thumbstud question

[mmcc100]

OK, I did like many people and fought the Sebenza for a while. I now have a large Insingo, two umnums, and a recently acquired small insingo. I have loved the large insingo and thought it would be nice to have an office friendly version. I love the small also....except for the tiny thumbstud. It kind of hurts to open (of course opening it a hundred times a day doesn't help things). My question is--Is there any thumbstud modifications you guys have done? I wish there was a way to put a larger one on. Suggestions?

 

[RiverRat84]

This is in no way a sarcastic response. Eventually your thumb will develop a callous and the thumbstud discomfort will be a mute point.

Not the most helpful response, but it works

 

[mmcc100]

This is in no way a sarcastic response. Eventually your thumb will develop a callous and the thumbstud discomfort will be a mute point.

Not the most helpful response, but it works

HaHa! I hope so. Right now it's just a red sore thumb.

 

[Sunby]

I went through the exact same experience as you have.
I now place my thumb in between the scale cut out and thumbstud and use the side of thumb to open the blade.
Heal your thumb first and give it a try.

 

[lemmuhj]

Exactly. Also, leave the Sebenza alone for about 4-5 days...give your thumb time to "heal". The time away really helps with the soreness, and helps give your thumb time to adjust.

I went through the exact same experience as you have.
I now place my thumb in between the scale cut out and thumbstud and use the side of thumb to open the blade.
Heal your thumb first and give it a try.

 

[dalefuller]

I went through the exact same experience as you have.
I now place my thumb in between the scale cut out and thumbstud and use the side of thumb to open the blade.
Heal your thumb first and give it a try.

This is actually the way it's meant to be used, IIRC from an old thread. I solved the issue by having double lugs on my small micarta and using two hands like it was a slippie with a nail nick. I can do it one-handed, but I agree that the thumb lugs on small Sebenzas are the weak point of the design for me.

 

[dandan]

I got my Sebby Insingo in Oct 11, and ordered it with dual thumbstuds.
Now I can have two sore thums for the price of one !!

Seroiusly , yes I agree , your thumb and technique will improve , and you will open it easily .

Safe cutting .

 

[mrdeus]

I got my first (small) Sebenza yesterday and my thumb is a bit sore after opening and closing it all day (to find the most comfortable technique -- I do this with all knives). For me, the thumbstud is not a problem. It's the lock bar, which is stiffer than I'm used to, that's causing slight discomfort when disengaging. I feel the thumbstud after a while too, but I think it's because the thumb has become more sensitive from the lockbar.