How long did it take to use?

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SuzukiGS750EZ

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How long did it take for you guys to use your CRK folders for anything more than light duty? I bought the knife for the sole purpose of EDC and getting some character/memories with it. With my more expensive knives the first ding,
Dent it scratch it gets, all bets are off. Then I don't mind using it. Or, if it proves its durable. I know these knives are durable, but I don't have money to keep buying grease and I've heard the screws are somewhat soft for takedown. I'd like to whittle with it, use it with dirty fishy hands, etc, but I find it hard to do so. I have mixed feelings. I have a large cf 21. How long did it take for you to use your knife hard, and what has it done or withstood that impressed you? My gf went in halfway for my 24th birthday with me to help buy it, so it's one of her favorites as well. I want to beat the snot out of it!
 
Keep buying grease?? Soft screws?? Where are you getting this information?
I bought a tube of CRK grease about 6 years ago and use it on all my knives. It still is about half full.
I take my CRK knives apart at least twice a year, sometimes more. I have stripped a screw being stupid (turning it the wrong way like a dummy) but other than that had zero problems. I have owned at least 15 different CRK folders over the past 10 years.
So.....use the knife! You won't break it and you might as well enjoy it. It is not an antique or a delicate toy.
 
It took me about 3 minutes, I was already good friends with the CRK fixed blades before I got my first Sebenza so it was easy. :p
 
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Ernie, I don't tend to over tighten but I read that the screws CRK put in knives before they manufactured their own (which I have the old ones), they were soft and stripped after a while. I got a tiny tube of the grease from knife art when I bout the knife, I didn't expect it to last too long. Where do you guys buy the syringe? I saw a finish line syringe of fluoronated grease. Is that also useable?
 
I like having the best of both worlds--I have a couple of users and a couple that are kept pristine for me to simply admire.
 
I have never had problems using my CRKs. Some for light duty but some I don't hold back at all. Easy once you start. It's like a new cell phone. You try to hold off on making the first scratch but once you drop it once and see that it survived...who cares right?! haha same thing once you use it and appreciate what it is it wont hurt!

Just to reiterate, I would not consider the screws soft....they are not torx heads which strip much easier and they don't strip as often as the hinderers, striders, sypdercos, benchmade, etc etc. I have taken down. Enough said on that..

Use it, enjoy it, you'll love it. Remember its like a dog, no matter how old and ugly it gets you still love it!
 
I'm not made of money so it was an expensive gift for myself but i only own knives to use them. I went straight in with my startac.
 
I'm not made of money so it was an expensive gift for myself but i only own knives to use them. I went straight in with my startac. Itll withstand some decent abuse.
 
I started using it the very moment it was in my hands.

I also sharpened it the first week. Was not digging the edge so I widened it and polished it.
 
I sharpened mine the first day I got it. It's not that I don't use it, I don't use it hard like my D2 griptilian.
 
I used mine the first time something more than mail or apples needed cutting. With my current insingo, we had a bonfire and were trying to start the fire. No kindling and the wood wasn't going to light with matches, so our came the seb and I made my own.

Just decide if you want to use or to keep it new. Of you want to use it, just cut what you need to. ;)
 
I was easy on it for about a week, I went to touch it up and got some scratches on the blade and pocket wear on the scales and after that it became my go to knife.

Being a mechanic it gets used for scrapping gaskets, cutting wire, hoses and pretty much anything end of use my BM 730 for.

Use it, you'll enjoy it more once it gets done character.
 
I also carried it in the shop when I worked there, but it was mostly used to open parts and rag bags. Nothing scraping wise.
 
I started carrying and using right away. If I pay good money for somthing, I'm darn sure gonna get my monies worth.

I've never had a problem with CRK screws. I find them to be pretty good actually.

The screws gall into the titaium when you tighten them down which stops them from coming loose.
You ever hear a sorta snap when you first unloosen the screws on your Seb?
That's why you don't need lock tight on a Sebenza.

Theres really no need to tighten them down to the point of stripping them. A little bit more then snug is good.

And remember,
When CRK does right, you barely hear about it, but when something slips through QC, oh boy! nobody forgets.

Just use and enjoy your knife my friend.

Most likely nothing will ever happen to it. They really are built for a lifetime in your pocket.
But if by chance something ever does, then send that baby on in to CRK. They have some of the best customer service in the industry. It's built into the cost of every knife ;)
 
SuzukiGS750EZ said:
Ernie, I don't tend to over tighten but I read that the screws CRK put in knives before they manufactured their own (which I have the old ones), they were soft and stripped after a while. I got a tiny tube of the grease from knife art when I bout the knife, I didn't expect it to last too long. Where do you guys buy the syringe? I saw a finish line syringe of fluoronated grease. Is that also useable?
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I bought the lube from CRK, but you can get it from almost any dealer. A little goes a long way, so it lasts a lot longer than you think. I use blue lube also, but am not familiar with the finish line products.
As for the screws.....I would not worry about it. I have many sebenzas, including 2 from the 90s. If you do manage to strip a screw, they will send you another. Just use it and enjoy it:)
 
Use it, enjoy it. It is a tool all be it a $400.00 tool it's still a tool that screams "let me cut something!!!"
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In the end, do what you feel comfortable. I would be much more careless with a utility knife than a Sebbie, but I'm not going to let it be relegated to opening mail and boxes. I like its scratches. The only time I'd park the Seb is if I thought I'd lose it or severely damage it.

I've had no issues with their screws. Use the right wrench and you'll be fine. I use either the included wrench or my Wiha driver. Lube-wise, you can use anything that's not too thick. A thinner machine oil will work fine. I am currently using CRK grease, but had good luck with BM Blue Lube.
 
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