Off Topic Stupid Admission of the Day

[scoobtay]

Well, I’ve carried a Sebenza since 2010, and have loved every second of it. Before moving out of state a few years back, I gave it to my best buddy so he could carry around something to keep me in mind with. I shortly after picked up a new Large Inkosi, and have carried that for 4 years.

BUT, when cleaning and lubing, I’ve been assembling it just like a Sebenza, scales first (how different could it be, right?) and I’ve always had a bit of a stiff action. Still my favorite knife, who cares about a little stiffness. Well… I decided it was time for a quick service today and saw how Tim Reeves was re-assembling, and saw he puts it back together blade-first. WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

I’ve now got a shake-shut, no blade play, glassy smooth knife that’s unbelievably good. Consider this a PSA if anyone around here has fallen victim of similar assumptions.

Stupidity is a hell of a drug!

 

[Ajack60]

It’s hard to break old habits. I still assemble the old way. I’ve seen the video and have been hesitant because I’m afraid one of the washers will slip and I’ll screw it up.

 

[scoobtay]

It’s hard to break old habits. I still assemble the old way. I’ve seen the video and have been hesitant because I’m afraid one of the washers will slip and I’ll screw it up.

You should give the “new way” a try. Keeps the washers in place better, and results in a much smoother knife (somehow).

 

[Danke42]

Is this the "new" way?

 

[Kryme]

It's funny because I did the opposite. I had an Inkosi a few years before I got my first 31, and I disassembled it like I would any other knife. Didn't experience any weirdness or pinch washers luckily. After I watched the video it was so much easier though. I still prefer the Inkosi due to the simpler design, and the fact you can dial the action to near drop-shut. My Sebenza is glass smooth, but nowhere near as "free" in its movement.