SkiffWorkshop
Bearings - 6mm x (18) x 1/16"
Bearings - 6mm x (18) x 1/16"
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6mm pivot diameter · 18 ceramic balls · 1/16" ball size
Swapping to Skiff Workshop bearings is one of the most noticeable upgrades you can make to a folding knife — more blade support, less pivot tightening required, and a smoother feel from the first open. Designed and made in the USA.
Skiff Workshop cage bearings are CNC machined from solid phosphor bronze — an alloy valued for its strength, corrosion resistance, and naturally self-lubricating properties. Each cage is designed to hold more balls around the pivot than standard bearings, distributing load evenly and keeping the blade stable under use.
The balls are Grade 5 silicon nitride ceramic, made to within 5 millionths of an inch of perfect roundness. Harder and lighter than steel, ceramic balls generate less friction and maintain consistent performance over time. The balls are captured in the cage and remain free-floating inside for smooth, consistent rotation.
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Details
- Grade 5 silicon nitride ceramic balls
- CNC machined solid phosphor bronze cage
- Made in the USA
- One set equals two individual cage bearings
Dimensions
| ID | OD | Disc | Ball |
| 0.238" | 0.492" | 0.050" | 0.0625" |
| 6.04mm | 12.50mm | 1.27mm | 1.59mm |
I have done many now
I have always enjoyed using your bearings through out my knife collection.
Every time I purchase a new knife I disassemble the knife day one . Most of all of these knives that use caged bearings ,use plastic or nylon cages . They are snappy and usually work OK. But when your bearings are installed, the knives become smoother , quieter , and just over all have a richer feel, and smoother experience.
I understand you can't make bearing for every knife on the market , there has been a few ,like , Benchmade , and some off brands that haven't found yet . But irregardless your product is the first thing to be installed .
Thank you for making such high quality products . Andrew.
Made my Excalibur glide better than prime time Gretzky!
They are Skiffs and smazing.