Swapped for beadblasted Sebenza Pins & Screws. Awesome!

[chadridv]

For those of you who've seen some of my threads you know i talked seriously about stone washing my Lg Reg Sebenza scales. Although, i'm still not against that idea, my love for the bead blasted look has been reborn with these new bead blasted pins and screws from direct from CRK.

I actually lightly polished my sebenza with 0000 steel wool, but aside from some color lightening and smoother feel it totally maintained the blasted look. I love the way these new pins and screws match.

Not only do they give the knife a uniform, super clean, super simple look... they also somehow manage to add a tactical hint while still keeping it classy. Also, these pins feature an Allen hole, where they use to be filled and pretty much flat. I was a skeptical about the hole when i first heard about it, but absolutely loved the look the second i saw them on the knife. This mod is strictly cosmetic but super cool!

Also added an anodized lanyard pin which is just a sweet invention IMO. Not only is it pretty cool looking, it erases everything that sucks about using lanyards. Because of this pin, your grip on the knife, whether it be standard, fine work or reversed is never disrupted by the bulk of paracord or other material.

Enjoy the pics... the first is a before.

 

[safetyman]

Nice! :thumbup:

 

[peppercorn]

Wow, those look great!

I really like your pics and the unique backgound also, the pics really, ''Pop''!

 

[nyefmaker]

Those blasted screws look great. Gives it a more tactical look. I have blasted screws on my tanto sebenza. I installed a Barry H orange scale on it, gives it a nice contrast.

 

[krazichinaman]

Look awesome! Amazing how something so small can make such a difference!

 

[chadridv]

Wow, those look great!

I really like your pics and the unique backgound also, the pics really, ''Pop''!

Thanks Mike!

 

[chadridv]

Those blasted screws look great. Gives it a more tactical look. I have blasted screws on my tanto sebenza. I installed a Barry H orange scale on it, gives it a nice contrast.

Rescue orange and CRK's bead blasted gray are my two favorite colors. I think they go so well together! Awesome looking knife Bro!

 

[DBH]

Looks good. I like the new screws for sure. On a working knife, the beadblasted screws look very good.

 

[RICKSTER]

Chad,
That Looks Fantastic :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I Have A Good Friend Looking For A Large Regular Sebenza If You Decided That Yours Ever Needs A New Home. Hahahaha

 

[Highpower1]

wow those look great. I have thought about getting another set of screws for my edc regular sebbie. I've wondered what it would look like and now I know (and I LOVE IT)...

 

[chadridv]

Chad,
That Looks Fantastic :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I Have A Good Friend Looking For A Large Regular Sebenza If You Decided That Yours Ever Needs A New Home. Hahahaha

hahaha is right!

thanks Rick

 

[fionafa]

I personally prefer the polished look (or "old scratchy polished" in the case of my small classic) but great photography, particularly in the last shot. The screws almost look plastic in that one.

 

[NDJeep]

With my sanded/antiqued scales the edges are shiny...so the shiny hardware goes great with it.

But, if I ever have CRK re-blast my scales I'd go with those blasted screws. Looks great on a stock knife.

 

[RussB]

Great job:thumbup:

I really like that look better than the polished personally.

 

[chadridv]

With my sanded/antiqued scales the edges are shiny...so the shiny hardware goes great with it.

But, if I ever have CRK re-blast my scales I'd go with those blasted screws. Looks great on a stock knife.

couldn't agree more. That's why i mentioned the idea of stone washing my handles as put on hold. I'm diggin these new pins and screws so much, that i have a new appreciation for the blasted handles.

 

[gundude73]

that looks great! did CRK do that or did you have someone do it/DIY?

 

[chadridv]

that looks great! did CRK do that or did you have someone do it/DIY?

Hey thanks. You can order them direct from CRK. They're actually pretty pricey which is something I never mentioned in my initial thoughts. $27 for the set. $8 per pin and $1 per screw. Seems really expenive to me, but I guess it's ok ; )

 

[marthinus]

Those look good! When funds allow I might need to pick some up. Think they would look good on an Insingo as well.

 

[richstag]

I love the BB. It is the only way to go on the plains or micartas IMO.

So, am I cracking up or did you switch the pins in the above pics???

BTW, urs look different then mine. Mine do not have that nice bevel. Now I am really confused.

 

[chadridv]

I love the BB. It is the only way to go on the plains or micartas IMO.

So, am I cracking up or did you switch the pins in the above pics???

BTW, urs look different then mine. Mine do not have that nice bevel. Now I am really confused.

The first pic is labeled as a "before" pic, just to show the difference between finishes. As for the beveled edge, it's possible your sebe is a few years older than mine. I've recently seen a couple older sebenzas that had totally different edges. An '03 & '04 I believe. Mine is an '08.

So you're not crackin up, i think. Unless of course you're still confused ; )