Design and History
There are currently four models of the Sebenza:
- Small Regular - 2.94" (now only available as limited edition models)
- Large Regular - 3.625" blade (now only available as limited edition models)
- Small Classic - 2.94" (slightly updated version now called 21)
- Large Classic - 3.625" blade (slightly updated version now called 21)
First introduced in 1990, the basic model has a sand-blasted titanium handle and a stonewashed finish CPM S30V steel blade. There are numerous options for the embellishment of the Sebenza's titanium handles, such as computer-generated graphics, custom (unique) graphics, or inlays such as exotic wood, micarta, or mammoth ivory. Originally the Chris Reeve Sebenza was available with a blade of ATS-34 steel. In 1996, the blade material was changed to BG-42 blade steel, and later in 2001, the Sebenza blade material transitioned to CPM S30V steel. CPM S30V was developed by Crucible Steel with the collaboration of Chris Reeve. Damascus steel blades are also available as an option on the Sebenza. A feature of the Sebenza that is highly praised is the ease of maintenance, as CRK actually encourages the customer to disassemble and maintain the knife by including a hex driver. Another feature of the Sebenza is the use of a bushing system around the blade's pivot that keeps the blade at a constant tight fit which is always centered. This bushing allows the user to tighten the pivot screw completely without having to manually adjust the pivot tension.
As of May 2008, the two production models—the Regular and Classic Sebenza models—were discontinued and replaced by the 'Sebenza 21' (named so as to commemorate the 21st year of the Sebenza's production). The Sebenza 21 is based upon the previous Classic's design, and differs from the Classic only in small details.
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