List of inlay materials used for Classic/21 Sebenza

Examples of woods currently being used are Southwest Maple Burl, Southwest Spalted Maple, Southwest California Buckeye, Box Elder, Curly Maple, Black Walnut, Desert Ironwood and Cocobolo. All of these, with the exception of a couple, have been stabilized.
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A few more....
SW Maple Burl
SW Spalted Maple
SW California Buckeye
Black Walnut

It looks like this was the list of original offerings per CRK.
Source: http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-wood-inlay-sebenza.128034/

EDIT:
I think Madrone Burl should be on the list as well....
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/small-sebenza-better-than-custom.127957/
 
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Whoa, that was a good read. I did not know that for the early batch of wood inlays you did not get a choice in the inlay you received.
 
ganagati said:
A few more....
SW Maple Burl
SW Spalted Maple
SW California Buckeye
Black Walnut

It looks like this was the list of original offerings per CRK.
Source: http://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-wood-inlay-sebenza.128034/

EDIT:
I think Madrone Burl should be on the list as well....
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/small-sebenza-better-than-custom.127957/
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I really appreciate your help putting the list together. I read the complete thread you stated the link. But I could not find any indication about whether the a.m. wood inlays where used for Classic Sebenza. The thread dates April 2000, that year the Classic was born. Therefore I am almost 100% sure that Mark mentioned types of wood used for annual regular Sebenza. Also I myself have seen these wood inlays only at annual regular Sebenza.

I would keep this thread focussed upon Classic and 21. If we start listing the annual regular Sebenza inlays we need to add many more. If I am overlooking a Classic Seb with these inlays, please post a pic and I am happy to add them to the list.
 
James Longstreet said:
I really appreciate your help putting the list together. I read the complete thread you stated the link. But I could not find any indication about whether the a.m. wood inlays where used for Classic Sebenza. The thread dates April 2000, that year the Classic was born. Therefore I am almost 100% sure that Mark mentioned types of wood used for annual regular Sebenza. Also I myself have seen these wood inlays only at annual regular Sebenza.

I would keep this thread focussed upon Classic and 21. If we start listing the annual regular Sebenza inlays we need to add many more. If I am overlooking a Classic Seb with these inlays, please post a pic and I am happy to add them to the list.
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Given the time frame, I tend to think that at least some were used for the classic, but can't be sure. I will see if I can track down something more conclusive :)
 
James Longstreet said:
Could be. Not saying it is completely impossible. This little "hunt" is fun. Isn't it? I always enjoy this sort of research :)
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Having gone through the threads, i now have a better understanding of the timeline and will say you were right. The mention of the inlays above were all in conjunction with the annual.

That said, here is a reference to a new one. The hunt for images begins....
https://bladeforums.com/threads/pic-request-classic-inlay-blk-walnut-or-similar.193490/#post-1625615

...and 8 minutes later the hunt ends.
Pao Ferro classic sebenza:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/whats-the-deal-with-the-umfaan.363305/page-7#post-3591787
 
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More for the list.....

Pao (Pau?) Ferro classic:
MajEzMI.jpg

Source: See above

Zebrawood:
FtEmEnq.jpg

Source:https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/crk-aviator-project-ii-lg-zebrawood-sebenza.547196/
 
I have added both. Thanks.

Although I could not verify the Pao Ferro through a 2nd source. When it comes to almost unknown materials I prefer to have a confirmation through a 2nd source, in order to avoid that we add custom work to the list of inlay material officially used by CRK. I couldn't find any besides the BF thread you referred to. But anyway. The Zebrawood I was able to verify.
 
James Longstreet said:
I have added both. Thanks.

Although I could not verify the Pao Ferro through a 2nd source. When it comes to almost unknown materials I prefer to have a confirmation through a 2nd source, in order to avoid that we add custom work to the list of inlay material officially used by CRK. I couldn't find any besides the BF thread you referred to. But anyway. The Zebrawood I was able to verify.
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I've found a few other places that list Pao Ferro, but unfortunately no photos as of yet. I'll continue looking.

That said....more for the list:
https://web.archive.org/web/2005020..._1mainframe.htm?tnk_gallery-p-CR5537.htm~main

Photo isn't working, but TNK lists that they sold a gold wire mammoth ivory sebenza.

Thamboti with gold wire inlay (no photo)
https://web.archive.org/web/2004071..._1mainframe.htm?tnk_gallery-p-CR5508.htm~main
 
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On my quest for classic sebenzas I look back at this post
Often. I’d like to contribute with a pic of a Zebrawood.
Also since the last update of this post, Koa was used 2018 as an inlay on the 21’s at blade show.


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