The Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31 Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Today, we're going to take a look at a knife that's a tiny little improvement on a knife that was already substantially awesome: the Chris Reeve Knives Large Sebenza 31.
Too big for me but I’m glad I was able to contribute to the channel Nick. The least I can do for all the thoughtful commentary you’ve given over the years.
And in turn I'd like to donate my heartfelt thanks to you!
nick would you consider selling it?
Too big? Bro grow some balls and start carrying bigger knifes that also are good for protection
I'm so glad they didn't change the thumb stud. There's something special about that feeling of your thumb being impaled each time you open the blade. Thanks, Chris Reeve
Lmfao
This is a perfect video to go up the day after the Blade HQ livestream with Tim Reeve :)
They also beefed up the stop pin it is no longer completely hollow and it is hardened to prevent wear.
...hard to improve on perfection - but they do... they make LEFT HANDED versions - brilliant!!
Rattling lanyard pins on a $500+ knife isn't perfection nor was the clip on the lockbar. 31 is just what the 21 should've been from day 1.
@Castle Bravo Excuse me for not wanting to shuffle my knives around in my hand every time I want to open them. Is it really overly pedantic to want the same experience as everyone else?
@Castle Bravo au contrare Mon Ami - the frame lock and presentation side are swapped. You should check out left handed knives to see the difference. Spyderco also make left handed PM2s...
@@svn5994 agreed, though i remove all my lanyards and pins as well as pocket clips from my Sebenzas. I use Chris Reeve belt sheaths instead so I've never experienced the rattle...
@Castle Bravo written like a true right hander...
Just got a small 31 and loving it. Have tried both the large and small 21’s and IMO all are solid. Great review!
Hey Nick, i would love to see a new vid where you tell us what you would wish for if a genie granted you 3 wishes!
I’ve had my small 21 for almost a year and never noticed the hole until you mentioned it.. welp time to buy a 31.. damn you
Was previously one to just pas right by Reeve knives. But after watching Tim Reeve with bladehq last night I will be adding one of their knives to my someday list. 🙂
I still want a size in between the small and the large.... (with a revised thumb stud)
After all my large cold steel knives i think I'd quite enjoy a sebenza with a 5" blade length...
A revised thumbstud that wouldn’t catch and partially open? Would it still be tapered? Are you loading up pressure on the stud for that all cool flick?
A sebenza with a 7.5 inch length would be quite perfect
A medium and an XL Sebenza? Sounds like a great idea!
Given the QC that I'm told is involved in their production, even these small changes probably involved some pretty obsessive development. Whether or not that's significant to the end user is a matter for someone richer than me to consider
Honestly, I think the Doppler pattern would be less compelling on a 31 without the hole
Ten years from now, they'll make the '41', basically a 31 with the doppler pattern... and bring back the hole. Oh, & it'll be $200 pricier.
CSGraves they didn’t raise the price of the 31
Another key difference between the older and newer model is increased area of inlay material in the titanium scales and wont be divided into 2 pieces like on the 21.
I like the 2 peices better on 21 .but getting clip off of lock bar is a great idea
I like the 2 peices. But the clip position is winner! Kerry
This is both my favorite review ever and a perfect example of why i love this channel. Any other moron would be our here making a 20 minute video saying all the same things in a second video. Now our guy! Thank you for being you Nick!
The NICK ,great information about chris Reeves knives .just got a inkosi insingo micarta. Love it
But having trouble deploying, the milling around the thumb stud is to close to get my thumb in behind the ,under stud. Only way to open is pinch grip. Already sent it back. Plan to switch to small 31 no insingo but thet have been very helpful Kerry
You're my favorite you tube. Thanks
The closing tink on the 21 is better.
Oooh! Maybe in ten years we’ll see the sebenza 41, and it’ll be in 20cv. I love Chris reeve knives, I have the large 21 and large inkosi. I love the ceramic detent/lock interface, and it’s nice to see some changes. I can see getting this at some point.
I'll take the improved version! Even if you think it's slight, it still counts.
My buddy bought a Small Sebenza and refuses to use it. I told him that Sebenza literally translates to “Work” in Zulu. It was meant to be a tool.
“You have a problem, just like I do”
😂
I felt that
Hey Nick, this video doesn't show up in your video list, at least on my page. I just happened to look at your home page of videos and it showed it. I notice it only has 230 views when most of your videos have over 10k views. CZcams has been not pushing out some videos lately for some reason. Which to me is crap, especially when you put your time into making content, and then CZcams to suppress it so nobody sees it. Keep up the great work man.
Yep, this is unlisted for my patrons. Congrats, you found it :D
Oh sorry, I know a lot of people on here have said their videos were not being pushed out to everyone, mostly knife and gun channels. Didn't know I could see an unlisted video. Thanks for all you do for the knife community.
Sebenza 31 is a real nothingburger as far as updates. The ceramic ball interface and the canted clip were features that have been on the Inkosi from the beginning. Plus, this Sebenza still doesn’t have the oversized pivot hardware and the dual thumb studs that the Inkosi has. The only plus (IMO) over the Inkosi is the better micarta inlay pattern available and the Damascus blades that are offered as an option.
Waiting for my lunar 31 from them and am so stoked to get it! Unfortunately gotta wait a couple months 😪
What do you mean waiting for yours? Just hoping for the release or did you order
Best way to compare with 21 would be to take them apart side by side.Just a suggestion.Thanks for another good video.
My EDC is a lg sebenza 31 in magnacut, drop point, blk micarta inlays
Thanks for sharing! It’s on my wish list now...
It's quite a hard knife to beat. Weathered 31 years and still relevant.
It’s not exclusive to the 31. My Sebenza 25 and two of my large 21s have cut me while closed.
Sebenza will always be one of the most classic folders because of its well thought out clean lines. Companies try to be too unique and it ruins their designs. It’s too expensive though for me but I really want the Mark Knapp 1911 survival knife... except that’s even double the price of the Sebenza. 😅
It's sh't! Any Spyderco is 110% better.
I keep looking at this knife, because I want to like it as much as everyone else does. But I have a hard time with it. It looks like a good solid knife with good materials, but I can't understand the price and the massive hype. It's so simple looking. There's other knives in this price range that you can tell right away from looking at them why they cost so much. Maybe you just have to hold it and use it to understand
The awesome warranty and build quality are definitely a factor
"Hold it and use it to understand" is exactly right. The simplicity is what makes this knife so perfect. You can get the upgraded designs, which are gorgeous and always unique (so if you see one you like buy it then and there because it will be gone tomorrow and you may never find it again), but even the base model is functional perfection. The precision of the hollow grind, consistency of edge, intricacy of the washer system, lock up of the knife, superior fit and finish and (for once) screws that don't strip out when working on the knife all lend towards the hype. CRK encourages you to disassemble the knife if needed, replace lanyards and back spacer washers to customize color pops, and gives a full warranty on the knife. A CRK feels what a $400-$500 knife should be, many others (I am talking to you Benchmade, whom I love) make knives $400...that should only be $200. Take the crooked river knives. These are AMAZING knives for the use they are intended for, and I just received a matching set of the regular and "Mini" and been devouring Nick's videos on them, and they are well worth the money and cost...when they first released and were only $180-$220. Now the full size goes for $280-$320; I absolutely love these knives, but could never see paying that much for stainless steel liners, aluminum bolsters, s30v blade and a 7.5/10 on fit and finish. $100 more gets you a CRK, just saying.
No. It sucks.
Most manufacturers get the "I'm not liking the thumb stud in the cutting path", but never with CR knives, how come?
I hear they are going to use s45vn soon! Have you heard anything on this? If that steel was on all the 31’s it would of been a more acceptable revamp! But I still love my small 31!
Cool knife, i like the smaller version better.
I wanted one until I heard reports of lock-rock with slight pressure on the spine, because of the ceramic ball. Any experience of that on yours?
Mine has it
@Tick Tock yes because the 21 does not have the ceramic. The 31s however do have that problem
So a 31 feels not much better than a 21...
I feel there's a life lesson embedded in this.
Probably because almost nothing changed outside of the lockbar...
It's 10 better
Would you mind comparing this to the Cheburkov Small Strizh. Theyre similar in price and Im curios to hear your opinion.
Hey nick I love your video so I'm not trolling I really wanna know what you think has people buy a overpriced old design ( that I get alot of old knives I love) yet usually they go down in price. Then I've heard many talk about how he keeps them soft which is crazy saying easier to sharpen like a guy spend $300 on a knife can't afford a stone to sharpen it. What really gets me is how people are scared to say anything bad about a old overpriced to soft knife. 30 years ago it was awesome but by today's standards it's a $50 -$150 tops because of titanium mark up. I'm hope you can shed some light I like how you say what you feel an that is why I watch you. Another point it's not a age thing cause I seen people my age defend the price even if they're arguements was crazy that they are made to tight tolerance. All knives machine made are very tight especially spyderco very nice fit an finish. Just don't get how everyone acts like they are the ultimate my personal tastes I would like a emerson but that's because of the owner an it was what we carried in ranger bat. Well the guys that had money I carried a carbon V tanto damn hardest knife to sharpen I ever owned but you hardly had to sharpen it an it was to big in those days anyway I hope you can shine some light thanks for reading my long ramble stay safe
the average Taichung Spyderco has no looser tolerances than the Seb. you know how ridiculously overpriced the Seb is? for the same money in Europe as a base Seb 31, you can get a custom Remi Lavialle (just to name one of the more notable examples. there's plenty other custom makers who'll make you a much better knife for less money)
I was playing with my Sebenza 31 closed and cut myself with the blade. Blade is so close to spline that fat part squeezed between scales and my finger was cut. Ouch 🩹
Another awesome video as always!
Hoping for someone to make a video edit where we have the sebenza 21 review with nick shouting 31 over it every time and a badly edited out hole
If you had to pick between the 31 and 21 which one would it be?
I was literally thinking about wishes and a gene and then nick brought it up
Hey do they use s35 as a steel? For that price point it should have m390
I love Sebenzas. I must say I'm still more fond of the 21.
I feel like it's a decent improvement. I wouldn't want to buy 21 now if this one exists.
Does this mean we can flip it now without voiding the warranty?
I never got the whole sebenza thing. Maybe it’s personal preference but I’ve always been underwhelmed.
petersusia1 I’ve owned like 20 knives and the sebenza 21 is the only one I still have
agreed. sold mine rather quickly. it's probably THE most overrated knife in history, by a VERY wide margin
I've never seen how any knife lives up to that price level.
Sounds like your example doesn't have any lock bar flex? My 31, if I push on the spine somewhat hard, I can feel movement which seems to be that lock bar flex so many people are experiencing.
Could you please do a review of the Freeman 451 blf or button lock flipper please?
Thanks Nick...
If I wanted one,I could afford it,I I just honestly can't see what this knife has,that makes it worth twice as much as a we,zt,or numerous other higher end production peices
WE: made in China. ZT: I handled one, didn’t like it. CRK: made in my home town. They come with the tools to take them apart to clean. Some manufacturers will void your warranty for taking their knives apart. Just a couple reasons I think they are worth the money.
hello , i just unboxed a large sebenza 31 but the knife is not sharp at all , it can barely cut a piece of cardboard how is this possible ?
My 31 should be delivered tomorrow!
Stupid, I know... but the pocket clip on the 31 messes with my OCD with it not being parallel to the rest of the knife.
What sharpening system do you use
When are you going to review the Cold Steel Recon 1?
Other reviewer reports lanyard tube rattles and suggested the 21 did as well. Any opinions on that?
Reeve it alone already !
It appears the upgrades weren't meant to create a new Sebenza 'version 2', but are just little tweaks. Why change a classic. That aside, I'd say a ceramic ball at the lockface replacing the titanium insert is a pretty big change. I returned a small Insingo because of lock-rock.
Yet they did just to void your warranty
@@813johnnfla Really? Doesn't matter much since I don't carry CR knives.
Unpopular opinion - the sebenza is a $80 knife that costs $450
Just ordered one
I think it's just absolutely calm a cult to listen to some of these other reviewers talk about how much better the 31 is than the 21 and I have to agree with you completely there's very little different if any to either knife in the way they feel. The only thing I could say is the 31 has a little bit of lockbar stick or I should say more lock bar stick than the 21 does when it's 1st noon.
They are the “Apple iPhone” of knives. Little changed every mode after the other.
You'd think for the amount you pay for those they would have a flipper nub on the lower part of the knife. I like the bigger size, beautiful knife though.
I don't like how the handle cants up at the back
You forgot the Sebenza 25. Aside from making knives, Chris Reeve is also very good at slicing the baloney REALLY thin.
I think the 25 became the Inkosi?
This is probably the most popular knife for sale in r/knife_swap. Nick, I love your reviews and have happily made some educated purchases thanks to you, but the question is it (or most CR’s) worth the price tag?
At the rate I see people putting second owner CR knives up for sale I would have to say no. That said, CR does fantastic marketing to sell there products.
Thanks, stay safe.
I had a small Sebenza about 4 years ago, had it about 3 years daily carry and one day it fell out of my pocket (I work in forestry and know exactly which wood I was working but no chance to find again).
I have a young daughter and have dreamt of owning another CRK for the last 4 years. I bought a large Inkosi in January and in comparison to the small Sebenza 21 it is fantastic and well worth the money (to me).
I get it, not everyone will appreciate it as I do but for me, yes they are absolutely worth the money. Completely subjective and I don't expect everyone to agree. If you have the chance to try one then do, they hold their value and you can always change your mind;
I like my clip on my framelocks tip down, because it covers the uncomfy "indented" lock when the knife is open and locked. I also just can turn the knife into my hand without the regripping I need to do with a tip up style. 😁
So what you're saying is that my 21 is trash and I need a 31 ASAP.
YES! And because you won't need your 21 anymore I could take care of it... for ever
Nick, is the blade on this Sabenza a satin or stonewash blade?
I owned a sebenza years ago. Completely over rated knife, I sold it soon after receiving it.
Vastly overpriced
G G agreed!
not a fan of the new inlay patterns :(
I 100% have a problem.. that cut deep.
Nick Great Review.. I am on the fence with the CR Sebenza.. I love the simplicity and Att to detail of it, but I just like bigger nmore overbuilt knives... If you visit my channel youll see.. but There is something about this knife that is very alluring.. I think I may have to have one.. Would you want to own the 31?
Instant like and sub for your fire pun game
nick's opinion on CR has evolved as his wallet fattened. I expect rolex soon
Is this good or bad? Should we be excited Nick has continued progressing in life or mad he has the means to experience higher levels of craftsmanship?
why are knife kids always so hostile to high-end stuff? Everything over $140 gets absolutely shit on by you guys, and it's a wonder knife makers don't hang a giant NOT FOR POORS sign outside all their shops.
nick has progressed. it's neither good nor bad but it is a thing.
you assume a guy who isn't into man-jewelry is poor? that's a naïve pov
cloakofshadow1 I personally don’t understand the appeal and hype. Even less so after I found out it doesn’t pivot on ball bearings or anything crazy.
Would I pay for it? HELL no. But it is a damn beautiful knife.
My own private Sebenza.
Talking movies, did you see Joker Nick? I think everybody should, but you a bit more than the rest of us...
Watched this review and convinced myself to purchase one, then I saw the price. Lol nah I’m good.
I like the irony of it being called a worker while costing hundreds of dollars.
What's the irony in that
Like any tool, sometimes the extra money is worth it.
Not big enough for me. Easy choice. Purchase a Cold Steel Recon 1. Save $350 and edc a Recon 1. Better overall, user friendly & way cheeper!
is it worth $450??
Some say yes, some say no. It’s really a subjective thing.... But probably not. (Coming from a CRK owner)
No. It pivots on bronze washers like a forty dollar knife. It doesn’t have a deep carry clip. Handles are unnecessarily titanium. I can’t speak on the steel.
Worth is up to the buyer
@@taddy_mason205 Washer based operation is not necessarily a negative. Many people prefer them in fact. They are inherently less prone to damage and don't require nearly as much maintenance as bearings. The same can be said about deep carry clips. They almost always make it more difficult to remove the knife from your pocket. Whether or not the Sebenza is worth the money is subjective but those two reasons specifically are pretty lousy.
Ace biblio in micarta, please nick
This is kind of random, but has anyone ever thought of combining a left handed and a right handed to create a slip joint sebenza? Or better yet, a double frame lock sebenza!!!
Have they bumped up the price for all this effort?
Nope
Chris Reeve is like the porsche of knives same thing little changes but really nothing new.
And glocks lol
If you can afford the Sebenza - you don't need the Sebenza, since you can hire people to cut stuff for you. :)
got the idea that the dates of the comments are a bit off.
This was posted for patrons first.
@@darrenhill7286 thanx should have known that.
It is a really nice knife... However... I don't see that this knife is worth $450... Advances in CNC machines make it accessible for many companies to achieve really high quality knifes... I feel like you are paying at least $200 for the Chris Reeve name... Kind of like paying $1,500 for the new Colt Python which has had several problems. You can get a S&W 686, Rugar GP 101, or a Taurus for half the price or less... I will never pay the extra just for the name...
so don't buy it. Or save up like a reasonable adult and buy it.
Because you're buying the warranty too. The best warranty in the production world.
@@Vextos Better than benchmade?
sooo you not going into the lock rock discussion?
Mine had none
@@NickShabazz i guess you are lucky and had some quality control on yours. so many people are having real problems with this one and of cause no big youtuber or like blade hq or somethiong is talking about it.
I believe the number 21, 31, is the size in cm 😉
there's quick reviews longer than this XD
Not a fan of sebenza knives, they’re overhyped and are not better than any of the regular $150 priced titanium/s35vn knives. The new one is just a ploy to keep selling more by saying it’s new because the 21 has been the same for so long but it’s basically the same thing
? Those knives only exist because they stole the framelock invention from the Sebenza and even s35vn (and s30) steel itself was developed with Chris Reeve's direct input. It's easy to make a better value when you steal \ copy every innovation.
Tony A he didn’t invent titanium and there are tons of better steels than s30 or s35. Plus I could be considered an innovation but it’s nothing special, it’s one of the most basic and bland designs . It’s my second least favorite, first is back locks and I even prefer liner locks but that’s just my preference.
If they could have made perfect better,31
You criticised the thumb studs , SACRILEGE ! Uncle Randy wants you to man up boy . Grow you a Sebenza thumb . It's sharp and pointy for a reason . Real men have calluses son , and the only hand lotion we use is bearing grease .
Looks so weird without the extra hole...
This knife justcan't compare with the we bogardous,the hinderer,the zt 0452,etc in design,materials,and especially VALUE
The hole on the Sebenza is like the belly button on a human. Ever seen a human without a belly button? No, of course not. But now there's hope.
Try really hard not to see the hole. I am going to update a quote from Luke Skywalker: Everything in that sentence is right.
I love Sebenzas as much as the next guy, but they could easily take a $100 price drop
Absolutely yes.
I had to do 0,75x speed. Much better.