Any hard-earned lessons for a new owner?

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bbcmat

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Have a Left Hand double-stud large classic Seb being del'd today - I've read all the forum history - things like "practice sharpening on something else" ; "strip and lube often" ; and "practice opening it - it gets easier with time and technique" seem obvious enough - but I'd like a few hints that come with long-term carry.

This knife is going to be a light duty EDC - so will likely see regular soapy dishwater washes (same as my watch) - and is set to relieve my good-soldier early 80's Buck 110.

I'm used to "a drop of PFTE oil in hinge and coat of paste wax" on the Buck - same thing for the Sebbie? Anything better? Any DO NOTS..?

THx for your help,

MAT
 
wax isn't needed. A drop of oil is ok, as long as it doen't cause the flourinated grease to clog up.

I recently took apart my seb, wiped off all the crk lube and used militec, much easier to open.
 
Could someone please tell me why a certain knife is 'left handed' if it has a double stud?
 
44Magpie said:
Could someone please tell me why a certain knife is 'left handed' if it has a double stud?
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The clip and the lockbar are on the left side of the knife making it easier for a lefty to open and clip to his pocket. Double thumblugs is more of a personal preferrence.
 
There are a lot of Seb owners who treat them with kid gloves. I'm not a wealthy man by any means, and those first few scratches and dings in the four years that I've been carry my small Seb really stung, but now the handle is as naturally stonewashed as the blade!

I trust my Seb more than most people. It has never folded under pressure, never left a job half-done, and never ever laughed out loud at my choice in footwear.

I can guarantee you'll appreciate it more in a well-used state. :)

Professor.
 
Thanks for the advice guys - after handling it most of last night - I think its going to be a good tool. The edge is alot thicker than I am used to - but I'll give it a chance before pulling it back to 15 degrees or so.

I like the "industrial" finish - very friendly into non-knife people and hopefully not to attractive to sticky-fingered individuals.

MAT
 
Don't ever try to polish the blade with a dremell. I tried it. I really made a mess of the blade. I don't think that the breakdown and lube needs to be done real frequent but I guess it depends on how you use the knife. If I feel the action isn't as smooth as I like then I'll break it down clean and relube. It never fails to bring it back to glassy smooth. I'd also use the flourinated grease that CRK offers. And when you take it apart do it on a paper towel and give yourself plenty of desk space, you don't want a washer or a screw to roll behind your desk, they can get lost easily and if you don't put all the parts back just right, it won't work right and I don't think you want to have to wait to get a replacement part.:eek:
 
Congrat's on your new Sebe , Wait to you see how well she cut's.:D You might want to ck out Break Free CLP lube .
 
The hardest earned lesson is the money you'll need for the next one , one Seb'
just isn't enough , you'll see. All those choices??

Paul.
 
BBCMAT,
Advice from experience. Don't carry the Seb in your back pocket with the tip-up configuration. The very act of sitting down and getting in and out of the car can cause the blade to open just enough to snag the pocket and cut through it or you can cut your hand when reaching for it.....I now have one pair of pants with a cut back pocket and a scar on my thumb where the blade did what it is supposed to do....CUT!

FWIW,
Ciao
Ron Cassel
:jerkit: :thumbup:
 
Good advice on the carry - ended up clipped on the rearmost part of the front pocket - easy as pie.

MAT
 
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