Let me vent!

[kdizzog6]

Hoping for some ears (or eyes) to vent to:

I purchased a brand new Sebenza regular in 07, Great little knife! In fact, I have carried it everyday since new. Going on 14 years of everyday carry and use. Cuts steaks, fish, widdled dull pencils, and other misc. tasks throughout the years. its been good to me. It has been resharpened hundreds of times and that leads me to where i am today. The belly of the blade is gone, looks more like a filet knife LOL. After all the years and the warranty that every one raves about, I contacted CR knives about getting it close to new. I was politely told that me tough luck. They don't make blade for my sebenza anymore. What a bummer..

I am going to look for a new EDC knife, sad i couldn't get a blade for mine, or that they don't stock replacement parts for a knife that they had produced. I am not asking for anything for free, in fact, i would have paid the price of a new knife to have my old faithful fitted with a new blade.

Thanks for listening to my rant! With that said, does anyone know of a customer maker that would fit a new blade for me? If not, I better get to reading for another higher end replacement knife.

Good day all!

 

[bhyde]

2 things-

Firstly, this isn't Wine and Cheese- this is a family friendly forum and cussing is no bueno
Secondly, The knife is 14yrs old by my accounting (date codes not withstanding)- Few, if any makers make replacement parts for discontinued offerings.
It's simply not feasible

Take care of that first part please

 

[aleforme]

I'm not sure any knife maker would continue to produce parts for a discontinued knife? CRK does hold parts for warranty on discontinued knives for a period of time until they run out but the Regular was discontinued in 2009 I believe? So 12 years ago.

 

[FL23833]

After all the years and the warranty that every one raves about, I contacted CR knives about getting it close to new. I was politely told that i am shit out of luck.

Using the knife to the point the blade is gone has nothing to do with their warranty.

 

[elasmonut]

If you're really keen there is likely a few makers around who would build a replacement blade.

 

[BeaverTail_Hunter]

You bought a model that was at the end of it's life cycle (retired that model in 2008). They can't hold onto replacement parts forever. It sounds like you got your money's worth out of that Sebenza. Maybe you could pick up another one and start another 14 year run.

 

[BeaverTail_Hunter]

Using the knife to the point the blade is gone has nothing to do with their warranty.

correct

 

[Gizler00]

REK Knives can make you a blade for your Seb. He's the best around.

 

[Ernie1980]

I would like to see a picture of the knife! 14 years and hundreds of sharpening sessions is a good run IMO

 

[Ajack60]

Sounds like it’s time for a new CRK !!!

Just think, if you had more than one, you could balance the wear on them and have plenty of life left in them
That’s why I have more than one.

 

[knoagreen]

I understand your frustration but it sounds like you got your monies worth. That’s pretty awesome you got 14 years out of your knife without having any other issues. We would all love to see some photos of your knife.

 

[kdizzog6]

2 things-

Firstly, this isn't Wine and Cheese- this is a family friendly forum and cussing is no bueno
Secondly, The knife is 14yrs old by my accounting (date codes not withstanding)- Few, if any makers make replacement parts for discontinued offerings.
It's simply not feasible

Take care of that first part please

Edited

 

[kdizzog6]

Using the knife to the point the blade is gone has nothing to do with their warranty.

I never claimed it was, I was just disappointed that I couldn't get fitted with a new blade. Again, I am just venting.

 

[kdizzog6]

I understand your frustration but it sounds like you got your monies worth. That’s pretty awesome you got 14 years out of your knife without having any other issues. We would all love to see some photos of your knife.

Definitely got my monies worth, sad to retire the thing. Ill post a pic later today.

 

[kdizzog6]

If you're really keen there is likely a few makers around who would build a replacement blade.

Would love to hear a few!

 

[kdizzog6]

Sounds like it’s time for a new CRK !!!

Just think, if you had more than one, you could balance the wear on them and have plenty of life left in them
That’s why I have more than one.

Good call!

 

[kdizzog6]

REK Knives can make you a blade for your Seb. He's the best around.

Ill check them out, thank you for the reply!

 

[Liquidm1980]

I can't wait to see pictures.

Kinda sucks I got the point about the warranty but he should be able to buy a blade for it. After 14 years I am sure there is some sentimental value. Aside from getting another blade made can a current production blade be fitted to the knife.

 

[peha]

just thought i'd share this..I recently sent in my buck110 which i bought new in 1982...i used it for many years as an electricians knife then passed it on to my Dad (also electrician) where it worked hard until his passing in 2001. I found the knife among his tools and the blade would fit your description of a fillet knife...lol...well, just this week I received an email from Buck that the knife is in the repair department for new blade (which cost me $10). I'm expecting to see the knife soon. Buck is a different animal than CRK, and its actually nice to see they still take care of one of their most iconic knives.

 

[madcap_magician]

just thought i'd share this..I recently sent in my buck110 which i bought new in 1982...i used it for many years as an electricians knife then passed it on to my Dad (also electrician) where it worked hard until his passing in 2001. I found the knife among his tools and the blade would fit your description of a fillet knife...lol...well, just this week I received an email from Buck that the knife is in the repair department for new blade (which cost me $10). I'm expecting to see the knife soon. Buck is a different animal than CRK, and its actually nice to see they still take care of one of their most iconic knives.

True... but the Buck 110 is still in production. So... not really the same thing.