Couple simple queries from a CRK newbie

[Jesse B.]

Howdy,
Today I came into possession of a small Classic Sebenza with mammoth 'bark' inlays, which will be a gift for my father. This is only the second Sebenza I've ever handled, so I had a couple questions.

First, are Sebenzas meant to be "flickable"? All of my thumbstudded folders can be flicked open with minimal effort but the pivot on this Sebenza is tight enough to prevent that. I actually prefer the slow opening for a knife of this type -- I'm just wondering if it's the norm. (I know you're probably thinking: "Try loosening the pivot, genius." Well there's no need to be rude, imaginary person; I'm just a little tentative about screwing with such an expensive knife.)

Second, "mammoth bark" is ALWAYS mammoth ivory, correct? The Seb's birthday card designates the material as "mammoth bark" but I've seen other cards which designate the material as "mammoth bark ivory". Why is it called "bark"? Political correctness? Or is there an actual difference?


Thanks very much for any help

 

[NvG79]

Jessy,

You are one lucky guy!!
2sebbie you handle is a mammoth bark...! Wow
As you can read on the CR website, flicking your knife will void your warranty!
Imho it should be able to withstand, but Chris Reeve(the expert on these knives) thinks differently!

2nd: regarding the mammoth ivory, there is the core of the ivory, which is mostly creamy whitish in color!
The outer layer of the ivory has been out in the elements(or underground) since mammoths went extinct a few million years ago
Due to this, there are elaborate and unique discolorations going in this material!!
For me, it is Grail material!
So, it is both mammoth ivory, just a different part of it!!

Enjoy the knife, en enjoy giving it to your dad even more!!! He'll be pleazed=D

 

[nyefmaker]

The sebenza is designed to have that slow hydraulic feel when opening and closing. It is Not Designed to be flicked and flicking continously will void the warranty. There are tons of threads qbout flicking and some have comments from Mr. Reeve himself explaining why.

As for Mammoth Bark. Bark refers to the outer surface of some ivory which resembles the bark of a tree with a rough grainy surface. The inner mammoth is mostly smooth and white or beigh or cream in color, but can also have bluish swirls.