Sebenza inlay coming loose

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trixx

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This isn't a complaint, just a request for suggestions.

I bought a Large Regular Sebenza with lignum vitae inlays a few weeks ago - used not new, the dob is April 2006 and it's in excellent condition.

When I recieved it, it was in perfect condition and the inlays were all solid and properly seated in their recesses.

However, I've noticed that the front portion of one of the inlays has come loose, and although most of that inlay is firm, the front portion has sprung up about 1-2mm and now is sufficiently proud of the handle that I can slide a piece of paper under it. The back portion, about 90% of the inlay, still seems solidly stuck in place.

I'm in the UK and am not desperate to send this back to CRK as that will leave me short of a sebbie for several weeks.

A couple of questions:

1. Is this a common problem with wood inlays? It looks as if this may just have warped.

2. What to do about it? Should I attempt to fix it by glueing it and clamping it in place, or should I send it back to CRK?

3. If I do send it back, would Micarta inlays be less prone to this problem?

Any advice gratefully received, and I'm very pleased with the knife in other respects so I fully intend to keep it - I am just concerned that this inlay will come off completely, and even at this stage it is at risk of catching things underneath the protruding end.
 
Wow! I've never heard of this actually happening but have always wondered about it. I would definitely send it in to CRK and have it fixed right, they'll take care of it for you I'm sure. Dont know about the Micarta, but I supspect when any inlay starts to come loose its going to do the same as yours is. The Micarta might be less effected by heat and cold then the wood inlay.
 
I have never heard of an inlay coming out.
I would call them,with you being in the UK they may send you some of the high bond tape they use to attach the inlays so you could fix it yourself.
 
WOW, I have NEVER heard of this happening either. I hope you can find a resolution to this.
 
wow thats a first for me too!:eek: , give CRK a call! there great to deal with.:thumbup:
 
Best to send it to CRK. You might mess it up more by trying to fix it yourself. I've never heard of this either. Micarta wouldn't do this but if you have a Limited Edition Inlay I doubt they will puit in a Micarta one but I bet they replace the whole inlay and not charge you anything.:thumbup:
 
Thanks to all for responses - I've emailed CRK to ask their advice, I'm quite sure they will look after me.

Never heard of this happening before either, I did a bit of a double-take when I noticed it, but there's no doubt about it I'm afraid.
 
I doubt that you could fix it yourself (at least not easily). In order to put some new VHB (Very High Bonding) tape under the lose portion, you would have to lift up the inlay. And chances are that it would break. Im not an expert, but I think the whole inlay would have to be removed, cleaned and put back in place with VHB tape.

Ive always been wondering if the inlays would survive removal, seeing as how the tape seems to be bond rather well and the inlays are rather slim. I think that they would probably be destroyed, if one tried to remove them... . :eek:
 
They can not replace the wood with micarta.They would have to exchange the knife with you.I asked once about have micarta inlays put in place of wood and they said there was a difference.
 
u812 said:
They can not replace the wood with micarta.They would have to exchange the knife with you.I asked once about have micarta inlays put in place of wood and they said there was a difference.
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I emailed to ask them what it would cost to switch from wood to micarta this weekend - - looks like the answer was right on this forum ! Good place to get the bottomline info - -
P.S. - - Heather @ CRK emailed first thing Monday morning - - terrific fast response from her.
 
trixx said:
I'm in the UK and am not desperate to send this back to CRK as that will leave me short of a sebbie for several weeks.
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Trixx,

This is a very long shot, but I'll go ahead and try it. I'm at the Hilton that's attached to London Heathrow airport Terminal 4. I have a 11:15a flight home to Boise. If you happen to be in the area and are available before I leave, I'd love to meet you, and would be happy to take your knife back to the shop with me. You can call me at +44 (0) 20 8759 7755, Rm 286. Name is Dave Fujii. Call me any time of the night or morning.

You may already have gotten a response back from Heather. In the likely case that we're not able to meet tomorrow morning, I'm sure that she will take great care of you.

Best regards,

Dave
 
I once had a Redwood inlay on a large LE Sebenza shrink. CRK replaced the inlay for free.

They really do have a great customer service.
 
Chris Reeve Knives said:
Trixx,

This is a very long shot, but I'll go ahead and try it. I'm at the Hilton that's attached to London Heathrow airport Terminal 4. I have a 11:15a flight home to Boise. If you happen to be in the area and are available before I leave, I'd love to meet you, and would be happy to take your knife back to the shop with me. You can call me at +44 (0) 20 8759 7755, Rm 286. Name is Dave Fujii. Call me any time of the night or morning.

You may already have gotten a response back from Heather. In the likely case that we're not able to meet tomorrow morning, I'm sure that she will take great care of you.

Best regards,

Dave
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That IS impressive service!:thumbup:
 
Chris Reeve Knives said:
Trixx,

This is a very long shot, but I'll go ahead and try it. I'm at the Hilton that's attached to London Heathrow airport Terminal 4. I have a 11:15a flight home to Boise. If you happen to be in the area and are available before I leave, I'd love to meet you, and would be happy to take your knife back to the shop with me. You can call me at +44 (0) 20 8759 7755, Rm 286. Name is Dave Fujii. Call me any time of the night or morning.

You may already have gotten a response back from Heather. In the likely case that we're not able to meet tomorrow morning, I'm sure that she will take great care of you.

Best regards,

Dave
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Dave,

I really appreciate your extremely kind offer - above and beyond the call of duty - but unfortunately I'm working in Manchester this week (about 200 miles away from London) and I won't manage to meet up with you. I've had an email from Heather and I'll send the knife across to Boise as soon as possible.

All the best,

Neil
 
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