I recently acquired a Mini Griptilian in 20CV through a trade. The trader said there was some paint spots on the blade and I had no issues with that. In his photos, it really did look like gray paint. After cleaning with toluene and MEK the paint would t come off. I had to use a brass brush and some scotch bright to expose the base metal. I posted photos of what looks like corrosion or some sort of chemical reaction that has eaten away some of the metal. Has anyone had any experience like this with 20CV?
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20CV Corrosion Question
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Modernflame
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I have not had that experience with 20cv or the analogs. Doesn't look bad to me, though, all things considered.
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I'm no expert, but it looks to me like something got splashed on it that etched the steel slightly in those small spots. I had something similar (but more noticeable) happen to the S45VN blade on my Sebenza, though I have no idea what chemical exactly caused it or when it happened. I agree with the sentiment above that it's nothing to worry about, as long as you are happy with the trade.
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I agree with what
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said. And the same thing happend to me almost exactly except it was my S45VN Inkosi. Used it to cut the little foil seal off a jug of aluminum brightener, which is acidic to some degree, it stained the blade immediately and its not just a stain that you can wash off, it's an etch. Makes no practical difference at all, just a stain.The pic is of the stain on my Inkosi, but I have had the exact same thing happen on a 20CV WE Esprit, just didn't have a pic of it handy..
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How about metal polish like Flitz? I agree the spots won't hurt the usefulness of the knife but I like to keep my knives bright and clean also. I usually keep a wax coating on my blades and the first time I wax them I get stuff off the blade that I never could see .