Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 2010: A Holy Grail Annual Edition
This Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 2010 Annual Limited Edition is in mint, preowned condition. It came out of a large estate collection. Moreover, Chris Reeve Knives ran the Annual series from 1999 through 2011. In fact, the company built only about sixty Small Sebenzas each year.
That scarcity drives the whole story. Because the original series ended in 2011, no more will ever exist. Consequently, collectors treat these as grail pieces. Meanwhile, serious buyers tracking values should read our guide to the most valuable custom knifemakers.
CPM-S30V Blade at 58 to 59 HRC
The Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 2010 carries a 2.94-inch drop point blade in CPM-S30V stainless steel. Specifically, the certificate lists hardness at 58 to 59 HRC. That range balances edge holding against toughness. Furthermore, the hollow grind keeps the edge thin behind the apex.
The tumbled finish hides handling marks well. In addition, a gold-anodized titanium thumb stud opens the blade. Newer collectors often want to know what separates this from a standard production folder. Also, our guide on how to choose a custom knife covers those differences.
Dual Camphor Burl Inlays on Both Scales
Chris Reeve chose only two woods for the 2010 Annual run. Spalted maple was one. Camphor burl was the other, and this piece wears the camphor. Notably, the grain runs in tight rippling waves. Moreover, it shifts from warm amber into deep chocolate.
Most inlaid Sebenzas carry wood on the show side only. However, the Annual editions carry wood on both sides. Each piece drops into a precisely machined pocket. Therefore the wood sits flush with the titanium. As a result, the handle gains a contoured feel. Browse the rest of our collection when you shop all knives.
Titanium Frame, Integral Lock, and Gold Accents
The frame uses 6Al4V titanium with a bead-blasted finish. Chris Reeve’s own Integral Lock secures the blade. Specifically, that design turns one handle slab into the lockbar. Even today, few mechanisms in knifemaking attract more imitation.
Gold-anodized titanium hardware ties the build together. Both the thumb stud and the spacer carry that finish. In addition, the show side wears an R 2010 engraving. Meanwhile, the lock side reads Idaho Made. Finally, a right-hand tip-up titanium clip completes the package. See more folding knives at this level.
Why the Annual Sebenza Series Matters
Chris Reeve started his company on January 1, 1984, in a one-car garage in Durban, South Africa. Then he moved the operation to Boise, Idaho in March 1989. Afterward, the Sebenza followed and reset what a production folder could be.
Beginning in 1999, the company released one special inlay configuration each year. Additionally, Chris Reeve engraved every knife with its production year. Then, after the 2011 wenge edition, the original run closed. Consequently, complete examples with paperwork now trade well above standard Sebenzas. Find other benchmark makers when you shop by maker.
Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 2010 Condition and What’s Included
This knife is mint. It shows no carry wear, no sharpening, and no blade play. Moreover, the camphor stays sound, with no cracks and no lifting at the edges. In addition, lockup sits early and solid.
It arrives complete with its original two-piece box, which still carries the Limited Edition 2010 Camphor inlay end label. In addition, you receive the brown leather Chris Reeve slip pouch, the blue embossed cleaning cloth, and the hex wrench.
Most importantly, the handwritten certificate of authenticity comes with the knife. Chris Reeve signed and dated it October 26, 2010. Furthermore, a black cord lanyard fits the butt end. Every knife we list follows a published grading standard. Therefore you know exactly how we grade before you buy.
Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 2010 Product Specifications
- Maker: Chris Reeve Knives, Boise, Idaho, USA
- Model: Small Sebenza Annual Limited Edition 2010
- SKU: [STOCK#]-CRK-SEBSM-ANNUAL2010-CAMPHOR-20101026
- Condition: Mint, preowned
- Date of Birth: October 26, 2010
- Blade Steel: CPM-S30V stainless
- Blade Hardness: 58 to 59 HRC
- Blade Length: 2.94 inches
- Blade Style: Drop point
- Blade Grind: Hollow grind
- Blade Finish: Tumbled with Satin Grinds
- Blade Thickness: 0.125 inches
- Frame: 6Al4V titanium, bead blasted
- Inlays: Natural camphor burl, both show side and lock side
- Lock: Reeve Integral Lock (frame lock)
- Hardware: Gold-anodized titanium thumb stud and spacer
- Engraving: R 2010 on the show side, Idaho Made on the lock side
- Pocket Clip: Titanium, right-hand tip-up
- Overall Length: 6.875 inches
- Closed Length: 3.94 inches
- Weight: Approximately 3.0 ounces
- Included: Original box, brown leather slip pouch, cleaning cloth, hex wrench, signed certificate of authenticity, black cord lanyard
- Country of Origin: United States
Video Description: Small Sebenza Annual Limited Edition
This Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 2010 Annual Limited Edition is a mint preowned folding knife with a 2.94-inch tumbled with Satin Grinds CPM-S30V drop point blade at 58 to 59 HRC, a bead-blasted 6Al4V titanium frame, natural camphor burl inlays in both the show side and the lock side, a gold-anodized titanium thumb stud and spacer, a Reeve Integral Lock, an R 2010 year engraving, and a right-hand tip-up titanium pocket clip.
It also ships with a black cord lanyard plus its original box, leather slip pouch, cleaning cloth, hex wrench, and signed certificate of authenticity dated October 26, 2010. Moreover, it measures 6.875 inches overall, 3.94 inches closed, and weighs approximately 3.0 ounces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this knife new or used?
It is preowned but mint. Above all, it sat in a large estate collection rather than a pocket. Therefore no one has ever sharpened it.
How is an Annual Sebenza different from a standard Sebenza?
Chris Reeve released one special inlay configuration per year from 1999 to 2011. Additionally, he engraved every Annual with its production year. Moreover, the Annuals carry wood on both handle scales rather than just the show side.
How many 2010 Small Annuals did Chris Reeve build?
Chris Reeve Knives built roughly sixty Small Sebenzas per year for the Annual line. Furthermore, 2010 production split between camphor and spalted maple. Therefore the camphor count runs smaller still.
Does it come with the original paperwork?
Yes. The handwritten certificate of authenticity ships with the knife. Specifically, it records the model, edition, steel, hardness, handle material, and build date. In addition, it carries Chris Reeve’s signature. We document provenance on every piece we sell.
How should I care for the camphor inlays?
Keep the knife away from direct heat and sudden humidity swings. Also, wipe the wood with a soft dry cloth rather than solvents. Our shipping and return policy covers how we pack pieces like this.
Buy This Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 2010 From We Buy Knife Collections
Annual Sebenzas rarely surface with complete documentation. Therefore a mint camphor example with a matching signed certificate is a scarce listing. Browse more beautiful pieces from Chris Reeve by visiting the Chris Reeve Knives Brand Page. Meanwhile, if you hold an estate collection with pieces at this level, we would like to buy your collection.
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