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Benji14
3
Apr 28, 2016
Well, I was saving up for a Small Sebenza 21 with an Insingo blade. But that costs $350. Maybe I'll get this one instead for now. Does anyone here know if the quality of the steel and folding mechanism in the Maserin Atti is comparable to the Sebenza? (They both have the same type of steel, but the quality of the heat treatment makes a big difference.)
guvnor
735
Apr 29, 2016
Benji14This is a gentleman's knife; the Sebenza is a tool knife that happens to be used as a gentleman's knife by most owners due to its price and manufacturing quality.
Benji14
3
May 1, 2016
guvnorThanks for the response! But if the Maserin Atti is made from top-notch S35V steel with a heat treatment of 60 RC, which is the same as the Sebenza, why is it not a "tool knife". What differentiates the Sebenza and the Maserin Atti besides for the price, and the latter having a nicer handle?
guvnor
735
May 1, 2016
Benji14On a folding knife, the blade steel is only a part of the equation. The Atti handle offers little traction(though the plain Sebenza isn't the most grippy either) and the handle design has nothing to prevent your hand from sliding forward onto the blade.The wooden handle scales would soak up any liquids in wet environments and possibly swell/crack in harsh conditions. And while the Reeve Integral Lock isn't the strongest lock around, the (partial?)liner lock on these Atti clearly aren't meant for hard use. This knife also lacks a pocket clip, meaning it's a two handed operation getting it in and out of its leather pouch.
Benji14
3
May 1, 2016
guvnorOh, I see. Speaking of the Sebenza, you clearly know more about these stuff than I do, so would you say it's worth the price? $350 (!!), more if you get one with Micarta inlays or the like. There doesn't seem to be any specific thing about it justifying the steep price, but the "Internet" downright deifies it as the Best EDC Knife In The World. I have a Spyderco Paramilitary 2 (which I use as an EDC, and also just 'cause I like owning/admiring nice knives) -- would I notice the higher quality of the Sebenza if I bought it?
And I assume that the Maserin Atti is made with S35V steel despite being a "gentleman's knife" and not a "tool knife" because that allows it to be sharpened to a much finer edge (15 degrees, instead of the standard 20)?
Thanks again for the response, guvnor.
guvnor
735
May 2, 2016
Benji14The angle of the edge has more to do with its intended use then the steel type; since a gentleman's knife is usually dedicated for opening envelopes and boxes, a shallower angle can be used without much fear the edge may become damaged.
CRK does run their S35VN at 58-59 RC because they want their edge to be a bit more robust and easier to sharpen, though some people aren't a fan of that.
I personally think a Sebenza is worth the $350+ asking price. The difference is not the materials they use, but what they do with them. The amount of extra steps and time they invest to ensure every single part of their knife is perfect is where the extra money is going. When you buy 10 Spydercos, Benchmades, Zero Tolerance, etc. they will all have varying tolerances between each of them. When you get 10 CRKs, all 10 come perfect out of the box. To achieve that consistency with such a high level of of fit and finish is ultimately the reason why they cost so much compared to other knives of similar materials.
Whether that's something necessary for a knife, is personal opinion. A lot of people buy a Sebenza because they like the idea of it, not because they want to use it.
mikael22
40
Jun 30, 2017
Benji14 I am always astonished that people use a pm2 as EDC.In my point of view,a knife with which to peel an apple is so annoying is not one.