Sebenza 21- How many scotchbrite'd or refinished your scales?

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Luis G.

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Just asking. I find my self enjoying a good scotchbrite finish over then standard CRK finish.

Here's mine.
 
One of my friend did it to his insingo, I might do it to mine too if it gets too scratched up, until then I'll keep the sand blasting on mine :)
 
Just did a heavy scotchbrite on my Umnumzaan, and a medium scotchbrite on my small 21 insingo. Much smoother and pleasant in the hand. Plus it looks great.
 
My small insingo was scotchbrited when I got it and I actually prefer that to the original finish. Looks good, feels good!

Rob
 
Might try this on my small wilson combat. Think the contrast of the treated high points with blasted lows will look nice.


What grit should i use if I go bug some?
 
It's always better to do a little, and then a little more, than to do too much and wish you'd done less. As such, between the two metal-working grades available most places, I'd go with the gentler grey vs. the more aggressive red. There's nothing a harsher abrasive will do that a milder one won't if given enough time.
 
I have done it on my large Wilson sebbies before and it turns out amazing!
 
NM08SRT8 said:
Might try this on my small wilson combat. Think the contrast of the treated high points with blasted lows will look nice.


What grit should i use if I go bug some?
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The contrast on my Umnumzaan looks really good. I used a maroon (very fine) pad with a light touch, over several sessions, until I was satisfied. Will post pics tonight.
 
I've scotchbrited a bunch of my CRKs. I've done whole scales but mostly just edges for a more "worn look". I like so many finishes on CRK's that it's a tuff choice to pick one I like across the board.

For anyone thinking of trying it, I have two pieces of info:

CRK will not re blast any of their knives that have been severely scotchbrited. I'm going by what Ive read, and it was a while back, so things might be different now.

To scotchbrite a scale takes LITTLE effort. It is very easy to change the appearance of a new scale by just lightly rubbing sandpaper or a scotchbrite pad. DO NOT attempt if you are on the fence about it!
 
I like the used look of scotchbrited CRKs.

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I've done the scotchbrite as well as 600 grit wet sanding, both make for a nice finish if you don't feel like waiting for a spa turn around. CRK recently did an awesome job on a large classic for me.

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I personally do not like the scotchbrite finish and actually quite hate it. I have owned a couple and just did not like it at all. The finish makes it slippy in hand and there always seemed to me to be residue, even after several washes. I like the CRK blasted finish and the snail trails are beauty to me as I have always said:
" every mark on my sebenza is an adventure I had with my sebenza "
 
nyefmaker said:
I personally do not like the scotchbrite finish and actually quite hate it. I have owned a couple and just did not like it at all. The finish makes it slippy in hand and there always seemed to me to be residue, even after several washes. I like the CRK blasted finish and the snail trails are beauty to me as I have always said:
" every mark on my sebenza is an adventure I had with my sebenza "
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I am with you on this one brother... I have had a couple of scotchbrited Sebs--one went to spa and one got sold. I prefer the plain Janes with my own "earned" pocket wear and usage marks.

Sorta like this one:
 
I scotchbrited my excelsa to test out this method firsthand before attempting it on my 25. Really dig this finish.
 
Since I liked the way my excelsa turned out, I decided to do it on my 25. Love it!



This 25 is the smoothest opening closing knife I have ever handled.

What a difference. Stock finish on top and scotch brite on bottom.
 
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