The unique lock on Sebenza makes it a very attractive knife. Yet the same lock can cause problems... I was working outside yesterday bringing in grovel and sand in 25 lbs bags into my yard. I would carry a sack on my shoulder and when over the right area I would cut the bag at the top and get an even spread of stone on the ground. I grabbed my sebenza with my right hand and flicked it open with my wrist and was cutting bags with one smooth motion. I got couple of bags open and than one of them (probably frozen) created problems so I kind of backed/jerked the blade into opposite direction. Blade folded on me totally cutting three of my figers open. After I took care of my hand (had FAK in my pocket) I realized that lock never deployed correctly. Lint from my pants pocket accumulated around the real blade stoper which prevented it from opening fully. Becasue of that lock was not deployed. As long as I was putting pressure on the edge of the blade everything was fine. I know it is my fault and I'm not blaming anyone but my self. I'm just stating a possible problem and danger that may happen if you are in the rush and really have no time to verify the lock. I see how this would not be a problem for many cutting jobs but once in the while you may need to initiate the cut with a stabbing motion and that can create a problem.

Matt