Sebenza 21 Lanyard Pin Retention Solved

Additional observation. That lanyard hole is chamfered. Not the same depth/ size/ angle (?) of the stand off bolt holes. But correct bolt set up could probably be determined for it. May experiment around on that later on, and post results...;-)
 
I was thinking about this thread the other day in Lowe's and was thinking about tiny o-rings like what are on the Umnum. If one were to get a couple of these and put them around the pin in between the slabs .... do you think they would have enough retention to keep the pin from coming loose? I was willing to try but couldn't find the tiny o-rings nor an employee to help me. I had the family waiting in the car so I figure I'll try again another day.
 
I tried it with a single O-ring. It worked fairly well. It didn't completely fill up the entire gap between the scales, but the pin stayed centered didn't move at all. I suppose one could put a couple of small O-Rings on either side to fill the gap and while keeping it centered.

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Yes guys. As long as the o-ring, or whatever you use, is tight around the pin, it should work. Color? Think dark blue would match well with the remainder of the Seb's hardware...;-)
 
And I took knife, and pin into store to make sure it all fit right there. I also showed the front desk staff what I was carrying in, to allay any possible suspicion. I legally CCW here, and play it cool, and above board...;-)
 
Corskin said:
I tried it with a single O-ring. It worked fairly well. It didn't completely fill up the entire gap between the scales, but the pin stayed centered didn't move at all. I suppose one could put a couple of small O-Rings on either side to fill the gap and while keeping it centered.

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I was thinking of putting a couple, one on each side near the slab.
 
Suppose any spacer or o-ring will work as long as it is tight enough on pin to inhibit movement. I think the entire space should be filled with material, whether that be a solid sleeve, or a series of o-rings - like a tire rack. Whatever the solution, its inexpensive to experiment...;-)
 
I found some small rubber o-rings about the same outside diameter as the lanyard pin, slipped 2 on for the small 21, and 3 rings on for the large 21. Works perfect. Plenty of clearance maybe 1/8", I think I will try to find other colors in the o-ring and see how it is. But as it sits the pin doesnt rattle or move at all its sitting against the slabs. Looks very discreet. Love this mod thanks for the ideas guys. It was perfect without the pin before but it looks really great now with the pin inside and not having a fuzzy ball hanging out. Looks aftermarket but not homegrown like the burned lanyard ball. I love it.




 
Looks good! Not sure if o rings come in any color but black. But who knows, damn near everything available someplace...;-)
 
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If anybody wants to know, i happened to take these rings off of leftovers from my kids water balloon toys.

 
That's pretty good! In another arena, what are those channels/indentations just forward of the date stamp on Sebenza handles? As shown in your second photo. Some sort of casting related channel? Thanks...;-)
 
My guess is that is where the titanium was thinned down so that they can get a clean, proper bend on the lockbar in order set the tension on it. You see that on the lock-side scale of most all framelocks.
 
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