lose the blue?

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audiopile

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I'd ask the folks at CRK - but they have a weekend to enjoy. So does anybody know if you can order a non-blue back spacer for a small Sebenza from CRK? Is this the same part as the back spacer on a small classic?
 
CRK makes a "silver" back spacer. They may well sell them separately for you to install. They also make a "silver" thumb stud but you would need to send your Sebenza back to CRK to get a new thumb stud installed.
 
You can also get rid of the blue by rubbing the blue back spacer with Simichrome polish.
But, it may not get a bright looking as the "silver" ones from CRK.
 
Anyone think of a reason why I couldn't just bead blast the side ( not the top or bottom) of the spacer and get a nice dull finish without ruining the knife in terms of function?
 
audiopile said:
Anyone think of a reason why I couldn't just bead blast the side ( not the top or bottom) of the spacer and get a nice dull finish without ruining the knife in terms of function?
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I bead blasted the spacer and handle on my small regular with no problems.
 
I realize this is a mattter of purely personal opinion, but I very much like the blue thumbstud and backspacer.

Yeah, you can strip the anodized blue off in a heart beat with a bead blaster.
 
knifetester said:
I realize this is a mattter of purely personal opinion, but I very much like the blue thumbstud and backspacer.

Yeah, you can strip the anodized blue off in a heart beat with a bead blaster.
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I don't why some people like the blue...I do!!!:thumbup:
 
One reason not to like the blue is that it rubs off the thumbstud, at least partly, relatively quickly.
 
Ok, I don't understand these complaints are about the CR knives: lock-up, color of the thumb studs, backspacer, etc... It's simple if you don't like the blue thumb stud/backspacer then buy a different model!! If not, buy another knife!!
 
The silver thumb studs and backspacers are real nice. I still can't decide which ones I like better. I also like the gold ones, they go nicely with the maple scales.
 
The blue stud and backspacer are almost a sebenza moniker; that's why the alias has them too.
I like 'em. It's subtle enough to add a touch of sophistication without undermining the Sebenza's workhorse profile and build.
 
missin_hobo, that's a good point. It is an identifiable characteristic of the standard Sebenza.
 
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