A deep sorrow surrounds me

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jjspec4

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I know my Sebenza is out there, slowly being hewn from the very essence of the planet. Metals being split into particles, reformed and honed into a gleaming testament of engineering and mankind's ownership over this Earth. My soul reacts to titanium and aluminum being formed to perfectly fit my hand. I dream of my thumb aching from double thumb lugs being spun for hours and hours...but that is all that I have. I live with my constant companions: loneliness and grief...but there remains the tiniest sliver of hope that that special, blessed call from Idaho arrives letting me know that my Sebenza is on its way home.

I'm honestly losing my mind.
 
You simply need to spring for a backup to quell your loneliness while your EDC visits the Motherland.

Also, don't let anybody slip any aluminum in on your Seb. It's all ti, ceramic, S30V, and nylon if you count the lanyard.

Professor.
 
Professor said:
You simply need to spring for a backup to quell your loneliness while your EDC visits the Motherland.

Also, don't let anybody slip any aluminum in on your Seb. It's all ti, ceramic, S30V, and nylon if you count the lanyard.

Professor.
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Actually with the grade of titanium alloy (ti 6-4 I think) that CRK uses I believe there is a small amount of aluminum (6% or so?) mixed in, hence the reference. Just guessing ;)
 
Professor said:
You simply need to spring for a backup to quell your loneliness while your EDC visits the Motherland.

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I think we've all felt your pain before. That is why I now have 3 small sebenzas. If 1 has to go back, I will still have another 2 to keep my company.:thumbup:
 
atony said:
Plus just a hint of bronze, and a smidge of grease.:D

You got it bad.
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Away cruel demon, tempting me with phosphor bronze and flouridated magic spread!

In all seriousness, does anyone know of a CRK dealer close to northern Kentucky? The closest I can find based on the dealer list is in Lexington and I'm in no state to drive that far...too many tears.
 
Fear not, good man, for there are many a reliable and expedient online dealer.

Y'all got me on the bronze and the grease, but I'm gonna pretend you didn't mention the aluminum mix in the ti.

Aluminum to folding knives is like MSG to Chinese food. Yeah I guess it serves a purpose, but anybody who says they really like it is nuts. :)

Professor.
 
jjspec4 said:
Away cruel demon, tempting me with phosphor bronze and flouridated magic spread!

In all seriousness, does anyone know of a CRK dealer close to northern Kentucky? The closest I can find based on the dealer list is in Lexington and I'm in no state to drive that far...too many tears.
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My CR lovin' brother, I think it best that you never go near any establishment that carries a stock of these knives. Your bank account will thank you.
 
Don't forget the Vanadium!

6Al4V Titanium = ~89% Titanium + 6% Aluminum + 4% Vanadium + ~1% Oxygen/Iron/Impurities
 
Professor said:
Fear not, good man, for there are many a reliable and expedient online dealer.

Y'all got me on the bronze and the grease, but I'm gonna pretend you didn't mention the aluminum mix in the ti.

Aluminum to folding knives is like MSG to Chinese food. Yeah I guess it serves a purpose, but anybody who says they really like it is nuts. :)

Professor.
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If the small amount of aluminum in the alloy bothers you, you can say it like an Englishman. Aluminium does sound more high tech :D
 
Aluminum is for car antenna's and beer cans. :)

It shines from a machineability standpoint with automatic knives, automatic rifle parts, etc., but it shaw don't stay purdy long.

Professor.
 
I just count myself lucky that I have someplace to go to express my feelings. No one on the streets was listening to my wailing.

The worst part about all of this is that my TI Millie is in Golden for a repair, my new Sebenza is being birthed and my favorite 740 is getting reground so I'm seriously left with a handful of CS, Emersons, Spydercos, Kershaws and Benchmades that just AREN'T THE SAME THING.
 
TLR said:
If the small amount of aluminum in the alloy bothers you, you can say it like an Englishman. Aluminium does sound more high tech :D
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Do they actually spell it that way or do they always mispronounce this word? I know they spell things differently like colours, tyres, etc. But what's with the extra "i"???
 
Professor said:
Fear not, good man, for there are many a reliable and expedient online dealer.

Y'all got me on the bronze and the grease, but I'm gonna pretend you didn't mention the aluminum mix in the ti.

Aluminum to folding knives is like MSG to Chinese food. Yeah I guess it serves a purpose, but anybody who says they really like it is nuts. :)

Professor.
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MSG is delicious.

Just sayin. :D

(No, really, it is.)
 
JediKnight86 said:
Do they actually spell it that way or do they always mispronounce this word? I know they spell things differently like colours, tyres, etc. But what's with the extra "i"???
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My understanding is that either spelling is acceptable and that both spellings are in the periodic table published by the IUPAC.
 
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