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Spydiebenza 25

Discussion in 'General Knife Discussion' started by patrickguignot, Mar 22, 2019.

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  1. Mar 22, 2019 #1
    patrickguignot

    patrickguignot

    274
    Sep 10, 2015
    Really like the new look of my Sebenza 25 with a spydie hole.
    I always thought the CRK thumbstuds are too slippery and now I have a shiny new spydie hole to open the knife. And also less weight due to the metal removal :thumbsup:

    Why CRK don't offer this option? They can put a slightly oval hole if they fear the (stupid) Spyderco copyright.

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    The mod was made by cml_knifeworks.
    Thanks to him.
     
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  2. Mar 22, 2019 #2
    unwisefool

    unwisefool Gold Member Gold Member

    5,830
    Jan 22, 2007
    It's a trademark, not a copyright.
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2019 #3
    K.O.D.

    K.O.D. Sanity Not Included Platinum Member

    8,614
    Aug 21, 2013
    This would be THE only way I'd consider buying a CRK. I had a large 21, couldn't open it without two hands.

    Spydie holes and flippers for me. I'm long done with studs.

    If you don't mind my asking, what did that mod run you? You may have given me motivation to spend money I don't have.
     
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  4. Mar 22, 2019 #4
    KVT

    KVT

    651
    Feb 17, 2019
    It’s got a big hole in the blade!
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2019 #5
    patrickguignot

    patrickguignot

    274
    Sep 10, 2015
    $75.
     
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  6. Mar 22, 2019 #6
    Wolverine666

    Wolverine666 Gold Member Gold Member

    4,181
    Dec 7, 2009
    That actually looks great :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2019 #7
    Bad Ninja

    Bad Ninja

    496
    Dec 19, 2018
    o_O
     
  8. Mar 22, 2019 #8
    K.O.D.

    K.O.D. Sanity Not Included Platinum Member

    8,614
    Aug 21, 2013
    Now I just gotta find someone with a Sebenza I can borrow (steal).
     
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  9. Mar 22, 2019 #9
    unwisefool

    unwisefool Gold Member Gold Member

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    Jan 22, 2007
    Cheap one on the exchange right now
     
  10. Mar 22, 2019 #10
    Twinsdad

    Twinsdad

    599
    Jul 13, 2015
    I never really struggled with the sebenza lugs single or double but that’s just me. That’s the beauty of this whole knife hobby everyone has different taste.
     
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  11. Mar 22, 2019 #11
    Pomsbz

    Pomsbz

    2,228
    Jul 31, 2015
    Heck that looks good!!!
     
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  12. Mar 22, 2019 #12
    marcus52AR

    marcus52AR Gold Member Gold Member

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    Apr 22, 2014
    Can you Spidie flick it?
     
  13. Mar 22, 2019 #13
    goldie

    goldie

    3,252
    Feb 18, 2000
    Im not crazy about the opening holes but that does look good.Nice job, it somehow works !
     
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  14. Mar 22, 2019 #14
    patrickguignot

    patrickguignot

    274
    Sep 10, 2015
    No because the lock bar is partially masking the spydie hole.
    But on the presentation side the hole is really easy to use.
     
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  15. Mar 22, 2019 #15
    Reitwagen

    Reitwagen

    612
    Mar 2, 2009
    If you don't mind my asking, what did they use to cut the hole in the hardened steel blade?
     
  16. Mar 22, 2019 #16
    patrickguignot

    patrickguignot

    274
    Sep 10, 2015
    No idea. You'll have to ask cmf_knifeworks on Instagram.
     
  17. Mar 22, 2019 #17
    GronK

    GronK Gold Member Gold Member

    10,160
    Apr 1, 2001
    I'm no engineer but the ol' mkI eyeball tells me that would weaken the blade considerably. Spydercos have the broad leaf or hump-back blade shapes to compensate. CRK didn't design the blade with a huge hole in mind and I wouldn't be comfortable using it for anything other than standing around flicking.
     
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  18. Mar 22, 2019 #18
    WadeWilson

    WadeWilson

    1,035
    Mar 21, 2011
    I'm seriously amazed at how well this works. I always figured there wouldn't be enough blade above the lock bar to adequately engage a hole style opening mechanism but that picture blows that theory off the map. I think that looks so good. I'd probably buy this option if it were available from CRK.
     
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  19. Mar 22, 2019 #19
    JJ_Colt45

    JJ_Colt45 Gold Member Gold Member

    4,482
    Sep 11, 2014
    I must be very lucky ... I have owned several CRKs ... I believe right now it's 7 ... but never had any issues with opening them ...

    I have had a few that got much smoother after a period of using opening/closing them ...

    but never had anything nearly as tough to open as I see people talk about ...

    I like some Spyderco knives but I would hate to see CRK go that route ... the Sebenza is just one of those iconic knives I think they pretty much nailed it as is ... just my 2 cents worth.
     
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  20. Mar 22, 2019 #20
    GermanyChris

    GermanyChris

    2,988
    Feb 18, 2015
    He's not the only one that's had to fix the thumbstud issue

    Knife.jpg
     
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