Would you send this back?

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Brian6244

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Just got my new Sebbie in and like the Sebbies I have had in the past I love it. Unlike my other two Sebbies however, this one is flawed. Now exactly how bad it is flawed is really a matter of opinion, and your opinion is exactly what I'm looking for. Basically I'm torn on whether or not to send it back for a blade replacement. On the one hand I think that for over $400.00 the flaw is not acceptable. On the other hand I think about whether or not I really want to be without my new Sebbie for two or more weeks while the blade is replaced and also wether it's worth it to nit pick like this about a knife that will be a user rather than a collector. The flaw in the knife is in the edge bevel near the tip. the pictures below should show how on one side the edge bevel grind near the tip is very inconsistant with the other side. Of course for some reason this stands out a lot more when I look at it than it does in the pictures. Either way you should be able to see what I'm talking about. I guess this does also uneccessarily weaken the tip slightly more than normal though it is certainly primarily a cosmetic issue.

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Thanks for your opinions. They are valued.
 
One of my user Mnandis has the same thing. I would've sent it back if it was one of my collector pieces but since it was bought to be a user I didn't feel it was a big deal. However, the bottom line is whether or not you are comfortable with the blade. If not send it back. CRK has excellent customer service. ;)
 
trane fan said:
One of my user Mnandis has the same thing. I would've sent it back if it was one of my collector pieces but since it was bought to be a user I didn't feel it was a big deal. However, the bottom line is whether or not you are comfortable with the blade. If not send it back. CRK has excellent customer service. ;)
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Like TF says, if YOU are unhappy then certainly send it back. Maybe our opinions can help you feel better about whatever decision you make but, in the end, you need to be satisfied with the knife. I would look at it this way. If, every time I took out the knife to use it and I couldn't help but look at the tip and think: "Bugger, I wish that tip was better ground." You are probably better off sending it back. If you're going to spend $400 on a knife it should be like you want it, or what is the point of spending that much money?
 
Your right whever you decide to do, but this is something I wouldn't have noticed. Have you tried using a Dremal tool on it?
 
Don't sweat that on a user. After a few sharpenings it will probably be gone anyway.

That is one beautiful knife, and most people will not notice it. If the knife is sharp I don't think you will notice when cutting with it.

Thanks for the pics.
 
Personaly I'd just go and get it scratched.
There built to be used.

That having been said it's not right and I'm quite sure CRK would sort it out for you. Oops, sorry about that, here you go. Only you can decide :)
 
if that's the ONLY thing wrong, and the edge everywhere else is OK. I'd leave it.
 
The edge is beautiful (just like my other two Sebbies were) other than that one flaw I show in the pic. I know exactly how this happens too cause I have done it with less expessive knives that Im not quite so careful with when reprofiling on course stones.
 
I agree with the guys who are saying that if it bugs you, give the CRK shop a call to see what can be done - even if it is a user and the grinds on the tip bother you
 
I agree with just about everything said here. As a user it's no big deal, but as an investment, it probably is worth a few % off the value. CRK prides itself on its quality control and customer service, so I bet they'd want to address it for you.
 
Brian,
How new, in terms of the date it was manufactured is it? I ask because it seems to have what I believe to be the old style dual thumb stud relief. The way the relief was done in the past makes the grooves shaper and more uncomfortable when unlocking the knife. The new style is much rounder. If your knife is very new then maybe it simply varies from knife to knife.

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Okay so I might look through some pics of other people's sebenzas to see how common this is and I did find two or three that have the same edge bevel line near the tip on atleast one side of their blade. This particular pic posted just a few days ago by Novadak has kinda got me thinking that if he isnt concerned with it on a box edler then maybe I am a little too concerned with my plain ole user.

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godot said:
Your right whever you decide to do, but this is something I wouldn't have noticed. Have you tried using a Dremal tool on it?
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I dont know about my skill at using my Dremml on this because I would be worried about overheating it, however I did consider grinding it with the coarse stones on my sharpmaker. Ofcourse since there is no way to put back the missing metal on the left side, all I would be able to do is grind down a little extra on the right side to make it match. For all I know that is exactly what CRK would do if I sent it back.
 
Do not even try the Dremel. It could be an expensive mistake on your part. If you want I can send a pic of a mistake I made on one of my large Sebbies. It's not pleasant but it was totally my fault. I had a real liitle scratch on the blade and thought that I would just polish it out with my brother's dremel. The results weren't very good.
 
Brian, if it is a user, do not be concerned(I know it has been stated a few times already). Just use like normal, and when you need to resharpen it, take more time with a coarser stone.
 
I called CRK about it today. The call lasted all of about 60 seconds. 55 of those seconds were me trying to explain the situation. The other 5 seconds was Mindy saying "just send it to us and we'll fix it for you". Plain and simple just like that.

I have had a lot of CRK knives and have actually had to call them one other time (about a sheath). The conversation went pretty much the same that time too. What a great company!!! I am happy to give my money to a company like that. I hope CRK stays around for many years to come because I have a lot more money to give them in the future! :D
 
Iwould not even attempt to fix it yourself, you could end up voiding your warranty.Send it back crk's service is second to none.
 
I agree. Do not fix it yourself. If you want it done, have the pros do it. As a user, I would just keep the knife. You may decide to do otherwise. It is comforting to know that CRK has A1 customer service.
 
Brian6244 said:
I called CRK about it today. The call lasted all of about 60 seconds. 55 of those seconds were me trying to explain the situation. The other 5 seconds was Mindy saying "just send it to us and we'll fix it for you". Plain and simple just like that.

I have had a lot of CRK knives and have actually had to call them one other time (about a sheath). The conversation went pretty much the same that time too. What a great company!!! I am happy to give my money to a company like that. I hope CRK stays around for many years to come because I have a lot more money to give them in the future! :D
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That Mindy is the cat's meow! :D
 
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