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Marshall Talbott - Dealer
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Marshall Talbott - Dealer
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"...After many years of listening to hunters (both in the USA and in Africa) telling me what the ideal skinner should be and be able to do, I was totally confused. I am not a hunter and have never skinned an animal--nor do I particularly intend to! However, after 13 years as a tool and die maker and 14 years as a knifemaker--8 of those years running concurrently--I had a good idea of what a tool should do and how it should be handled. My Skinner may be a little unconventional but I have designed this knife to cover a wide range of tasks relating to skinning as well as around camp and even in the home. The cutting edge is rugged enough to take a lot of punishment but, if properly sharpened, will do the most delicate cutting tasks. The name which I like for my skinner is "Ubejane" or "Mbhejane" which in Zulu (the native language of the area in South Africa where I grew up) means Rhinoceros. The Rhino is a large, powerful animal with a strong up-tilting horn--my skinner echoes those attributes!"--Chris Reeve. The leather sheath supplied with the Skinner has a strap closure which passes from left to right around the cross guard. To ensure that the knife does not fall from the sheath should the strap become unfastened, there is a nylon stud in place above the cross guard on the right hand side. |
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The idea of the one piece knife was born while Chris was serving time on the Namibia/Angola border in 1979. The experiences of military service have contributed substantially to the features in these knives.
Chris realized that the ideal working knife was in fact a tool which was strong, reliable and impervious to temperature and humidity. Extensive time has been devoted to design, research and development to improve both the blade designs and the methods used in making the knives.
Each knife is made from a solid billet of A2 tool steel. The stock removal method results in two distinct advantages--the strength/weight ratio is exceptional and there is no handle/blade join. This means that there is no area where the blade and handle could come apart--a weakness in the design of other hollow handle knives. The handle cavity is larger than that of any similar knife. The hollow handle is closed with a butt cap made of 6061 aluminum which screws into the handle against a Neoprene "O" ring, ensuring the cavity is sealed from dust and moisture. All the one piece knives are hardened to 55-57 RC and a random check is made to ensure accuracy. This hardness gives superb toughness, good edge retention and allows for efficient sharpening in the field. Each knife is coated with super hi-tech Kalgard®, originally developed for use in the aerospace industry. This coating offers a durable, long-lasting, non-reflective covering. Included in the price of each knife is a hand-made leather sheath. A lifelong guarantee, signed by Chris accompanies each knife.
- The one piece design offers the highest possible weight/strength ratio
- A2 Tool Steel offers excellent edge retention and good shock resistance
- Hardness at between 55 and 57 Rockwell C is not brittle but gives good edge retention along with ease of sharpening
- An 8" hollow grind is used with a full thickness back edge. All designs are ground to allow the full thickness of the back edge to come as close to the point as possible, affording a very strong front tip but not restricting the knife's ability to pierce
- The hollow handle, which is created to reduce weight, is larger than any similar sized knife because there is no join between handle and blade
- The aluminum butt cap provides an airtight closure for the hollow handle and is designed so that it can be used for hammering. Because using the knife as a hammer can be dangerous to one's knuckles and fingers, we do not recommend that this be done unless in an emergency situation. It is preferable to use a hammer
- Full depth precision machined knurling affords maximum non-slip grip
- Non-reflective Kalgard® coating gives lasting protection
- All knives carry a lifetime guarantee and a damaged knife will be replaced or repaired at Chris' discretion. This guarantee does not cover damage to a knife that has been thrown or used for heavy levering
- These knives are used by hunters, backpackers, SWAT teams, military personnel, firefighters and police all over the world. They are also to be found in many knife collections and most of our customers own more than one of our knives
- Each hand made leather sheath is designed to fit the knife well, to give maximum protection to the carrier and the knife when being carried. Because we continue to improve our design, sheaths supplied might not be exactly as shown in the brochure
- Replacement butt caps and sheaths are available at reasonable prices
- Many customers feel that once their knives have been used, they lose collectors' value. This is not so as the knife can be returned to our workshop, where it will be sandblasted, re-coated with Kalgard®, sharpened and returned in its original condition. Refer to retail price list for cost. Please return knife in sheath.
These knives are virtually indestructible and will remain a good companion for many years!
"...My first impressions of the liner lock style locking mechanisms were very favorable but when I examined it more closely, I decided that I didn't much like the flimsiness of the thin liner. After some thought, I redesigned the concept and have created the Sebenza Integral Lock© which I believe to be the most rugged folding knife on the market.
My one piece knives have achieved popularity as strong working fixed blades through simple, effective design, and the Sebenza is a folding knife to complement them. I have put a great deal of thought into the different features and know that this is a knife which will work hard, keep a good edge and will be easy to maintain.
Each knife is supplied with an Allen wrench which can be used to dismantle the knife. This allows easy cleaning -- a drop of silicone or teflon gun oil needs to be put on the hinge after cleaning..."
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"...The Zulu warrior was one of the most effective of his time. This reputation was achieved with strong discipline, simple battle strategies and weapons used with devastating efficiency. Many of the Zulu people still live their lives in a simplistic, no-nonsense way and maybe some of this has rubbed off on me, resulting in my simple, no-nonsense approach to knife-making..." Chris Reeve
A folding knife which is designed to be strong, durable, robust and able to be operated with one hand needs to be simple and effective. The Sebenza Integral Lock is just that. Available in two sizes and in left and right handed models, this folding knife derives its name from the Zulu word for "Work". Zulu is the native language of province in South Africa where Chris was born and raised. Note: Drawings for Chris Reeve Knives by William H. Harsey 1996
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Marshall Talbott - Dealer
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Sebenzas (all supplied with pocket
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