Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 Left Handed

• Available in Large or Small
• Reeve Integral Lock with ceramic ball on lockbar
• Blade Steel: Magnacut

When in June 2019 the end of the Sebenza 21 was proclaimed and with the Sebenza 31 the successor was presented, this message went like a drumbeat through the knife scene. Finally, new introductions of the manufacturer from Idaho are already very rare. If it is then still about the heritage of one of the most famous and best pocket knives of all time, such a thing does not remain without appropriate reaction.

First, it is noticeable that the hole on the presentation side of the knife is now omitted - something that many Reeve fans have long wished for. The slightly altered angle of the pocket clip, which now no longer presses on the lockbar, is also quickly noticeable to the trained eye.

Less obvious, however, is the revised lock of the Sebenza 31. Just as with the Umnumzaan or the Inkosi, a ceramic ball embedded in the lockbar now presses against the blade root. The hardness of this ball is in a range that can hardly be measured, preventing long-term wear at the contact point of the lockbar.

To improve the hand position of the Sebenza once again a little, the recessed grip on the front was ground a little differently. All in all, we can say: yes, the new model rightly bears the venerable name Sebenza and can effortlessly tie in with the popular 21 series.

Small or Large?

Just like its predecessor, both sizes are still available.

While the large Sebenza 31 is a truly full-blown work knife, the Small Sebenza remains the king of EDC pocket knives - the hand placement continues to be great on the successor model. All of the features mentioned above can also be found in this smaller version of the Sebenza 31 - just in a slightly more compact and pocket-friendly form. 

Please note:
The photos are of the Large version in each case.

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