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shivey

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I just got a 6/2000 lg. Sebbie on a trade. The front of the blade has a large patch of discoloration which I was told about. But the finish of the blade is much closer to satin than stonewash, comparing it to my Microtechs. And there are no markings any place on the blade (CRK, born on date, etc). Could it be there was an amateurish attempt to polish the blade that I was not made aware of? Someone please respond...this is my first Sebbie.
 
Originally posted by shivey
I just got a 6/2000 lg. Sebbie on a trade. The front of the blade has a large patch of discoloration which I was told about. But the finish of the blade is much closer to satin than stonewash, comparing it to my Microtechs. And there are no markings any place on the blade (CRK, born on date, etc). Could it be there was an amateurish attempt to polish the blade that I was not made aware of? Someone please respond...this is my first Sebbie.
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The blade you have described sounds to be a normal finish. CRK uses ceramic media to "stonewash" their blades, which will produce an almost satin finish. You were probably expecting the very dull to dark gray finish of a bead blasted or sandblasted blade. The blades aren't mirror finished, but they definitely aren't a dull finish either. It almost looks like thousands of very fine small lines on the blade.

This is from CRK FAQ:
How are the folding knife blades finished?

The blades on the regular models of the large and small Sebenzas and the Umfaan are finished with what has become known as our stonewash finish. We accomplish this finish by tumbling the blades in an aggressive ceramic media. These ceramic stones polish the blade in every direction possible giving the surface a non-reflective or glazed appearance. On the decorated models, the hollow grind is polished on a cork belt giving a more traditional satin finish, an elegant contrast to the stonewashed flat surface of the blade. Both finishes are equally corrosion resistant and they all give better corrosion resistance than bead blasting or acid etch.
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HTH,

Mike
 
Thanks a lot for that info Medic!!! Then my final Q is whether it is normal for a 6/2000 Sebbie to not have any markings at all on the blade? I like the knife...I just want to be sure it's kosher.:confused:
 
Originally posted by shivey
Then my final Q is whether it is normal for a 6/2000 Sebbie to not have any markings at all on the blade?
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Sorry, I can't help you with that one. You could always call CRK directly to get the scoop straight from the horses mouth.

Mike
 
Thanks, again, Medic....just called and talked to Brigitt...they didn't mark the BG42 blades. So my knife's the real thing. First impression is "sweet". I'll post again once I've put her through her paces.:D
 
If the blemish bothers you, send it in..... (stuff like that tends to bother me)
CRK has a great reputation around here for their service.
 
This thread sure caught my eye. I thought someone had a Sebenza Q (as in Spyderco Q).:rolleyes: My imagination was racing to guess what design would be cut into the blade. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: OK, I also thought the "Sebenza FAQs for Dummies" was a real book. At least I didn't send anyone money for one of these!;)
 
Lunumbra, the discoloration really is hardly even visible untill given closer examination. Brigitt told me it would cost $21 to have the blade redone, and $21 more to have the handle redone, plus return shipping. So, for $50+ I might just live with it...or resell it later(who knows). :p
 
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