EDC XIII Which knife or knives are you carrying today?

[GIGANTOID]

 

[GIGANTOID]

SS Endura, FFG, Poliished

Caught this one scampering across the table. Ill carry its metal hide with me tomorrow to ward off the others.

 

[WValtakis]

 

[Dextar]

Thank you all! Zippo fluid is just in my cabinet, will try soon.

I have used just about everything. I have found the absolute best solvent for tape residue is Zippo fluid or off brand lighter fluid. It wipes off in seconds and evaporates quickly. Just don't go cutting up your chicken without washing it.

Fingernail polish remover

Zippo fluid, aka Ronsonol. It's like magic for tape gunk, packaging residue, etc.

Squirt a little on your preferred cleaning cloth. (I'll use a gun cleaning patch, folded scrap rag, or even a folded paper towel.) Fold the wet part of that cloth over the sticky part of the blade and hold it there for a little bit to let the solvent to do its job. Then rub in small circles or whatever, wipe away, flip to the other side of the cloth and wipe away again with pressure. You should be all set.

 

[Jeeeen!]

https://imgur.com/JDUxjvu

 

[Chronovore]

I have used just about everything. I have found the absolute best solvent for tape residue is Zippo fluid or off brand lighter fluid. It wipes off in seconds and evaporates quickly. Just don't go cutting up your chicken without washing it.

Thank you all! Zippo fluid is just in my cabinet, will try soon.

I wish I could remember who first recommended this to me. It was somebody here on Blade Forums. It really is magic. I've since used it to remove persistent sticker residue from a few other things too.

While people have been handling Zippo fluid for decades, and some of us have spent decades with it slowly but consistently escaping from a lighter in the pockets of our jeans, it isn't particularly healthy. If you are concerned about this or want a more efficient cleaning in general, you can follow up a Zippo fluid clean with a quick alcohol wipe. (Tape gunk is soluble in Zippo fluid and Zippo fluid is soluble in concentrated alcohol.) I use 99% isopropyl alcohol for regular knife cleaning, especially when stripping factory gunk out of a new knife. You can use the more commonly available 91% isopropyl alcohol too. The fast evaporation rate also makes it helpful for drying a metal surface prior to oiling.

 

[Chefget]

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[Rose and Thistle Custom]

 

[Chronovore]

I did Titanium and Tanto Tuesday today. I rarely do a fixed blade plus a dedicated folder but with guns not being allowed at the polling place, it was an easy belt swap to the Guardian 3.5. It's one of those knives I need an excuse to carry but I'm always glad to have it when I do.

 

[Dextar]

I wish I could remember who first recommended this to me. It was somebody here on Blade Forums. It really is magic. I've since used it to remove persistent sticker residue from a few other things too.

While people have been handling Zippo fluid for decades, and some of us have spent decades with it slowly but consistently escaping from a lighter in the pockets of our jeans, it isn't particularly healthy. If you are concerned about this or want a more efficient cleaning in general, you can follow up a Zippo fluid clean with a quick alcohol wipe. (Tape gunk is soluble in Zippo fluid and Zippo fluid is soluble in concentrated alcohol.) I use 99% isopropyl alcohol for regular knife cleaning, especially when stripping factory gunk out of a new knife. You can use the more commonly available 91% isopropyl alcohol too. The fast evaporation rate also makes it helpful for drying a metal surface prior to oiling.

Appreciate this further helpful notes. (and btw I know it's called "gunk" now , absolutely, this forum and the members are so much helpful)
Do you think 75% alcohol (not vodka) is also helpful?

 

[DocJekl]

The Sencut comparison with a Delica 4

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2

I'm a big fan of Spyderco and have a box full of them (well, like 18 of them), but I've not been a big fan of the look of standard FRN scales vs something like the Sencut scales. The FRN are grippy and all, but they feel a little thin in my hand, and a little cheap. My favorite Spydercos are with G10, Micarta, or real full thickness carbon fiber scales, with Ti next, and then FRN, and laminated CF/G10 last.

I do have a Delica 4 with forest green FRN scales, and another one with VG-10 Damascus blade and Titanium scales, and it's a cool little knife. You should enjoy it, with good ergonomics. Much easier to one-hand open than something smaller like a Dragonfly or Manbug.

OTOH, looking forward to fidgeting with your Sencut in a few days and THANKS for fixing up the other Civivi knife blades too!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks, the Delica 4 is decked out with K390 and was a bit of a bear to sharpen! that stuff is hard! My first Spyderco was a Delica fully serrated and I bought it right from Mr Sal Glesser when he ventured into the wilds of upstate New York one Sept to be at the Ashokan Seminar, boy that was a long long time ago. He had brought a few cartons of knives and gave everyone there a nice discount. Mine was also blue and I picked up some pink receipt paper that was laying crumbled up on the table and went to cut it to test the edge and it just whistled through like it wasn't even there, my face must have shown my surprise as Sal looked at me and just gave me a knowing smile and a nod. He was a very soft spoken person and it was a pleasure to get to meet him there and kind of him to give everyone a break on those knives he brought along too.
G2

 

[DocJekl]

Thanks, the Delica 4 is decked out with K390 and was a bit of a bear to sharpen! that stuff is hard! My first Spyderco was a Delica fully serrated and I bought it right from Mr Sal Glesser when he ventured into the wilds of upstate New York one Sept to be at the Ashokan Seminar, boy that was a long long time ago. He had brought a few cartons of knives and gave everyone there a nice discount. Mine was also blue and I picked up some pink receipt paper that was laying crumbled up on the table and went to cut it to test the edge and it just whistled through like it wasn't even there, my face must have shown my surprise as Sal looked at me and just gave me a knowing smile and a nod. He was a very soft spoken person and it was a pleasure to get to meet him there and kind of him to give everyone a break on those knives he brought along too.
G2

I still have my first Spyderco, bought around 1992-1993 at an Ace Hardware store - a C18P designed by Wayne Goddard with fully serrated G2 blade made in Seki-City with black micarta scales. I had to replace the buck 110 knife that I lost when I moved that year. So, not as cool of a story as yours. but, it's still wicked sharp, and it looks well enjoyed and well loved.

 

[Chronovore]

Appreciate this further helpful notes. (and btw I know it's called "gunk" now , absolutely, this forum and the members are so much helpful)
Do you think 75% alcohol (not vodka) is also helpful?

You are welcome. The leftovers from tape is definitely "gunk". As far as what comes inside a new knife, that's less specific. Production knives generally come with a lubricating oil which may or may not contain preservatives and might be more focused on rust prevention than performance lubrication. Some have grease or a combination of grease and oil. Some have random dirt, yuck, or who knows what else from the factory, which can end up mixed into whatever oil or grease. I've even seen the odd metal shaving in cheap knives.

This is a big part of why I take apart every new knife that I can. Aside from inspecting or getting to know a new knife, I get to start fresh with known, non-toxic, fresh lubrication on clean internals. Different companies are different but for some production knives, doing this can make a significant difference in the action. In some cases, it's like fast-forwarding past the "break-in period".

While 75% alcohol will work, I prefer a higher concentration. (For what it's worth, isopropanol is better than ethanol for oils.) The higher the concentration, the better the solvent ability and the faster the evaporation.

 

[Hyesouljah]

 

[jfk1110]

G'morning!

 

[Kirk Raptor]

Today, it's . . .

 

[knoefz]

 

[LimpCroissant]

We've caught quite a few but it is a little slow. Temps are higher than normal in Pensacola Beach this year. We've still managed several Spanish, a few snapper, a spade and my wife got a really nice trout. Still better than work!

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Nice man, hell yea! Looks like fun and nice catches! Looks like a Spotted Sea Trout, that's a trout that I didn't know existed!

 

[LimpCroissant]

I haven't posted on this thread in a long time...but I have been enjoying everyone's pics! I just finished "fragging" this chef, and I thought maybe you all could help me decide a few things. I like the contrast of polished cut lines and matte finish. Should I re- beadblast, anno...? Leave as is...Etc?View attachment 1982683View attachment 1982686

Wow, that's some crazy awesome milling, nice job! My vote goes for keeping it the way it is. I really like the contrast too.