How I clean my Sebenza (with pictures)

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The only thing I would like to see added is a photo of a crimped washer. Which washer; what part of the washer; and, exactly what has to occur for this to happen?

Thanks.
Jon
 
Good idea.
It will be hard to take a photo of it, but I can draw some schematics of how it looks like and how it can occur.

Ted
 
Nice job Ted.
However, I've always put my Sebenza back together like a sandwich, stacking the parts until the top slab is on.
It just seems easier that way.
Also, is there a definitive answer to whether or not to lube between the washers and handle slabs?
I've always done it, but it seems a lotta folks only lube between the washers and blades.
Lenny
 
Lenny,
When you do the sandwich method carefully, it shouldn't be a problem. The 'slide-in' method is I think more fool-proof and makes crimped washers virtually impossible. I had crimped washers before with the sandwich method, but never with the slide-in method.

About lubing, I don't think it makes sense to lube between the washers and the handle slabs, because to me it looks the washers don't actually move.
Only the blade pivots, so I lube only on the blade.

Ted
 
Just had a go at it and my Umfaan is the best it's ever been!
Thanks
Adi
 
One more thing.
As long as you have everything apart, take those 2 washers and apply a little buffing via a Dremel till they're nice and shiny.
Or, rub them on a damp rag with some cleanser till they're shiney.
Your Sebenza will really open and close like buttah then!
I've felt thousand dollar customs that were nowhere near as smooth or linear feeling as my Sebenza is now.
Lenny
 
I used a cloth with a little metal polish for my washers. I was thinking of using my dremel, but was afraid that polishing them with the dremel would remove metal and make the washers thinner.
 
I have taken my small Sebenza and Umfaan apart for cleaning and lube several times. I am one of those mechanically challenged types. I always managed to get them back together but never on the first try. Every time I had to take it apart and try again until I finally got it right. This time I followed Ted's words and pictures. It was a piece of cake. Thanks Ted, you are a good man!
 
Can some mod make this sticky? You have done an excellant job with descriptions and photos. Thanks for the hard work
 
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Can some mod make this sticky? You have done an excellant job with descriptions and photos. Thanks for the hard work
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I agree. This thread was a big help to me last night when I took my Sebbie apart, cleaned it and put it back together for the first time (and I mean it was the first time with any Sebbie). Please do make it a sticky.
 
Great photos, Ted!

I just took apart my Sebenza last night for a cleaning and reassembled it the way you said for the first time (I've always used the sandwich method) and the results were great. Before, when using the sandwich method, it probably took at least 3 times before everything got seated correctly. This time, everything was seated correctly the first time and the action is buttery smooth.
 
I've send a mail to CRK to ask if they could make it a sticky as you all requested. Didn't get a reply yet... ( 1 1/2 day ago )
Also found a sharper picture of the parts on my camera (picked the wrong one the first time) so updated that, and edited the text a bit. Also included the original instructions from Chris Reeve at the top for reference.

Ted
 
So the only part of the kife I should oil is the part of the blade that touches the washers? What about the pivot pin/area? One more thing, what kind of polish/cleanser should I use on the washers? Thanks again.
 
Dylan_D,

I personally oil on the place where the washers go and where the bushing goes (pivot area). Maybe you missed the following line in the text:

Leave that, and start oiling the blade (only the blade!), on the place where the washers will go and in the pivot area.
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I've edited the original post to make it a bit clearer I hope.

To clean the washers, I use a drop of fluid metal polish on a cloth and rub the washers on the cloth.

Good luck!

Ted
 
Thanks to these pictures, I finally got the gall up to take apart my Sebbie. Disassembled my Small Sebenza, did a little cleaning, greased it with some Militec Grease, and put it back together.

Works great. :) I agree, this oughtta be sticky!
 
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