So... got my new small sebenza today...

Scott Dog said:
Applejacks:
Save yourself a lot of grief and send the knife back and tell them where you bought it. CRK can't address QC issues if we just fix the knives ourselves. I know it's a hassle but IMO well worth it!;)
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Yeah, I know you're right. Just hate sending stuff back. But I agree we shouldn't be having to address the issues ourselves. I emailed the seller, and have yet to get a response. Phone calls yield, "We will have someone call you back."
 
Pointshoot777 said:
Heres one more thing to think about in reference to flicking - a fellow posted in the knife law forum about running into a problem with a policeman regarding his knife being able to be 'employed by gravity or centrifical force'. His knife was confiscated from him after failing the flicking test. - - I did a little research. Some local laws are written so that its almost impossible for any knife Not to qualify as a 'dangerous weapon' technically that could be flicked open. - - - I made sure to tighten the pivot on my Emerson Commander a little. It sits nicely centered between the liners. It can't be flicked open. But it has the Wave feature that allows it to be opened quickly while being drawn if needed - and its a different kind of knife with a different purpose than the CRK. Just my 2 cents worth, - - -
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Thanks. I love the idea of it not being able to be flicked open for just the reasoning you cited.
 
Applejacks:
Do yourself a favor and just send it back to CRK. Cough up a few bucks and I bet in a week or so you will have your knife back in excellent working condition. I f you deal with a third person they'll just do the same thing. The sooner you send it in the sooner you will have it back. Go for it!;)
 
Scott Dog said:
Applejacks:
Do yourself a favor and just send it back to CRK. Cough up a few bucks and I bet in a week or so you will have your knife back in excellent working condition. I f you deal with a third person they'll just do the same thing. The sooner you send it in the sooner you will have it back. Go for it!;)
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Gotcha. I was waiting on Dave to give me a call and tell me what info I need to include, and what the process was.

Plus, I thought CRK would want me to try and resolve the issue with the store that sold it to me first.. no?
 
Applejacks,

Sorry to hear of the trouble your having. But... the Sebenza, by nature, is not one of the "super-slick" opening and closing type of knives. I don't recall if you've said, so I'll ask: Are you accustomed to frame locks?

I was not when I first tried a Sebenza. It was one from our very own Passaround Forum. I've linked my review for you here, take a look if you have time, it may be relevant.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348716

Using this system is just different-enough to seem odd. It does require a bit of pocket time.

I recently bought a Large Regular Sebenza. I can now open and close it as smoothly as my liner locks, and unlike every knife I've ever had, except my beloved Military, the more I carry it, the more I like it.

My point is only that, there may be nothing wrong with your knife, if you aren't used to it you might just have to become more familiar with its operation.
 
Applejacks:

CRK would like you send the knife back to them. Send your knife to CRK Attn Dave. Like I said the sooner you send it in the sooner you will get it back and then you can see for yourself what everyones talking about. They'll fix it up and send it back to you in great shape. Forget the store you bought it from, send it back to CRK so that they can try to get a handle on why so many complaints have been lately mentioned in these forums. Normally it's a rare thread that complains about CRK quality. For $330 you should get a knife that you don't have to take apart and clean just to make it work smooth. It should be perfect right out of the box. Let the people at CRK make it right and I promise that you won't be dissapointed.;) :thumbup: :cool:
 
tortoise said:
Applejacks,

Sorry to hear of the trouble your having. But... the Sebenza, by nature, is not one of the "super-slick" opening and closing type of knives. I don't recall if you've said, so I'll ask: Are you accustomed to frame locks?

I was not when I first tried a Sebenza. It was one from our very own Passaround Forum. I've linked my review for you here, take a look if you have time, it may be relevant.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348716

Using this system is just different-enough to seem odd. It does require a bit of pocket time.

I recently bought a Large Regular Sebenza. I can now open and close it as smoothly as my liner locks, and unlike every knife I've ever had, except my beloved Military, the more I carry it, the more I like it.

My point is only that, there may be nothing wrong with your knife, if you aren't used to it you might just have to become more familiar with its operation.
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Hi, thanks for the post and link Tortoise. I understand what you mean about it being different from a conventional folder. And I accept that and am happy about that. But there was definitely something "off" with this knife. After many MANY breakdowns.. with cleaning, cleaning, lubing, and did I mention more cleaning... it has gotten a lot better, and I think almost right. I think I have it all worked out now, but can't be sure as I don't know what a fresh Sebenza is like. Thanks though, I think its all okay now.
 
Scott Dog said:
Applejacks:

CRK would like you send the knife back to them. Send your knife to CRK Attn Dave. Like I said the sooner you send it in the sooner you will get it back and then you can see for yourself what everyones talking about. They'll fix it up and send it back to you in great shape. Forget the store you bought it from, send it back to CRK so that they can try to get a handle on why so many complaints have been lately mentioned in these forums. Normally it's a rare thread that complains about CRK quality. For $330 you should get a knife that you don't have to take apart and clean just to make it work smooth. It should be perfect right out of the box. Let the people at CRK make it right and I promise that you won't be dissapointed.;) :thumbup: :cool:
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Thank you sir. I agree with the price point and me not needing to do the work myself.. but I am even more weary of sending it out. To be honest, I think the knife is okay now... I think its how it was meant to be.
 
tortoise said:
Applejacks,

Sorry to hear of the trouble your having. But... the Sebenza, by nature, is not one of the "super-slick" opening and closing type of knives. I don't recall if you've said, so I'll ask: Are you accustomed to frame locks?

I was not when I first tried a Sebenza. It was one from our very own Passaround Forum. I've linked my review for you here, take a look if you have time, it may be relevant.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=348716

Using this system is just different-enough to seem odd. It does require a bit of pocket time.

I recently bought a Large Regular Sebenza. I can now open and close it as smoothly as my liner locks, and unlike every knife I've ever had, except my beloved Military, the more I carry it, the more I like it.

My point is only that, there may be nothing wrong with your knife, if you aren't used to it you might just have to become more familiar with its operation.
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Awesome write up, and I really feel the same way.
 
Apple, I dont own a sebenza yet but I probably will in the near future. Your knife definatly has something wrong with it. It makes your thumb bleed with one hand open>? that isnt right. I have a mini skirmish from BM and it opens easy with one hand. Im sure a sebenze would be the same way. Send it in, you wont be dissapointed. Just make sure to insure it=)
 
Thalestin said:
Apple, I dont own a sebenza yet but I probably will in the near future. Your knife definatly has something wrong with it. It makes your thumb bleed with one hand open>? that isnt right. I have a mini skirmish from BM and it opens easy with one hand. Im sure a sebenze would be the same way. Send it in, you wont be dissapointed. Just make sure to insure it=)
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I didn't mean literally.
 
Applejacks said:
Can I use WD-40 as a temporary solution?

Just opened up the knife, found alot of green gunk by the washers, cleaned it off.
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I was just reading the CRK FAQ and they clean the exterior of their knives with Windex . . . which has ammonia in it. As any shooter knows, ammonia is often used in gun solvents where it turns the copper fouling blue.

CRK uses phosphor bronze (although they look like copper in my Mnandi) thrust washers so it is possible you have nothing more than some simple corrosion that is easy to wipe off.

Perhaps this one sat on the shelf for a few months before the sale.
 
Applejacks said:
I didn't mean literally.
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even so, it shouldnt be hard to open with one hand. I wouldnt put up with a folder that was 50 bucks and had thumbstuds and couldnt be opened easy with one hand let alone a 350 dollar one. Its your call but i would not find that acceptable=P
 
My Sebenzas (3) have all been stiff when new. I've now carried my small regular for more than 2 years and its very easy and super smooth to open. The stiffness got better within a month or so of regular use.

I've never tried it but some have polished the washers with fine steel wool to speed the process.

I use Miltec-1 on mine and it works great. Others who've said WD-40 doesn]'t last long are correct -- WD-40 is not much of a lubricant.
 
iamsmiling said:
I was just reading the CRK FAQ and they clean the exterior of their knives with Windex . . . which has ammonia in it. As any shooter knows, ammonia is often used in gun solvents where it turns the copper fouling blue.

CRK uses phosphor bronze (although they look like copper in my Mnandi) thrust washers so it is possible you have nothing more than some simple corrosion that is easy to wipe off.

Perhaps this one sat on the shelf for a few months before the sale.
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Yeah, I think it was a case of corrosion.. but not a simple wipe job. It took some serious solvent and elbow grease to get it right.

Born date is mid January of this year I believe.
 
KeithAM said:
My Sebenzas (3) have all been stiff when new. I've now carried my small regular for more than 2 years and its very easy and super smooth to open. The stiffness got better within a month or so of regular use.

I've never tried it but some have polished the washers with fine steel wool to speed the process.

I use Miltec-1 on mine and it works great. Others who've said WD-40 doesn]'t last long are correct -- WD-40 is not much of a lubricant.
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Thank you. Very good advice all around.
 
It'll be interesting to hear what you think a month from now if you follow this advice or actually do as CRK requested & return it to the factory. Please let us know. Good luck & best regards, - - -
 
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