Small Sebenza - sticky lock

[dodgeem33]

I recently picked up a small sebenza and the lock seems to stick when I tried to push the lockbar over. Is there a break in period? I've been opening and closing for a few days now and I don't mind working with it more since I love the knife. Thanks

 

[So-Lo]

If the lockbar face and the tang are dry, try rubbing a pencil on the tang area of the blade.

If they are lubed/wet, try drying them off, then put the pencil graphite on there.

Sounds a little out there, but it works. It will seem like a temporary fix, but keep doing it. It will work.

 

[dodgeem33]

So-Lo you are the man! That's the medicine!

 

[DaveH]

I had one with a problem like that, I sent mine back to CRK for a fix.

Remember a pencil lead is a mix of fine clay and graphite. I would imagine the find clay will eventually cause some wear.

 

[dodgeem33]

Good point, how was it when it came back from CRK?

 

[DaveH]

They fixed it.

The pencil thing is a good trick and I have tried it. If it's a permanent problem though I'd consider sending it in.

 

[dodgeem33]

I'll keep on eye on it. Thanks a lot for the tip