Chris Reeve Large Sebenza 21 Knife Chain Mail CGG (3.625" Stonewash)

When I decided to get into the world of more expensive knives, I realized that I needed a benchmark. Something widely accepted as great, so that I could learn and have a frame of reference when looking at other knives. In comes the Sebenza. Its been around 30 years, and everyone has heard of Chris Reeve. Some titanium knives have a cold, slick feeling, such as the ZT0801TI. Not the case here, as the Sebenza titanium has an almost powder coat finish which provides some warmth and tact. The knife is quite ergonomic, something not obvious at first glance. The top of the blade stock has been rounded off which is both pleasant to use and look at. The lockup is great and makes a satisfying audible sound when deployed. The detent is a bit stiffer than I would prefer, but the deployment is very consistent and smooth over the entire travel area. The jimping on the back of the blade is really smart. If you look close, it has a 3D pattern where the peaks of the jimps are squared off, not unlike the serrations on a custom 1911. It makes using them pleasant to the touch, and the more you grab the knife - the more they grab back. If you enjoy the aesthetics of the knife and are considering it, I would highly recommend having the large Sebenza in your rotation.