What EDC is easiest to take apart and clean?

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johnniet

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The subject says most of it. Looking for a good production folder, not high $$, that's easy to take apart and clean. Any major label (spydie, benchmade, crkt, camillus, whatever).
 
Sebenza. Plus, CR Knives encourages their customers to take the Sebbies apart for cleaning. Most other manufacturers void the warranty if they know you take their knives apart.
 
That's the easiest question I've heard all day. Definitely the Sebenza. One allen wrench takes the entire knife apart. You've gotta' love Chris Reeve.
 
I agree the Sebenza is the hands-down winner in the "take it apart put it back together" department. However, it is obviously quite expensive. It is good to see that Chris Reeve trusts his customers to be able to take apart a pocket knife.:cool:
 
SPLITTING HAIRS BELOW:

While the Sebenza is very easy (I've had one), wouldn't Emerson stuff be a lot easier (I haven't had one)? Due to the fact that you just need screwdrivers, which are on a SAK or a leatherman, as opposed to an allen wrench?

Plus, he asked for a knife that ISN'T high dollar -- I don't know about you guys, but I consider a Sebenza pretty up there pricewise.
 
The REKAT folders aren't all that difficult to take apart to clean (and to re-assemble), although it does take 2-3 different-sized allen wrenches.
 
I'm not going to say the Sebenza because... oh wait! Yeah, the Sebenza is probably easiest. I just got mine today and have yet to take it down, but looks basic enough... Ah, but the cost.

I'd look at any frame lock with hex bolt construction (assuming it's not Loc-Tighted). All frame locks by design have no liners. That's 2 less pieces that have to line up when putting it back together.

-Al-
 
Why take it apart? I carry everyday in blue jeans have dropped in sand,dirt,mud, used in oil wood chips concrete dust and all manner of other contaminents and have NEVER had to take one apart. If its properly constructed NOTHING will get in the pivot and anything else can be washed out with hot soap and water or at the very most brake cleaner. I've taken many apart to "tweak" them but never to clean.Compressed air is a good maintenance cleaner for lint, dust, etc. DO NOT OVER LUBRICATE and you will have no problemas.
 
In my experience are the differences regarding disassemble/assemble of the different folder models/brands of no significance. I think more important is the quality of the used screws and the screw construction type.
 
Horus

I agree that the quality of the screws is vital. On some knives it is very difficult to tell even if the screws are hex or torx.

Beyond that, it is amazing how many small screws you can end up with when you strip down a folding knife.

The beauty of the Sebenza is that there are only a couple of screws and there is no doubt as to the size (5/64) and they give you the tool to do the job.
 
More agreement with Horus and Knifenerd....the quality of the screws is vital, especially if you have to take it down in the field.

The Sebenza is a good choice, but as mentioned, I'm guessing John is looking for something quite a bit less expensive??? Warranty considerations aside, take a look at a few BM's.., not too tough, and for a few bucks they'll square it away if you goof it up!


"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
BM 750 CRKT S2/titanium Mirage Camillus EDC Kershaw Vapor Outdoor Edge Paragee

Framelocks. And you could buy all of 'em for about the price of a large Sebbie with pretty scales.
 
It's too bad that butterfly knives are 'legally challenged' because they are so easy to clean you don't even have to take them apart to do it.
 
I would agree with the previous comments on the Sebenza, but since you're talking about a knife that does not cost much, I would have to say the Outdoor Edge Paragee and the Camillus EDC would probably be easy to take a part and reassemble as far as frame locks go. If you're looking at an inexpensive linerlock type knife, well....I hate to mention the brand, but an easy knife to take apart and reassemble is the........Sm....Smmiii. Okay, the Smmmmiiith....Alright, the Smith & Wesson SWAT folders.....:barf: There....I said it!
 
SEBENZA! Easiest to disassemble and reassemble. Alot of linerlocks and other framelocks you have to worry about getting the blade dead in the middle of the liners to keep them from rubbing. I have taken apart almost 10 Sebenzas and never had this problem on them. The blade always lines up perfectly. Just my opinion though :D
michael
 
I like my Emersons - both the Commander and SOFCK are easy to take apart and put back together. They even have normal slotted screw for the purpose.

Regards,

Ed
 
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