have a used one in the mail,...Really enjoy your videos ,if you ever get north to Canada stop by ...eh?

[Airoyster]

True North Knives

[Airoyster]

I purchased a small Sebenza with silver thumb stud and spacer from a dealer here in Canada,I haven't been able to take my hands off it for a week.I remember reading about the Sebenza in Blade Magazine back in the mid 90's and thought someday I'd own one.I've got a pretty good collection of quality knives with a couple of handmade customs as well,but the Sebenza,Buck 110, Case Mini Copperlock and Victorinox Pioneer are the four that sit on my dresser.....

[tahomazz]

@Airoyster im in canada 2 where you pick it up from?

[Airoyster]

@tahomazz I purchased my Small Sebenza @ True North Knives. They have a really good selection.

[KnifesForUs]

the clip looks as if you were to use it hard it would useless

[thecajunblaze]

@KnifesForUs looks can be deceiving.

[KnifesForUs]

@thecajunblaze Oh. what material is the clip?

[TheMRABC12341]

Can these be used for edc? And any cutting tasks?

[nmooney151]

@TheMRABC12341 these are made for edc. in my opinion THE edc knife to own.

[schu740guy]

hey cajaun, where could i pick up one of these beauties

[thecajunblaze]

@schu740guy I am fortunate to have a local dealer in my town. You may want to google for online dealers. Also check the forums to see if someone is selling a used one.

[SambaMaquina]

what he said at 0:42 - 0:45 ??

[thecajunblaze]

@SambaMaquina It's Cajun-French for "Look at That"

[butaangas]

I am getting one now.

[PhillieBRidin]

which would you recomend, small or large?

[luminorguy]

Every man owes it to himself to own at least one fine cutting tool. I own many knives, but the Chris Reeve Sebenza is by far my favorite. They're expensive, but worth every penny. Thanks for posting this vid!

[nightmarefacility]

you got some fancy taste, (or a fat wallet)!!! nice knife!

[thecajunblaze]

@nightmarefacility Empty Wallet after buying the knives. Never enough Knives.......

[nightmarefacility]

@thecajunblaze so, so true.

[agglutination]

@thecajunblaze Better to be broke WITH knives :)

[boravw1]

any random people recognize your sebenza?

[TheBigbrad75]

I just got one off ebay. It took me forever to decide between large and small. I wish they made a 'medium'. Obviously I went with the small, and I'm sure I'll love it. Thanks again for another great video. 

[junkfoodramen]

hey, can you do a comparison with the sebenza small and the kershaw skyline?

thanks if you can

[conair15129]

just bought one off bladeforum :)

[thecajunblaze]

@conair15129  I really like this little blade.

[bigbubba5037]

Just thought I'd mention that after watching your review and many others, I finally went ahead and pulled the trigger on a sebenza. I went with the small micarta 21. Fantastic knife! Thanks for the review, it really helped me out!

[victorinoxfan]

After having the small sebenza 21 for almost 2 weeks it has easily become my favorite blade. It's the perfect size for EDC, and the fit and finish is superb.

The only thing I would add is double lugs.

[bankmind80]

Definitely a work of art Blaze!!! My favorite knife by far!!!

[thecajunblaze]

@znicholson22  Sage 2 is a great knife.

[thecajunblaze]

@znicholson22 For me it is that's why I could stop at just one. The Chris Reeve Sebenza is my most favorite knife.

[midcitygym]

sweet, on my want list immediately .

[dnullify100]

would keeping the lanyard on, while using the pocket clip cause the knife to fall out? When i tried this knife out, i liked the feel of the lanyard there as a sort of extension of the handle, but i wouldn't want it to be the cause of it falling out of my pocket.

[thecajunblaze]

@dnullify100 I just take the lanyard off because I don't like the way it looks.

[aznpos531]

I am dying to gt my hands on this knife. The jimping on the spine looks weak though. Can anyone comment?

[thecajunblaze]

@aznpos531 I think it's fine, this is not a tactical knife so the jimping is not as aggressive.

[dnullify100]

I'm seriously on the fence with this one. I can't decide either a small sebenza, or the Sage 2. I'm not sure if i'll use the sebenza after paying $330, but i'm sure i'll be able to get myself to carry the Sage 2 at $150...

[Iceblastr72]

I just got mine today. It's just a sweet little folder.

[thecajunblaze]

@Iceblastr72 Very nice!

[midcitygym]

@Iceblastr72 where did you buy your 21 please?

[c0nsci0usness]

i don't understand the fascination with the sebenzas....knives are cool but youre dropping over $300 for something that plain?

[tapitio11]

Wait is it the Chris reeve the superman guy?

[thecajunblaze]

@tapitio11 Super Knife!

[75SilentWarrior]

@tapitio11 No, Christopher Reeves died in 2004.

[nickclarson]

I wonder why they chose to rivet the handle together instead of using screws... seems like something that is done on much cheaper knives rather than something that costs $300+, unless I am missing something

[thecajunblaze]

@nickclarson What? Rivets? Watch the video........

[Bwheat7]

so is the handle that grippy? or does the shape of the handle just hold it in good?

[sevenedges]

Hey wait a minute. No: Not A, not B, but C ya?

J/K great review I have one in my pocket right noe actually. And after carryin several different Benchmades for a while you really can tell the quality difference all around.

I like the Benchmade 8600 Bedlam, but think umnum will be my next purchase.

[rockandrollrabbit]

So, what exactly is the purpose of the dual indents on the inside of the handle, on the clip side? The Mnandi has it too, it's visible on both at 3:51. I've been wondering about that for a long time.

[sevenedges]

@rockandrollrabbit that is where they removed some of the titanium so they can bend the locking bar over enough to engage the back of the blade.

[keepnitreal94]

redneck

[thecajunblaze]

@keepnitreal94 Neck gets really red when out in the sun for too long, like yesterday at the ballpark. I'm feeling it today! Thanks!

[azatrox]

@thecajunblaze Like your attitude cajun. With all the political hate flowing on both sides, a little witty patience is just what we need. Oh, and LOVE that knife.

[thecajunblaze]

@azatrox Thanks for watching and commenting!

[rockandrollrabbit]

@keepnitreal94 Don't be a douche.

[emokidbc]

watching this vid over and over waiting for money to magicaly get into my bank account i think jesus came back as chris and brought us the perfection and beauty of the PERFECT knife

[thecajunblaze]

@emokidbc That's funny!

[ApocalypticRedIX]

@thecajunblaze why the hell does sebenza's cost so damn much like at least 400$ for a folder? i might as well buy a fucking benchmade auto presidio with the same quality and with assisted opening.

[thecajunblaze]

@ApocalypticRedIX Not $400, only $330. You need to go get you one of those Benchmade knives, that sounds great. Thanks for commenting!

[oromoto]

I think  I have watched this video for like 30 times...

[thecajunblaze]

@oromoto I just bought another Small Sebenza 21, bought it used from kenthenoob. It's one of my favorite folders. Hey, thanks for watching, glad you have enjoyed this video.

[oromoto]

@thecajunblaze I'd love to get one myself soon. I heard that the new one comes with perforated washers. (oops, I think I just made you want to get another one).

[skypilot7103]

Hi Caj

Bought a new Alias II really disappointed, will sell and look for a Sebenza

[dgl1962]

YOU know how to do a knife review!

The lighting is perfect

You hold it still

You move it slowly

Before people do reviews,they should be forced to refer to your vids for tips.

Thanks

[thecajunblaze]

Thanks for the comment. The question is did it make you want to go out and buy a Small Sebenza, or do you already have one?

[druisteen1]

good knife for every day carring

[thecajunblaze]

I agree!

[oromoto]

They use to have a mini sebenza, too bad they don't make it any more.

[thecajunblaze]

Really, I didn't know that!

[oromoto]

Blaze, the official name is Umfaan, but i call it mini sebenza. Do a search in youtube and you will see. It's discontinued now. But it's a cool cool blade.

[thecajunblaze]

Thanks!

[nathan1611]

I can't choose between small or large : (

[thecajunblaze]

Ask yourself do you prefer a large blade or a smaller blade.

[antixbush]

go with the small, fits in the hand better, the large is a little too big. plus you will save alot of money you could get another knife with :D

[DaBossk]

how hard is s30v? i ordered a zero tolerance 0301 and just wanna know if that steel is still good

[thecajunblaze]

On the Sebenza it's a perfect steel. Holds an edge for a long time.

[Sysv79]

Mailman dropped my large 21 off at the door today mannnnn what a knife thanks Cajunblaze for the reviews.

[thecajunblaze]

Hope you enjoy your new Sebenza.  Thanks for watching.

[SUFFOCATIONFAN]

Cajunblaze ma boy! been thinking about a seb forever and your video review pushed me over the top. I bought a large 21 and have since sold all my other blades in hopes of picking up a mnandi. These knives have to be handled to be believed. Thanks man

[thecajunblaze]

You're correct. You can't appreciate the Blade until you handle it for your self. Congrats on your new Blade.

[mikez65]

Alright... I bought one of these things. Should be here Wednesday. I usually feel that a 3" blade is more than sufficient, so I went for the small 21.

I tell you what though, angels had better sing when I open the box and I'd better NEVER lose this thing!

[thecajunblaze]

Let's hope Not!  LOL! Congrats on your new Sebenza.

[oromoto]

you promised the sebenza vs sage 2 comparison~ 5/5

[thecajunblaze]

I recorded it a while back and wasn't happy with it so I haven't posted it yet. I haven't forgotten. Thanks!

[oromoto]

thanks~

[rocky3330]

I stumbled across this video not knowing who Chris Reeve was or what his knives looked like. 2 days and $275 later I had me a Sebenza sitting on the front door waiting on me

[thecajunblaze]

Wow! That's amazing.  You're going to be hooked now. I want the Large 21 Sebenza now, just saving up for it. That's sweet! Thanks for sharing.

[CrialCrial]

Where u gett it for 275?

[merthyrmafia]

That's fanastic knife, the only question I would like to ask you about this knife is, At $400 dollars, do you think it's worth $260 dollars more than your Spyderco Paramilitary.

[foiut]

They are actually $330 and although Spydercos are excellent knives at their price point, CR is in a different league. The fit and finish are more than perfect. You almost have to handle one to understand. I've you've ever owned a Sebbie, no other production folder will ever seem quite good enough.

[thecajunblaze]

$330. is correct.

[rocky3330]

Where did you get this from?

[rocky3330]

Sorry I obviously didnt read the description.

[turbo311]

The thumbstud on my new 21 isn't nearly that blue :( and I've seen them so blue before in stores.

[thecajunblaze]

My thumb stud fades over time, it should be really blue until you start using it alot. I want a Large 21. Have you found a Mnandi yet?

[turbo311]

Yeah I've had them fade in the past and it's normal, just love em starting out all bright like yours. New Graham has 6 ironwood and 3 snakewood in stock, Plaza Cuterly has camel thorn, and there's a box elder on ebay, so no haven't decided yet haha.

[appletime101]

that mnandi you had in the video was really nice

[turbo311]

Worked a trade for a large 21! Now it's Mnandi time! Btw the thumbstud can't be swapped to the other side without a press, and it's ultimately pointless. CRK makes dedicated left hand versions of all folders.

[thecajunblaze]

Thanks, for the info. The guys at Lafayette Shooters told me the thumb stud could be moved, but I guess they were wrong.

[turbo311]

They probably just assumed or got some bad info. I can't think of any knife that has a swappable stud. Usually if a knife has a swappable clip it has double studs anyway. But a Sebenza or Mnandi is a design that requires dedicated right and left versions.

[turbo311]

Lovely. There's just something about these knives... I'm debating Seb 21 or Mnandi

[thecajunblaze]

Both are really nice. The Mnandi is really a strong knife for being so small. Most impressive!

[kenthenoob]

i love my small 21. it didn't come with a lanyard though :(

[thecajunblaze]

Thanks!

[jayfulf]

0:40 lol what is that? Nice knife, reminds me of my skirmish with more class

[nycdave212]

Congrats on another awesome addition to your collection! Looking forward to hearing how the Sage compares to it...

[thecajunblaze]

That video is only my list. The problem is I really like both, so it's finding out what I want to say about each. Thanks for watching.

[thecajunblaze]

That's Cool!

[TapouT2232]

that is one beautiful knife. Lovin that style. Great review man!

[thecajunblaze]

Thanks!

[gangsta965084]

sweet knife damn i wish i could get my hands on one

[thecajunblaze]

Just save up Gangsta! It took my a long time before I could afford one of these.

[gangsta965084]

MMM sounds good but how much does it cost and I recall you also have the big one too right?

[blackhawkbn]

Very nice knife!

Great videos, keep up the good work!

[thecajunblaze]

Glad you like.

[whitenite007]

Its not really sparking my interest very much...The thumb stud doesn't look very functional. But, I can't actually speak to it, because I don't own any Chris Reeve knives! They are expensive though are they not? Its just from watching this video it looks to me like there are better options, I guess I'd have to handle one to find out though.

[thecajunblaze]

I hear ya buddy!

[chuckv5150]

What in the world does "Kat dey dant" mean? Just wondering. I've heard that from you before. Oh what about the cooking videos. I love that Cajun cooking!!

[thecajunblaze]

means "LOOK AT THAT!" expression.

[CreativeOutletHobbie]

Awesome purchase. Looks like you have a good knife store nearby. I'm trying to decide between the small or large sebbie. Which size do you like best now?

[thecajunblaze]

Yes Lafayette Shooters carries some very nice knives and they also have a large selection, just wish they carried the SNG. Butt you can't have everything! LOL! I have to say I like the small 21 a tiny bit better. Not to say I don't like the Large one, but the small 21 is just a fine cutting tool. Very easy to work with on EDC chores.

[thehustlerboy500]

cool knife!!! :D

[thecajunblaze]

Very!

[edgedweapon88]

That is one beautiful knife!!! Lucky Lucky Man!

[thecajunblaze]

Thanks for watching.

[fredde90210]

You are a lucky man "Mr Blaze" Keep it up.

[thecajunblaze]

Glad you like the vids!

[reasoning777]

Now that I do like a lot, it's a joy to see (and hold judging by your comments). Super looking knife. !!

[thecajunblaze]

Thanks!

[cam131313cam]

i like how the pocket clip also presses down on the frame lock to make it stronger (or so it looks like it does)

[thecajunblaze]

Yes, great point!

[emokidbc]

beautiful!

[thecajunblaze]

Thanks!