Spare parts for the field

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Denix

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Hi guys.

One of the stated advantages of the Sebenza is the field maintainability. The fact that you can take it apart and clean in out in the field can be useful... unless you're like me...

In my basement, under controlled environment, I have a hard time keeping all the parts together. I know for a fact that if I were to take apart my Sebenza in the woods, I'd lose a screw, spacer or washer :(

In fact, I wouldn't even dream of taking it apart without a spare of everything.

What I'd like is to have in my survival kit is a small tin that would contain a couple of spare screws, a couple of spare sleeves, 2 washers, a stop pin and a spacer. That way, if I lose anything, I'm not stuck.

Do you guys know if you can buy those things from CRK?

Thanks!
 
Maybe this will help. . . . .


When disassembling you knife when you're not in a controlled environment. . . .disassemble your knife in a small trash bag.


This method is field proven, by moi, in some of the most hostile and unfriendly, field conditions ! ;) It works like a charm. . . .helll. . . .never lost a part !
 
I suppose the spare parts could'nt hurt.
But here's how I disassembled things when I was in the military:

Spread a medium size towel on the ground, lay down on your belly, and disassemble the item over the towel.
This way, if you drop a item it will only fall about three inches, and it will land on the light-colored towel (makes it easier to see and reduces the bounce).

Good luck,
Allen.
 
And merely rinse it in the field. Then disassemble, clean, and re-lube it in the controlled environment you spoke of.

My small Seb goes wading with me when I go fly-fishing in area rivers, and I simply wash it and work the blade open/closed a few times in the sink when I get home. Then I towel-dry. After it dries internally overnight, I apply lube the next morning and it's right as rain.

Animal blood in the internals or salt-water emmersion would spur me to break it down upon returning home, but never on the spot. I'd still go the rinse-with-fresh-water route and wait until you're in the controlled environment to disassemble, clean, and re-lube.

Mine does not see animal blood or salt-water that much, so the fresh-water rinse (with occasional old toothbrush scrub), towel dry, overnight dry, and morning re-lube allows me to not have to disassemble my seb but about once quarterly. There's never been any permanent muck buildup or detriment otherwise to mine using this method.

Just my .02.

Professor.
 
Professor said:
And merely rinse it in the field. Then disassemble, clean, and re-lube it in the controlled environment you spoke of.

My small Seb goes wading with me when I go fly-fishing in area rivers, and I simply wash it and work the blade open/closed a few times in the sink when I get home. Then I towel-dry. After it dries internally overnight, I apply lube the next morning and it's right as rain.

Animal blood in the internals or salt-water emmersion would spur me to break it down upon returning home, but never on the spot. I'd still go the rinse-with-fresh-water route and wait until you're in the controlled environment to disassemble, clean, and re-lube.

Mine does not see animal blood or salt-water that much, so the fresh-water rinse (with occasional old toothbrush scrub), towel dry, overnight dry, and morning re-lube allows me to not have to disassemble my seb but about once quarterly. There's never been any permanent muck buildup or detriment otherwise to mine using this method.

Just my .02.

Professor.
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Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best ;) That .02 goes a long way. I simply never thought of that. And you know what? When I take my Spyderco in the field instead of the Sebbie, take a wild guess at how I maintain it? :rolleyes:

Thanks!

Guy
 
I have used the methods suggested by GigOne and AllenC while I was in Iraq and never lost a single piece. I am currently in Kuwait, still have my Sebenza, and it still has all the original pieces.
This one is going to my oldest when she turns 16(or 18 depending on circumstances).
I wouldn't mind having the spare pieces but I can wait the 4 months until I get home.

Thanks to all who have shown their support. :cool:
 
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