Hex Screws

[calypso699]

Are the newer Sebenzas being assembled with hex screws on both sides?

 

[misterjuiceman]

Yep, for symmetry.

 

[calypso699]

Yep, for symmetry.

Thanks. So, assembly/disassembley does not change at all? Do you need two hex wrenches?

 

[mongomondo]

You only need one. It's just for looks, at least that's what they said when I called them.

 

[calypso699]

Thanks for the clarification guys.

 

[Josh K]

You only need one. It's just for looks, at least that's what they said when I called them.

I thought it was also because they were making them in-house now, or had they always done that?

 

[link2derek]

You only need one. It's just for looks, at least that's what they said when I called them.

Actually, on my newest small 21, I need two allen wrenches to remove the screws that hold the stop pin in place. When I turn one screw, the screw on the opposite side turns with it -- none of the others do that, though, just the stop pin screws, and I'm not sure why. Any thoughts?

I have about a dozen of those little allen wrenches that come with CRK's, so it's not a problem.

 

[JNewell]

Actually, the visual aspect of this change bothers me more than "Idaho Made," really. But I'll live, no doubt at all, and I'm sure I'll buy new knives regardless!

 

[mongomondo]

Actually, on my newest small 21, I need two allen wrenches to remove the screws that hold the stop pin in place. When I turn one screw, the screw on the opposite side turns with it -- none of the others do that, though, just the stop pin screws, and I'm not sure why. Any thoughts?

I have about a dozen of those little allen wrenches that come with CRK's, so it's not a problem.

That could be a secondary reason for the change. Maybe people were complaining that the screws were spinning in place and this is a fix for that. But on my Sebenza they can all be removed with just one wrench.

 

[marthinus]

Actually, on my newest small 21, I need two allen wrenches to remove the screws that hold the stop pin in place. When I turn one screw, the screw on the opposite side turns with it -- none of the others do that, though, just the stop pin screws, and I'm not sure why. Any thoughts?

I have about a dozen of those little allen wrenches that come with CRK's, so it's not a problem.

That could be a secondary reason for the change. Maybe people were complaining that the screws were spinning in place and this is a fix for that. But on my Sebenza they can all be removed with just one wrench.

The problem with the screws spinning in place has been around for a while, I had the same issue. I remember reading that people used a piece of rubber on the not hex (female part) side to catch the screw and then tightened the other one.

Every now and then the new screws come up in a thread (search is available) and my reply stays the same. This is why they did it IMO.

The Bead blasting wears off around the screws from taken the knife apart over and over, this is what 'cathces' the female part and the screws start spinning when trying to tighten. So they come up with a idea and it works. Further refinement to a 20 + year design. Maybe the original maker can still be contacted for the older type of screws and they could not do this new design and CRK moved it to in house? Either way, it works for me.