chadridv
Gold Member
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2009
- Messages
- 1,055
prelude
I'd like to prelude this thread by mentioning i recently stumbled across a thread discussing and debating, the reasoning of reversing sebenza pins and screws.
I mention this thread because before i go onto my topic, i want to talk about a post in that thread that really stuck with me. Someone state their opinion as to why they leave their pins original and as is. It was very simply stated that, (forgive me for not quoting) he leaves his pins as is, because that is how Chris Reeve designed the knife, and who is he to challenge Chris Reeve.
I admit, i reversed the pins on my sebenza the first day i got it, but i really REALLY respect and agree with that author's post. i want to be clear that everything i mention wanting to try or do, is not to take away from my utmost respect and admiration for the design and finish of the sebenza, and more importantly Chris Reeve.
I mention all this as a prelude for 2 reasons...
1. It is worth mentioning.
2. I am not looking for a debate here, I'm just looking for advice, information and answers to some questions. If you don't agree with modifying your sebenza or changing the finish of the titanium, please start your own thread.
Let's begin...
It's pretty simple, I'm thinking of stonewashing my large regular sebenza handles. My full idea is to tumble the handles, and order bead-blasted screws and pins from CRK, as opposed to the standard polished ones.
(btw- i've never actually seen those pins, if you have them on your sebenza can you post a pic? - thanks!)
So a good friend of mine is just about finishing some early stages of becoming, IMO an extremely talented knife maker. He has some pretty cool gear and equipment to do so. My favorite thing is his tumbler. below is the result of my first idea in modification. pics of a stonewashed TAD Gear E-Key.
here are my questions...
has anyone does this before with a plain sebenza? if so, got any pics?
Is there any technical reason i should not attempt this modification?
Will it negatively affect the functionality of the knife in anyway?
(keep in mind the tumbler uses small triangular pieces of ceramic, which really do not compare in hardness to titanium, they're essentially just making thousands of tiny scratches)
Any other advice or info that may be useful for me while considering this modification, please share.
Thank you!
TAD Key before
after
I'd like to prelude this thread by mentioning i recently stumbled across a thread discussing and debating, the reasoning of reversing sebenza pins and screws.
I mention this thread because before i go onto my topic, i want to talk about a post in that thread that really stuck with me. Someone state their opinion as to why they leave their pins original and as is. It was very simply stated that, (forgive me for not quoting) he leaves his pins as is, because that is how Chris Reeve designed the knife, and who is he to challenge Chris Reeve.
I admit, i reversed the pins on my sebenza the first day i got it, but i really REALLY respect and agree with that author's post. i want to be clear that everything i mention wanting to try or do, is not to take away from my utmost respect and admiration for the design and finish of the sebenza, and more importantly Chris Reeve.
I mention all this as a prelude for 2 reasons...
1. It is worth mentioning.
2. I am not looking for a debate here, I'm just looking for advice, information and answers to some questions. If you don't agree with modifying your sebenza or changing the finish of the titanium, please start your own thread.
Let's begin...
It's pretty simple, I'm thinking of stonewashing my large regular sebenza handles. My full idea is to tumble the handles, and order bead-blasted screws and pins from CRK, as opposed to the standard polished ones.
(btw- i've never actually seen those pins, if you have them on your sebenza can you post a pic? - thanks!)
So a good friend of mine is just about finishing some early stages of becoming, IMO an extremely talented knife maker. He has some pretty cool gear and equipment to do so. My favorite thing is his tumbler. below is the result of my first idea in modification. pics of a stonewashed TAD Gear E-Key.
here are my questions...
has anyone does this before with a plain sebenza? if so, got any pics?
Is there any technical reason i should not attempt this modification?
Will it negatively affect the functionality of the knife in anyway?
(keep in mind the tumbler uses small triangular pieces of ceramic, which really do not compare in hardness to titanium, they're essentially just making thousands of tiny scratches)
Any other advice or info that may be useful for me while considering this modification, please share.
Thank you!
TAD Key before

after
