cold steel spartan

[billybobjoe]

Ive been wanting the cold steel spartan for a while now and i know how strong the lock is but i don't really know much about how well the blade can maintain its edge and the point. Could anyone tell me about how the blade holds its edge and point? thanks

 

[res1cue]

Edge retention is on par with other AUS8, however the stock is pretty thick, so reprofiling is a pain

Tip is thick and holds up well

Most important thing is I'd say find one to hold in your hand. It is bigger than you think, which is why I had CM mod mine

 

[billybobjoe]

oh so how is the rust resistant? and did you mod it like that because so you have more than one place to hold?

 

[gomipile]

It isn't very rust resistant. I got rust spots on mine even though it had a corrosion inhibitor on the blade. The bead blast finish is probably to blame there.

The stonewash finish on the new Voyagers is much better in this regard.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

The AUS8 is bead blasted which makes it a bit of a rust magnet, but polishing the blade is fairly easy and helps alleviate the problem.

 

[res1cue]

The AUS8 is bead blasted which makes it a bit of a rust magnet, but polishing the blade is fairly easy and helps alleviate the problem.

Exactly.

not a very good job, but since then, I have had zero spotting

 

[billybobjoe]

The AUS8 is bead blasted which makes it a bit of a rust magnet, but polishing the blade is fairly easy and helps alleviate the problem.

could you tell me how to polish it? sorry I'm not very smart, I'm only 13

 

[powernoodle]

Charlie Mike's Fresno Felon special edition.

 

[billybobjoe]

Charlie Mike's Fresno Felon special edition.

wow! that looks sick!:thumbup:

 

[res1cue]

could you tell me how to polish it? sorry I'm not very smart, I'm only 13

Get sandpaper of multiple grits, start with around 120 (normal sandpaper), then move to about 600, and then 1000 and then finish with 2000 and flitz

Powernoodle, I always love seeing that knife

 

[billybobjoe]

Get sandpaper of multiple grits, start with around 120 (normal sandpaper), then move to about 600, and then 1000 and then finish with 2000 and flitz

Powernoodle, I always love seeing that knife

oh ok thanks ill do that

 

[res1cue]

oh ok thanks ill do that

It's very rewarding, and something to do with your hands while watching TV. AUS8 polishes up pretty well

 

[Charlie Mike]

Charlie Mike's Fresno Felon special edition.

That came out really nice. It was one of my favorite mods to do.

 

[flatface77]

That came out really nice. It was one of my favorite mods to do.

What did you do to remove that annoying pinkie hook?

 

[Charlie Mike]

Dremel cut off wheel and clean up with my belt grinder.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

could you tell me how to polish it? sorry I'm not very smart, I'm only 13

Don't sell yourself short, you''re inexperienced, but smart enough to recognize it and ask questions.

 

[Grease]

I feel like I've stolen an idea now, but I liked that Fresno Felon special edition too much and had to try it with my Spartan.

My handle's a bit different though - I added another finger space around the pivot, so I can hold a bit closer to the blade if needed.

 

[Charlie Mike]

Great job on that!

 

[Grease]

Great job on that!

Thanks! I love modding knives, and this was a great excuse to try it on a knife I don't typically use much. That might change now, though...