Bravo1 Advice

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end3rx

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Hello all,

I recently purchased a Bark River Bravo 1 in A-2 steel. I noticed when I received it there were some "spots" on the tang exposed on the handle. I wasn't sure if this was rust or just some imperfection of the steel.

Here is a pic:



Any advice is appreciated!
 
Looks like pitting to me from rust did you buy it new ? Either way send it to them they will buff them out.
 
I'd buff it out , by hand, gently. A2 rusts pretty easily, 3V is even worse.

I spent a lot of money on my S35VN Bravo 1, but it's worth it to have a knife that is tough but can be handled without worrying about the tang rusting from skin contact.
 
My advice:

Get some 1000 grit wet/dry automotive sandpaper, and remove the rust. Buy a TufCloth, wipe down the blade and other exposed steel. Despite it's interesting and often exaggerated reputation, 3V will not rust nearly as quick as some think. Some people have very acidic body chemistry and that is all it takes.
 
RevDevil said:
Despite it's interesting and often exaggerated reputation, 3V will not rust nearly as quick as some think. Some people have very acidic body chemistry and that is all it takes.
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My 3V Bravo 1s would rust after I handled them sitting at my computer.
 
honestly some fine steel wool and wd-40 would solve that. oil it after that and you should be good
 
It's nothing but good old corrosion. I've got very acid sweat, stainless steel folders will show rust spots after a single day of pocket carry and I can ruin a nicely blued gun by just looking at it. What I do on exposed tangs like this one, is force a patina with vinegar, mustard or whatever you like. It gives a bit of protection.
 
MatthewSB said:
My 3V Bravo 1s would rust after I handled them sitting at my computer.
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Wisconsin ain't the dryest of the 50 states either. A guy on here has the ability to leave rusty fingerprints on knives, even on the stainless steel stop pins (which are not very accessible without disassembly). It's his body chemistry, and he knows it.
 
Excellent, thank you for the advice guys.

I was able to remove it easily enough with some high grit sandpaper, also oiled it up so we'll see how it holds up :)
 
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