loctite for sebenza

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eduard

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since my pivot keeps coming loose im planning on using some loctite on the screws. but i dont know which loctite is the best . can anyone recommend me a number ? is number 243 too strong ..?
thank you ;)
 
Should not need any Loctite.
If you must use it I would just use a teflon tape.
 
hi, what do you mean by good and tight ? i always try to be careful not to strip a screw . i dont tighten it too hard.. :-/
 
Should not need any but if you must, purple is best - blue OK but starts to challenge the quality of the hex recess in the screw heads - anything else is going to require new hardware...
 
I'd be careful with locktite on a sebbie, warranty instructions specifically say not to. I know, I know I don't always follow instructions myself but am much more wiling to void a warranty on a bm or spydie than a Chris Reeve. Try putting allen wrenches on both sides of the pivot at the same time, but don't over tighten. A small amount of teflon tape as suggested is a good idea, wrap counter clockwise to the threads, and not too much of it.
 
This is just one man's opinion, but put some torque on it. Those screws are not easily stripped. I think that may be all you need.
 
WHAT ? warranty is voided if using loctite ? shit of course im not gonna do it then. thanks to you all. im going to try the teflon tape.;) i will let you know if it works
 
The 303 stainless hardware is designed to gall against the blasted ti surface. No loctite is necessary and in fact is a terrible idea. I did that once years ago and it took a lot of elbow grease and trial and error to undo.

There should be a distinct "pop" heard and felt when loosening a properly tightened Sebenza screw. When properly tightened, there's no way it's going to work its way loose.

Prof.
 
The teflon tape they're talking about is plumbers tape. You can get it at a hardware or home improvement store.

I agree that "nothing" is the best choice. None of mine have ever needed anything if the screws are properly tightened.
 
Try clear finger nail polish,a friend uses it on some of his knives...NO he don't have any CRK's knives....
 
Teflon tape works really good for pivots. I used it on my spyderco pivots that were always coming loose, keeps em tight. Although I've never had to use it on a sebenza, never had a pivot loosen on one.
 
well I guess Im the only person who sucessfully uses blue loctite on my sebenza. I had the same issue with my newer 21 and loctite works like a dream. It says its not recommended but it doesnt void warranty. I wouldnt use it on the older style screws though because the female side doesnt have a hex key area on the pin and will free spin if loctited.
 
wolf5391 said:
well I guess Im the only person who sucessfully uses blue loctite on my sebenza. I had the same issue with my newer 21 and loctite works like a dream. It says its not recommended but it doesnt void warranty. I wouldnt use it on the older style screws though because the female side doesnt have a hex key area on the pin and will free spin if loctited.
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I didn't say this would void your warranty, the instructions say "finger tight is good, it is not necessary to super tighten them, and please do not use Locktite or any similar product". Sorry if it came out that way, I just don't want to risk it on a four to five hundred dollar knife. If we were talking Bm, Cs, spydie I'd say locktite the crap out of it. Just my $.02.
 
Chris says the knife doesn't need it. Maybe contact Rick. You may be able to send it in and he can fix it free of charge. Teflon tape I believe will form around the threads forming a kinda of seal or fill in the extra space between the threading.
 
From what I have heard in the past you should not need to use anything. If the problem persists I would contact CRK. On other knives I have found the teflon tape to work very well, and it is easy to adjust pivot if you need to latter, or remove pivot or tape. As stated earlier it is just plumbers tape to seal piping threads and can be found in any hardware store.
 
mmike1357 said:
I didn't say this would void your warranty, the instructions say "finger tight is good, it is not necessary to super tighten them, and please do not use Locktite or any similar product". Sorry if it came out that way, I just don't want to risk it on a four to five hundred dollar knife. If we were talking Bm, Cs, spydie I'd say locktite the crap out of it. Just my $.02.
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Ok, well like the crks website that statement Chris made is ancient (hasnt been updated except the prices in a long time)... Theres a reason why he put hex key indents on each side of the male and female screw in the most modern 21's.

He originally said loctite would make it so you would have to drill the screws out because the female screw would spin freely, and without a hex indent on the female side (which the older models didnt have) the female screw would never break free.

Now he updated the screws and loctite is no longer an issue except when you use red loctite which we all know why.

I hope this clears up any confusion on the subject guys. And to the OP if your knife is the newer style screws feel free to use a little dab of loctite on the pivot. It wont hurt it at all.
 
wolf5391 said:
Ok, well like the crks website that statement Chris made is ancient (hasnt been updated except the prices in a long time)... Theres a reason why he put hex key indents on each side of the male and female screw in the most modern 21's.

He originally said loctite would make it so you would have to drill the screws out because the female screw would spin freely, and without a hex indent on the female side (which the older models didnt have) the female screw would never break free.

Now he updated the screws and loctite is no longer an issue except when you use red loctite which we all know why.

I hope this clears up any confusion on the subject guys. And to the OP if your knife is the newer style screws feel free to use a little dab of loctite on the pivot. It wont hurt it at all.
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The way that they are designed, the tapered ends of the screw and also of the female part sink in and bind against the holes of the frame.

I have never, ever had to use 2 allen wrenches on the new ones, and have never had troubles with getting the old ones off either. Also never had troubles with any of the screws coming loose. I actually dislike the looks of the new female pins, and IMO, they are unnecessary. IIRC, it was customer whining that played a part in the change to the new style.

My brother did lose his blade stop screw, and we are still trying to figure out how the hell that happened.


Chris says no loctite, he knows his knives.

Perhaps CRK just isnt a good fit for you? :confused:
 
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