Sebenza 21 disassembly question

just a heads up, the slip method is only for the 21. The sandwich method is recommended for the Zaan and Inkosi

 

Yes, the whole reason for the slip method is the pivot bushing. The 31 has it so it will definitely be easier to assemble with the slip method.

 

CRK Jedi master.

 

The reason for keeping the stop pin tight and sliding the assembly in is to prevent pinching the washers. It is a snug fit, but it does go in. If the stop pin is loose the washer can slide over the bushing when you insert the assembly, and when you tighten the pivot it will pinch the washer. Do whatever works for you, but CRK recommends doing it with a tightened stop pin.

I rarely take it completely apart - mostly just remove the blade/bushing/washers to clean and lube.

 

I have the original cleaning instructions that were on the CRK site and on BF in 2003 in PDF format if anyone is interested.

 

Yes please
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If you could email that to me that would be awesome brother

 

Pretty much. Like I said cracking it loose a hair works great. It's still tight at the stop pin. Just not cranked down.

The bushing and washers are often hand lapped at the factory so it can vary how things fit together.

I dont know how folks have issues with these knives lol. Just dont get it. Unless too much alcohol is involved

 

The washer could still be pinched between the bushing and the scales with the pin all the way through.

Never had it happen though.

 

Exactly. It allows it to slip in just a tad easier but still snug enough to prevent a washer from coming off the bushing!

This works perfect. If you happen to have washers that were thinned out a tad too much you may not need to do this. I always prefer things to be tighter though. One of the many reasons I love the inkosi for adjustability and stagnant washers.

 

You know it Jedi Brother

 

I always do the sandwich method. Seems much more precise to me than sliding the blade assembly in, possibly knocking a washer off the bushing and then you have a pinch. But one problem I've run into with the 21 (and maybe why they recommend sliding the blade in) is that the body pins can fall out mid assembly causing a little hickup. I usually use a small tear of painters tape to keep the female body screws in long enough for me to get a screw in on the top side.