Small 31 annoyance Update 7/15 with video

[Silverstonev8]

Well, I hear you but in 5 years being on this forum specifically as a CRK enthusiast, your the first and only so far. I could be wrong but I just haven’t seen this come up yet. Try a 21, they are better all around and you can pick one up here on the forum for $375-$475.

It has definitely come up before but it’s been a while since I have heard any mention of it. I have had to reposition the clip on a couple of my smalls. Also, some oem clips are more flexible than others.
Not my video but if you search “a new issue with the chris reeve small sebenza 31” someone posted a video about this on youtube back in 2021

 

[Gizler00]

It has definitely come up before but it’s been a while since I have heard any mention of it. I have had to reposition the clip on a couple of my smalls. Also, some oem clips are more flexible than others.
Not my video but if you search “a new issue with the chris reeve small sebenza 31” someone posted a video about this on youtube back in 2021

I just looked it up. I’ve never seen her video of that before. It’s wild. Same exact issue as mine. Takes zero effort for it to fall into the lockbar. You see how easily she pushes it over….. same with mine

 

[ToddM]

It's a feature! Once the clip falls against the lockbar it provides extra security for the lock bar accidentally moving!

 

[Brock O Lee]

My small PJ 31 did this. I agree it is very annoying! I've seen a few reports of this "feature".

I removed the clip (better ergos) and carry it in a slip instead. Maybe I'll modify a spare clip slightly and try again...



I prefer the large's. They do not suffer from this malady.

 

[brownshoe]

It's a feature! Once the clip falls against the lockbar it provides extra security for the lock bar accidentally moving!

I believe that’s why the clip was fully on the lock bar in the original design by Chris, the current design is a Ann/Tim “improvement.”

 

[ToddM]

Yep my Sebenza 25 is that way, clip rests on the lock bar fully. Original Pivot Umnumzaan is the same.

 

[ricklikesknives]

Gizler00 you are not alone, sir! My Sm 31 pocket clip does this as well. DOB Feb 18, 2021. Doesn't really bother me all that much, but I can sympathize with your frustration. Anyways.. figured I'd chime in with another data-point for the forum..

 

[Gizler00]

Thanks for the responses. It’s not a huge deal… just drives me a little crazy.

 

[Silent Communicator]

Thanks for the responses. It’s not a huge deal… just drives me a little crazy.

These are the comments we and the manufacturers both see. When we let one QC issue go with a I don't like it, but it not a big deal. You just told that company crappy QC still sells. I've only seen quality plummet across the entire knife world over decades from people making making excuses for poor QC. It's a defect they need to correct, obviously or they wouldn't be sending replacement parts for free.

 

[Gizler00]

These are the comments we and the manufacturers both see. When we let one QC issue go with a I don't like it, but it not a big deal. You just told that company crappy QC still sells. I've only seen quality plummet across the entire knife world over decades from people making making excuses for poor QC. It's a defect they need to correct, obviously or they wouldn't be sending replacement parts for free.

Look….. I agree. I feel that for a 475$ knife…. It should have zero issues. This is an issue to me. It’s not a feature. I did my due diligence and contacted them and was told it is designed that way. I’m not happy. But I know if I come in here hot and heavy…. I would have gotten bombarded by the fanboys…. I love CRK and have had dozens…. But never one that did this….. I am actually going to sell it because it drives me crazy

 

[Silent Communicator]

Look….. I agree. I feel that for a 475$ knife…. It should have zero issues. This is an issue to me. It’s not a feature. I did my due diligence and contacted them and was told it is designed that way. I’m not happy. But I know if I come in here hot and heavy…. I would have gotten bombarded by the fanboys…. I love CRK and have had dozens…. But never one that did this….. I am actually going to sell it because it drives me crazy

Yeah, you're right. I didn't mean to come off wrong myself. People can be touchy on the forums for some reason. I like Reeve Knives too. I was a Chris Reeve dealer before dial up internet was around. I was only 18 then and advertising in the back of tactical knives lol. You did erything you could and and handled it like I would. I was never frustrated with you, I am frustrated with CRK lol.

 

[Gizler00]

Yeah, you're right. I didn't mean to come off wrong myself. People can be touchy on the forums for some reason. I like Reeve Knives too. I was a Chris Reeve dealer before dial up internet was around. I was only 18 then and advertising in the back of tactical knives lol. You did erything you could and and handled it like I would. I was never frustrated with you, I am frustrated with CRK lol.

No worries man! I’m with you. I appreciate the conversation and thoughts…. It really is frustrating. However, I do think I am going to part with the knife. It just drives me insane. I feel as though my XXL hand does not help

 

[Gizler00]

I am moving on from it. I posted it it for sale today. It’s a great knife. Just doesn’t work with my large hand. Hopefully i can pass it along to someone who can get some use out of it.

 

[Scott Dog]

I have a small 31 and the new MIM clip keeps the clip from flexing over on to the lock bar.