Lg. Sebenza pocket clip?

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390beretta

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After 10 or so years of, the pocket clip on my Sebbie doesn't really "grab" my jeans pocket any longer, it more or less just hangs there in place. Anyone else have this happen? I've never damaged the clip nor over-flexed it in any way. I sent CRK an email but haven't heard back yet. Asked them if a new clip would fix the problem. Meanwhile, I've removed the pocket clip and am carrying the knife in a leather, horizontal belt sheath. Thanks.
 
Make sure the clip screw is tightened all the way.

Failing that, carefully bend it back - perhaps applying a small amount of heat, although I doubt that will be necessary.

Hope this helps.
 
Any chance we can see this 10 year old seb?

Always curious to see how sebenza will age.
 
Remove clip. With two pairs of needle nose pliers, bend the clip back to desired tension. It's a well worn knife so marking it up probably isn't of concern. If marking it is of concern, use some leather (cut up old work/gardening gloves) between the pliers and clip. Remember, the clip presses against the frame lock bar, so over tightening it will make the lock stiffer, detent tighter, etc... less is more. Alternatively, you can order a new clip online.
 
Thanks to everyone, especially XJ. I'm going to try "bending" it, but never thought I'd have to do that to a CRK knife. I'm not sure exactly where to "bend" it, but I'm not totally stupid. I'll post some pics soon! Thanks again!
 
Bend it at the "rise" near the screw, try not bend it at the kink in the middle of the clip. It's perfectly normal for this happen, it just lost tension over time. It has nothing to with it being CRK or any other high cost knife. The titanium CRK use is the same as the Ti any one else uses. :)

390beretta said:
Thanks to everyone, especially XJ. I'm going to try "bending" it, but never thought I'd have to do that to a CRK knife. I'm not sure exactly where to "bend" it, but I'm not totally stupid. I'll post some pics soon! Thanks again!
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This happens and is normal. I have not personally bent any, but have bought used ones that have less than the desired tension. I just remove the clip, hold the end with the hole in pliers and some cloth, so as to not scratch or grove the clip. I hold the pliers just up at the bed and bend it down slightly......Presto, good as new. Its not something I had to redo either on the same knife, so its good to go for quite some time.
 
Lots of mfg'ers use steel clips, your clip is titanium, that's special.
Titanium is very forgiving and it has a memory, ie you can bend it(carefully) and it stays there without heat or require heat treating(as steel does). Most steel clips are too strong or too tight, Sebenzas clips come just right from the factory.

Nice Regular there.
 
Now that you're finished adjusting your clip, I'll tell you how I do it. I like to put the end of the clip that lays in the notch in the handle into a vise. The clip tip is now pointing at the ceiling. I use 2 thumbs to bend the clip. Now lay the clip on a flat surface and press on the screw hole. Check the clearance between the clip tip and the table. Readjust as necessary. You have to exceed the elastic limit of the clip to get it to move.
 
tiguy7, Yep, your method might be the best suggested yet. I followed Xj's suggestion and it worked well too. I recently bought a Spyderco "Resilience" because I was afraid of losing the CR due to the clip issue. (Must say, it's a helluva bang for under $50) However, my old Sebbie still has first place in my heart and in my hand! I apologize for the poor photos I posted earlier. I used the wrong URL on Photobucket and took the photos in a hurry. My bad! If anyone would like "better" photos, please let me know. This mod. 21 has been used and carried for many years (BG42 steel); I've yet to find a fault in it. The lockup is still as the day it was new. I "cleaned it", for the first time in all those years a week ago. Followed the directions on the CRK web-site, and it went just perfectly!.....but the knife was a little grungy...Duh. (although I have always kept it oiled properly, in my defense) Again, thanks to everyone for your help!
 
I usually adjust my pocket clips to fit certain thicknesses of material. If I am going back and forth from a thinner to a thicker material say on a seasonal basis, I will get an extra clip, adjust it, and then switch clips as the need arises. I also check the insides of my clips for drag burrs formed when the clip was stamped out. Nothing will ruin a pocket faster than a snaggly clip. Clips are best deburred when off the knife.
 
tiguy7 said:
Now that you're finished adjusting your clip, I'll tell you how I do it. I like to put the end of the clip that lays in the notch in the handle into a vise. The clip tip is now pointing at the ceiling. I use 2 thumbs to bend the clip. Now lay the clip on a flat surface and press on the screw hole. Check the clearance between the clip tip and the table. Readjust as necessary. You have to exceed the elastic limit of the clip to get it to move.
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Very much what I did for my Umnumzaan. Works great. Pick your own tension.
Sonnydaze
 
tiguy7 said:
I usually adjust my pocket clips to fit certain thicknesses of material. If I am going back and forth from a thinner to a thicker material say on a seasonal basis, I will get an extra clip, adjust it, and then switch clips as the need arises. I also check the insides of my clips for drag burrs formed when the clip was stamped out. Nothing will ruin a pocket faster than a snaggly clip. Clips are best deburred when off the knife.
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Good info sir...
My vice awaits!
 
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