WOOO first sebenza!

emmknives

emmknives

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I finally got my first sebenza yesterday, a 21 large with double thumb studs and am really digging it. Never thought I would actually get one but after reading a lot of threads on BF from people who love them and the people don't. I was convinced by the people that don't idolize it saying it's perfect but by the practical people saying it's not the best knife in the world but most practical. If you ever had buy just one knife and that knife had to last you the rest of your life I completely understand now why people would choose this one above others. So thanks Blade Forumite's for helping me step up my addiction that is knife collecting.

(Side question: What oil do you guys recommend to lube up the pivot on my 21 when it needs it?)
 
CRK grease would be the most popular suggestion I imagine. That's usually what I use. And congrats, that is indeed a great knife.
 
Congratulations on your first Sebenza.

I used whatever Teflon oil I had around because I was hesitant to disassemble the knife for cleaning. I've since gotten over that, and now am comfortable disassembling the knife and using the supplied CRK grease. It really does work well, and the Sebenza 21 is extremely simple to take apart and get back together again.
 
I will join your club shortly. Been eyeballing and saving my pennies for a Umnumzaan tanto. Atypical first Chris Reeve knive I know, but that is kinda how my whole collection works. I will have to try out a large seb micarta at some point later.
 
Mr.Miller said:
I will join your club shortly. Been eyeballing and saving my pennies for a Umnumzaan tanto. Atypical first Chris Reeve knive I know, but that is kinda how my whole collection works. I will have to try out a large seb micarta at some point later.
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Didn't even know crk made a tanto for that. I just googled it. I wouldn't buy it myself (just not a a huge tanto fan) but I must say the shape of their tanto is pretty attractive on the Umnumzaan.
 
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I prefer Nano Oil (10 weight) over CRK Grease by a very considerable margin. I did not think I would care as much as I do, but over the last couple years I've found that the Nano Oil is better in every way: easier to apply without dis-assembly, easier to cover all surfaces without over lubricating, collects less dust, lasts longer.

The most important trick to using CRK Grease is to not over-apply, as it attracts dust and grime. The issue is that because the grease is thick, it can be difficult to cover every surface (both sides of both washers, inside and outside of bushing, inside of blade pivot hole, etc.) without applying too much. Then when you tighten everything down surplus grease gets squeezed out of the cracks. I recommend applying grease to the blade pivot hole and bushing but not (or very sparingly) to the washers. After reassembly work the blade open/closed a while to spread the grease.
 
emmknives said:
Didn't even know crk made a tanto for that. I just googled it. I wouldn't buy it myself (just not a a huge tanto fan) but I must say the shape of their tanto is pretty attractive on the Umnumzaan.
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They are quite a capable knife, and my personal favorite Umnumzaan. The Zaanto has a durable tip, while the standard blade has a fairly narrow tip.



 
justsomedude said:
I prefer Nano Oil (10 weight) over CRK Grease by a very considerable margin. I did not think I would care as much as I do, but over the last couple years I've found that the Nano Oil is better in every way: easier to apply without dis-assembly, easier to cover all surfaces without over lubricating, collects less dust, lasts longer.

The most important trick to using CRK Grease is to not over-apply, as it attracts dust and grime. The issue is that because the grease is thick, it can be difficult to cover every surface (both sides of both washers, inside and outside of bushing, inside of blade pivot hole, etc.) without applying too much. Then when you tighten everything down surplus grease gets squeezed out of the cracks. I recommend applying grease to the blade pivot hole and bushing but not (or very sparingly) to the washers. After reassembly work the blade open/closed a while to pread the grease.
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Good advice. I like nano oil as well. I do think it is rather thin and won't stay nearly long enough in the pivot. CRK recommends their grease and for good reason. They know their product.

Nano Oil can be mixed with the grease as well. You can use a tiny paintbrush and paint the grease on the tang and washers with a couple of drops of Nano Oil.
 
This is inadvisable, but I've grabbed my washers and did 1 pass on a 8000 grit stone, it removed a tint bit of the high spots on the washer, considerable smoother. Hope it doesn't void warranty...
 
HwangJino said:
This is inadvisable, but I've grabbed my washers and did 1 pass on a 8000 grit stone, it removed a tint bit of the high spots on the washer, considerable smoother. Hope it doesn't void warranty...
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I doubt it does (even if they say it does). It is what CRK does. In fact, to make it stiffer I think they do the same to the pivot bushing.

My only recommendations to someone who tries this is to use a very fine stone (or a strop) that is perfectly flat, get the washer as evenly as possible, don't thin much at all (you can always thin more), realize that the knife needs to broke in and will naturally loosen up, and judge your action with the lockbar pushed off of the tang as the lockbar/detent ball makes it feel stiffer.
 
Sorry for the obvious newbie question here, but what can I say it's me. What exactly type of Finish Line lube are a few of you referring? And also what are your usual places of purchase for these products? Thanks in advance for answering.
 
Finish Line Extreme Flouro Grease. I got mine on eBay.

Add: it comes in a yellow syringe tube
 
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All you need to do is ask for CRK grease from Lone_Wolfe.. I bet she has tons of them! Lol....

Seriously though, I use both CRK grease that comes with my CRKs and I also use Finish Line. Both works great. :)

Miknuyh said:
CRK grease gets kinda expensive. I use finish line.
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Welcome to the world of CRK! I use Finish Line flourinated grease on my pivot. Not hard to find online.
 
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