Umm, ok - it retails for something like $270 the last time I checked though.

That's a fair bit of money to open the mail and quarter apples.

Ah, I'd ahte to tell you what that Jeff Hall Custom cost then, or maybe you should go look at the list prices on some versions of the WH Lancet ($675 list etc)

Hint "Sebenzas are entry level priced"

Interesting video that.

Couple of points I noticed about it:

1) Knife is rated to only 100lb. Against 200lb for a Benchmade Axis lock.

2) He's stabbing with it. So it's a killing weapon, not a tool. Also I notice that he is being very careful to keep all the forces exerted on the frame perpendicular to the long (strongest) axis.

3) All of the slashing tricks he performed with the rope, bottle, cardboard etc are nothing special. Most plain edge knives of decent quality will do that.

Sadly, I'm not impressed.

One other point: A proper Skean Dhu is not a fighting knife. It's a well designed small carbon steel utility knife, that is perfect for general use.

I didn't watch the video - Lets face it, I'm not looking for a weapon here, or a heavy duty "tactical" knife - those are a dime a dozen. I'm looking for something "gents", but not so gents that I carry it in a microfiber bag (like my Hall)

Nice, but nothing I'd be interested in buying -- too pretty -- different strokes.

OTOH an "entry level" Sebenza seems to be an excellent tool. I EDC Benchmade 940's and RSK Mk1's which serve my needs, along with various SAK's.

I agree too pretty, which is why I'm looking slightly more plain (the 1 gen Lancets were much more plain) and slightly larger

KG2V,

Sounds like you are discriminating gentleman. Let me personally reccomend the following site...

http://www.knifelegends.com/

I have known the owner on a personal and proffessional level for many many years. And I will tell you there is not a more honorable man doing business today. Period.

Perhaps you might find something is his "weekly specials" section that fits the bill.

There is a nice video review of the Falkniven PXL here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdklLprSB6s

I hope no one post videos on YouTube using a screwdriver or they'll be after my Craftsmans next.

Sorry, I understand the (UK) response but it's just so peculiar sounding to me that I couldn't help but respond.