Discoloration on liner of GB

[Kumdo]

My GB has a spot on the liner that is discolored- right where the finger notch is. It looks like when you hold a torch to copper and it changes color (brazing?). Anyone else see this sort of thing? I'm not complaining -it looks pretty cool- just wondering what it is.

 

[Derek Iverson]

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[tique]

If I remember correctly they said it was from heat treat.... and it's left there cause it looks nifty

My AR has it there as well.

 

I think it is marks from where they put the ball bearing in the liner. There is a small ball bearing in the liner lock to keep from scrubbing your blade and making marks. Look at the base of your blade there should be a small holw in the blade... I think the bear also fits into that hole to help retain the blade while it's closed. I have a sebenza that has these same strange scars on the integral lock and it's right at the bearing. look inside the liner you can see the little ball.

 

[AluminumOvercas]

According to Mick. It is present because of the heat treat. He also added that he thought it looked cool so they left it on.

Shelb

 

[Kumdo]

Thanks guys. I agree with Mick that it looks cool.

BTW, did I mention how unbelievable these knives are!!?? The AR/GB are like no other folders out there. They are TANKS! And sharp- I never cut myself with other knives, but Strider always bite me the day they arrive. I get the (slightly unnerving) impression they are showing me who's boss.

JpG