about the cordwrapped handle

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ryosuke

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I have a Strider with a cordwrapped handle. I was wondering how much time does the handle take to get rust after getting wet. Do I have to rewrap every time when it gets wet? Or can I just leave it and let it dry? How do you take care of your cordwrapped handle?
 
I'd ask Strider. Go right to the source. Those are good questions. Good luck with a good knife.
Lycosa
 
I think that if you're certain that you haven't developed rust, giving it a good shower with WD40 will do the trick. I can't say I'm 100% certain, but that's what I'd do.
 
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The tang is stainless steel in the first place, and it's given a coating before it's wrapped. Don't worry about it.

Personally I would not want to use a cordwrapped handle that's soaked in WD-40. :thumbdn:
 
thank you. I'm very happy that I woudn't have to worry about it getting wet. I'll just let it dry.
 
How does Strider achieve their cord wrap on their blades? Just curious. Are there any sites or diagrams?
 
IIRC they have a diagram on there website, i did a greco ranger like that and it turned out really well, looks a lot like a strider since the grecos pretty beefy also,

the easiest way to wrap them is to either put the blade in a vise or tape the edge, not a good idea to try and do it holding it without taping the edge, i'll assure ya, BTDT.
 
I like the cord wrapped handle only if it's soaked with epoxy. Just something else to think about.
Lycosa
 
WD-40 is a mixture of solvents and oil. The solvents evaporate; the oil remains. I can only suggest you try these ideas on your own knives before you recommend them to others....
 
Cougar Allen said:
WD-40 is a mixture of solvents and oil. The solvents evaporate; the oil remains. I can only suggest you try these ideas on your own knives before you recommend them to others....
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Welllll..... I've used it on canvas micarta and it seems to come out nice and dry after a while. I'm sure you know that some canvas micarta changes color when it gets wet or oily, well..... when sprayed with WD-40 it returns back to it's true color after getting darker.
 
Walking Man said:
Welllll..... I've used it on canvas micarta and it seems to come out nice and dry after a while. I'm sure you know that some canvas micarta changes color when it gets wet or oily, well..... when sprayed with WD-40 it returns back to it's true color after getting darker.
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The paracord will soak up the WD-40 like a sponge... it'll be a soggy, disgusting mess. Micarta is resistant to chemicals and liquids, and the WD-40 simply restores that darker color because the micarta absorbs a small amount of the WD-40 through pores on the surface of the material.
 
symphonyincminor said:
The paracord will soak up the WD-40 like a sponge... it'll be a soggy, disgusting mess. Micarta is resistant to chemicals and liquids, and the WD-40 simply restores that darker color because the micarta absorbs a small amount of the WD-40 through pores on the surface of the material.
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I think you need to reread my post. I said it RETURNS TO THE LIGHTER COLOR. BTW, I am refering to canvas micarta, where much more of the cloth material is exposed, and it can soak up much more than other types of micarta.
 
I personally wont spray wd40 too. think they are good for things I do not intend to touch.
 
There is no way I would want a cordage gripping surface on any tool, much less one with a cutting edge, soaked in oil.

As has been said Oil doesn't evaporate. Put down a slick of WD-40 on your work bench and hit it with a hair drier. See if it evaporates. WD-40 is a lubricant with a solvent. The solvent evaporates, the lubricant remains. Why would you lubricate a knife handle? Do you want your hand to slip down to the cutting edge.

A lot of guys change handles or select knives based on the grippiness of the handle material. Again, why would you lubricate a handle.

I have read about cork grips on fishing rods getting dirty and guys sanding them lightly to get them clean. I like my gear to look like it has done some work. If you are worried about the appearance of a tool then you may want to put it away and not use it.
 
Friends do not let friends use WD-40 on any part of any knife.

Main reason is that WD-40 residue will attract dust and moisture.
If it must be used. Don't store your knife with that stuff on it for any length of time longer than a trip home.
 
On the other hand, a cord-wrapped handle soaked in wd-40 just might make a halfway decent torch.
 
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