Am I too OCD for CRK?

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foofie

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To start off - I am really considering a small insingo.
My concern - I am definitely a bit OCD, and scratches bother me. I don't mind blade scratches, oddly enough - just on the scales.

I have been sticking with G10, CF, and tumbled titanium to avoid the issue.

My knife is usually clipped to my right front pocket - with my car keys. Other pockets are taken.

Any thoughts?
clip the knife in my right back pocket?
teflon coated keys?
neck-knife insingo :eek:

Or is it not an issue?

thanks.
 
First off, it shouldn't bug you too much. Life is short, keeping the knife mint is a waste of effort. Can't take it with you when you go....

Second, if you did want to minimize wear from your keys and such, go ahead and get yourself a leather knife pouch from CRK. I put my large in one when it's not clipped to my pocket, and it works great.
 
1.) Get the plain titanium scale. If scratched CRK can reblast it to where it looks like new. The anodized graphics and inlays can not.
2.) Reserve your right front pocket for your knife only. This will severely reduce your risk of scratching your scales. If you put your keys in the same pocket they will get scratched.
3.) Your self admitted OCD. One benefit is you can break the knife down and get all Mr. Clean on it all you want.

Personally I dig the marks on the Sebenzas I use. Kind of makes em mine that way. After some time you may feel the same way. If not send her back to Idaho and all will be well:thumbup:
 
CrimsonTideShooter said:
First off, it shouldn't bug you too much. Life is short, keeping the knife mint is a waste of effort. Can't take it with you when you go....

Second, if you did want to minimize wear from your keys and such, go ahead and get yourself a leather knife pouch from CRK. I put my large in one when it's not clipped to my pocket, and it works great.
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+1

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1-Sebenza means WORK so USE it!
2-Buy a second sebenza as a safequeen and use your first one.
3-Buy a sheath/pouch.
 
I'm a bit OCD myself. I carry mine in the CRK sheath, and it is really comfortable. Removed the clip, and installed a clip insert. It's a tool, and I use it as such but with respect as I would with all my hand tools.

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The first few scratches really stick out. But the more you carry/use the knife the voids between scratches begin filling up with more and more nicks. Eventually they just become a very attractive (in my opinion) patina.

My experience is the opposite of yours. Drop a G10 knife and there is a deep nick or scrape. Ti just gets another little scratch.
 
I am not a therapist nor I do not play one on the web. However, if you have to ask, yes.
 
Thanks for the input.
One more thought - the inlays? I assume these would not protect the scales much - but raising the surface would make the titanium a bit less vulnerable?
 
foofie said:
Thanks for the input.
One more thought - the inlays? I assume these would not protect the scales much - but raising the surface would make the titanium a bit less vulnerable?
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Nope. The inlays don't cover the entire knife so once you scratch it the scratch is there to stay:thumbup:
 
Alright.
Thanks for all the help.
Looks like I need a SPA membership...
and a sheath (never even thought about this option)
 
Some like to give the plain titanium a little "Scotchbrite" treatment, or simple polish to help hide scuffing. I had an old Classic that turned out pretty well using this technique...

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CrimsonTideShooter said:
Life is short, keeping the knife mint is a waste of effort.
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I agree with this comment.

Get over it and use it. It's a tool. There are bigger things in life to worry about, like which size to get. :D

Once you get enough scratches on it, they all blend in and the handle will develop that tumbled look anyways.
 
Honestly they are great users. I have a plain titanium handle, a micarta inlay, and a anodized design.

Guess which one sees the most action.

Your best bet is to go for the standard. That way you wont be to afraid of messing it up to use it. The leather pouch and scotchbrite routes are great ideas.

Get one. Use it. And enjoy the hell out of a really great folding knife!
 
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