What to do after washing Sebenza?

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MatthewSB

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I know it's "a knife" and I might be over thinking this, but this is my first Sebenza and I'm curious what others would do.

Used my brand new Sebenza 25 around the kitchen yesterday (and it really cuts nice) and it got covered in food. I rinsed it off with hot water and let it dry for an hour or so before putting it back in my pocket. It doesn't feel as smooth as before. Do I need to disassemble it and re-apply the supplied grease, or can I just put a drop of CLP in the pivot area and leave it be? Or should I just leave it alone?
 
derivative666 said:
Just use the shit out of it. It's a CRK it's made to be used 25 is not a safe queen.
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Not quite...

Water caught in the pivot area could completely ruin the knife due to a rusty pivot. Especially with having perforated washers, water could potentially be caught in the perforations. Personally, if I ran the risk of getting water in the pivot, I'd take the knife apart and completely dry out the pivot area, grease it up, and then reassemble.

I agree with just using the crap out of it, however I don't recommend neglecting your knife. If you want a knife that can get wet and just be "air dried", get a fixed blade in a good stainless steel.
 
If he has never taken a CRK apart before I do not recommend it. They are easy to reassemble but the tolerances are super tight for a reason.
 
derivative666 said:
If he has never taken a CRK apart before I do not recommend it. They are easy to reassemble but the tolerances are super tight for a reason.
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There is plenty of info on how to break down a Sebenza here on the forums, I think he'll be ok;)
After all, it's sebenza's were talking about, not 1911's.
 
If I may give my noob input. Before owning my large Sebbie I've never taken down a folder. As was said above I would take it apart, clean, dry and re-lube. Although it's tight tolerances it's also not diff. Take it apart one screw at a time. Place them on table in config they r assembled on knife. The one thing to carefully note is the bronze washers, replace them the same way they came off the knife. Larger will be on non locking side and also which way they face in terms of the blade tang. Put them back the same way.

Ken
 
Sounds like you have a good reason to take the knife apart for the first time and have true ownership of the 25. Do it for these reasons: you know how you cleaned the knife with rinsing in water, but taking it down, it will give you a baseline for future rinsing's with water. You can examine to see if there is indeed water in in pivot area.
Take your time taking it apart, take pictures if need be, the 25 has dedicated washers on each side, take care as not to bend the tab on the one washer, mark the stop pin in case it moves and if you have any questions, holler back at us.
 
My opinion is that there is low risk of rust on this knife consideringg the materials involved and the fact that it is not likely to be highly saline or caustic liquid we are talking about.

I'd suggest taking a close look at the detent track and ball...perhaps a drop of oil after wiping the area with a thin swab? start with the basics like this and take the knife down as a last resort. It is fine to take them down, but honestly it seems WAY less necessary than many here seem to think.

Certainly you CAN take them down daily if you like, but *I* can gett away with FAR less wrenching on mine;)
 
Ive heard many people say that you should only need to take apart and clean about once a year or so as long as there isnt crap in the pivot. if water does get in there would the best thing to do is wipe it as best as you can and shake it? I would like to know whats the best also because there are times where the whole knife gets wet
 
Unless you get food or blood inside the knife or pivot area, in the future just wet the blade and wipe it off. For now take it apart I use a folded piece of paper to keep the lock bar out of the way when doing so and just take your time and don't over tighten the screws just snug them up. It is really simple to take apart and put back together. The only thing you can get wrong is tightening the pivot to much and all you have to do is back it out a 1/4 turn or so to get it smooth. There will be no doubt about where the rest goes when you put it back I promises. It is a simple tool and made for you the end user to maintain but rest assured if you truly screw it up you can send it back and they will right it in no time. But give it a shot you will be fine its easy.
 
I would like to add that if the knife was rinsed well and dry'd the suggestion unit made would be the first better solution. I may have been a bit overzealous without considering the fact it's "brand new".

Ken
 
I don't take my knife apart every time I was it out, that's crazy!

If the smoothness doesn't return after a few days add a tiny drop of oil to each washer and the detent track.
 
Use commons sense and you will be fine. CRK's are just about fool proof as far as taking down and reassembling. Use the Google-fu if you need a video or write up. All good and ask questions. CRK fans are a friendly lot.
 
MatthewSB said:
I know it's "a knife" and I might be over thinking this, but this is my first Sebenza and I'm curious what others would do.

Used my brand new Sebenza 25 around the kitchen yesterday (and it really cuts nice) and it got covered in food. I rinsed it off with hot water and let it dry for an hour or so before putting it back in my pocket. It doesn't feel as smooth as before. Do I need to disassemble it and re-apply the supplied grease, or can I just put a drop of CLP in the pivot
area and leave it be? Or should I just leave it alone?
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When I get water in mine , I have a small pill bottle with mineral oil in it . I just soak the pivot end in it . Your knife will be fine doing this
Jake
 
Blues Bender said:
Not quite...

Water caught in the pivot area could completely ruin the knife due to a rusty pivot. Especially with having perforated washers, water could potentially be caught in the perforations. Personally, if I ran the risk of getting water in the pivot, I'd take the knife apart and completely dry out the pivot area, grease it up, and then reassemble.

I agree with just using the crap out of it, however I don't recommend neglecting your knife. If you want a knife that can get wet and just be "air dried", get a fixed blade in a good stainless steel.
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All the metal used in it's construction is highly corrosion resistant.
Just put a drop of your favorite lube on each side the pivot.
I have carried mine for almost 15 yrs now-Only had it apart twice. Last time was about 6-7 yrs ago, and YES it's my EDC knife.
I use mine around salt water allot. I just rinse in distilled water and blow dry with compressed air. Add 2 drops of Marvel Mystery Oil and call it good-
LG
 
I wash my knives out often, but take them apart very infrequently. However, every time I wash any knife I use my wife's hairdryer to make sure the pivot is dry and then add another drop of oil. (Or a little crk grease) I have been doing this for years, and have never had any problems with any type of corrosion.
 
What kind of food did you use it around? Raw chicken, beef pork or otherwise? Take it apart and give it a proper cleaning.
Cooked food isn't generally an issue if you disinfect it properly. Raw..can be quite different.
The best that can happen is that you gain an intimate knowledge of how your knife operates and functions..The worst that can happen is you spend some quality time either in the hospital or turning into a sprinkler...spraying from both ends.

I like to error on the safe side for some silly reason. ;)
 
Thanks for the replies everyone.

I was mostly concerned about the grease than anything else, how it would react when mixed with oil or whatever. I'll use a drop of oil in the pivot, like I do in my other knives.

bhyde said:
What kind of food did you use it around?
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Just a bunch of fruit and vegetables. The blade and pivot were all sticky. I know that there are better choices for food prep', but I enjoy cutting different thing with a new knife.

BTW the high hollow grind is a great slicer, I was cutting apples and carrots so thin that you could see through the slices.
 
MatthewSB said:
I know it's "a knife" and I might be over thinking this, but this is my first Sebenza and I'm curious what others would do.

Used my brand new Sebenza 25 around the kitchen yesterday (and it really cuts nice) and it got covered in food. I rinsed it off with hot water and let it dry for an hour or so before putting it back in my pocket. It doesn't feel as smooth as before. Do I need to disassemble it and re-apply the supplied grease, or can I just put a drop of CLP in the pivot area and leave it be? Or should I just leave it alone?
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It is very simple, dry it with a towel.
 
I just rinse mine out and let it dry. Never worried about washers getting rusty
 
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