New Sebenza Owner

Speed Racer

Speed Racer

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Hi folks,

I just got a small regular Sebenza as a Birthday present. After dozens of Spydercos and a Strider SnG, this is a wonderful addition to the collection. I'm still getting used to the knife, as the lock breaks in, and I become accustomed to the handle, fit, and finish. I just wanted to share my joy of new ownership and thank you for this forum (which I've read with envy for quite some time).
 
lucky you! I would love a sebenza for a birthday present! I had that exact one, but then I traded it for a large, and then traded that large for a small classic, now that classic has been traded for a WH T-12 Ironwood. I want my original sebenza back...why did I ever trade it? I also want a large regular at some point again, those are sweet. Enjoy, and don't do what I did unless you really want to;)
 
Speedracer, congrats on your Sebenza!

Small question, just out of interest, what exactly do you mean with 'as the lock breaks in'?

A Sebenza is constructed somewhat different then most other knives, and should not require a break in period, like most people say is required on for example a Strider SnG.

I don't know if you got a brand new one, but otherwise you might want to clean it. See my thread on how to do that if you're not familiair with the procedures.

Ted
 
Maybe he means the lock becoming easier to unlock after time? I've heard that happens... I also know the opening action has a "break-in" period that becomes much smoother after about 100 openings.
 
Sorry, guys, I've "been away for awhile".

APerna - this Seb was built in Sept. 03, and my mother (make that my wonderful mother) bought it directly from the CR shop. I would guess it has the new one, although I don't know the difference.

As for the lock breaking in - the Strider is a much rougher knife when new. And, I find myself playing with the Seb much more often. The Strider has been relegated to a plastic bag because of the machining oil "scent" - but that's another story. The Seb has gotten a touch looser with a couple hundred opening/closing cycles. No one else would notice it, but I do.;)

There is also some user training involved to get accustomed to the angle of opening and closing one-handed.

Over all, as you folks already know, it's a great knife.
 
I too am interested in the difference between the new and old thumb rest variations. Could someone detail this please?

Thanks, Jeff/1911.
 
Hey Speed Racer, Happy Birthday and congrats on the Sebbie!

Man, I loved that Speed Racer cartoon. One of my favorites.

On the thumb rest thing, ya what's up wit dat?
 
Pictures of the new thumb rest

(from: http://www.treemanknives.com/morepics.asp?prodid=770)

(thread: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=267140)

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Ted
 
Ted - that's just like my lil knife.

FivePointOhh - Dig that screen name! I've got three Mustangs - we should talk.
 
...but with Seb's, it's really your thumb that gets "broken in." :)

I remember my first Seb about four years back. I thought, darn, this joker is hard as Hell to disengage (this after having carried Axis locks exclusively). But over time, my thumb got stronger! As far as I can tell, the titanium retains its same level of spring memory for a long, long time. It's evidenced whenever someone else tries to close my small Seb that I've been toting for three years and still going. They almost always use two hands to close it!

Enjoy that baby. We're the choir, but I think just about anyone who enjoys knives or fine tools in general would tell you that you've got one of the finest pocket knives known to man.

Professor.
 
Nice to see you around again Professor.
I think your right about your thumb "breaking" into the knife. This certainly is one of the finest pocket knives.

Have you worn that lock out yet??
 
Thank goodness I've got a backup or two when I do finally wear that lock out...

:)

Professor.
 
Professor- Sounds like its a good thing you have those backups. Why don't you send one up here and I'll send it back when you need it.
 
Ooh, 'nother Mustang guy! :D

My Benza took over a week of near-constant openings to break in. My thumb took almost the same amount of time. :p Now it's buttery-smooth, and I haven't ever even had it apart.

Ash
 
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