Sebenza dis-assembly/re-assembly

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I'm the proud owner of a new small classic. It happened to covered in mud on a duck hunt and I'd like to take it apart and clean it. I removed the three screws but it doesn't come apart by pulling on the slabs with my fingers. Any advice on disassebling as well as cleaning/lubeing where, when, and with what would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
David
 
Use the allen wrench to push the sleeved (?) nuts out the other side. Also, wiggle the slabs a bit; it helps.

David
 
SOME ADVICE ON CLEANING AND ASSEMBLY OF SEBENZAS.

After taking the knife apart, clean all parts with a paper towel or soft cloth.
When you assemble the handle, tighten all screws firmly.

(Do not over tighten! DO NOT USE LOCTITE! The knife is not designed for that and if you have used Loctite, the screws will need to be drilled out if the knife needs to be disassembled at some time in the future. This will require new screws and pins and can end up an expensive exercise.)

Clean the sides of the blade and the pivot hole, removing any lint or grease. Put just a drop of lubricant into the hole, then slip in the bearing. Seat the thrust washers on either side of the bearing, with just a touch of lube underneath them. Make sure the bearing and the washers are flush. Lightly lubricate the lock ramp and the ball race (the mark that is made by the ceramic ball on the blade).

Slip the blade into the handle, and insert the screw and pivot pin, tightening the screw firmly (but not too tight!). If the blade assembly does not go into the handle, DO NOT force it or loosen the stop pin screw – check the blade assembly.
If you have trouble putting it back together, start the procedure again. Check that the washers to do not get crimped – this is a common reason why the blade feels stiff.

- Anne Reeve, 07/21/99


See also this recent thread.

I often use wooden chopsticks as levers when disassebling various items, the soft wood isn't inclined to mar surfaces.
 
My biggest problem was just sitting down and doing it. After reading all the hype, I thought it would be a big deal. It is so simple, it is a no brainer.
I am certain a LOT of thought went into the design
of the Sebenza.It wouldn't make much sense for Mr. Reeve to give us a wrench with no directions and say go for it, if it was going to be a difficult task.
 
I think it is time to clean mine also, i do not have any of the grease from CRK ! I have some rem oil with teflon, can i use that or what or the grease from CRK ?
 
I highly recommend the CRK grease. Now that I use it, my Sebenzas are as smooth as silk. In a pinck, try a wax-based lube from White Lightning. I've used their wet-weather bike chain lube with good results. Whatever you do, do not use silicone grease. It really make the action scratchy. See this thread for more on this.

-Al-
 
I just disassembled my large Classic, bead blasted the Ti slabs and put it back together. Do not use any other instructions except for those provided by Reeve on the "Unofficial FAQs" thread referenced above. I tried them all from this forum and those seem to work the best.

In short... you basically put the handle slabs together and then slip the blade with the washers on it into the space, and slip the sleeve through the pivot hole and screw it down. The tolerances are so tight once you slip the blade in the washers shouldn't move.

I concur on the comment about chop sticks... I use and allen wrench to push the sleeves out and if you are not careful you may slip and strip threads or scratch surface.

Finally... you will know if the blade is in wrong. Once you screw it down... if you pinched a washer, the baby won't hardly move. It's kind of a sinking feeling when you get it all together and the damn thing is frozen open. But just pull it apart and try again.

Good luck...JT
 
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