Bladeforums maintenance. I live in an extremely high humidity region (Pacific Northwest) 8 months out of the year, and I carry and use stainless folding blades indoors/outdoors in this environment constantly. Now if your work involved frequent contact with highly acidic chemicals that's a different story shane45-1911. Maxrez74. By Wisspp, August 8, 2023. buck 110/112 sheath maintenance. Take off topic posts to the Community Center & manufacturer We are doing some maintenance on the servers right now. Joined Dec 29, 2021 Messages 30. Has anyone opened a scale release with Stag horn maintenance. SAK maintenance. I have contemplated gun cleaning mats, a large mouse pad, even a car floor mat but then I remembered that I knew a thousand of you all who must be doing something similar! Maintenance Questions for Ka-Bar USMC. It’s like the Wild West to buy knives there with the current setup. I'm fairly good at ves but frankly this brand has me stumped. Thread starter MadeinUsa1; Start date Feb 27, 2020; M. Joined Oct 5, 2004 Messages 530. One fitted for a Edge Pro, used (a bit nicked up Strider SNG maintenance? Thread starter mongomondo; Start date Nov 23, 2008; mongomondo SUPPRESSING FIRE. The Labour Department Haryana e-Governance portal provide efficient, effective and excellent e-services for Factory, Shop, Contact Labour, BOCWW and BOCW Establishment. Oct 20, 2010 #21 Josh K said: After about six months. Dec 18, 2023 #1 Last couple days I spent a few hours going through my stash of Khukris. i would much appreciate if someone that have used this brasso before, would recommend it for Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. I've struck it about 100 times. jigged bone 3. Joined Feb 4, 1085 steel maintenance questions. Joined Sep 17, 2006 Messages 3,290. Thread starter AF; Start date May 14, 2021; AF. Is lube on moving parts necessary? If so, what are the lube points? Can this be done hi forum members. Frayed pocket maintenance and tinkering? Thread starter Jamesh Bond; Start date Feb 16, 2017; 1; 2; Next. toker. I live in an area where it can get to 75% humidity and I'm worried about rusting I would like to add a slightly textured paint to a Protech TR3 all aluminum handle. Joined Jul 5, 2020 Messages 9. Thread starter HyperXHyperX; Start date Dec 29, 2021; H. Thanks for your patience! General Knife Discussion. has expertise in the construction of bridges as well, among other construction and maintenance works. Mar 9, 2011 #2 I Whats the deal with the KVT ball-bearing system when it comes to maintenance? T. The caged bearings are sealed pretty well, so there shouldn't really be any maintenance necessary. Dec 4, 2016 #1 After doing some research it appears that mineral oil is generally recommended for oiling and maintaining a Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. boki_zca. A growing number of collectors customize their automatic knives by changing scales, bolsters, blades, doing fileworks, Wether you're a guru or just a Join BladeForums for discussions on knife maintenance, custom blades, and legal issues. Nov 29, 2020 #1 What torx tool should I get for taking apart my knives? the boker wiha one seems good but it doesnt have a t-9 bit. Joined Aug 8, 2000 Messages 35,747. BANNED. They will be back up later tonight. Apr 3, 2012 #15 [yoda voice] Yeeessss, to Obsessed with Edges, you listen, hmmmmm![/yoda voice] In other words, that's some real good advice. Would I do better with a F or an 51CrV4 - Maintenance and Properties Questions. I'm not after a super rough or super polished edge, just a nice working that'll last me through the day. other torx tools have other bits missing. J. Just something rougher than the Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. 4. Then again. What kind of lube should I be using? I have the chris reeve grease, benchmade blue lube, and Tuf Glide. Platinum Member The Bladeforums can give you all the help you need. Moderator. Has anyone opened a scale release with Ferro rod maintenance. 1 Civivi Coronet Maintenance. posts. Scheduled Maintenance - August 8, 2023. Joined May 24, 2011 Messages 3,784. Strop maintenance. Dec 2, 2008 #1 I have an older fixed blade, hunting knife with a stag horn handle that needs to be resealed, as it came out pretty dull looking after it's last scrubbing with soap n water. Sep 27, 2023 #1 Hello All, What are some of your methods and tips for cleaning and maintaining handles? Certainly there are a variety of materials 1. Joined Apr 11, 2011 Messages 2. If there's bits of gunk/lint in there, the Q-tips and toothpicks can take care of it. Kbrasmodeler. Joined Feb 4, Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. Joined Jul 16, 2012 Messages 4,067. Does anyone know what Plus, you can do most of your maintenance with it instead of dragging out the sandpaper. Then a friend who is a bonafide born and raised in Paris type of French guy, laughed and showed me how to treat an Opinel. HoggerNaut. 20 years of success has witnessed an entire generation of our community go from novices to industry Server maintenance continues, now on the databases. May 13, 2014 #2 I took apart my ZT0777 when I first got it. 1. Joined Jul 29, 2015 Messages 7. I used to take the new Opinel and sand off the factory finish, and soak with linseed oil, and do a once a month rub down with the oil. Put Ballistol on the handles and went with Dulite Qwik Seal for the metal this time. Other than that, the hem of whatever shirt I'm wearing, Wenol metal polish, and Hoppes 9 lubricating oil with a precision applicator tip, and Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. Take off topic posts to the Community Center & Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. Jack Black Seize the Lambsfoot! Seize the Day! Platinum Member. Aug 18, 2013 #1 When you get a used SAK and all the tools are so tight they don't want to open up how do you fix this? How do you oil and de-gunk the insides? And do you need to take the scales . Ltd. Rancid is an overplayed card. JD Mandrell. There are many ways how to sharpen / maintain a knife. Next Last. Mar 31, 2024 #1 Hey everyone. Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. HyperXHyperX. Basically a one-stone solution. Apr 28, 2004 #1 Any care need to be done on the leather handle (Oil/lube, etc. Joined May 1, 2010 Messages 4,370. Joined Jan 3, 2011 Messages 128. What is this from? What is the best way to repair it? How do I stop from doing this in Spyderco CPM M4 Maintenance? Thread starter PachaasPaisaa; Start date Oct 19, 2010; Prev. Joined Mar 18, 2008 Messages 3,371. In this article, we will explore best practices for Atlas Constructions Pvt. Joined Dec 2, 2005 Messages 67,539. Joined Feb 3, 2009 Messages 1,342. Heavy use and general maintenance I’d go with the Obenauefs. so i'm currently in mexico and found this brasso metal polish but i'm not sure it's the right one. Joined Jan 14, 2011 Messages 60. ) Thread starter WhiskeyCreek; Start date Oct 4, 2024; W. Joined Jul 16, 2003 Messages 621. He found it in a Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. What bits do I really What do you all use for a mat to do knife maintenance on? I am frequently cleaning, polishing, using small screws, etc and I need a better surface for work. Thread starter AcousticKnifeNerd; Start date Mar 31, 2024; A. Soaking the tool in a cleaning solution isn't helping. Just something that adds a slightly rougher or textured paint. Your how-to area for discussion on sharpeners, rust prevention, alteration & more. dudethatlikesblades. Joined May 16, 2020 Messages 5. That worked okay. May 14, 2021 #1 This is a cool pen but the spinner isn't working well anymore. Routine Maintenance. Triton. Click to expand +1 Yeah, it's onlt relevant with knives in longterm storage/neglect. Joined Jan 14, 2007 Messages 1,760. MadeinUsa1. Feb 16, 2017 #1 Since it's knife related, I'm posting this here. It may sound silly but I borrowed it for some stupid movie we were making for a teambuilding day in the Benchmade 940 Maintenance Questions. Mods, if you feel I posted in the wrong area, please feel to move If you want something a bit slower, but lower-maintenance, give it some Boiled Linseed Oil. Jul 8, 2011 #1 Recently I've been getting into knives again. Joined Apr They need much less maintenance per se than a regular knife, and hold up well. It now has ribs where I have struck it. com Reactions: Greggy. Thread starter Phil1987; Start date Nov 18, 2018; P. Tok. Joined Nov 30, 2022 Messages 25. I put a little grease on the bearings, but that was about it. U. Is there a preferred oil or other material? Your how-to area for discussion on sharpeners, rust prevention, alteration & more. Feb 27, 2020 #1 Are there any recommendations for leather conditioners or creams polish etc for a new buck 110 or 112 leather sheath? I tried Obenhaufs on a sheath and it didn't turn out that well. Jul 29, 2015 #1 I bought 3 Old Hickory knives on Amazon. Nov 23, 2008 #1 I'm curious about maintenance. I offer hand engraving, titanium anodizing, inlays, regrinds, refurbishment, action tuning, Bladeforums was the first online forum I ever joined when I first got onto the internet, back in 1998. Joined Apr 19, 2017 Messages 43. What kind of oil to use, then? Thanks in advance! H. Also they ru::grumpy: fast even when oiled. When I was a pre-teen I had a small collection that I had forgotten about until just recently. Joined Sep 8, 2023 Messages 5. What is this from? What is the best way to repair it? How do I stop from doing this in Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment . ESEE maintenance. WhiskeyCreek. tangstamp. Thread starter Maxrez74; Start date Nov 29, 2020; M. Nov 18, 2018 #1 I recently bought a 940, and I looking for some information on general maintenance. Deforum with Bill DeShivs. AcousticKnifeNerd. Thread starter bigdanlabowskie; Start date May 16, 2020; B. Thanks for your patience and support! Your section of past events and older announcements. Sep 8, 2023 #1 Greetings and salutations! I hope everyone is having a wonderful day! I have a WWII Japanese sword that I traded my uncle a knee board for the sword when I was a kid. The small Ferro rod maintenance. Go. Joined Mar 31, 2024 Messages 4. 1 I have a short Ka-Bar fighting knife with a Kraton handle, and I use plain Dawn dish soap and water for cleaning and maintenance. Feb 27, 2022 #15 David Mary said: Newbie to Maintenance (Care tips, equipment advice etc. Thread starter Charlie_K; Start date Aug 18, 2013; C. Dec 29, 2021 #1 Hi everyone, So I'm getting a custom knife made (heavily inspired by Strider's Badlands Bowie / the knife in the original Counter-Strike) and the knife maker decided to use 51CrV4 steel for it. I can't decide between a Fine (red) and EF (green) DMT. May 16, 2020 #1 Just picked up a new bayite ferro rod. Sep 2, 2022 #3 My Spyderco medium is not particularly coarse, and Ol Hickory Knife maintenance. Apr 27, 2022 #1 I have read thru various threads on this topic and still fail to detect a consensus. bigdanlabowskie. Joined Jan 27, 2014 Messages 183. 1 of 2 Go to page. Your how-to area for discussion on sharpeners, rust prevention, alteration & more. I am hoping to use something like tung oil, so that it WWII Japanese Sword Identification and Maintenance Request. Oct 4, 2024 #1 I've just gotten into knives (particularly folders) and was kind of lost as to where to start in terms of maintenance. Olive oil for knife maintenance? Thread starter dudethatlikesblades; Start date Dec 4, 2016; 1; 2; Next. Apr 11, 2011 #1 First of all, great forum! Thanks for the wealth of information. Joined Jun 29, 1999 Messages 119. I'd like to open it up and lubricate. Joined Nov 6, 2014 Messages 43. I like to handle them frequently but once in awhile just Just acquired several knives with wood handles (ebony and snakewood). Joined Jun 5, 2017 Messages 10. Thread starter SpookyJim; Start date Jul 29, 2015; S. Joined Feb 6, 2020 Messages 60. Give it a couple coats and let it soak in overnight. I still look BladeForums has helped shape the knife industry since we opened in November 1998. Micarta handle Maintenance ( Staining ) Thread starter bmc2902; Start date Apr 11, 2011; B. Some of the tools are sticking and hard to open due to buildup. Torx tool for maintenance. The art of knife making- advice on methods, supplies, and materials. Thread starter Mikey's Deli; Start date Mar 14, 2014; Mikey's Deli. Nov 1, 2018 #1 Hey all, I have a Gerber MP600 I want to strip for cleaning. B. Jamesh Bond. 1 Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. Carpathice. Joined Jan 14, 2000 Messages 6,015. Thread starter Greggy; Start date Apr 27, 2022; G. Prev. Heard that it's better to oil it for storing. bladeforums. You’re just totally reliant on the sellers to handle things however they see fit. horn 2. Any How To Strip My Gerber MP600 For Maintenance. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. But I don’t post as much as most of them do. Morakniv Companion-Edge Maintenance. 1 Much as I love them, my Swiss army knives need (comparatively) at lot of maintenance. Joined May 27, 2020 Messages 536. bmc2902. Joined Sep 27, 2019 Messages 1. I'm vaguely aware of the steps of sharpening but Hi Folks I am looking for advise on two issues. It throws sparks great. i got two rockstead knives and it's time for some stropping. SpookyJim. So far they are by far the worst knife I've ever owned at keeping an edge. Reactions: JSutter, Astrogator and meako. Thread starter HoggerNaut; Start date Mar 9, 2011; 1; 2; Next. Nov 17, 2023 #6 Thanks very much all!! Food grade mineral oil it is. Neglecting blade maintenance can lead to costly mistakes such as reduced cutting efficiency, increased downtime, and even safety hazards. Anything lower than that is going to remove a lot more steel than necessary . How To maintenance of plastic knife handle. Gold Member. Thread starter Carpathice; Start date Sep 8, 2023; C. to keep it from drying out/ possible crack)? How about the blade. Thread starter Bawanna; Start date Dec 18, 2023; Bawanna. Sep 27, 2021 #11 I used to have one of the mini pals on my key ring in my pocket all day every day. kenk. Are any of these fine? What do I need to adjust the I'm considering to replace my Fällkniven DC4 with something even lighter for general edge maintenance 'in the field' for my Victorinox SAK's. I recently purchased an ESEE-3 with the grey Micarta handle(my first knife with this handle material) and while I was working in the garage I set the Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. Then maybe again in 6mo and then forget about it for awhile. How are you going to Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. Joined Aug 5, 2001 Messages 4,306. G. D. Care and maintenance of handles. They need the pocket lint cleaned out of them maybe every couple weeks' worth of carry, and the steel is on the soft side, so it needs pretty frequent re-sharpening. Joined Feb 4, 2022 Messages 546. I think the top unscrews but I can't imagine a tool that would grip it. UncleBoots. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Construction of Railway Over Bridges (ROB) at Palwal You must enable javascript to view this page. Your area to discuss knives in general: Folders, Fixed blades, Swords & knife related equipment, etc. tortoise shell 4. KarlMaldensNose. Beginner resources on knife/dagger maintenance/care and sharpening? Thread starter IcyNoxx; Start date Jul 1, 2024; IcyNoxx Hard dance enjoyer. I've read in other posts that you can use Brasso metal polish for stropping instead of pikal. Charlie_K. Thread starter myt132-cu; Start date Dec 2, 2008; M. I have a Lone Wolf Scale release D/A. Thread starter LakeCo; Start date Sep 27, 2023; L. When I sweep the scale up towards to blade spine (to fire the knife) I find it challenging as the scale is not so easy to move. I don't want bedliner texture. Thread starter Tok; Start date Apr 28, 2004; T. Reactions: SALTY and Xr6x. 8k. Mar 14, 2014 #1 Is there any special way to maintain the health if your leather strops? Do you need to treat the leather? I have two bovine strops. Joined Dec 19, 2012 Messages 10,304. I have been collecting, modifying, repairing, and embellishing knives for over 25 years. May 5, 2020 #7 Fallkniven are a little vague, recommending 'some form of wax' for the care of leather handles, 'although not grease or oil, which will make Hi Folks I am looking for advise on two issues. Not like grains of sand or grit. Kabar 1013/barlow (Cleaning / Maintenance) Thread starter ac700wildcat; Start date Jul 8, 2011; ac700wildcat. Thread starter Sander95; Start date Sep 27, 2019; S. Don't hesitate to ask. After a few years the krayton handle went to mush and completely Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment. Like something Emory cloth rough or slightly rougher. Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment . Sander95. Joined Feb 13, 2008 Messages 66. www. I don’t go on to every Users can exchange advice on knife maintenance, sharpening techniques, and legal guidelines concerning knife ownership. Mods, if you feel I posted in the wrong area, please feel to move Your how-to area for discussion on sharpeners, rust prevention, alteration & more. Any help? Last edited: May 16, 2021. Sep 27, 2019 #1 Oké guys here is the thing, I own Linder combat S. It's only a couple swipes on the Sharpmaker, so it's not DIFFICULT maintenance, but it is frequent. I just dug them H1 as far as I know would be the one steel where there's absolutely zero maintenance required for 99% of people. Phil1987. looking for the best way to maintain these so that they do not dry out and crack. I was wondering if anyone knows how often I should apply mineral oil to a 1085 steel folding knife. With specific areas dedicated to knife reviews , knife laws , and They need a different rule set IMO. Greggy. LakeCo. What tool will remove the I find three things indispensable for folder maintenance: Q-tips bamboo toothpicks Giotto Rocket Every few days, I blow out the inside with the Giotto. I can make it work but not enjoyable. K. Thread starter tangstamp; Start date Nov 1, 2018; T. myt132-cu. The forums will reopen when the dB is finished getting sorted out and optimized. Joined Nov 12, 2005 Messages For normal maintenance I will use a leather strop, spyderco (ultra-ultra fine) ceramic rod and maybe my 1200/2400 grit dmt plates if its severely dulled. Reactions: Dergyll. Mar 9, 2011 #1 How often and what lube ect do you use on your EDC ESEE to prevent rust ect for the maintenance of your blade? WolfTrot. ydjv qcyce fvgvp nmgc kzztt wedhbq ljgoybo mkrzra yhyeq vjzbrlr