How to Obtain Washers?

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WedgeAntilles

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I bought 2 iMambas at Blade Show 2024 this year. They are amazing, hands down! That said, one of them has an issue where when I pocket it in new pants for a couple days, the new pocket lint gums up the action, to where none of my 3 opening methods work consistently or at all. Sure, it's easy enough to take down and clean, but I'd like to try factory washers in it to see if that prevents the problem. I'm in the U.S. and bought these from African Sporting Creations, but they don't appear to sell just the washers on their site? Anyone have ideas? ArnoBernardKnives ArnoBernardKnives ?
 
Sharp & Fiery said:
You should be able to contact African Sporting Creations for washers. :) If that fails, shoot me a PM.
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I emailed Jim over at African Sporting Creations yesterday (a Saturday) and he responded same day, with an offer to send me washers. This is how business is done! There's very few in the knife world I've found with this level of customer service!
 
WedgeAntilles said:
I emailed Jim over at African Sporting Creations yesterday (a Saturday) and he responded same day, with an offer to send me washers. This is how business is done! There's very few in the knife world I've found with this level of customer service!
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Yes, Jim is a fantastic gentleman. I had the pleasure of having dinner with him this past BS. 👍🏼

Glad he got ya sorted.
 
WedgeAntilles said:
He sold me two at Blade. I also met Ruan Bernard, and didn't know it at the time. I wish I knew how cool that moment was when it happened.
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Awesome! Ya, Ruan was running the booth with Jim. Arno, Sr was also at the show. Did you get to meet him as well?
Very nice gentlemen.
 
Hoping to meet them all again next year.

First set of washers got lost in the mail entirely. Jim sent me more almost 2 weeks ago. Another crazy long delivery, but should be in the mailbox today. Will report back when installed.

(For clarity, the issue was 100% on the shipping carrier, NOT Jim or ASC. My interactions with him/the company have been 100% positive.)
 
Got then today. Tried them out. Installation was easy, and it gave an action like a Sebenza. Ultimately, I think I like the bearings better, but the option is nice
 
www.skiffmadeblades.com

Thick Washers - 3/16" x 1/16" (4 Washers)

Pivot washers CNC machined and hand finished from solid phosphor bronze. These are intended to replace cage bearings of the same same. Ordering details Sold as 2 sets which equals 4 washers Dimensions ID OD Thickness 0.189" 0.370" 0.0625" 4.8mm 9.398mm 1.587mm
www.skiffmadeblades.com
 
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