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About this model: The inlaid Sebenzas offer a different look as well as a different feel in the hand. The inlay pieces provide more of a radius than the traditional flat sides of the Sebenza. They are fit into precision machined pockets on each sale and secured. This Sebenza 21 has a beautiful cocobolo wood inlay. Cocobolo is found in Central America and in addition to its great looks, it is a hard and dense and well suited to a knife handle material. The CPM S35VN blade is polished. In addition, the flats of the frame have a satin polish while the rounds are bead blasted for a striking contrast look. The spacer and thumb stud are both gold annodized.

About the Sebenza: Since 1990 The Chris Reeve Sebenza (Zulu word for work) has set the standard for what is possible in a precision manufactured folding knife. Chris Reeve developed the Sebenza Integral Lock (commonly referred to as a frame lock) which is concept of a handle slab to be used as the lock bar for the blade resulting in exceptional strength for hard use. Never one to become complacent, Chris Reeve has consistently looked to improve the Sebenza in both materials and design. The current Sebenza 21 model represents the accumulation of more than 20 years of experience and user feedback. It is based on the Classic Sebenza with subtle improvements such as: The front of the handle now as a chamfer (beveled) angle making it easier to insert into a pocket or pouch. The lanyard hole in the frame has been replaced with an annodized lanyard pin in the frame.

About CPM S35VN: CPM S35VN is stainless steel that is basically a product improved version of CPM S30V. Chris Reeve worked with Crucible steel to refine the alloy mixture. There is an addition of Niobium to the alloy which results in better edge retention and toughness as well as corrosion resistance when compared to CPM S30V.