Large Sebbie soon!

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OK, I've finally given in and will be the owner of a large, plain Sebenza within the next 2 or 3 weeks. I do have a few questions regarding the knife before I actually seal the deal. Can I oil the pivot with Tuf-Glide? Is the pivot screw adjustable/can you adjust the tension on the opening of the blade? How big is the large Sebenza when compared to an Emerson Commander? Does it feel "big" when clipped to a pocket? Is $300 shipped for a new/unused/uncarried large Sebenza a good deal (it seems like it's pretty reasonable)? Will this be the last Sebenza I ever buy?:D

Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give. Happy holidays!

-Randy

*Edited to add that I can't stand the wait anymore!!! I must have it now!!!:D
 
The pivot screw tension has no effect on blade tension. All Sebenza screws are designed to be tightened all the way. The tension on the blade is from the lock bar pressing in on the blade tang. If the knife is brand new, it will be a little difficult to open, but once the ball detent wears a nice race in the tang, things will smoothe out. One thing different from Benchmades or Emersons is there is actually a bearing that goes on the pivot pen. This is what the blade rotates on. Almost like a roller skate wheel bearing. The large Sebenza is about the size of a Mini Commander. $300 is about right for NIB. Based on everybody here that owns a sebbie, this will probably not be the last one you own, unless you just don't like the one you got when you get it. I know it's almost blasphemy, but some people buy them and decide they aren't for them.

Mike
 
Originally posted by SarcoBlaster
Can I oil the pivot with Tuf-Glide?
Is the pivot screw adjustable/can you adjust the tension on the opening of the blade?
How big is the large Sebenza when compared to an Emerson Commander? Does it feel "big" when clipped to a pocket?
Is $300 shipped for a new/unused/uncarried large Sebenza a good deal (it seems like it's pretty reasonable)?
Will this be the last Sebenza I ever buy?:D
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1. Sure! I do! But I disassemble the knife before doing so.
2. Nope. Sebenzas are naturally hard to open, but they are butter smooth! :D
3. I'm pretty sure it is smaller than the Commander .
4. In my jeans, no. However, in lighter pants (khakis) it seems a little large because I fell it more. It pretty much depends on the design of the pockets.
5. Not bad really.
6. Probably not! ;)
 
Randy,

In addition to what Mike said about normal break-in loosening up the action a bit (which I would agree with, BTW), you can get a similar effect by relubing with a lighter viscosity lube like Tuf-Glide. Just disassemble the Sebbie, clean off the factory lube, and put a thinner lube in it's place. I did this with my most recent Sebbie and it makes a significant difference in the amount of force needed to open the knife.

And no, this most likely won't be your last Sebbie. :D

- Mark
 
Randy

I used tuff glide on my small sebenza after it started making a scraping noise when being opened and it worked pretty well afterwards even though I just dripped a couple of drops in without disasembly.

I then got some sentry solutions grease to try when I took it apart for the first time and that worked even better although it is a disgusting dark grey colour. I now have some CRK grease and will try that on the next take down.

My large sebenza has the clip off and rides in a CRK pouch rahter than in my pocket/waistband but my small sebie rides IWB all day everyday and is the easiest carrying knife of its size that I have ever had.
 
I use white lithium grease on my Sebbie pivot and it works great. Bought it for about 2 dollars at my local hardware store.
Matt
 
Well, I just sent the money today and the Sebbie should be here sometime next week. Now the anticipation is killing me!
 
Just got my new large in S30V to replace the one I got rid of in BG42. It is an awesome knife. I also have a small on the way (you will have one on the way soon also!). Simply the best! I think it is more compact than the Commander and carries just fine in jeans. It is a little bulky in khakis (thus the inevitable small Sebenza purchase :p ). Just make sure you read the FAQ before dis/reassembly to avoid the common pitfalls. Let us know how you like it.
Leo G.
 
I'm about to get my first large sebbie. I have had a small but never a large.
I have always had good luck with the grease from CRK.
 
LAG3,

Why did you " Get rid of the sebbie in BG-42" did you have a problem with the steel. Just wondering as I've recently contacted CRK for a large plain sebbie.

Anyone have strong preferences for either blade steel.

Thanks,

45 ACP
 
I had four Sebenzas previously. The first two I sold because I needed the money and couldn't bring myself to use such an expensive knife. The other two I traded off in a quest for a better mousetrap (read "custom" knife). My experience with customs wasn't that great. The ones I had had flaws in them (mostly blade wobble and/or unreliable lock-up). The Sebenza is mechanically perfect. In my book, that is what makes it the best. I would say that the BG-42 "felt" sharper, but most of the CPM steels suffer from not feeling razor sharp. The knife is sharp! It shaves. I touched it up on the Sharpmaker and it passes all my cutting tests, cutting a circle in a piece of free-hanging newspaper, shaving hair, cutting the surface off a piece of paper. No complaints about S30V at all. In fact, I am dying to get a small in S30V! Hmmm, what can I sell to get one?

Hope that answers your questions!

Leo G.
 
LAG3,

Thanks for the info. Everything I've read or heard about the sebbie echos your thoughts. I have 2 of the one piece line and would not be without them, CRK produces functional, flawless quality and I expect the sebbie to be the same.

Thanks,

45ACP
 
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