2009 Sebenza 21 different from 2010 model

[kawr]

I was comparing a March 2009 model with a June 2010 model side by side earlier and I noticed some very subtle differances between them. I would post pictures of them together but my crappy camera phone cannot pick up the differances between the two.

1. I notice that the 09 version has a slightly thicker tip similar to the Regular Sebenza.

2. Stonewash finish on the blade is much more aggresive on the older Sebbie.

3. The 09 model came with a longer lanyard .

Ok this was a useless ocd post but I thought the first two points were interesting. Also I was wondering if CRK replaces the old full bp washers with the new perforated ones if I send in my 09 sebenza and how much does that cost? I feel like the perforated washers make the blade deploy faster while the full bp washers make it a bit smoother.

 

[frontline29]

"The retro fit" is around 13.75$ that's new washers, bushing and stop pin.

 

[ZippoThisKnifeThat]

Interesting post!

OCD is what brought us to CRK in the first place! lol
I never thought of the perforated washers being less smooth?
Is this fact or assumption/opinion?

Just curious..

 

[kawr]

Interesting post!

OCD is what brought us to CRK in the first place! lol
I never thought of the perforated washers being less smooth?
Is this fact or assumption/opinion?

Just curious..

Completely based on my opinion. The facts are that the perforated washers are just superior in every way which is why I'd like to upgrade these old ones asap.

 

[DallasSTB]

Upgrade the washers at your first opportunity. Every Seb I send in for service gets them, with the exception of the old guys which I want to keep original.

With regard to subtle changes made year to year, I think this is one of the coolest aspects of the low-production manufacturing model Chris Reeves maintains. As it was explained to me by an esteemed colleague and doctoral-level collector, due to the low production #'s for Chris' knives, there isn't really much prototyping-testing-retesting for simple changes. To keep a constant flow of sales ( and cash) through the operation, small changes go from a dream to reality to production very quickly. I could list a handful from the last fifteen years - changed thumbstuds, blade profiles, larger jimping, perforated washers, lanyard pins, pocket clips, etc, etc. I think that its way cool to buy a Sebenzas from '97, 01, and 04 and note the little differences in the same models along the way.

Many of these subtle changes can be seen if you study the photos in the sticky thread at the top of the forum, but some you have see firsthand to note.

I'm so hooked.....

 

[kawr]

Upgrade the washers at your first opportunity. Every Seb I send in for service gets them, with the exception of the old guys which I want to keep original.

With regard to subtle changes made year to year, I think this is one of the coolest aspects of the low-production manufacturing model Chris Reeves maintains. As it was explained to me by an esteemed college and doctoral-level collector, due to the low production #'s for Chris' knives, there isn't really much prototyping-testing-retesting for simple changes. To keep a constant flow of sales ( and cash) through the operation, small changes go from a dream to reality to production very quickly. I could list a handful from the last fifteen years - changed thumbstuds, blade profiles, larger jimping, perforated washers, lanyard pins, pocket clips, etc, etc. I think that its way cool to buy a Sebenzas from '97, 01, and 04 and note the little differences in the same models along the way.

Many of these subtle changes can be seen if you study the photos in the sticky thread at the top of the forum, but some you have see firsthand to note.

I'm so hooked.....

Haha completely agree. :thumbup:

 

[JNewell]

Upgrade the washers at your first opportunity. Every Seb I send in for service gets them, with the exception of the old guys which I want to keep original.

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I'm so hooked.....

But even for the "old guys," CRK returns the parts, so (sort of like a Ruger old model) you can restore the knife if you wish.

And I agree with you, I am too...