Another stripped Nimravus pic

Snoopy

Snoopy

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Sorry I don't have better light for the pics. My Nimravus is M2, should be interesting to see how it stands up to rust. I used scotch brite per the 4ths post and am very happy with how it came out, but do be prepared to do some sharpening. Thought I would post the pics in case others are curious.
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It looks good without BT. Congratulations for your good choice!
If you keep oiling/tuff clothing etc rust should not be problem.
 
Nice job! I did the same thing with my CRKT Carson M16-04, shines like a mirror! Handles were a pain in the butt though.

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Tis better to be the hunter......than the hunted
 
Nice job. I did my M2 Cub, and it came out not near so nice. 'Course, I didn't have any new Scotchbrite handy, so I used medium grit sandpaper, finished off with fine grit, then some polish and dremel. Very much of a "hand-rubbed" finish.

What did you do under the scales? Did you leave any of the BT there? I left as much of the BT under the scales as I could manage, just for the extra corrosion protection. I also took the serrations off the thumb ramp while I was at it; I had almost worked a blister into my finger while doing some heavy cutting one day.

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"Absolute safety is for those who don't have the balls to live in the real world."
 
Rockspyder, I used scotchbrite 100% and also tried to leave as much of the coating under the handle as possible - this didn't end up being much. I rubbed like crazy in every direction until satisfied and then carefully rubbed from edge to spine in straight lines to get my small scratches blended with the grind lines. I left the thumb "rippers" (and I agree they are rippers) alone, actually looks kind of cool. I was very pleased with how it came out and actually seems more rust/stain resistant than some of my other non-stainless knives, maybe the bt does penetrate some? I have been using my week old first timer tuff-cloth on it - what a great product! I am only now understanding the funny thread on its many uses... Thanks everyone for the encouragement.
David
 
Mine is going on about three weeks now with only a light coating of olive oil to prevent corrosion. No corrosion, no tarnish, no rust, so far.

I really like the bare steel look on the Nimravus Cub. Fred Perrin has a great review of the Nimravus and Nimravus Cub in M2 here. You should go check it out, if you haven't already. I think you'll enjoy it.


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"Absolute safety is for those who don't have the balls to live in the real world."

[This message has been edited by rockspyder (edited 01-20-2000).]
 
Now buy some mastodon ivory or fancy wood and make that a tuxedo knife! No really, get rid of those ugly G-10 slabs. The Nimravus deserves better..
 
Maybe (MAYBE) after I get one or two fixed blades to take its place as my main utility knife. Like a Camillus Quest. Yeah!

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"Absolute safety is for those who don't have the balls to live in the real world."
 
I must have missed a previous thread. I think the knife looks great without the finish and I love satin finished blades. I have a knife here with a black oxide finish that is already wearing. what is the procedure for removing the finish without ruining the knife. THanks


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ALex

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The best method is remove the scales, and then use Scotchbrite pads and a lot of elbow grease. I used medium fine sandpaper and less elbow grease, but mine didn't turn out as good as Snoopy's. It still has a lot of... surface grain?.... on it. Also, on my M2 Nim Cub, I left as much of the coating intact underneath the scales as I could manage.
As someone mentioned in this thread, I think, "Be prepared to re-sharpen the edge after the treatment."

I think that will take care of getting the black off the blade.

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"Absolute safety is for those who don't have the balls to live in the real world."
 
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