Scared of the Sebenza !!

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The Towcutter

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I would like a Large Sebenza. The problem is that I cannot operate the knife properly. I have handled about a dozen or so at various stores and I fumble like a newbie with it. I have tons of knives and can open my manuals - stud or holes- faster than most autos. Not the Sebenza!! I can barely open it with my thumb, I just can't get a grip on the stud. Seems small to me.

The real problem is closing the knife. With liner/framelocks I expect to be able to close the blade with one hand. I can do so with every other manual knife I own. The Sebenza lock I cannot open safely. I have long thumbs and I guess it's a leverage issue. I apply sideways pressure and then BOOM!! lock release and the blade comes flying down towards my thumb like a guillotine. It isn't gradual lock release...it's very sudden and leaves your thumb exposed to that killer edge. I can't even hold the small Sebenza so I can't discuss that model at all!!

Is this common or is it just me? Should I look for a used Large Sebenza instead of a new one. Does the lock break in alot in time?

Help!!
 
Everytime I handle one, I can't seem to get it to open easily. I have no problem with the lock, or opening and closing my small Sebenza and in fact think the lil guy is about as sweet as a knife gets. I have no problem with Microtechs and Benchmades and even a lowly Kershaw Vapor, but I can't get the hang of opening a large Sebbie. It's not like I'm a little guy either at 5'11" and 260 lbs.. Think linebacker size. I'm sure a large Sebenza is about all the knife one might ever need in a folder once it's open, but until I can open one comfortably, they will elude me.

jmx
 
When opening the Sebenza, it is important to remember that you don't want to press down on the pointy little stud. You want to sweep the blade open, pushing the side of the stud along an arc.

As for closing, you don't want to put any pressure on the back of the blade as you unlock the knife. You want to push the lock-bar away from the opposite scale and then start rotating the blade closed.
 
stjames has got the method down (especiall the part about closing it!). i also find it helpful with my small sebbie to use the thumbstud to start open the blade and then put the side of my thumb against the stud and the rest of my thumb on the blade itself... or half on the stud, half off (if that makes any sense)....whichever you prefer. it's different for every hand i'd assume. but don't be discourgaed! the knife does take getting used to, but once you got it, you got it and you'll never want anything else. WARNING: corny line ahead! "once you go Reeve, you never leave!"
 
Originally posted by JediKnight86
WARNING: corny line ahead! "once you go Reeve, you never leave!"
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:rolleyes:

I should have listened to your warning and stopped reading there :D ;)

EDITED cuz i cant spel
 
"i warned you! i did, i warned you! but nooooooo, it's just a little harmless bunny rabbit, isn't it?!..."
oh, sorry....got carried away with Monty Python again.:rolleyes:
 
What they said about the thumbstud... don't put your finger on top of it, but rather hit the side. All pressure inward towards the blade should be on the blade, not the thumbstud. The only force on the thumbstud is a sideways force parallel with the surface of the blade.

And for closing it 1)The lock will be less sticky after it's broken in and 2) if you hold the knife with the edge up it won't fold when you unlock it. After you unlock it with your thumb, your index finger can press upward on the spine of the blade to fold it. In this manner your index finger is controlling the motion of the blade for the first 1/2 of it's travel and you'll have plent of time to move your thumb :)
 
Originally posted by JediKnight86
no, really, don't get me started...it's sad. i have the movie memorized.
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Alright, I'll listen to your warning this time. Run away! Run away! :D
 
Originally posted by Megalobyte
"Go away, or I shall taunt you a second time" :)
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You don't frighten me, English pig-dog! Go and boil your bottom, son of a silly person. I blow my nose at you.
 
Towcutter,

First - go used if you can.

Second, great knife. See if you can go to a brick and mortar store or find someone who owns one to show you how to operate it. Once you get the knack, it will be quite natural and easy.
 
Whereas it's true about sweeping the stud out sideways, the 2 Sebs that I have had were both a bit stiff when fresh out of the box. However, the small that I carry daily is now buttery smooth and opens with ease.
Matt
 
Originally posted by dylan_d
You don't frighten me, English pig-dog! Go and boil your bottom, son of a silly person. I blow my nose at you.
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"I fart in your general direction..."
 
I believe the spelling is "elderberries" you empty headed animal food trough wiper.
 
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