Sebenza issue.

Kimberholic

Kimberholic

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I've had a large regular regular Sebenza since January. It is my EDC knife and I think it is one great knife. There is only one thing I keep having a problem with that is starting to become a nuisance.

The screw that goes through the center of the blade's pivot point loosens itself about every two weeks. I open and close the thing quite often and it is the smoothest action I've ever felt.

I would like to know what I can do to prevent having to tighten that darned screw all the time. By the way, when I tighten it I use a good amount of torque but not so much that I over do it.

I have read enough to know that LOCTITE is not the answer. Please help.

Thanks.
Jon
 
Kimber, I've never had to do it on a Sebenza but a thin strip of Teflon pipe thread tape will work. It's a small screw to work with but it can be done. About one wrap around the threads should be sufficient.
 
Call or Email CRK and ask them to send another bolt/screw assembly. Be careful not to get oil on those screw threads. Your problem will be solved for good.

Pete
 
Originally posted by Pete Bransky
... Be careful not to get oil on those screw threads. Your problem will be solved for good.
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Newbie alert.... :)

Pete, why don't you want to get oil on the screw threads?
 
Kimber, the pivot screw on a sebenza is supposed to be tightened down completely. If you do that and the action becomes too stiff then either you probably crimped a washer on assembly. If not then you'll need to send it back to CRK (or sandpaper one of the washers). Good luck.
 
My main point was to get a new screw assembly from CRK. Keep the threads dry, so they're a little less likely to ever become loose. I've had 10 or 11 sebenzas over the years and love 'em. One reason is that CRK wants their customers to be 100% satisfied. If your knife needs a little attention, let them handle it and they'll make it right.

Pete
 
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