sebenza question

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I thought I read someone mention an xti seb model. Did I read this, or just imagine?...and if I did read this, is there one and what is this model all about?

Thanks for the time and info.

Randy Kight

P.S.

I also remember viewing a link to a movie that showed someone breaking down a seb and putting it back together...been looking for it, but can't seem to find it. Any chance someone could point me in the right direction?
 
What is "xti" supposed to mean:confused:

The Sebenza is as simple as it gets. Take out three screws and separate the parts. Stack the parts back in place and replace the screws. It's easy, and only takes a few seconds.
I saw that video the other day, and you're not missing anything.
 
If you're so hopeless that you can't take apart a Sebenza you shouldn't have one. Take apart, clean,put small amount of lube on hinge.And then use it ,don't store it !!
 
Wow, you guys are good! It's that easy?

Make sure you tell the new kid to replace the small washer to the lock side and line both washers up carefully or the blade will jam when the knife is back together. :)
 
mete said:
If you're so hopeless that you can't take apart a Sebenza you shouldn't have one. Take apart, clean,put small amount of lube on hinge.And then use it ,don't store it !!
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Thanks for the responses. I wasn't concerned on how to put the thing back together, but was interested in seeing the knife broken down. I've never put one in my hands physically, and thought this was the best way to "see" the knife. Nonetheless, very impressive. I spend as much of my time underwater as I can. I've come to appreciate the minimalist approach to everything. In diving, the "keep it simple philosophy" keeps you alive...less things to go wrong. This knife looks my speed.

Thanks again,
Randy Kight
 
Here's a couple of pics of the Sebbie broken down....
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For more excellent pics, visit this link HERE. :D
 
jrk said:
I spend as much of my time underwater as I can. I've come to appreciate the minimalist approach to everything. In diving, the "keep it simple philosophy" keeps you alive...less things to go wrong. This knife looks my speed.

Thanks again,
Randy Kight
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Randy, if you are familiar with the D.I.R. philosophy in diving, which it sounds like you are, then the Sebenza is a D.I.R. folder. Well made, streamlined, balanced, simple.

John...

(DIR stands for doing it right, a diving concept developed by extreme cave divers in Fla.)
 
nitrox1 said:
Randy, if you are familiar with the D.I.R. philosophy in diving, which it sounds like you are, then the Sebenza is a D.I.R. folder. Well made, streamlined, balanced, simple.

John...

(DIR stands for doing it right, a diving concept developed by extreme cave divers in Fla.)
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John,
Very cool response. And I'm very familiar with D.I.R. Was doing some S drills just this last weekend. Sounds like we have similar tastes. And it does sound like this would be the representative D.I.R. folder. I will wait until the next show to come near by Richmond, VA. to put one in my hands prior to actual purchase, but I'm sold so far.
Nice to hear from a fellow Diver in the know.

Randy
 
Cool Randy. Remember when you got "it". That feeling of, ok, no ****, this all makes great sense. Too bad other divers don't get "it". Well, after going through various knife brands, I had a similar epiphany with Sebenzas. (Striders too) You'll like them I have a feeling. Simple, clean, reliable.
I do recommend checking them out first, and going for a large regular. :D

John...
Keep practicing those drills!
Wish I were back in Fla.
 
Great thread! I just purchased my first Sebenza (and my first "high end knife for that matter), and I'm sure these pictures and the video will become helpful when it’s time to clean it. Also, on the related note; my Sebenza has wood inlays. Am I correct to assume they are permanently installed and should not be removed? And if so, whatever holds them in place is water resistant, correct? Just making sure; I'd hate to ruin such a beautiful knife.
 
Aleko,
First, congrats on your new Sebbie. A woodie no less. :)

My understanding is that the wood inlays, besides being VERY precisely fit, are also held in place with a very thin type of double sided tape. They are not meant to be removed by the user. As for water resistivity, I'll leave that one to someone else, since I would only be guessing.

John..
 
nitrox1 said:
Cool Randy. Remember when you got "it". That feeling of, ok, no ****, this all makes great sense. Too bad other divers don't get "it". Well, after going through various knife brands, I had a similar epiphany with Sebenzas. (Striders too) You'll like them I have a feeling. Simple, clean, reliable.
I do recommend checking them out first, and going for a large regular. :D

John...
Keep practicing those drills!
Wish I were back in Fla.
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Hello John,
I think I'm staying on topic here, but just in case I'm not, mods...please feel free to move with my apologies. I'm currious of your perspective on both the seb and the strider products. I wish I could see several shots of say the sng and the large seb togeter...I have no luck in putting my hands on any models of either manu. I'd like to see images with the two knives comparing thickness of the blades and thickness of the knives in general. I have seen many face shots of the sng from front and back, but no top down or bottom up. I'm wondering how I would like the look and feel of the g10 and ti sides of the sng...I'd be very interested in boths sides being ti. Anyway, you have both, and I am very interested in hearing your thoughts.

thanks again,
Randy
 
Aleko said:
Also, on the related note; my Sebenza has wood inlays. Am I correct to assume they are permanently installed and should not be removed? And if so, whatever holds them in place is water resistant, correct? Just making sure; I'd hate to ruin such a beautiful knife.
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Experience hath shown the inlays to be securely placed :) But you couldn't ruin them anyway: if anything did loosen them, Chris and his crew would fix the problem.
 
I do recall that at some point someone ran their wood inlay under running cold water and it shrank and made a gap along the edges. So probably prolonged imersion is should be avoided.
 
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