Does the Sebenza Thumb Stud dig into your thumb?

TruAblePup

TruAblePup

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Hi guys,

I have been eyeing a Sebenza 21 for a while now, but everytime I try a brand new one at the store, the thumb stud tears into my thumb. Is this just normal for a new Sebenza or is this something that you just have to toughen up and get used to? Or will it simply break in over time like other knives tend to do?

Thanks,
 
TruAblePup said:
Hi guys,

I have been eyeing a Sebenza 21 for a while now, but everytime I try a brand new one at the store, the thumb stud tears into my thumb. Is this just normal for a new Sebenza or is this something that you just have to toughen up and get used to? Or will it simply break in over time like other knives tend to do?

Thanks,
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Yes, the terraced thumb stud certainly bites in. I've had my knife for a few weeks now. Still adjusting to it.

I have a Damascus blade, though, so I don't know if that makes it more difficult to open. But as of right now it's still a bit of a process to open it one handed. I can't generate enough momentum or there's too much friction to flip it open with a snap of the thumb. I get it about halfway open, then have to readjust the angle of my thumb to get it open.

Hopefully it gets easier with time.
 
Not anymore for me, after using it for about 10 months. Very solid detent but also easy to deploy. In all fairness, I did sand my washers with 2500 grit very softly. I think it pretty much speeds up break in time but may compromise life of washers in the long haul (probably won't need to be replaced for years).
 
TruAblePup said:
Hi guys,

I have been eyeing a Sebenza 21 for a while now, but everytime I try a brand new one at the store, the thumb stud tears into my thumb. Is this just normal for a new Sebenza or is this something that you just have to toughen up and get used to? Or will it simply break in over time like other knives tend to do?

Thanks,
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There's a method to use, try to get the meat of your thumb behind the lug, not on top of it. Then use an arcing type motion to open the blade.
 
My 25 was somewhat stiff to open originally. But after opening the knife about 100 times, it became much easier and now seems to have a fine balance between detente and opening ease. Keep opening and closing the blade.
 
Not if you use proper technique-Don't ask me to explain it, my hand knows and I go from one maker to another with no problems at all.
 
Just like any good, well fit knife, they are made to break-in. The Sebanza is no different. So if you have a new one, it's going to be tight and require a little extra force to break the detent. When I got my first one, the stud did take a bit of getting used to and made my thumb sore while breaking it in (open-close-repeat x 500 times in 2 days). Once broken in, no worries.
 
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