Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
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Do you all use the spyderco SM as suggested by reeve for your CRK sebenzas? Recieved the knife and overall I really like it but I can definetly say that the factory edge leaves a bit to be desired. Looked at a few different sharpening systems last night including the SM, wicked edge and edge pro. The wicked edge looks like it provides the ability to maintain the convex edge but im a serious noob to all of this and open ears to any suggestions or information.
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Yes.
Mine came extremely sharp though.
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I'm thinking I might just send it in to CRK to have it re edged. Kinda disappointed its already having to be done the day after I got it but I guess thems the breaks.
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Cool. Yeah it's definetly not "razor sharp" I've had knives of lesser price point with a much sharper edge. I mean, its sharp enough to cut cut through paper but at a considerable greater degree of pressure and the ideal ability to shave a hair is not even close to an option. I purchased it through action concepts, who is an authorized CRK dealer. I understand your knives are sharp and that's what I was expecting as well, I'm asking for advice on how I should handle it.. I don't really want to take a chance already sharpening it myself as its a $350 dollar knife that has been carried a total of 24 hours…
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Yeah, I knew the s35vn would keep the edge longer and like I said I'm a noob at trying sharpen anything so am reluctant to hone my skills in my new seb. I decided to just email CRK direct and see what they suggest. It might be I'm expecting more than I should from an edc. I did run a few cuts of paper from several different knives I owned to compare the cuts they produce and the seb produces a very very clean cut leaving no visible fibers where the other showed a few loose Fiberous ends under close exsmination which I assume means tearing rather than cutting is happening at some points.
Anyway I appreciate the input. Gonna kick back and just wait to see what CRK has to say.
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That's what ive been reading. Any suggestions on a certain strop and video on technique or anything?
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Appreciate it Doug. Just ordered a big boy from. Time to start learning an important skill
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Dat warranty…
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CRK got back to me quickly and is going to touch the blade up for me free of any charge including shipping. I must say despite that hiccup I'm in love with this knife and am looking at a large 21 or 25 now. Does anyone have experience with both and care to share their preference? I read a lot all lost night and the opinions seem pretty split down the middle. The one concern I have about the 25 is the rumors of issues with the ceramic on the 25 but I have not been able find any first hand accounts only second hand reports in the forums.
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PS. I believe I have been bit by another bug.
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I read a few posts that the ceramic was causing problems with the blade itself where it contacts. I'll try to find the posts and link when I'm off work. I decided to grab the 21 as it seems it will be slowly phased out and the 25 will eventually replace it. And then may pick up a 25 eventually down the road) The 25 really seems to be a solid combination of the seb and um though (from what ive read online at least, I tend to be the only person in my vicinity who has a hobby for fine goods from denim to boots and now progressing into sharp objects as well therefore i am dependent on forum threads to build knowledge).
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Second the Umnumzaan I would get that instead of the large Sebbie
"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"
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I've been reading a lot of stuff about the 25 Sebenza in the CRK subforum at Bladeforums, most of them speak well of the 25 Seb! Too bad I am left handed and so I have to wait for them to make one.
Anyway, I have a small problem with my Ti Lock, one of the lock bar lobes came off. I can put it back but it's loose and I'm afraid I might lose it so I'm gonna send it to CRK. My knife has a lot of scratches so I might as well do it
