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I have been looking for a good all around fixed blade to take camping, hiking, etc. At this point I have pretty much decided on an RC4. It doesn’t seem to big or too small and from my research it seems to be able to handle batoning if need be. One thing I am still wondering about is how well it handles humidity and damp environments. I know it’s 1095 but would it handle high humidity and the possibility of being submerged in fresh water as long as it was periodically wiped off and a coat of mineral oil was applied daily?
 
as long as you maintain it you will be ok....I live less than fifteen minutes from the gulf of mexico and have never had a problem. just wipe it down and use some lubrication...mineral oil is fine...I used my rc3 to clean some crabs the boys and i caught three weeks ago. wiped it down and coated it with rem oil and still no rust.....Drew
 
You shouldn't have a problem at all, considering your PM you described. I've had my RC-3 in water. Just dry, oil up good as new. You'll be happy with an RC-4.
 
Use it daily and there will be no rust. If you are going to store it then wipe it down with some oil.
 
I use gun oil after washing them, works great and can find some anywhere.

If you take simple care of the blades by just rinsing them with freshwater after being in seawater, washing them after a good days work, and just whipe them with a fine coat of gun oil after drying them, no worries.

Its like sharpening whatever the steel the edge needs some maintenance if used, if you never sharpen it will get duller, if you just take care of it you can keep your edge.
 
The RC-4 is the perfect choice for all your camping/hiking needs :thumbup:

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RAT Pack # 64
 
KuRUpTD said:
The RC-4 is the perfect choice for all your camping/hiking needs :thumbup:

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RAT Pack # 64
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The knife with the orange... Is that a Bahco? If it is I got one recently as a beater knock around knife that I can play with. So far I am impressed. Not as good as RAT of course but not bad for $6 I think. How do you like yours?
 
marthinus said:
The knife with the orange... Is that a Bahco? If it is I got one recently as a beater knock around knife that I can play with. So far I am impressed. Not as good as RAT of course but not bad for $6 I think. How do you like yours?
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It's actually a carbon steel Mora Clipper and it's as sharp as a razor :thumbup:
 
Locust said:
Marthinus
Is that the fs104 from County Comm? Does it work well for you?
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Yes that firesteel is the FS104 from countycomm and it works great.
I've picked up some misch metal firesteels recently and have been playing with those ... they are awesome :thumbup:
 
The totally recognizable, carbon steel Titanic has been on the bottom for almost a century now.

It takes some serious neglect to ruin a 1095 blade via corrosion, especially a coated one.
 
KuRUpTD said:
It's actually a carbon steel Mora Clipper and it's as sharp as a razor :thumbup:
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AAAH. You have carbon! I have stainless :( They look exactly the same! I must admit. I am surprised at what a great slicer the grind is. It is a Scandinavian grind or am i wrong?
 
marthinus said:
AAAH. You have carbon! I have stainless :( They look exactly the same! I must admit. I am surprised at what a great slicer the grind is. It is a Scandinavian grind or am i wrong?
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Carbon steel Moras are typically made of 1095 steel hardened to 59-60RC and given a scandi grind.

They are razor sharp because the grind leaves a zero degree edge and the steel is HT'd a little harder than average for 1095. Great slicers and cutters, but with little lateral strength or overall flexibility. The carbon ones do kick ass over their stainless counterparts though.
 
Yes that firesteel is the FS104 from countycomm and it works great.
I've picked up some misch metal firesteels recently and have been playing with those ... they are awesome
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Thanks
 
Locust said:
I have been looking for a good all around fixed blade to take camping, hiking, etc. At this point I have pretty much decided on an RC4. It doesn’t seem to big or too small and from my research it seems to be able to handle batoning if need be. One thing I am still wondering about is how well it handles humidity and damp environments. I know it’s 1095 but would it handle high humidity and the possibility of being submerged in fresh water as long as it was periodically wiped off and a coat of mineral oil was applied daily?
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You have been given good info. & advice Locust. I would just add this... If you are going to be using the knife with foodstuff, use Mineral Oil on the blade & NOT any petroleum based oils. Petroleum oil of course is toxic & really doesn't taste too good!:D

Mineral oil works great & is easily obtainable at any pharmacy.
 
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