What woud you change in Umnumzaan?

I'll change it into a large regular Sebenza, lol....

I like the new pivot but I would like the pivot sleeve (like the sebenza)
 
Texture on the thumb studs is the main thing, at least that would still keep it what it is. Does anyone know how the Umnum thumb studs are held in place? Is it a threaded union, a press fit, or some other sorcery? If there is a way to remove them without damage, I would take them off and mill some very light concentric grooves, then put them back on.

Actually, my biggest annoyance is the almost perfectly straight back side of the handle. Even the slightest curve here, like on all of the Sebenza's, would help it nestle in the palm of my hand better. But then, of course, it would be something other than what it is!
 
onespdfrk said:
Texture on the thumb studs is the main thing, at least that would still keep it what it is. Does anyone know how the Umnum thumb studs are held in place? Is it a threaded union, a press fit, or some other sorcery? If there is a way to remove them without damage, I would take them off and mill some very light concentric grooves, then put them back on.

Actually, my biggest annoyance is the almost perfectly straight back side of the handle. Even the slightest curve here, like on all of the Sebenza's, would help it nestle in the palm of my hand better. But then, of course, it would be something other than what it is!
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Press fit, the come out with a bit of encouragement.
 
I can't say that I'd change anything in any of the incarnations of the Umnumzaan. I've owned the old-pivot, no LBS version, short thumb lockbar ramp and liked it. But, I also much appreciate the "improvements" on the newest version. I feel like it's a quicker, easier/easily accessible knife. Prettier or not, each version can definitely take on more than what you guys are wet dreaming about. You will never actually put your knife through that sort of use. It's all hypothetical.
 
Sufler said:
I can't say that I'd change anything in any of the incarnations of the Umnumzaan. I've owned the old-pivot, no LBS version, short thumb lockbar ramp and liked it. But, I also much appreciate the "improvements" on the newest version. I feel like it's a quicker, easier/easily accessible knife. Prettier or not, each version can definitely take on more than what you guys are wet dreaming about. You will never actually put your knife through that sort of use. It's all hypothetical.
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My thumb slipping off the slick thumbstud isn't hypothetical, it happens regularly.
 
NeverMore1701 said:
My thumb slipping off the slick thumbstud isn't hypothetical, it happens regularly.
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Interesting that I've never had an issue with my thumb slipping. Then, again, I've yet to open an Umnumzaan by putting my thumb ON the stud (stop). And, I don't put it on the "glass breaker" to open it either. Learn your Umnumzaan! And, forget that it's a Sebenza.
 
First thing I'd change is to relocate one to my right front pocket. Probably not much else. Perhaps a reverse tanto / insignio type blade option, maybe even a two blade kit.
 
I don't think that I'd change anything meaningful on the knife at all other than to possibly sell one of the three that I have- maybe :)
If they could stop the flex of the lock bar when opened like on the 25 I'd like that, it's meaningless since your generally not pushing on the spine of the blade when using it without it being up against something to cut but it'd still be nice if that flex wasn't there.
A two blade kit would be sweet and is a great idea, I'm voting for an Insingo style blade paired with a Tanto on a StarTac handle that doesn't have the IM stamp or a Overtravel stop, now that's a nice pipe dream knife set !
 
1AbominAble1 said:
I don't think that I'd change anything meaningful on the knife at all other than to possibly sell one of the three that I have- maybe :)
If they could stop the flex of the lock bar when opened like on the 25 I'd like that, it's meaningless since your generally not pushing on the spine of the blade when using it without it being up against something to cut but it'd still be nice if that flex wasn't there.
A two blade kit would be sweet and is a great idea, I'm voting for an Insingo style blade paired with a Tanto on a StarTac handle that doesn't have the IM stamp or a Overtravel stop, now that's a nice pipe dream knife set !
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I'd say one of the first batch would be sufficient payment for the idea. ;)
 
I like the way you think :D
I'd have no problem paying for that set. What a sweet pipe dream it is, an UmSingozaan- can I get credit for the name too ?
 
I like the way you think :D
I'd have no problem paying for that set. What a sweet pipe dream it is, an UmSingozaan- can I get credit for the name too ?
 
Just make mine a small. Lg. for the right pocket, small for the left. When I asked Heather when my small would be ready she said very soon sir now stop calling..... not really she would never say that.
 
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