Thumb lug improvement on sebenza

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I've always loved umnum's rounded blade stop that functions as a thumb lug. It's so comfortable to use and just not too crazy about the sebenza's.

I don't know how it will look on a sebenza but I may prefer to have a more comfortable lugs that's more rounded. I wonder if anyone can machine these precise "improved" thumb lugs to fit the sebenza perfectly.

Any thoughts?
 
That's actually something I've thought about too. Interesting to read the responses. Thanks for asking.
 
You can just buy a barrel style double lug and put them on yourself. There are a few people here than have changed the thumb studs for an aftermarket one. I personally don't mind the large Sebenza thumb studs but the small Sebenza is one that I did change, I used BM mini grip thumb studs.....a somewhat pointless mod though as I never carry it. :p
 
Have you used the stock CRK stud extensively?

I ask because I did not like it at first, but as time progressed, I am used to it. I even appreciate the design with smooth edges because it never snags in anything (particularly when pulling it out of my fleece lined pockets).

As stated above, it can be modified or changed. There are plenty of capable people that can machine the tolerances you need, or you can simply do as Haze suggests.

If you do pursue this, please share photos when you are done;)
 
Appreciate the comments guys.
I haven't seen anyone used a umnum stle studs though.
Kindly let me know if you guys know one.

I heard about the BM studs.
How about the fit?
I think Ill prefer to keep the original than changing it.

Yes, small sebbie is harder to manipulate.
 
As Unit mentions-snagging can be a problem with barrel style lugs.They need to be kept fairly short I have never snagged a Sebenza. You get used to the Sebenza lugs after awhile.
 
They do take time to learn how to use properly. I still have slips every once in a while I think it goes back to opening the knife slowly. Too many knives nowadays are enginered to open as fast as lightining, so a lot of newcomers think a Sebenza is the same.
 
lemmuhj said:
They do take time to learn how to use properly. I still have slips every once in a while I think it goes back to opening the knife slowly. Too many knives nowadays are enginered to open as fast as lightining, so a lot of newcomers think a Sebenza is the same.
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True, but I'd add that smooth is fast and fast is smooth. The fastest knife draw I have ever seen was by an instructor that specialized in knife defense. He taught nothing about deployment other than to practice being smooth and fluid. His draw, which was too fast to see without him slowing WAY down, consisted of his thumb pushing the blade from start to lock in a fluid motion (no flick, no snap, no loss of control). Also, the deployment seemed to begin when the knife cleared the pocket, and ended as the knife made it to the ready position (and the path from pocket to ready was a straight line or slight arc depending on where "ready" needed to be).

This is probably off topic, but I thought it might be interesting to some.
 
The best way to do it as well. :):thumbup: Flippers, waves and writs flicks sound great in those blurbs, but ......
 
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