Large Sebbie

[Roefisher]

Hi folks,

I am currently carrying a lot of new knives and just spotted this sitting in my computer drawer, idle. I thought that I would put it up for a passaround. It is a Large Plain Classic with double thumb lugs so if you're left handed I can't be called biased :biggthump

Usual rules apply (see Martyn's sticky at top of the passaround page) Please don't put me in an awkward position if you don't meet the guidelines :rolleyes: I'll also need your proper name and address.

If you want to take part;

1. Put your name on this thread and PM me with your details.
2. Include a list of all participants in your post.
3. Keep knife and use it for a week then send to the next person, by RMSD only.

This is a user knife and has all the scratches and dings that go with it, so please do use it :lol: Only thing is, don't sent it onto the next person blunt :yuck:

If I have to, I'll put a cap on this at about 15 people. I do want it back :P

Cheers,

Mark

SEE POST 15 FOR THE LIST AND PICS. WHEN YOUR WEEK'S UP, REMEMBER TO PM FOR THE NEXT PERSON'S ADDRESS DETAILS !

[Stew]

Pm on it's way!!! :D

[Tiffers]

Yes please :) Pm on its way :)

Stew
Tiffers


:)


Tiffers

[Ross]

Love to Mark, always wanted to play with one of these!

[Stew]

What's the betting that this is the fastest subscribed passaround?

[bardster]

Yes PLease - love to see what all the fuss is about

[mloc]

Me me me me me please

[Colin KC]

Yes please, is this the one that you're gonna sell? or is there another;)

[Roefisher]

I need a PM assistant :C

Anyway, so far we have 6. I am going to do the passaround in the good old first in first served way. If you need to be changed around, let me know.

First off, starting in Monday morning's post, to

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc

:biggthump

Mark

[Ropeman]

Wow, that's really generous Mark. Well done.

[ANDYLASER]

Yes please, PM coming. Thank you for your generosity.

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Ropeman
Andylaser

[Ropeman]

Just to clarify, I've already got one so it's:

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Andylaser

You get there a bit quicker.

[Rogan-J]

Me too please

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Andylaser
Rogan-J

Pm sent

Thanks a lot Mark

[Dai]

Mark has very kindly included me in the passaround :boldred:

so the list is:

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Andylaser
Rogan-J
Dai

regards,

Dai :D

[Roefisher]

Updated List, to include MBM next to Tiffers. If you need to be changed around, let me know ;)

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Motorbikeman
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Andylaser
Rogan-J
Dai
Raoul Duke
familne
mojo
Alick
Quickbeam
tomtom

Here's a few pics, live from a dark castle :lol:

Knife open
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Roefisher/100_0559.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Roefisher/100_0560.jpg
Knife closed
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Roefisher/b325c20d.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Roefisher/100_0563.jpg
Knife in hand
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Roefisher/100_0567.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Roefisher/100_0565.jpg

Disassembled, to show you the parts
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Roefisher/100_0572.jpg

All current CRK folders (top to bottom) Mnandi, Small then Large Sebbie - both Regular shape, rather than Classic
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Roefisher/100_0194.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Roefisher/100_0197.jpg

[Raoul Duke]

Yes Please. I'd love to look.

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Motorbikeman
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Andylaser
Rogan-J
Dai
Raoul Duke

Yippiee...

[familne]

I'll have a go!:D

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Motorbikeman
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Andylaser
Rogan-J
Dai
Raoul Duke
familne

Cheers

[mojofilter]

I'd love a look please! :D

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Motorbikeman
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Andylaser
Rogan-J
Dai
Raoul Duke
familne
mojo

[Danzo]

Me too!

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Motorbikeman
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Andylaser
Rogan-J
Dai
Raoul Duke
familne
mojo
Danzo

:D

Danzo

[Alick]

Yes please Mark !

Me too!

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Motorbikeman
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Andylaser
Rogan-J
Dai
Raoul Duke
familne
mojo
Danzo
Alick
:D
Cheers, Alick

[Quickbeam]

Yes please.

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Motorbikeman
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Andylaser
Rogan-J
Dai
Raoul Duke
familne
mojo
Danzo
Alick
Quickbeam

Thanks

Nick

[dunc5]

I am so tempted but i think youve got enough on the list now and i like to think that the first Sebbie i hold i will be able to call my own :D ( one day )

Dunc

[tomtom]

if the list isnt full can i be added please? 8) :D :biggthump

Ross
Stew
Tiffers
Motorbikeman
Bardster
Colin KC
mloc
Andylaser
Rogan-J
Dai
Raoul Duke
familne
mojo
Danzo
Alick
Quickbeam
Tomtom

[Roefisher]

Hi folks,

We have 17 people starting off on Monday coming. I'd just say, once again, that this is a used knife so please do use it.

Remember to sharpen her up before the next visit. I'm not looking for anything like the Gettysburg address but please post a few comments about it or a review if you like. A wide opinion base is a great way for yourselves or the casual reader here to judge whether this knife is worth buying. Self-indulgence is the secondary point of a passaround :lol:

Above all enjoy!

:biggthump

Mark

[tomtom]

ooh.. 17 i cant count, in that case i would like to say an extra specialy big thanks to Mark for sqeezeing me on the end there :D

[Edd-UK]

DAM, looks like i missed this passaround.

Roefisher, very generous offer.

to all on the list, :censored:

[Topcat02]

Oh bu**er, beaten to the draw yet again. You guys must live on the forum.

:P

[ANDYLASER]

:) :)

[Ross]

Stew, its on its way to you - ZU951725330GB refers.

Well, some thoughts: I was looking forward to getting this sebbie more than anything. When I opened the parcel, to be honest, I wasnt sure what to think - it was well made, the action was smooth and addictive, the steel is obviously fantastic - but I have other knives that I felt more 'at home' with straight away.
After playing with and carrying it for a while, I began to see why it is so highly thought of. Every time I opened it, I opened and closed it a few times, just to feel the action at work...I know its only a basic lock but it is nice.
Danzo's comments about needing to own a sebbie are bang on - This is Marks knife and always will be. If that knife was my own - I would love it forever! I may get one later this year just to have one.

Mark - thanks for the opportunity to handle a Sebbie, its much appreciated.

[Stew]

It's sebbie time!

:banana:

[Stew]

Sebbie time has begun... :D

[Roefisher]

Hi folks,

I may have to go offline for a while shortly. I will know on Wednesday for sure. If that is the case as I think it will be, please continue the passaround by contacting each other in due course. Post number 15 has the schedule details.

I might get onto the forum, but I am not sure if I'll be able so I thought I'd mention it now while I remember. I am sure, however, that a moderator or administrator can sort out any queries if they arise.

Cheers,

Mark

[Roefisher]

To update my previous post about my possibly being offline later, I found out this afternoon that I'm not going :rolleye13 - there's a story if you ever meet me or I'm not in gaol for wringing somebody's neck.

So, to the point, I'll be around if anyone has to PM me about the Sebbie, etc.

Thanks,

Mark

[Stew]

Hhm, to say that I was looking forward to trying this knife out would be a big understatement.
I wanted to know what all the fuss was about, and boy, I'm sold.

This knife is a serious workhorse and coped with everything I threw at it. I'm sure it could take more quite happily but I didn't want to abuse someone else's knife.
It's not as appealing to my eye as some other knives but it looks like it performs. I think I will have to get one of the engraved models or the wood inlayed versions. :)

The double thumb stud seems a bit stupid. I tried opening with my left hand a few times but it doesn't work very well at all because of the lock getting in the way. Also, as the clip can only go on one way round, to get it out from a left hand pocket required me to twist my hand uncomfortably.

I would be interested to hear how a real southpaw gets on with one.

I really like the double bump in the clip - it improves the holding ability of the clip considerably.

Oh, and as I snapped the tip off, I've reground it into an American Tanto shape - I figured you wouldn't mind mind Mark. :lol: joke

I'll post it on to Tiffers tomorrow...

[Tiffers]

I'll post it on to Tiffers tomorrow...


Woohooo!!!

:jumping43 :jumping43

Tiffers

[mloc]

I would be interested to hear how a real southpaw gets on with one.

I'll let you know when i get it :)

[Stew]

Gone.

ZU 8427 4223 5GB

[rapidboy]

All current CRK folders (top to bottom) Mnandi, Small then Large Sebbie - both Regular shape, rather than Classic
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Roefisher/100_0194.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Roefisher/100_0197.jpg

Just found this thread, very generous offer and that matched set is simply stunning.

rb

[RogerDee]

That's one of my wildest fantasies! :D Excellent photos.

[Tiffers]

Collected the sebbie today from the post office along with my Mnandi :D I opened the Mnandi first and that was a huge mistake! I was so wowed by that knife that when I opened up the box with the sebbie inside it, my reaction wasnt the best!!

I initially thought it was ugly, too big (compared to the Mnandis delicate lines) and didnt sit nicely in my hand. It felt clumsy and I didnt feel safe opening and closing it right handed. Back into the box it went while the Mnandi went into my pocket :D

Fast forward several hours of various bits and pieces until I get home and show both knives to HWTHMBO.

swoosh-snick swoosh-tick swoosh-snick swoosh-tick swoosh-snick swoosh-tick swoosh-snick swoosh-tick............HWTHMBO was enthralled! Everything about the Sebbie was perfect for him. The weight(133g) was light enough to enable carrying such a big knife easily while the shape and form of the handle was subtle enough to make it comfortable in a reasonable sized hand. HWTHMBO liked the thumbstud being available from both sides, not from a user point of view, its purely aesthetic for him! The finish on the titanium handle gave a nice secure grippy feel to him while the mottled finish on the blade also met his approval. The feel when the blade pivotted back and forward is silky smooth with just enough resistance to keep it safe. The snick as it falls open is clean, clear and audible while the snick as it returns to base is very reassuring.

Once I had wrestled it back from him I had another play, its improved on my first impressions but its too large a knife for me. I dont have especially small hands believe me, quite the reverse infact :D Its just not proportionally right for me. Saying that, i did find it easier to open and close left handed than right :rolleyes:

Oh yes, HWTHMBO has it back at the moment. I might get to use it at some point......I'll let you know if I do!!

Tiffers

[Stuart Ackerman]

swoosh-snick swoosh-tick swoosh-snick swoosh-tick swoosh-snick swoosh-tick swoosh-snick swoosh-tick...


L O L !!!

[Roefisher]

swoosh-snick swoosh-tick swoosh-snick swoosh-tick swoosh-snick swoosh-tick swoosh-snick swoosh-tick...


L O L !!!

What exactly do you think Tiffers is doing with the knife, Zack :O

I'm worried :D

Glad your fella liked it, Tiffers !!

Mark

EDIT : Swoosh - tick ....I usually cut myself every time I do that - so look out :yikes:

[Tiffers]

I'm worried too Mark, I dont have the knife right now....HWTHMBO does!!! :yikes:

Tiffers

[Stuart Ackerman]

It is addictive, and the locking is so slick and solid.

For the ultimate feel at playing "Snick Tick Swoosh" etc:-
Get yer hands on any Owen Wood liner lock...

All others, no matter how good, fade away...

[Tiffers]

Having just googled him, the chances of me getting hold of an Owen Wood (http://www.knifeart.com/exfoldamfol.html)liner lock are about equal to me being in the next space shuttle when its launched!!!!!

Tiffers

[Roefisher]

I found that the Mnandi was a great little knife to hold as well. But I equally liked the Sebenza :) It's a knife which you have to get using for a fair while to appreciate fully - I still think it's one of the best knives around to carry. It sits very well on the pocket clip and is slim for it's size.

A full flat grind model has to be a great one to consider - but they're rare :rolleyes:

Mark

[Stuart Ackerman]

..and silly me just sold one OW Liner lock...

[Danzo]

..and silly me just sold one OW Liner lock...

Yeah, but you can make a better one.

:D

Danzo

[Stuart Ackerman]

:O Well, maybe much cheaper...I have the PB, the bushings, the steel and Ti, but not the time...:D

[Danzo]

:O Well, maybe much cheaper...I have the PB, the bushings, the steel and Ti, but not the time...:D

I know, drinking that Monteiths Black can take up much of a mans day, especially if he has to cook some lamb shanks for the littluns to chew on.

:rolleyes:

New Zealand. Land of Pain.

:D

Danzo

[Martyn]

Collected the sebbie today from the post office along with my Mnandi :D I opened the Mnandi first and that was a huge mistake! I was so wowed by that knife that when I opened up the box with the sebbie inside it, my reaction wasnt the best!!

I initially thought it was ugly, too big (compared to the Mnandis delicate lines) and didnt sit nicely in my hand. It felt clumsy and I didnt feel safe opening and closing it right handed. Back into the box it went while the Mnandi went into my pocket :D



I thought pretty much the same when I got mine (http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=738&page=5) Tiffers (what's all the fuss about). But 2 1/2 years later, it's probably the one knife I wouldn't part with. You really do have to use it to appreciate it. It's simple and strong and does what it says on the tin. They are overpriced IMO, but you either pay up or live without - I paid up and am happy I did. :)

[Tiffers]

Mmmmm, it surprised me how quickly I got used to having this knife around :D I honestly didnt think I would like it. I do think though that I would prefer the small one rather than the large one..........

Best add it to the list I guess ;)

Thanks for the chance to have a look at this one :)

Tiffers

Oh yes, it went off today to Bardster via rmsd zv062867277gb

[MotorbikeMan]

Mmmmm, it surprised me how quickly I got used to having this knife around :D I honestly didnt think I would like it. I do think though that I would prefer the small one rather than the large one..........

Best add it to the list I guess ;)

Thanks for the chance to have a look at this one :)

Tiffers

Oh yes, it went off today to Bardster via rmsd zv062867277gb
I think it may have missed someone :rolleyes:

[Tiffers]

According to the pm I had from Roefisher it was due to go onto Bardster after me. :S

Tiffers

[bardster]

According to the pm I had from Roefisher it was due to go onto Bardster after me. :S

Tiffers

According to the early lists that is indeed correct - but your brother got hisself added in after you ;) to pass it on easier i assume :) - in the same way that i can just hand it to colin..... Ah well - i shall look forward to getting it tomorrow :)

Do you want it after that MBM? or shall we just forget you ever wanted a look ;) wouldn't want to tempt you after all :D :D

[Tiffers]

oooops, oh well, at least SOMEONE else has it now :D It was a case of pass it on now else its just going to get too hard to pass it on!

Tiffers

[MotorbikeMan]

According to the early lists that is indeed correct - but your brother got hisself added in after you ;) to pass it on easier i assume :) - in the same way that i can just hand it to colin..... Ah well - i shall look forward to getting it tomorrow :)

Do you want it after that MBM? or shall we just forget you ever wanted a look ;) wouldn't want to tempt you after all :D :D
Probably safer if you just hand it on to Colin if he's next, any chance to avoid the post is good. I'll get a chance to have a look at it at some point :D

[bardster]

arrived this morning - stayed hope to wait for postie :) he ALWAYS arrives at 9:20 hehehe

Had a quick look - still not sure what all the fuss is about... will have a play over the next few days and see if it changes my mind... must say i do prefer smaller knives so maybe the small version would suite me better...

[Colin KC]

Got shiny, mmmm, Sebbie;)


Will use it as edc for my remaining two days at "work" & bring it to Leeds (hopefully whoever's next will be there;)

[dunc5]

I think in time i will try and get a used plain large or small classic .I really like the Sebbie ( a lot ) ;) I find the build quality right up my street :D and when i compare it with other folders it just sits in the hand perfect .I do carry my Snakewood inlay but im very carefull with it and tend to carry a 2nd knife for rough work :rolleyes: i just dread the idea of f*****g up the wood or gold inlay , so far (touch wood ) we are ding free :D

Dunc

[Roefisher]

Hi folks,

How's the passaround going ? whoever has it at the moment.

Mark

[bardster]

Hi folks,

How's the passaround going ? whoever has it at the moment.

Mark

I think MBM got given it at leeds from Colin. Sure he will be along shortly to confirm its whereabouts :)

[Roefisher]

Hello folks,

I have no idea where this knife has been for over a month, now. I asked but have not been told, yet, hence the last resort question here ...

Can anyone tell me where it is ?

Mark

[MotorbikeMan]

Sorry Mark, what with an illness since Leeds I'm way behind in everything. I'd intended to put it in the post tomorrow to MLOC as AFAIA, he's next on the list.

Apologies for missing the earlier question as well.

[Colin KC]

Sorry Mark, tried to reply to your PM but it didn't like it, did you turn your PM off?

BTW, Jon's got it;)

[Danzo]

Can I be missed out? I can't afford to buy one just now,and I will if I handle one for a week.

:rolleyes:

Danzo

[Roefisher]

Hello folks,

As I don't really enjoy coming onto this thread every month to appeal on the whereabouts of this knife,

Can the current holder please pm or email me as I am looking for it back.

I am really sorry to anyone who is still waiting for a look at it. In an exceptional case we can maybe work something out, later.

Thank you,

Mark

[Roefisher]

A reward may be offered or a pound of flesh ...

[Roefisher]

A pound of man's flesh taken from a man
Is not so estimable, profitable neither,
As flesh of muttons, beefs, or goats.

[Ross]

I'll back up Mark on this one - I think this needs addressing. Mark has been good enough to offer a very expensive knife to the members here, with some simple rules. People have not adhered to these rules and I'm disappointed.

Could whoever has it get it back to him ASAP.

[bardster]

Last seen on the forum it was on its way from MBM to Mloc...

[MotorbikeMan]

Mark has also had pm's. I last posted this to Mloc some time ago. I told Mark on Thursday evening I would be phoning the Post Office on Friday. As it's a bank holiday weekend I didn't expect an answer until tomorrow at the earliest, something I assumed wouldn't need explanation.

[Roefisher]

Yep, I got a pm'd ... you could have told me there was no info until over the weekend. I was waiting for news on Friday, as you know. :rolleyes:

There's more wrong than that, anyway. Let's not get away from that fact to jump down my throat. This knife had been with at the most two people in over two months .... nothing was happening until I put questions out, see my post dates for times.

The only headway I've seemed to have made is when I come on here and make a public enquiry.

As I told an Admin, I don't care one jot about the knife, in comparision with the remaining ten people, who I feel have been let down a bagful - before it went missing.

[mloc]

I've not had the knife delivered to me as of yet and i dont know exactly when it was posted.

[Roefisher]

Thanks folks,

It is being looked into with Royal Mail, currently. I know for a fact that all is being done which can be done.

I appreciate everyone's help and assistance :biggthump

Cheers,

Mark