First Hinderer; a few questions?

The_Knife_Man · Jan 9, 2015

So I got my first Hinderer today and noticed what appears to be rust on the flipper.
Is this rust on the flipper? Should I scrub it with something, reach out to the seller, or that's how it should be?

RubiconSS · Jan 9, 2015

Residual effect from the SW process that sometimes occupies the recesses.

CatsTide · Jan 9, 2015

Good question. I knew it was normal but never asked. Rubicon, what is SW process?

xxfalconxx · Jan 9, 2015

Stone Washing......(SW)

RubiconSS · Jan 9, 2015

When the pieces come out of the "tumbler" which imbues the stone wash finish, there is a residual effect which occurs to varying degree in the recesses.
The one pictured is very nice IMO.

RubiconSS · Jan 9, 2015

I apologize. I said SW process. Brain fart, by product of the heat treat process leaves/ causes the patina in the jumping. Long day.

Need2Know · Jan 9, 2015

The color is from heat treatment and the small spaces not being hit in the SW process.

Need2Know · Jan 9, 2015

Bam!!! We 8:08ed that one!

RubiconSS · Jan 9, 2015

Yeah I was tired by the end of the day and brain farted a portion of the explanation, whatya gonna do..... Friday, tough day at the end of a tough week.
Damn, and I was going for a promotion, ah well:foot:

CatsTide · Jan 9, 2015

Good stuff. Thanks guys.

Need2Know · Jan 9, 2015

My day's still busy. And it's not near over. Enjoy the weekend!

Bludgeon · Jan 9, 2015

At least there was no whining...lol

Need2Know · Jan 9, 2015

Bludgeon said:
At least there was no whining...lol

Many of us here are to-the-point types w/ a playful side. We are willing to assist any inquisitive and respectful person at all times.

The_Knife_Man · Jan 9, 2015

Cool good to know. I've only had it a few hours got it lubed up. Pivot has loctite. I'm diggin it.

And thanks for the fast replys!

RubiconSS · Jan 9, 2015

I do like your jimping.....

The_Knife_Man · Jan 9, 2015

RubiconSS said:
I do like your jimping.....

Thanks! This ones for you then.

The_Knife_Man · Jan 9, 2015

And what's a thread without more pics...

RDA · Jan 10, 2015

The_Knife_Man said:
So I got my first Hinderer today and noticed what appears to be rust on the flipper.
Is this rust on the flipper? Should I scrub it with something, reach out to the seller, or that's how it should be?

Everyone already has this covered, but this is a very worthwhile thread to read:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...s-Generations-History-and-General-Information

Your question is covered in the very first FAQ.