Cracked blade?

[bhyde]

I've only been on the CRK Facebook page for about a month, so this was the first I've ever heard of it happening. As I mentioned before, I'm fairly certain that the blade wasn't cracked when I put it away a couple months ago. I normally wipe the blade down & oil the pivot at least once a week on my carry knife, and I would've seen it. I can understand a stress crack from the thumb stud being pressed in, but I would think it would've shown up long before now. Damned if I know! Maybe the good folks in Boise can tell me after they get it. Until then, I'm carrying my Inkozi again & I'll keep checking it for cracks.

Time doesn't seem to have much bearing when these things happen. have seen it happen to knives with many years on them. (BG-42 Sebenzas).
Could be something as minor as temperature that causes a problem.

 

[nbp]

I had that happened to me in the same spot on a ZT 0551 with an Elmax blade, and that's an even thicker heavier blade. ZT replaced the blade under warranty and I'm certain any reputable manufacturer would do the same.

 

[Ironbut]

USPS Tracking shows that the knife was delivered on Thursday. I'm sure it's a busy time of year for them, but maybe they'll get a chance to look at it this week & let me know what's going on.

 

[zephy5]

I've not but have seen it once or twice before.

 

[FordFan]

USPS Tracking shows that the knife was delivered on Thursday. I'm sure it's a busy time of year for them, but maybe they'll get a chance to look at it this week & let me know what's going on.

Did you ever hear back from CRK on the cracked blade? Just curious how this all work d out.

 

[Ironbut]

Did you ever hear back from CRK on the cracked blade? Just curious how this all work d out.

Yes. I got an email from Kayla in CS, on 12/18 saying that they got it & they'd get it turned around as soon as possible.

Edit: Date corrected.

 

[Ironbut]

Update: My Starbenza 25 has a new blade & I'll have it back soon. CS just called to confirm my shipping address & inform me that they'll be emailing a UPS tracking number shortly.

 

[Ironbut]

OK. My 25 made it back from Idaho & is in my pocket again. Turn around was exactly one month after confirmation of receipt from CRK & that includes the Christmas & New Year holidays, plus an extra delay yesterday by UPS due to snow.