Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 Large - Overview and Review

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  • Опубликовано: 9 дек 2024

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  • @metal_complex
    @metal_complex  4 года назад +12

    I didn't mean to say "T8 Hex". That is not a thing 😅
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    • @tomsmith9046
      @tomsmith9046 4 года назад +1

      I love the look of these knives I think they are beautiful. Thanks for the reveiw mc

  • @johnmichaelsongwriter6868
    @johnmichaelsongwriter6868 2 месяца назад +3

    It’s October of 2024, I’ve watched this video 3x, and my first Sebenza was a unique graphic Large Sebenza 31 in S45VN.
    I liked it so much that I wanted to be able to carry it, but it was too expensive and too nice to carry everyday for work. So I got another one with the brown micarta inlay in S35VN to carry everyday day at work. It’s been my workhorse for 3 years now.
    Then recently, I decided to treat myself and got a Small Sebenza 31 with a Magnacut blade and the “plain” glass blasted Ti handle.
    I’m absolutely in love with these knives and I’ve been a knife guy ever since I got my first Kershaw Blur off the Snap-On guy at my junkyard back in 2004. Red, partially serrated, with the Snap-On logo laser etched into the handle.
    This channel is what I fall asleep to. It’s educated me so much, but because of YOU, MC, I spend more money on knives than I have on guitars in my 30+ years of playing!
    I’m not mad. 😊 keep doing what you do MC. Love your videos and all that you do!

  • @austinbailey3247
    @austinbailey3247 2 года назад +16

    I cannot tell you how many times I have watched this video. This is my grail knife. When I graduate from my masters program I think I will pull the trigger. Great video MC!

    • @thewaterwarrior9817
      @thewaterwarrior9817 2 года назад +1

      same lol

    • @TheMillieSmalls
      @TheMillieSmalls 2 года назад +5

      Do it homie.
      Masters is no joke…deserves a little reward.

    • @NickMC512
      @NickMC512 Год назад +1

      Worth every penny! Absolutely not overpriced at all…amazing they can get that level of quality at the price they do.

    • @jessiethedude
      @jessiethedude 8 месяцев назад +1

      @austinbailey3247 you ever get that Sebenza, bro? I’m rooting for you

    • @80for80
      @80for80 2 месяца назад

      Dude, did you graduate?
      Did you get your grail?
      Update us... lol

  • @gpearce11
    @gpearce11 4 года назад +17

    My grail knife right here. I’m tempted by the micarta scales, especially since they aren’t split scales anymore, but there’s something beautifully pure about the standard model (also the markup for scales is noticeable).
    I’ve always loved the Sebenza’s beautiful lines, and it’s nice to finally see it upgraded with the Inkosi’s improvements (especially the ceramic ball upgrade and offset pocket clip). The one thing I’d change is to switch the single thumb stud for the Inkosi’s dual thunb studs (apparently a quick, easy, and fairly cheap change).
    Also have to agree with you about CRKs maintenance policy. I love that they say if you take it apart, then can’t put it together, just put it in a bag and send it too us so we can put it back together for you. That’s just awesome, especially when so brands use disassembly as an excuse to void a warranty (even if the issue is unrelated to you disassembling the knife).

    • @markcoffman494
      @markcoffman494 2 года назад +1

      Two years later have you ever pick one up yet?

    • @gpearce11
      @gpearce11 2 года назад +2

      @@markcoffman494 Oh, not even close. I'm honestly not sure I'll ever be in the financial situation for a $500 knife to be a justifiable purchase, but a man can dream right?

    • @markcoffman494
      @markcoffman494 2 года назад +1

      @@gpearce11 The first Chris Reeve knife that I actually picked up was the small Inkosi which I couldn’t believe I’d spend that much money on a knife. Now I have my fifth Chris reeve knife coming in. Which is a large sabenza 31. The crazy part is as I already have a large sabenza 31. The only reason I bought the second one is because I had a Greg Medford slim praetorian TI in tumbled bronze titanium. Was not really happy with it it’s a great knife but it ergonomically Was not very comfortable and the lock up was a little uncomfortable to disengage. So I ended up selling it and buying a 31. The reasoning the 31 is just perfect I have two small 31 models a plane and a black inlaid Micarta model. I have to say the last one I really want to get is a large inkosi… which surprisingly has been the hardest one to find. Now you’re probably wondering how could I even justify spending that much money on this many Chris reeve knives. Well my profession is a Watchmaker and sometimes I do repairs on the side other than my full-time job. And sometimes I am able to use that money I make from those jobs to spend on my hobbies in the past four months that’s what I’ve decided to do. I decided this is where I want my collection to go I want to be nothing but quality in something that I’ll have in 25 years that will be fantastic and reliable. It’s either that or a KA - BAR Dozier.. which is truly my beater knife. I use my Chris reeve knives like I would use the Dozier but I have to say they can be quite the gym to have an a collection. But after you’ve handled one you get why they’re fantastic. I do truly wish that I could get a large 21 to experience that for myself but they’re getting very expensive now. I think you should really try to get one. The way I figured it is let’s say you put away $50 every two months you would then be able to afford that by the end of the year.

  • @kevinwilliams563
    @kevinwilliams563 2 года назад +2

    Thanks M.C. I have been on the fence about buying a Sebenza. Watching your two year old video has convinced me it is time to spend the money and pick one up. The hunt begins!!

  • @crossface222
    @crossface222 4 года назад +8

    I have a small 21 in my pocket right now. I love the snail trails. That's what makes it my knife. It has the wear that I put on it.

  • @hyssean12
    @hyssean12 4 года назад +13

    Abcd it is the quarter of that year in which the knife was made. D is from sept-dec

  • @jesseryan4053
    @jesseryan4053 3 года назад +15

    I’ve carried a small 21 Insingo for 5 years, beat the shit out of it working in a machine shop and also have used it in the East and western states hunting, field dressing game. I’ve only ever tore it down to clean and oil 3 or 4 times, and it still locks up like a bank vault, with zero blade play. The Sebenza truly is one of those items that a man will never understand until he owns one. The hype is real.

  • @Abby_Normal_1969
    @Abby_Normal_1969 4 года назад +10

    Mine arrives Friday...watching the tracking number since Monday.

  • @codys5727
    @codys5727 4 года назад +7

    I've given away 2 sebenza 21s, one to my brother, the other to my father in law. I've got multiple CRKs and they're all fantastic in my eyes.

  • @ultimateequipment23
    @ultimateequipment23 4 года назад +4

    I daily carry and use my large Sebenza 21 with the Ladder Damascus for almost 6 years and it still rocks. I mean the Damascus CRK ones are nore likely to be seen as fragile since that blade is so good looking but from my use, they are epic! Edge retention as good or even better as my S30V on the PM2 and lately I noticed that they are even easier to sharpen than my S30V. Devin Thomas knew what he was doing 👍
    Great videos man.

  • @myshaks_blades
    @myshaks_blades 11 месяцев назад +1

    I watching this video, playing with my Sebenza 31 Large ... and Im just moving with my head up and down.... every single word you said sir is a pure truth.

  • @arrowheads46
    @arrowheads46 4 года назад +58

    Anyone who says a Sebenza isn't meant for hard use, has obviously never owned one....

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  4 года назад +1

      YUP!

    • @DeRock401
      @DeRock401 4 года назад +4

      He didn’t even flick it open lol.

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  4 года назад +13

      What does flicking it open have to do with hard use?

    • @DeRock401
      @DeRock401 4 года назад +5

      @@metal_complex if you can’t even flick it open how the fuck can it be that durable.

    • @gdhallow3047
      @gdhallow3047 4 года назад +1

      @@DeRock401 Maybe he can flick it open but just chose not to because he didn’t need to.

  • @dr.stevenpennym.d.3241
    @dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 3 года назад +5

    Just bought my third CRK. Large Sebenza 31 with Bog Oak inlay.

  • @robertm8401
    @robertm8401 4 года назад +6

    You sound different today MC.
    Have something for that throat and rest early.
    Thanks for uploading and making us drool as always!

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  4 года назад +1

      I'm a little under the weather 😅

  • @idka4523
    @idka4523 4 года назад +15

    I'm waiting for the s45vn

  • @Foxrock321
    @Foxrock321 7 месяцев назад

    4 years later. I have acquired the trio of the 31, Inkosi, and Umnumzaan with Magnacut blade everything Complex says is true. And I have the old 21 too.

  • @slick_slicers
    @slick_slicers 2 года назад

    My large 31 has micarta inlays, is left-handed and is an absolutely solid work knife. Mind you, when my wife wanted to borrow a knife for muddy, tree planting duty, I gave her a Medford On Belay! I’ve the small pj as well, but it’s too plain for me. The screws are hex in 3/64”, which is why it’s really lucky they come in the box. Decent Imperial hex keys are hard to find.

  • @pmq6645
    @pmq6645 4 года назад +3

    In terms of toughness and corrosion resitance ratio, the only competitor i could only think of Sandvik 14C28N, on paper, it should be as tough, as corrosion resistant, but you get less edge retention with half the price

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  4 года назад +1

      That's great to know. I've never been 100% sure. Thank you!

    • @gpearce11
      @gpearce11 4 года назад

      I’ve also hear that Elmax (done well) is apparently also very tough. That said, I’ve seen more hard-use fixed blades in S35VN, which I feel should count for something.

  • @rob8198
    @rob8198 3 года назад +1

    There is really no need to cut the lanyard off. Simply untie it and pull it out or break the knife down and remove it with the stud.

  • @jtwehs18
    @jtwehs18 4 года назад +1

    I was cracking up when you said “wichaa” a knife haha but great review as always.

  • @quicktoevil
    @quicktoevil 4 года назад +7

    ... hard to improve on the 21, its like trying to improve the wheel

  • @indy718gts3
    @indy718gts3 4 года назад +1

    This knife is on my wish list. Just need to wait for a tanto blade, maybe in Damascus with an inlay....
    Thanks for the video!!!!

  • @bwallis100
    @bwallis100 4 года назад +3

    I agree I use the shit out of my zaan and large sebby and I men I USE them and they function phenomenally and get great satisfaction using them each and every time I pick these over my strider smf’s, sng’s, and hinderers.

  • @bwallis100
    @bwallis100 4 года назад +1

    Also the small 31 has a quarter inch bigger blade I think from what I’ve seen on websites in blade specs

  • @Big_Stems
    @Big_Stems 4 года назад +12

    I came here for the up and down play

  • @johnathan.jerusik
    @johnathan.jerusik 2 года назад +1

    I just got a Large Sebenza 31, with the natural micarta, with the s45vn. I can't put it down. I have pretty much stopped looking at knives. I also sold a bunch because I don't even use them. I kept a few. But I went from over 20 knives to 5 lol. But I do want to get a couple like different things, like a slipjoint. But that's just to have one. But man I felt like Harry Potter when he held his wand when I opened this knife

    • @Jmon808
      @Jmon808 2 года назад +1

      Did you order direct for the S45vn?

    • @johnathan.jerusik
      @johnathan.jerusik 2 года назад

      @@Jmon808 no, whit mountain knives in NH actually had one with the natural micarta. Man it is the best knife I had owned. I unfortunately I had to return it. I just couldn't afford it. So if you keep an eye out there you'll see the one that I owned hopfully show up on their site soon. But man it is the best knife. I'm actually really upset I have to return it. I actually sold close to 20 knives because I just never even touched them once I got this knife. But its alot of money. Is it worth it? Yes, most solid knife. But is it something that you have to plan for. Also yes.

  • @Aztkw0lf
    @Aztkw0lf 4 года назад +2

    I'm sure the sebenza can be put to work, but I'ma stick with my Umnumzaan just in case.

  • @grimflipz
    @grimflipz 4 года назад +1

    Great review. I think the 21 is always going to be the true way chris intended it to be

  • @garyjacobs2789
    @garyjacobs2789 4 года назад +3

    For 8 years mine has been flawless and used . They really are a buy . 350 ÷ 8 = 43.75 a year .

    • @TheMillieSmalls
      @TheMillieSmalls 2 года назад

      That’s only $3.64/ month.
      And getting cheaper every year!

    • @garyjacobs2789
      @garyjacobs2789 2 года назад

      @@TheMillieSmalls Yes. And they are 425 now

  • @alwayscurious2376
    @alwayscurious2376 4 года назад +5

    Do you like this or the Umnumzaan more?! I'm debating between the 2 as my first CRK and am leaning toward the Umnumzaan.

    • @itsme5279
      @itsme5279 4 года назад +1

      Inlay Inkosi 🤤

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  4 года назад +6

      I personally like the Umnumzaan more, but you can't go wrong with CRK in general 👍

    • @319.e
      @319.e 4 года назад +3

      the umnum is the way to go. more options on the way you can hold the blade to get different control on cuts, the umnum has a simpler construction, its easier on your thumbs, and it has the rubber stoppers when you open and close it so you can fidget with it and your wife won't want to strangle you.

    • @nathanmassell8176
      @nathanmassell8176 4 года назад +3

      I agree with MC, you can't go wrong with any CRK. I have all the above in the replies to your question, and the real question is what will u be using the knife for? That will be the determining factor for what you should get. If u want a tacticool knife, then go with the Umnumzaan. The other nice thing about the Umnumzaan is it has a glass breaker, and can be handy for a paramedic like myself. I would personally go with a Sebenza 21, or 31...they are so elegant, and just about perfect in every way.

    • @alwayscurious2376
      @alwayscurious2376 4 года назад +2

      Ethan Runyan You hit on a lot of my reasoning and my wife would appreciate the silent fidget....but maybe not the price tag hahaha

  • @zero2three1
    @zero2three1 4 года назад +5

    Always a spectacular piece. You will be mine someday. Oh yes. I will hold you and squeeze you and love you forever and ever.

  • @spiritedwhiskey4640
    @spiritedwhiskey4640 4 года назад +2

    Awesome review buddy! The lanyards on the Large and Small 31's I sent you are from CRK, but are added on as I purchased them through the CRK website. They come with the standard black lanyards.

  • @bwallis100
    @bwallis100 4 года назад +1

    I TOTALLY AREE with the AMAZING WARRANTY they have taken care of me each and every time I send my knives in for spa treatments

  • @wasawasablingbling
    @wasawasablingbling 4 года назад +1

    I recently picked up a small 21 and am now craving the large badly

  • @tomsmith9046
    @tomsmith9046 4 года назад +2

    This knife is beautiful I dont really know why I really love the look .maybe cause it's simple but its awsome and they definitely are for hard use. Great info bro I am still upset about the onion. Such a big dude small onion. Gotta keep that sense of humor

  • @bstoff001
    @bstoff001 4 года назад +3

    I would have liked a less pointy thumb stud, an updated look on the hardware, and for the blade not to stick out past the scale near the pivot when closed. Maybe the hardware could be flush.

  • @calebg7682
    @calebg7682 4 года назад +4

    S35VN is certainly not the toughest stainless steel out there. CPM-154, 14C28N, AEB-L, and Nitro-V are among the toughest stainless steels. Elmax is also likely tougher than S35VN. This is, of course, assuming they are hardened to typical HRC ranges for each steel. From the data I've seen, M390 and S35VN have similar toughness.

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  4 года назад

      I've always read that S35VN was substantially tougher than M390. I suppose I should word what I meant differently. "Of all the stainless steels, I've always assumed S35VN had the best ratio of toughness and corrosion resistance" but I could also be wrong about that. I suppose it's not all that important in any case.

    • @calebg7682
      @calebg7682 4 года назад

      @@metal_complex Didn't mean to come across as harsh! I guess your point was that S35VN is arguably more balanced. Can't really disagree with that. It is a pretty balanced steel.

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  4 года назад

      Oh my bad! I didnt mean to sound combative! Haha. I get where my words were confusing originally 😅

    • @calebg7682
      @calebg7682 4 года назад

      @@metal_complex No worries. All good in my book! We all know the internet can be an argumentative place, so I just wanted you to know I wasn't trying to pick a fight. You were right when you said it doesn't really matter all that much anyways. I'm just one of those people who can get preoccupied with stats and figures on occasion.

  • @victornishimoto6029
    @victornishimoto6029 3 года назад

    Great video review,
    How long does it take to break it in?
    This knife seems to be stiffer than other mid-techs like the 229 redencion.
    Thank you

  • @stevek8829
    @stevek8829 9 месяцев назад

    They effed up in the 25. It has a stop pin with a flat side but can rotate. If the flat side rotates a bit, the pin blocks the blade so you can’t open or close. What were they thinking? It’s a major blunder because Chris had already left the company. I’ve had it eight years of and use red loctite so it worked out, but it could someday fail.
    Should I trust the new people again? Well, the 25 is holding up so I don’t need to.

  • @MaineOutdoorsChannel
    @MaineOutdoorsChannel Год назад

    my edc is a lg sebena 31 drop point magnacut w/blk micarta inlays

  • @ScottieG59
    @ScottieG59 4 года назад +1

    Did you mention their S45VN rollout?

  • @lukehendrickson3669
    @lukehendrickson3669 2 года назад

    Idk why but CRK is one of those knife brands that I love to hate. Either way, solid vid dude.

  • @mitchwells4990
    @mitchwells4990 2 года назад +1

    Thinking about getting one what do you think guys

  • @BrentonCarr
    @BrentonCarr 4 года назад +2

    Word has it, they'll be in S45vn soon(ish)

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  4 года назад

      That's true Rez, but you're describing all steels and all subtle variants / analogs. Some people will need it, but most won't. The same could be said for any composition.

  • @edmondje
    @edmondje 4 года назад +2

    Got one today. There is a little bit of play; but only if you push fairly hard on the spine, not if you just grab the blade and wiggle it, which is how I think most people including myself usually check. I wouldn't have noticed if I wasn't looking for it. Not a deal breaker for me, but will be annoying if you are anal about it.

  • @Southernknife_addict
    @Southernknife_addict 3 года назад

    I’m looking to get my first Chris reeves and I’m torn between the small sebanza and the inkosi. Suck a tough choice lol

  • @dcamnc1
    @dcamnc1 4 года назад

    My large 31 is great, carrying it now.

  • @slick_slicers
    @slick_slicers 2 года назад

    I’m sometimes a bit of a knife snob, but though I’ve many knives in all the Sxxv steels, and I really like S30v a lot. For an edc steel it really works. I’m less impressed with the Chris Reeve blades. They might be a little softer. JE Made do really good S35VN though.

  • @iansharpe8420
    @iansharpe8420 4 года назад +1

    One of the reasons I got the large Inkosi vs the 21 was the hole😂😂 not my cup of tea aesthetically

  • @tomhudson1
    @tomhudson1 4 года назад +1

    Can you please do a Sebenza 31 vs Inkosi review.

  • @superdrizzle7342
    @superdrizzle7342 2 года назад

    The lanyard is nice, I always carry my sebenza with a lanyard mines leather.

  • @Mrplacedcookie
    @Mrplacedcookie 4 года назад +1

    Can't wait for S45VN

  • @dannywilson9192
    @dannywilson9192 11 месяцев назад

    When i got my 31 i thought the knife was a little thin.thought blade and handle would be a little thicker. :(

  • @Bitworker1
    @Bitworker1 2 месяца назад

    I just got the large 31 and won’t be wasting money on another. CRK is behind the times.

  • @cwrowe
    @cwrowe 3 года назад

    Good review!

  • @CAborn1112
    @CAborn1112 2 года назад

    Man I want a large so bad but I don’t know if I would ever carry it since it’s so much heavier than my small 21

  • @Jason-ut5em
    @Jason-ut5em Год назад

    I know this is late but does anyone know where I can buy one? Having trouble finding one.

  • @TECHFIGHTER
    @TECHFIGHTER 4 года назад

    I flick my Large Sebenza with ease. Even my Small Inkosi flicks though with a bit more wrist action. And yes, plenty of wear marks all over it......even a slightly chipped Tanto tip. Don’t ask. 😬

  • @Al-ds3sw
    @Al-ds3sw 4 года назад +1

    The only thing I miss on the 31 is the double click the 21 has I wish they didn’t move the detent ball but it’s not a deal breaker still love it

  • @ryanroebuck42
    @ryanroebuck42 4 года назад +1

    I suggest getting an engineering ruler or tape measure if you like to give decimal measurements instead of fractional.

  • @rawbee360
    @rawbee360 4 года назад

    Ohh ive been waiting so long...double lug please...soon!

  • @oman115
    @oman115 4 года назад

    Honest to god I never even noticed the hole on my 21 until the 31 came out.

  • @WatchsNBoots
    @WatchsNBoots Год назад +2

    What makes this knife $800? CAD… nobody wants to admit its just a Louis Vuitton but in the knife world. 😅

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  Год назад +1

      It's not an $800 knife dude. If the goal is to appear more intelligent, you missed the mark. Research first, then comment.

    • @WatchsNBoots
      @WatchsNBoots Год назад

      Up here in Canada it’s 700 and once you add all the tax, it gets quite close.

  • @sublyme2157
    @sublyme2157 4 года назад

    I mean heck, even IKEA uses the same size hardware and provides the tool.

  • @Jmwtime
    @Jmwtime 4 года назад

    The CRK CQI

  • @erich964
    @erich964 Год назад

    Very underwhelming and soft review for the most popular knife in the world. This is a Porsche 911, the Rolex, Daytona, and the Toyota Land Cruiser of pocket knives. If you could only own just one, and you had to own this, you would not need another Knife. And most people can’t afford it. That’s my humble opinion. I enjoy your channel. Thank you for all your wonderful content.

  • @dannywilson9192
    @dannywilson9192 Год назад

    i want a 31 bad....

  • @nosearg
    @nosearg 4 года назад

    I don't care what you say! It's not meant to be ... ;-)

  • @jonaslan5394
    @jonaslan5394 4 года назад

    i want one , i have the money but the website states it takes 12 months until you receive your knive , i don't want one anymore :(

    • @itsSmiv
      @itsSmiv 3 года назад +1

      I know this is really late but you can join knife swap on reddit, I see a sebenza get sold there every day, sometimes multiple a day. They get sold within minutes though so you gotta be watching it closely.

  • @distantport
    @distantport 4 года назад +1

    i keep buying all the 21s i can :)
    with the new 31 and impinda, it's clear that Chris is "hand-off" now :(

  • @christianhaykus452
    @christianhaykus452 4 года назад

    I want one... But can I afford it lol.

  • @abramsatwo2515
    @abramsatwo2515 3 года назад

    Thanks great review! I'll never understand how or why people concern themselves about up setting others with a knife being " aggressive Looking " as long as it's legal . Wonder where all this PC / wokeness comes from ? Here ya go

  • @randyf.9188
    @randyf.9188 4 года назад

    Aren't we supposed to be getting a stimulus check, just sayin! 🤑

  • @jaezi5982
    @jaezi5982 3 года назад

    I do what I call the "reverse reverse flick" with my 31, which is holding the stud and flicking away the handle with ring finger, then tossing it into the right use position.
    A pretty dangerous and ill advised way to deploy a knife but it works.

  • @cofieleven
    @cofieleven 3 года назад

    I dont flick knives, lots of dumb videos on here about flicking knives.

  • @mickeylickey123
    @mickeylickey123 4 года назад

    Spiderco are disgusting looking knives. Ugliest knives ever. Based on that, ill never buy one. Ever.

    • @austincampbell1762
      @austincampbell1762 2 года назад

      YES, fucking horrible

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  2 года назад +1

      I remember saying that too.

    • @Puddspanker
      @Puddspanker 2 года назад

      @@metal_complex same. I own 7 spydercos now and they're probably my favorite knife company.

    • @mknight6556
      @mknight6556 Год назад

      ​@@Puddspanker I don't own any spydercos but theres a CRK video where Chris is being interviewed in his office and there's a Spyderco box on his shelf lol

  • @asplendidaffair
    @asplendidaffair 4 года назад

    Way over priced. has already paid for its self

    • @metal_complex
      @metal_complex  4 года назад +7

      Something that pays for itself is overpriced?