KnifeCenter FAQ #56: Is A Sebenza Worth the Money? + ZT 0562 vs Sebenza

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Believe the Sebenza hype? Plus, a knife for a skaboarding sushi chef, pineapple on pizza, and stain-proofing D2 steel. And your kitchen knives deserve better than being in the dishwasher.
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Sebenza vs ZT Hinderer 0562TI
7:28 Budget Steel vs Sweat - D2 or Full Stainless?
9:18 When Are You Buying a Sebenza?
12:14 Skateboarding Sushi Chef EDC Fixed Blade
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@janpen78 10 ай бұрын

Sebenza all the way for me. I own a large in micarta scales and s30v, use it every day it's my work knife. Over 10 years now.. And a few years after that I bought a small naked insingo in 35v for street carry. Both - absolute perfection. Healed me from buying in between knives, all I buy now are small fixed blades, just for love of knives. Peace.

@thepull-outking5123 2 жыл бұрын

Sir David, We continue to be impressed by your presentations. We thoroughly enjoy your eloquent videos, the way you find the precise word to express your thoughts.

@floydandrews3054 2 жыл бұрын

I have been carrying a left handed Small Sebenza as my EDC since the mid '80s. If I lost it I would immediately buy another one. I have 20 other pocket knives, but I carry the Sebenza 90% of the time.

@optimuscrime608 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been carrying a lefty small 31 for about a year. Absolutely love it. Great little edc

@Dan_is_the_Bastard Жыл бұрын

Mid 80s? I thought the Sebenza came out in the 90s. I could be wrong though. Either way I agree. I carry a small Sebenza 31 almost every day and i absolutely love it.

@nickb_rock Жыл бұрын

@@Dan_is_the_Bastard He didn't have one in the mid 80's because they weren't made in the mid 80s. He's just trying to be into it before everybody else.

@brianbrennan5416 10 ай бұрын

They came out in 93

@floydandrews3054 10 ай бұрын

My bad. Mid 90's, not mid 80's. Time flies.

@akapabs108 2 жыл бұрын

ZT 0562 ounce for ounce is the best edc knife. It's one of my favorite knives in general.. I own two and eventually will own three. I would argue that it's better than a Hinderer XM-18.. valuewise it can't be beat.

@j.savage1228 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@dcamnc1 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I sold my XM-18 because I liked the 0562 better.

@Kilt_Camera_and_Carry 2 жыл бұрын

I love my CRK 31 and Impinda ... I appreciate the fit and finish, love that I can disassemble both with common tools, and feel reassured that CRK will support my purchase through an excellent warranty and spa services ... Very much worth it.

@masonrains5010 2 жыл бұрын

High quality… no spit

@granthaller9544 2 жыл бұрын

I think the easy disassembly is an underrated feature on a CRK. If you are using a knife it will get gummed up and need cleaning. Although I have not disassembled the ZT, I can say the Sebenza is a joy to clean.

@caseymoore4759 Жыл бұрын

I have a sebenza and a hinderer xm-18 and I’d have a really hard time getting rid of either. But the sebenza is deff my fav design and action of all time. Can’t wait to try the inkosi tanto I have on the way

@kylemccaffrey3003 2 жыл бұрын

DCA how in the world did you say skateboarding sushi chef as fast and efficiently as you did!??!?! Anyone else utterly bewildered by this man’s plethora of hidden talents? Keep up the great work, as always love the video content.

@mattadler4710 2 жыл бұрын

"said gourds" made me laugh. this was a good one. I've really been wondering myself when it might be time to get a Sebenza, and this was helpful to say the least. thanks as always David!

@realbroggo 2 жыл бұрын

DCA - spot on advice re. buying a CRK Sebenza as a forever knife. I would also recommend buying a couple of cheap knives in different styles and sizes to find out what a person likes rather than relying on opinions of others. Sebenzas are great knives but I'd hate to drop $400+ on a knife that I hate because it's too big or too heavy or whatever. Finally - love your integrity. Many outlets would just push for the sale of the expensive knife without any advice. Thanks for the vid.

@janhenrymichael 2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour David, where I live in South France oysters are a big deal. Can you do a review of oyster knives? My favourite is a chunky Solingen original, but I've seen guys use a more rapier-type blade with more flexibility. Best wishes, Jan.

@Vares65 2 жыл бұрын

David, I'm not an oyster person but I think it is an interesting question too!

@AdamasOldblade 2 жыл бұрын

I second this opinion.

@SodaPopCurtis808 2 жыл бұрын

Good for Q & A. Let’s see it DCA! You can do it! And Seth too!

@thierrybernot9369 2 жыл бұрын

@lit sci ;-). There are no such knives. Frogs (legs only) don't need a specific knife as it's like chicken flesh. Snails are taken out from their shell using a thin fork with 2 teeth when they are cooked. Oyster knife is usually a short, but large leaf blade to allow prying when the blade is in.

@vemund77 2 жыл бұрын

This is a cool idea. Niche knives

@rogersiples3335 2 жыл бұрын

I love my ZT0562TI. Best bang for buck. Got all plurple hardware from Australia. Makes a nice $400 custom knife.

@treyknudsen2067 2 жыл бұрын

DCA love your content. It’s second to none! I’m looking for a sub 4” great all around edc fixed blade for heavy use and edge retention. I prefer horizontal carry with blade tech compatible sheath. Ive carried an ESEE Izula for a couple years and really liked it but it didn’t hold an edge the way I would like it to. Thanks for your consideration.

@renechavez870 Жыл бұрын

Whoever says a CRK ISNT WORTH IT has NEVER invested the time to break one in. A broken in sebenza is phenomenal! And now I have a sebenza 31 small with Micarta inlays with CPM MAGNA CUt=world class

@thenicolascage4355 2 жыл бұрын

I like the piano or no music in the background more than this guitare repeating itself after over and over and over again.

@AtKnifepoint1 2 жыл бұрын

How are Ed and Nathan Junior doing?

@adrianchoo337 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks DCA and Thomas for featuring my question. I think it's great advice, I should try out different knives to understand my personal preference. My wallet isn't feeling very happy though...🤣

@RagnarokCo 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting into knives as well but even the first knife I bought taught me things I couldn't tell even after spending a long time researching which knife I wanted in my price range. So I just wanted to +1 the recommendation of checking out different knives so you can narrow down what you need and want out of a knife.

@pat9586 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, I think I will buy the silax for Christmas, very cool!

@gibbsrule9188 2 жыл бұрын

The Silax is a fantastic food prep/camp kitchen knife, mine is marked Artisan as it's the tan prototype model they made available 🤘

@kingfathand Жыл бұрын

I would never have spent that much on a knife but my wife bought it for me as a gift. Best knife I own. I use it more than any other. (I have a lot of others) you might balk at the price but you will never regret owning it.

@L0WZER0 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video y'all! I love the pizza question (even though I do like pineapple on pizza and not meat). Nope, to me pizza isn't an open faced sandwich, it's pie :)

@knifetoucher 2 жыл бұрын

I own 6 CRKs, they are the best made knives on the planet, period.

@brandons9138 2 жыл бұрын

I've owned a few, but I hate the fact they are all made in China.

@mugsofmirth8101 5 ай бұрын

U mean crkt?

@knifetoucher 5 ай бұрын

@@mugsofmirth8101Not everyone is poor

@brad6817 2 жыл бұрын

been loving these FAQs, I've been thinking about this for a while and I haven't gotten a good answer for it. So I have a Sebenza 31 in Damascus and I was wondering how the Damascus compares in its retention, corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening to their standard blade steals.

@jolness1 2 жыл бұрын

Very well put David. Sebenza is worth the money no question. As far as a "sacrifice in blade steel", CRK does their s35vn and s45vn as well as anyone and it outperforms most 20CV I have in edge retention, a lot of that comes down to edge geometry though. I think people get so hung up on edge retention because they are not willing to learn to sharpen. So many people I know just buy a new ($200+) knife and then stick their old, dull one in a drawer. Family friend used a BG42 sebenza (and I mean *used*, he used to to dress a few animals in the field around me in a pinch, along with everything else) from the late 90s until he passed in 2017. It had lost a little blade material but without another to compare it to, impossible to tell. If you know how to sharpen properly, you can make even a knife with a flat grind stay nice and slicey for decades. With the CRK hollow grind, I know I could use any of mine for the rest of my life as my only knife and never need a blade replacement or lose any cutting performance. Plus, they have some of the best service in the industry and when you hold one, you can tell where the money went. ZT makes nice stuff but I don't think it compares outside of on paper to any CRK. Plus it can be sharpened in the field.

@semvansambeek Жыл бұрын

Hi Jacob, what do you use for sharpening? I want to learn and don't know whether to get real sharpening stones or something simple.

@Chris-fq4xz Жыл бұрын

@@semvansambeek I use a work sharp sharpener. It's not an outrageous price next to other's. But I usually just strop my knives to keep them razor sharp. I Only put my rocksteads on a strop. You cannot go wrong with a work sharp if you know what you're doing. Practice on a knife you really don't treasure.

@tyarnold4088 3 ай бұрын

@Chris-fq4xz you own Rocksteads? How do you like them?

@Robs_Nerdy_Knives 2 жыл бұрын

Solution between the ZT562 and Chris Reeves… buy both. They are both worth owning.

@oTHEBLESSEDHELLRIDEo Жыл бұрын

Get the Sebenza bro. It's a good gateway knife that helps you judge quality and precision when looking at other higher-end knives on your collecting journey. Plus it's a pleasure to use, clean, and maintain.

@TheTl33 2 жыл бұрын

0562 vs Sebenza, I think the ZT is a better deal and would go for that. But if you step up to an actual hinderer I think I’d go for the sebenza.

@ShidenByakko 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David (and Seth), My first question was answered brilliantly, so here I go again! Hope you can help me out with another one similar to my 1st question: I'm looking for a folding knife, with the following features: 1) Flipper (that becomes a "guard") 2) Axis or Similar Cross-Bar Lock (**MUST** be bank-vault, bomb-proof strong) 3) Thumb Hole, either oval or round, doesn't matter, but **MUST** have it... 4) About 3" or more Blade Length 5) Pointy, not Wharncliffe, but needs some belly. 6) Optional, but would be game-winning: Full Flat Grind, finger choil, assist or bearings in the pivot and Deep Carry Pocket Clip 7) See if you can recommend me a budget and a premium version each. Thanks so much!

@tunturikuningas5393 2 жыл бұрын

How aout SOG SEAL XR?

@ShidenByakko 2 жыл бұрын

@@tunturikuningas5393 Thanks, I considered it, but it's **WAAAY** too heavy, like double what I would consider to EDC...

@tunturikuningas5393 2 жыл бұрын

@@ShidenByakko yeah 😅

@jimsheppard910 2 жыл бұрын

As far as having your blade rust while in your pocket during a sweaty day I found that having a little silicate packet in my pocket works wonders to keep everything dry. You must be sure that you replace them frequently as rolling around in your pocket can thin the material of the packet and/ or break them open. It works for me.

@bluwasabi7635 2 жыл бұрын

place the Si packet in another little drawstring pack or something...maybe a thin metal tea strainer/infuser?

@jimsheppard910 2 жыл бұрын

@@bluwasabi7635 great idea...thankyou for this tip.

@Chris-fq4xz Жыл бұрын

I just cannot find myself using a packet of anything to keep a blade from rusting, let alone replacing the thing now and then in my pocket. Bump up to a higher quality steel if you must. Too much hassle for a tool I use. Best to you Jim.

@codychappuis4186 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DCA! Iv been watching your videos for quite some time now, I think you do an excellent job explaining and showing how all the knives/ tools and so on are operated. Keep up the good work and may the force be with you always. -cat bat

@UrbanWoodsman87 2 жыл бұрын

For the Sweaty Hiker.... Try a CJRB Feldspar with the AR-RPM9 steel. They can be found for under $50. Solid knife and a good steel that holds a very nice edge for about as long as D2 but its much easier to sharpen than D2 and higher corrosion resistance.

@jerseythedog 2 жыл бұрын

I giggled a bit when I heard the question about putting a good chef knife in the dishwasher. We have a set that is ok for that and I have my knives for sushi. They will never see the inside of a dishwasher and I make sure they get washed and stowed before I start eating. A good kitchen knife will make your time in the kitchen far more enjoyable.

@michaelprice9983 11 ай бұрын

Sebenza with Magnacut blade and Glass Blasted instead of sand blasted gets that smooth feel with an insanely durable blade. You can adjust the action on the CRK lines (Inkosi, Zaan, easier than Sebenza) and they're incredibly easy to break down and clean. Customer service and the warranty/spa service speak to the value of a CRK. It's such a well put together tool that you can pass along to younger generations.

@petertrapp1024 2 жыл бұрын

Love my Chris Reeve knife! Bought 10 years ago and still looks amazing! Also paid $275 back then now it is $100 more.

@tydanieloh 2 жыл бұрын

Try almost $200 more 😭

@eddielittleii8919 2 жыл бұрын

Great show. Thanks guys.

@kingcormack8004 2 жыл бұрын

I bought Blade HQ's premium Elementum and its so beautiful I'm also going to buy the regular D2 version for EDC. Don't worry I bought the Baby Banter from KnifeCenter.

@azraell33 2 жыл бұрын

He covered all the main points. I have both. The Sebenza has a very nice hollow ground blade. The ZT is 10x better opening and closing because of the bearings. The ZT is heavy beast The Sebenza has a pointy thumb stud that is uncomfortable, and you might only be able to slow roll it our. I was able to adjust my Sebenza to flick out and almost drop shut, but still slower than the ZT. I carrry the ZT more often because it opens and closes better. I have several ZTs and they quality made. If I could only have one I would get the ZT

@kjgas6945 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David

@seanborck5710 2 жыл бұрын

Luka should be getting his wife-to-be a Kershaw Leek. I know several women who absolutely love this knife, and there are various versions available that will engrave nicely.

@TheHallbjorn 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like I must be in the very small minority that hates the look of all the gecko-faced looking Spiderco blades. I just don't get them--maybe someday I'll have an aesthetic epiphany. The Leek is a nice option but do you think an almost straight blade edge is harder for a knife novice to use effectively?

@DougFLA123 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone should own both a Large Sebenza and a ZT0562!

@tphvictims5101 2 жыл бұрын

THUMBS UP 👍🏻 AGAIN The choil on the CR seems to be more sharpening friendly.

@MC-oh1ju 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DCA love the content you put out. I've been thinking with so many upgrades happening to folding knife steels, why hasn't the same happened with kitchen knives? Or has there been and I missed it? Thanks

@johnpaulgonzalesLWB 2 жыл бұрын

I live in South Texas with high humidity year round and and sweat everyday because of work. I use a QSP penguin for my work knife and haven’t had a big issue with the D2 steel. The blade is black washed which I feel helps. Just got in a habit of carrying a cleaning cloth for real sweaty days

@knifeaddict1014 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I thought till I pulled out my cleaning clothe and it was soaked in sweat to 😂

@johnpaulgonzalesLWB 2 жыл бұрын

@@knifeaddict1014 I feel your pain! I’ve been wanting the new Spyderco stretch for months but I know the k390 will rust so quick.

@knifeaddict1014 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnpaulgonzalesLWB yea I been using my bugout in s30v steel, been doing good, I wipe it down when I get home with bluelube, btw I do Sprayfoam do when I say I get sweaty it’s more of being soaking wet lol. But the bugout has been holding up just fine, also iv used the inkosi, bailout, and the hinderer. Which I sold just did not like the hinderer. Hope this helps!

@codys5727 2 жыл бұрын

If you think you'll love the sebenza, you will. If you think it is simpler and somewhat underwhelming on first glance, you're right. If you think it will last you a lifetime it will. I own several and love them and don't care what anyone thinks of my collection. Buy knives you enjoy regardless of the price point whether its 50 or 500

@AtKnifepoint1 2 жыл бұрын

Agree. I recently bought 2 Rockstead’s and the next Japanese style knife I plan on buying is a Boker Kwaiken. It’s all about getting what you like.

@Foxholeatheist 2 жыл бұрын

The reason I didn't get a Sebenza when I wanted to get a high end folder was the thumb stud... I've had them and used them, but I really don't like them compared to a spydiehole or a flipper. Instead I went with an Olamic Wayfarer and am quite pleased with it.

@janjimpson240 2 жыл бұрын

With d2, you can force a patina on it or dip it in some ferric chloride for a coating of your own

@dcamnc1 2 жыл бұрын

I have a large Sebenza 31 (and several other CRK's). While CRK's are built well, I feel others have caught up in recent years. CRK's are ok, but they seem to stick with older designs/technology. I actually sharpened my 31 just today; the knife was pretty thick behind the edge, and the factory sharpening job was done at about 26 degrees per side. I also feel they are slightly overpriced for what they are. They were awesome during their heyday, a decade or two ago, but now they are just a nicely built old-school knife. Just IMO of course.

@MikeHere 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a small Sabenza 31, the standard version without inlays. Was only carrying it on special occasions such as weddings and the like and have just recently started carrying it on normal days. One thing that struck me odd considering it reached over $400 after taxes was the way the tip of the knife cuts into their lanyard they installed. Uhhhhhh that’s a terrible design if your knife is damaging itself. I just cut it off in the end. Other than that, I like the tightness and attention to detail(not sure why this attention wasn’t given to the proximity of the lanyard hole to the knife tip) with the rest of the piece.

@CytoplasmicGoo 2 жыл бұрын

Hey David, just got my Silax today and I already used it to make a huge container of pico de gallo. I better put it away before the wife commandeers it for permanent kitchen duty.

@martinb6735 2 жыл бұрын

Heyyy DCA! Big Fan of you and this chanel and everyone behind it! Im here because i want to buy my first EDC and im kinda hesitant. Should i considere the D2 steel upgrade over AUS8, 12c, or 8cr, in terms of balde sharpening. Does D2 requires a more serious sharpening tool than a basic fiskars kitchen knife sharpener? I might return with some other questions about my first EDC. Thank you in advance for your answer!

@Predikeren 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DCA. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and thoughts🙏😊 I'm a knife nut and folder collector from Norway, Scandinavia, and follower of KnifeCenter and you DCA. Almost sounded like a religion😅👏 I'm looking for an Integral folder with a framelock in the 150$ to 300$ segment. Would like it to be EDC'able so blade length shouldn't exceed 4 inches. Could you recommend a few alternatives? Thanks!👍😃

@Bongo_Fury 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 0562 Ti and I think you’d be happy buying one.

@rossvandeen1207 2 жыл бұрын

Hi DCA. Can you discuss pros & done of ceramic knives? Compare to various steels and sharpness of edges and can you sharpen a ceramic blade.

@ghost9744 2 жыл бұрын

as an owner and user of over 70 knives (I have both the sabenza and the ZT) I would advise to start by knowing what is the intended use for the knife. In my opinion there is not a single knife that is good for everything. for example, I've had an endura in 189 which is a wonderfull steel for cutting. when i took in to the woods, the first strike I've made to cut wood, the knife broke because of the brittleness of the hard steels. trying to say, FIRST - know what is the intended use, and SECOND - decide what is the knife FOR THE JOB. for a beater knife I would go for the cold steel recon1 (in tanto). but each to his own... :)

@jonnypescado1 2 жыл бұрын

The comparison isn't Sebenza vs 0562, but Sebenza vs XM18. The 0562, while still amazing, is a mass market copy. That's why it's cheaper. I have a 21 and a 0562 and the build quality is not the same. Is the Sebenza worth it? Chris Reeve knives are designed to be user-servicable. The bronze washers leave you with no bearings to lose. Each one comes with disassembly & maintenence instructions. The blade geometry is designed to withstand sharpening. It is an heirloom knife. $500 for this knife is really a $25/year knife over 20 years. If you can keep a knife that long, it will still serve you well.

@clowneymcclownface3362 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DCA. I love the videos. Keep it up. My question is about blade Steel. I have knives with m390 steel. They hold an edge forever. However, the average Normie doesn't need high-end Steel. I personally prefer a good budget Steel. Like my Civivi Brazen in Damascus. 9cr based. Tell me what you think of the 10cr Civivi is using now. I don't know much about it in comparison to 9 CR. Thanks.

@keats27 2 жыл бұрын

Is it worth it? Depends on your situation. Sebenza is a FANTASTIC knife. I would not buy one today. One more thing to consider in ZT vs. CRK, LOOK AT THE LOCKUP. NOT ALL LOCKUPS ARE THE SAME. I can tell you from first-hand experience that the CRK frame lock is AWESOME. I have no idea how good the ZT lock up is. I can tell by looking at the lock from the little visibility we're given that the CRK is a step closer to a fixed blade when open. Not saying you'll ever REALLY need that or that the ZT's lockup is bad, but....for my better than $300 bucks, I'll take the better lock. Also, from first-hand experience, S45VN is freaking awesome steel. My Sebenza is in S30V, but I have the Paramilitary 2 in S45VN, and I love that steel. It's a supersteel. There is a trade off with the 20CV. I don't think you're giving up much on the S45VN. Do the work, look up the two steels, see where you want to be on the tradeoff because it does matter depending on how you expect to use it--not everybody wants a knife for average, every day breaking down boxes. My Sebenza is an older one (2008), and while it is smooth, it's not flicky. If you want flicky, the ZT is your boy. Both are great knives--my preference is the Sebenza.

@pinoyedcknives 2 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered why they're priced like that but after handling it, I got it. but I did not get the Sebenza but instead got the Large Inkosi in left hand configuration since I am a lefty and appeals to me more. the steel was S35VN and it's a happy medium when it comes to sharpening compared to 20CV or M390 which takes some time to sharpen. I was also surprised of the convex grind as I usually freehand my knives (been taught how to sharpen when I was 8 by my grandfather).

@brentlakin 2 жыл бұрын

The warranty is another plus. When you wear out your knife you can send it in and they will make it look/feel new again 👍

@pinoyedcknives 2 жыл бұрын

@@brentlakin and you can just have the blade replaced for $25 once you wear it out. they'll even resharpen it for you.

@Chris-fq4xz Жыл бұрын

All steel is easy to sharpen if you have the right system. A strop is a knifes best friend overall. The rocksteads are razor sharp after I take em to a strop. I made a lot of mistakes at first trying too hard. Now it's blindfolded.

@chrisv6321 2 жыл бұрын

For the guy who bought an elementum and is considering a sebenza: Go to a good large knife show and handle a lot of knives. It’s the fastest way to find out what’s going to feel good in your hand.

@adrianchoo337 2 жыл бұрын

That's very sound advice and thank you for that. Unfortunately I'm not based in a country that has one. We have very limited options where I am

@carlcapobianco9741 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever done a video demonstrating how to sharpen the knives? Or show some sharpening products to purchase? Carl and Lynn from New Hampshire.

@luismacotela-garcia6665 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos DCA 👍

@dtzchar 2 жыл бұрын

Pre ordered a Crk small sebenza 31 in August and I’m still waiting!! Wondering how long I have to wait till I get my knife. Crazy how every other knife you can have right away so in addition to spending the money on a CRK you also have to wait months and months to get your knife.

@granthaller9544 2 жыл бұрын

Look at various vendors. I got a Umnamzaan quicker from an online store than from CRK. I think they try to please their vendors before individual buyers.

@BusDriver3643 2 жыл бұрын

DCA, I really value your opinion. I’m wanting a front flipper as a fidget knife. I’ve never had the chance to use a front flipper and no stores in my area carry them. I was considering a Kizer. My question is what would you recommend I try. I’m not partial to any brand. Thanks

@stevecress44 10 ай бұрын

David, I enjoy your videos and I’m watching this one and wondering if the JCRB Silax would work with the pull the dot belt attachments?

@charleswaugh115 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DCA, I'm looking at an upgrade for my bushcraft knife, been looking at the LT Wright Gen5 or White River FC5, do you have any thoughts, anything else I should consider in that mid to upper $200 range with a roughly 5inch blade? Thanks and keep up the great work!

@WatchMeEDC Жыл бұрын

Worth every penny. The CRK Sebenza is the greatest designed & manufactured folding pocket knife ever. It can not be bested for quality of manufacturing tolerances, overall lock strength, comfort in hand/pocket, hollow grind for real cutting use, best pocket clip ever, etc. Hands down the best buy once, cry once purchase that will be an heirloom item to hand down after a lifetime of use.

@miked6367 10 ай бұрын

Did you just say the sebenza has the strongest overall lock strength? Thats the best joke I've heard all week. Titanium frame lock with slippery ceramic ball sliding against slippery steel? Easily the best joke I've heard 😂 especially since almost all the new sebenza 31's are suffering from lock rock all over the knife community. Get your facts right before posting fan boy.

@giantfatberg 2 жыл бұрын

I think even the casual knife user, e.g. those that use a knife from time to time to clean their toenails, should get at least one of every knife, especially those knives that the trendy “EDC” KZfaq channels say are the best.

@josephcantor481 2 жыл бұрын

Question for DCA: Looking for a sub $100 folder with finger-hole deployment and a longer handle (I have XL hands). Blade length can be anything but would prefer sheepsfoot or wharncliff shape. No lock-backs please :-)

@oferbechor1579 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@davidsapir3764 Жыл бұрын

When I first started collecting knives, I couldn't understand how anyone could pay that much for a Chris Reeve knife and think it was worth it. Today it just makes me feel dumb for ever thinking that at all. The Large Sebenza 31 is one of the most perfect folding knives ever made and worth every penny.

@If-ish 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DCA, just because I want to see you try to fit one on your table. Of the swords you sell which is your favourite.

@jonathangodsey5460 2 жыл бұрын

Hi DCA and Truck guy! I like the feel of titanium handles (my flytanium delica is super comfy) and the action of a frame lock (my ZT 0450 is super snappy) but don't like the lock bar pressure issues. I was looking for a combo of the two. Can you suggest a titanium handled liner lock edc that is both comfy and snappy? Thanks.

@jeremyshackelford8080 2 жыл бұрын

Im not DCA, but I have been collecting for years. Instead of the Sebenza, maybe the new Boker Gulo pro? The original is a great knife, but the new one is dead sexy

@Mattisfaction 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DCA! My question is , which knife would be best to use to slice pineapple to put onto pizza? It has to be able to do a lot of cutting since I basically like to cover my pizza in about an inch or two of pineapple, and it should also be acid resistant since pizza pineapple is very acidic. Also it should be able to slice through the pizza when it is done with ease. I do not want any of my precious pizza pineapple falling off my slices. Thank you for all you do DCA!

@jimgriffin3623 2 жыл бұрын

DCA - could you talk to us about edge retention? Could you maybe compare three steels from meh to yowza on the edge retention spectrum and help us understand how those differences might be noticed in real world use?

@dagger341 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question. I absolutely love my old swiss army knife, an old mini champ, but it is starting to show it's age. I am interested in replacing, or upgrading. My favorite, and most used tool is the extending pen in the handle scale. Are there any other options besides the signature, and the manager from victorinox that have an integrated pen?

@williamrhyne2639 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, I've been collecting knives for a few years now, and I'm interested in a knife with multi-row bearings, prices under $400 would be great. I've been looking at TwoSun knives.

@michaelburr8780 Жыл бұрын

If you want to really learn about knives this is the top go to guy ( albeit a tip top salesman -- no offence ) is guru - like in depth of knowledge, careful comparisons and blade applications. His opinions are always well structured, factual, evidence - based and impartial ( generally). Yeah and he knows a bit about pocket knives, no he really does ... zzzzz... & uses a middle initial too ....he could sell small arrow to an Indian !😅

@legone.6677 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DCA! Which are the smoothest phosphor bronze washer folders, that can be hard use, but stylish? Preferably priced under 200$.

@kintrap5376 2 жыл бұрын

Can you guys cover some options for tip-down carry? Are there any brands beside Kershaw and Spyderco that ever accommodate us tip-downers?

@istvantoth7431 2 жыл бұрын

I think Italian folks would generally argue that 'open sandwich' pizza-theory of DCA...

@19markz67 2 жыл бұрын

Please do a show on some traditional European peasant folding knives. I love the Laguiole knives from France (Forge De Laguiole and others) and have three. I have the Otter Mercator Solingen K55 Black Cat Knife from Germany. There is also the Douk-Douk from France that is similar. Opinel knives of course. They have great stories behind them and I would love to learn about them.

@BladeWalker77 2 жыл бұрын

In Spain and in Italy we have good traditional folders, just not famous abroad.

@Deibodese 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, DCA! Hey, dude behind the camera that I forgot the name of! 😃 A friend recently gifted me his very first knife, a Boy Scout knife made by Imperial some time in the 50’s. I started using it right away and noticed that the main blade sliced through material much more easily than a lot of my other knives, yet it had the positive feedback of a sturdier edge. (You know how you can kinda feel a thinner edge squash slightly on more forceful cuts?) I got curious and looked it over, and saw that it has a brilliantly simple compound grind: It’s a full flat grind with an edge bevel on only one side. That makes it sit somewhere between a full flat, chisel and a Scandi grind. Are there any modern knives that use this compound grind?

@The4cp 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DAC how do you think CPM magnacut is going to impact the knife world. I've heard several reviews from Cedric and Ada and Dutch Bushcraft knives saying it's the super steel of the future or hopefully present.

@Zlyon8181 2 жыл бұрын

Crk has to be held in hand and disassembled before making an opinion. It is perfect in everyway and is second to none. This is my opinion, and ive experienced many knives.

@michaelveach5620 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Benchmade turret and love it. Is there something very similar to it with a little better steel?

@jamesgoodlet7557 2 жыл бұрын

The second question: look for something in 14C28N you can get a good knife on a budget out there now.

@armdog6969c1 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching all of your videos! My question is What do you have against Tops Knifes? I rarely ever see a Tops Knife in any of your videos. Do you not like them? Curious Thanks

@knifecenter 2 жыл бұрын

Love TOPS, but they are hard even for us to get a hold of because demand is so high right now -DCA

@bluwasabi7635 2 жыл бұрын

Are there some good paring knives with highly curved hawkbill blades? If not, could a karambit be used instead or would that feel too weird?

@HellSpork 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy, DCA. I've just gotten back into more traditional, less-modern knives. I'm looking to pair a scout style or SAK with a small, traditional fixed blade that can be carried IWB. Budget about $250. Any suggestions? Please and thank you.

@user-wc8jr3dj8v 2 жыл бұрын

buck 110 slim, ka bar marines knife and cold steel recon 1 are the best knives you can have!! forgot about the rest.

@thui7889 2 жыл бұрын

It depends what you are looking for in a pocket knife. If cutting performance is your top priority, then I would say no. You can get much better steel than S45vn for 1/3 - 1/2 the price (Spyderco’s Maxamet, s110v and k390). If tight tolerances are the priories (fit and finish, handle materials, symmetry), then yes it is. I love my small sebenza as a fidget, show piece. But cuts mediocrely compared to any Spyderco models. Just an average knife nuts input :)

@tedk.9093 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DCA. I bought a CRKT Folts S.P.E.W. (Not from KnifeCenter, sorry) To my dismay the tip has a noticeable deflection to the left if looking at the spine from above. Is there anyway to remedy this or should I just embrace this little knife being quirky out of the box. Thanks, Love the show.

@Southernknife_addict 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the 0562cf version personally. I the the titanium is just a little too plain on that knife

@kostoulis7 2 жыл бұрын

Hi DCA. When I camp and trek, I usually take a big blade (chopper or axe) for wood prep and my trusty Opinel for food prep and Firesteel striking. Do you have a one-hand opening (flipper, button lock or other) option that is also light, inexpensive (less than 60 dollars) and slicy? Thanks a lot

@vorpalblades 2 жыл бұрын

I've been carrying a Civivi Praxis as my slicer for almost a year, and it's awesome.

@kostoulis7 2 жыл бұрын

@@vorpalblades looks very cool and comfortable for the hand. Is the spine sharp or could it be sharpen?

@phymat1 2 жыл бұрын

Have had both the ZT 0562 (CF version) and the CRK Sebenza 31 for several years now. Reach for the ZT as a daily carry more often than the Sebenza. Prefer the feel of it in hand, quicker and easier to open one handed and imo the ZT is a better slicer hence a better EDC blade (for my uses). Just my two cents. Your mileage may vary. Both are excellent knives no doubt.

@trevormclain9404 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think you guys could do a video for left hand friendly knives as a lefty id love to see that

@BSavage83 2 жыл бұрын

Hey DCA i need some new kitchen knives for my wife and she always complains how they go dull quickly and she hates to sharpen them($149) set from Costco. My question is what is a good set or pieces I can buy her that won’t dull out to fast. under $500 if possible

@kaikart123 2 жыл бұрын

It's like asking if buying a Porsche worth it. Of course it's worth it if you like it, it's a luxury item and built well.

@tonydiebold4899 2 жыл бұрын

DCA: Newb question here. Tip up or Tip down EDC pocket carry. Pros and Cons? I prefer tip down, so I’m trying to understand why someone would ever carry tip up in their pocket.

@cab927 2 жыл бұрын

David I'm trying to decide between the cold steel ad15 or the Ritter hogue rsk but I can't decide.

@davidc6592 2 жыл бұрын

G'day DCA Iv been looking at the tops dicer series and was wondering your opinion as I don't see other kitchen knife's in the cpm s35vn how do you think they would hold up in the kitchen

@gw9189 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Protech TR-3 S45 DLC a blade HQ exclusive and the blade came dull. I did not think much of it until i tried to sharpen it. The bur shows up very early and easily, however I cannot get that thing shaving sharp or able to cut paper worth a crap. I never have had this problem before. I am not sure if its the heat treatment or more of issue with S45 ? It’s my first time with 45. I have plenty of knifes with CV20, M390, S30V ect. Otherwise the knife pretty much perfect.