Blue Damascus

That knife is simply stunning. I have visions of the blue raindrop Damascus on a large Ole Glory Sebbie, but that's not likely to ever happen. Congrats Tom on a true masterpiece!
 
Sorry to bring back an old thread but I just came across this thread and said to myself "Man that looks like my knife". I verified it by checking my records and realized it is the same Blade Forum User. I love this knife.
 
Beautiful Knife Tom. I have been lucky enough to own 3 Large Blued Sebenzas (the Turkish Twist which I recently had to part with) along with two other Large Blued Raindrop Damascus versions in my lifetime. One which I sold many years ago (and is currently my avatar), and another which I still have. Those red dots are marks or discoloration left from the oils on your hands or possibly citric acid getting on the blade at some time. It is very important to keep a very thin layer of Rust Inhabiting Grease (R.I.G.) grease on the blade at all times. CRK used to include a small tub with its carbon damascus blades. Not sure if you can still get it from them but a small tub will last you years.
Anyways, the first piece that I owned had similar red/rust discoloration under the thumbstud and I contacted CRK and they explained to me that was due to the previous owner not properly applying a thin layer of R.I.G. grease to the knife after looking at it and getting the oils from his hands, or any type of liquid on the blade. I would assume with water you would be safe. What you must do is get some RIG grease and apply it all over the blade with a very soft cloth. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and remove it with another clean, very soft cloth leaving a paper thin layer on the blade. Basically not even enough to see, just enough to properly coat the blade. It will keep it looking nice and blue for years and you will never get any of those pesky red dots or the more common discoloration under the thumb stud where your thumb would commonly go and that is where oils would then be deposited on the blade. I actually used one very soft cloth, one end to apply, the other end to remove.
Blued Raindrop Damascus blades are one of the most desirable and rare blades that CRK ever made and congratulations on adding one to your collection. I am still feeling the seller's remorse from selling my first one but thankfully I was able to remedy the situation by locating another, which I think is a lot nicer than my previous one as well.
But simply stated: Incredible piece of CRK craftsmanship and one hell of a blade.
 
Hello and thank you for the informative advice. I'm going to PM you to ask you some questions.
Thanks,
Tommy
 
That blue damascus is incredible. You definitely have a grail piece in that one. :thumbup:
 
Brendtech189 said:
Beautiful Knife Tom. I have been lucky enough to own 3 Large Blued Sebenzas (the Turkish Twist which I recently had to part with) along with two other Large Blued Raindrop Damascus versions in my lifetime. One which I sold many years ago (and is currently my avatar), and another which I still have. Those red dots are marks or discoloration left from the oils on your hands or possibly citric acid getting on the blade at some time. It is very important to keep a very thin layer of Rust Inhabiting Grease (R.I.G.) grease on the blade at all times. CRK used to include a small tub with its carbon damascus blades. Not sure if you can still get it from them but a small tub will last you years.
Anyways, the first piece that I owned had similar red/rust discoloration under the thumbstud and I contacted CRK and they explained to me that was due to the previous owner not properly applying a thin layer of R.I.G. grease to the knife after looking at it and getting the oils from his hands, or any type of liquid on the blade. I would assume with water you would be safe. What you must do is get some RIG grease and apply it all over the blade with a very soft cloth. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and remove it with another clean, very soft cloth leaving a paper thin layer on the blade. Basically not even enough to see, just enough to properly coat the blade. It will keep it looking nice and blue for years and you will never get any of those pesky red dots or the more common discoloration under the thumb stud where your thumb would commonly go and that is where oils would then be deposited on the blade. I actually used one very soft cloth, one end to apply, the other end to remove.
Blued Raindrop Damascus blades are one of the most desirable and rare blades that CRK ever made and congratulations on adding one to your collection. I am still feeling the seller's remorse from selling my first one but thankfully I was able to remedy the situation by locating another, which I think is a lot nicer than my previous one as well.
But simply stated: Incredible piece of CRK craftsmanship and one hell of a blade.
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There was another thread on CRK DAMASCUS steel and some owners used them as their EDC and said the blade stood up with no problems or special care. It sounds like the blue damascus steel requires more care and to stay away from using it on things like citrus fruits
. Would that be correct ?.... Not that most people would be willing to use one for their EDC
 
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