Stupid Question of the day..

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tuica

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Am researching to purchase my first Chris Reeve Sebenza. What does "80% lockup" and similar terms mean - in layman's language? Thanks in advance for your answers...;-)
 
It means that the edge of the lock bar closest to the non locking side goes approx 80% of the way across the tang when the lock is engaged.

I hope that helps😊


i love my Sebenza(s), hopefully you will too. If you find the time please post a thread here letting us know what you think of it.
 
I'd call this 80% lockup or so:

BTW - not a stupid question at all.

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Aha! Thanks for the detailed explanation and photo. I put that heading figuring it would attract attention...;-)
 
I figured that's what you were up to. Unlike me, you are fortunate enough to live close to a fantastic CRK dealer, Knives Ship Free. I would highly suggest to swing by and check out their selection and see all of the flavors CRK has to offer.
 
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Thanks. I have heard there is one in Hillsboro, that will soon move somewhere in the mid-west. But now an unconfirmed rumor I heard on BF...;-)
 
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Yes knives ship free is moving, to Michigan. [emoji45] kind of a bummer for you I guess.
 
Yes. There is another question. What's the most desirable lock up? Perhaps it varies by user. I assumed, if my understanding of it is correct, that new knives begin at 100% lockup, then get less so with use. Please correct that understanding if incorrect. Thanks...;-)
 
The lockup % increases as wear takes place and the lockbar moves over further on the tang of the blade, and may eventually reach 100%, where it may be touching the opposite side of the frame....not good.

It will likely just wear in to a certain spot, and then stop for a long long time, though.
 
OK, thanks. I was backwards, but now have it. Just saw a LNIB Sebbie here on the Xchange with a lockup of 50 - 60 % which is what a new one should be then.

Cheers, Steve...;-)
 
I have 4 crks, 2 of them are at 50% and the other 2 are 80%. Both are fine, unless you are OCD and need it to be even everywhere. If it has blade play THEN I'd be worried.
 
Don't panic about lock up. As long as the knife is below 65 percent or in or about, a owner of an everyday use CRK it would take more than 20 years before this would become a realistic issue that would cause a problem with the blade being loose. All said many folks prefer lock up much less than this because it gives the impression that the knife will last forever. IMO it is not such a big deal. The knife world of today is very particular in this regard that many others do not understand.
 
CRK specs for their new knives is a 50-75% lockup if my memory serves, measured for each before they leave the factory. The knives with a ceramic lock will look later because of their design, you need to actually look at the contact point. Any CRK Knife will more then likely outlive you if well take of:)
 
Thanks for all of your knowledgeable replies. Nothing I will worry over. Merely curious as I had never seen that measuring description prior. But mainly been involved in fixed blades, although carry a folder or pocket knife every day, both at work and outside of that. Mainly Bucks, Kershaw, or the ubiquitous Swiss Army. But thinking about a big Sebenza...;-)
 
OK. Finally got my new Big Sebenza. Opinion? Maaaaay have to start collecting these as well as Busse; Becker's; Winkler's; and Murray Carter. One more money suck? Nope. I'm loving every minute of this. Thanks again for all of the info...;-)
 
The percent of lock up is meaningless most of the cases IMO. The key point is the strength of lock bar. If you buy a brand new sebenza, you push the lock bar you will see it moves to right side util unable to move.
 
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