Sebenza failure?

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Has anyone tried the liner-lock type tests on the Sebenza? For instance, the white-knuckle grip, etc.?

Thanks
Howie
 
Yep, and it passed each one with flying colors.
The great thing about the Sebenza's lock is that while you white knuckle it the lock moves further along the tang, giving you a tighter lock up.
To my knowledge no one has been able to defeat the lock, at least no one giving it the same type of testing given the other liner/integral locking knives.
I would submit that others(StJames) know ALOT more than I on this particular subject though.
Hang tight as I know they will be along any minute now.

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ya, the standard white-knuckle test doesn't work on integral locks, because when you white-knuckle you actually make the lock more secure -- unlike a liner lock, where you make it less secure.

I've never heard of any integral lock failing the spine pressure or spine whack test either. Just too much lock.

However, someone reported a Sebenza failing the white knuckle + torque test. I think he was torquing counter clockwise. In fact, I recall he said he was holding the knife in his hand at the time. I'm pretty sure it was Snickersnee who said this -- perhaps someone can drag him over from the defense forum to discuss this. Other than Snickersnee's report, I've never heard of a Sebenza's lock giving way.

Joe
 
Snick claimed he could make a Sebenza fail using the torque method while holding it in two hands at a dealers table. I tested several Sebenzas, old and new style, as well as a few integral lock customs, on a “blade buried” torque test. The only lock that failed was on a custom, because the locking bar cutout was too long and thus allowed increased leverage on the spring. The maker (a talented man and one heck of a nice guy) took note of this and has modified his design accordingly, so the problem should be alleviated on his current work. All part of the continual evolution of the field.

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James Segura
San Francisco, CA


 
Cool. I thought as much. I haven't even bothered reading the "What's so bloody hot about the Sebenza?" thread since there were about 10 or so responses. Too many to read now!

Thanks again
Howie
 
"I haven't even bothered reading the 'What's so bloody hot about the Sebenza?' thread"

You don't know what you're missing, Howie!
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How about a blow-by-blow account of a fight with a bear dressed in plate armor? How about an announcement from a certain forum member who's planning to make knives as good as an Opinel and sell them for the price of a Sebenza? You have no idea....

-Cougar Allen :{)
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Cougar, re " a knife as goood as Opinel".
Chris Reeve has already done that, once with the Sebenza, and secondly with his version of the Opinel type lock. I think these second types he made go for more than $325 now.
 
The "Bloody Sebenza" thread is a good source of info.... actually it's a good source if you want someone to convince you to buy one!

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-Humpty

Proverbs 23:2

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