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      commodorewheeler
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      Congrats! Let us know how it is. I'd like to hear about how it differs from the standard Sebenza other than the blade profile.

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      • SeulS
        Seul
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        @DougNg:

        I didn't mention that one since it's one of the hardest knives ever to find, and you'll pay through the damn nose for it

        How much we talking 'bout?..

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          commodorewheeler
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          @Seul:

          @DougNg:

          I didn't mention that one since it's one of the hardest knives ever to find, and you'll pay through the damn nose for it

          How much we talking 'bout?..

          Eli, the aftermarket demand on these has actually decreased in the past few years. 2-3 years ago, it would have cost you $600-$700 or more to get them on the secondary market. In the past year, I have seen them sell for cheaper, more in the $400-$450 range. Obviously, there still is an aftermarket premium on these, and like Doug said, they are really rare, but it's not as cost-prohibitive to get them now as it once was.

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          • DougNgD
            DougNg
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            I might be wrong about this, but I don't remember the Umfaan having a clip either

            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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            • DougNgD
              DougNg
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              Seul, William Henry and Fallkniven might have something for you as well. Been thinking about a good fit for you lately

              I've always wanted a William Henry

              onlyfineknives.com has a nice selection

              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                braille_teeth
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                One thing I will say about the Wm. Henry's is that I could NEVER feel comfortable actually DOING anything with one of them. I'm not opposed to opulence by any means, but I feel like they are kind of delicate in their craftsmanship. (I mean, we're all Iron Heart wearers here, we presumably place a premium on utility and durability…) The button lock is quite elegant...
                Fallknivens are GREAT. I have a friend with a PXL and DAMN is it nice.

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                • SeulS
                  Seul
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                  @DougNg:

                  Seul, William Henry and Fallkniven might have something for you as well. Been thinking about a good fit for you lately

                  Thank you for putting some thought into this. I will check out all your advice this weekend.

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                  • nixageN
                    nixage
                    Raw and Unwashed
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                    @DougNg:

                    Since I was a kid, I've always liked pocketknives. My first one was an El Cheapo slipjoint. When I was a teenager, my dad got me a Swiss Army Knife. And the irresponsible teenager I was, I lost the damn thing

                    Fast forward about a dozen years, and my tastes in pocketknives is not unlike my taste in denim: refined and expensive

                    For the last few years, this has been my predominant Every Day Carry knife. Having a pocketknife, in my opinion, just goes with the workwear motif…and is an essential tool for every man...even if it's to open up envelopes

                    Anyone else carry a pocketknife?

                    Chris Reeve Knives Large Classic Sebenza

                    I have a LOT of knives (well, less these days, maybe two dozen tops), but this is the one I always go back to. The handles are sandblasted titanium and develops wear and character just like a good pair of jeans

                    Ha!  I have the same one.  😉
                    I also have a benchmade and a tiny little spyderco.

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                      braille_teeth
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                      CRK Insingo recieved.
                      OMG is it hot. And Large. Funny  anodized lanyard thing. but HOT.
                      I love the blade profile - it has a beautiful curve to it.
                      Pics soon!

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                      • nixageN
                        nixage
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                        Nice!! congrats.

                        I thought about getting one, but I actually prefer the normal blade and already have one.  Might wait for the 2010 limited edition though.  😉

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                          braille_teeth
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                          Yayyyyyyyy. (note heavy duty paracord lanyard… ain't lettin' this get away without a fight.)

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                          • DougNgD
                            DougNg
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                            The Insigno is sweeeet

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            • DougNgD
                              DougNg
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                              Seul, why do you want such a small knife?

                              I find that if I use a knife that small for more than a couple minutes, my hand starts to cramp up. I've personally found that a knife with a 3.5" blade and a 4.5" handle is just the right balance between comfort and carryability

                              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                              • SeulS
                                Seul
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                                • small hands
                                • esthetics: 5" makes me go  😘
                                • easier to work with; at least for the kind of work I use it for (mainly cutting boxes, ropes, plastic,…)

                                I'm open to anything under 7" global length, though. I still have to look into your recommendations, but wanted to honour your question with a quick response either way.

                                Edit: more importantly, it HAS to be a semi-auto (switchblade type).

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                                • DougNgD
                                  DougNg
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                                  @Seul:

                                  Edit: more importantly, it HAS to be a semi-auto (switchblade type).

                                  What is semi auto? Like an assisted opener?

                                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                  • DougNgD
                                    DougNg
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                                    RJ Martin gifted me one with a stainless steel blade

                                    I think it's a great knife. Mirror polished the edges of the liners and gave it to Jody. She carries hers all the time, at least until we get our matching pair of Brum custom Kiridashis

                                    http://newgraham.com/store/product/6748/Zing-Damascus-PE/

                                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                    • SeulS
                                      Seul
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                                      @DougNg:

                                      What is semi auto? Like an assisted opener?

                                      Yeah, assisted opener.

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                                      • DougNgD
                                        DougNg
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                                        Check out the Kershaw Zing, it's not assisted, but it might as well be with how easily it opens

                                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                        • SeulS
                                          Seul
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                                          Well it's either assisted or opening it completely with my teeth. I usually have something balanced in my left arm that needs to be cut open, so yeah… Needs to be auto...

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                                          • DougNgD
                                            DougNg
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                                            I don't think I've ever opened a knife with a thumbstud with two hands…

                                            The Zing has both a thumbstud and the flipper. I'm not even going to try to explain the flipper. Just YouTube Kershaw Zing and you should be able to find a video

                                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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