Flushed Knife - What the Heck?

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How many times have you read a description of a knife for sale that proudly exclaims that the owner has "flushed" it?
What does this phrase mean to you?
As far as I can tell, to some it means dousing it with oil, while to others it means giving it a bath in Dawn and re-oiling, while to others it means - who knows?.
I mean, it's like that ad that warns "Have you been to a region where certain fungal infections are common?"
They don't say where the regions are or what the certain infections are. So how do you know?
The guy selling the "flushed knife" is mighty proud that he did it and because he did, you should buy his knife - but he doesn't say what's been done!
Certain fungal infections? Flushed knife?
So what does "flushing a knife" mean to you?
Or rather, what should it mean?
Inquiring minds would like to know your ideas and methods.
OG
 
I have taken it to mean that the scales end seamlessly with the liners or bolster(s), the back springs (if any) are all evenly set to adjacent surfaces, screw or pin heads are set properly so that they don't stick out, or in, anywhere, i.e. FLUSH. That kind of close tolerances. If you've had otherwise, you would value the description. My take away, in any case. YUP, I've been wrong before :rolleyes:

Ray
 
Flushed and oiled. Flushed the joint free of any debris left over after final buffing/assembly. Then drying and then oiling or greasing the joint/springs/liners
 
^ REALLY? o_O

That's what you get asking a woodworker/boatbuilder what FLUSH means. :confused:

I never would have come up with that understanding :(

Oh well - learning Monday :thumbsup:

Ray
 
OLd_gUY said:
How many times have you read a description of a knife for sale that proudly exclaims that the owner has "flushed" it?
What does this phrase mean to you?
As far as I can tell, to some it means dousing it with oil, while to others it means giving it a bath in Dawn and re-oiling, while to others it means - who knows?.
I mean, it's like that ad that warns "Have you been to a region where certain fungal infections are common?"
They don't say where the regions are or what the certain infections are. So how do you know?
The guy selling the "flushed knife" is mighty proud that he did it and because he did, you should buy his knife - but he doesn't say what's been done!
Certain fungal infections? Flushed knife?
So what does "flushing a knife" mean to you?
Or rather, what should it mean?
Inquiring minds would like to know your ideas and methods.
OG
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I've had a few I'd like to flush.......
 
RayseM said:
^ REALLY? o_O

That's what you get asking a woodworker/boatbuilder what FLUSH means. :confused:

I never would have come up with that understanding :(

Oh well - learning Monday :thumbsup:

Ray
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Haha i understand believe me. I do like flush liners etc. Too :-)
 
I knew I was asking for trouble when I posted this :D
Thought it might be interesting to discuss the different ways - such as Goose 7279 posted in #5 above.
 
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It means one, in hind sight, and in the future should always tie off that sucker with a tether when working over water no matter the size of the bowl . . . er. . . I mean pond ;)
 
... and I READ - Owner, as meaning maker. :rolleyes: Does that make my answer more credible? :D

Ray
 
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OK, I give.
There are posts about people who have"flushed" Bucks, GEC's among others.
There are many posts from folks who feel it is an important step in assuring the longevity of their knives as they are interested in having only high quality oil in the pivot area. They do what they feel is necessary to get rid of substances such as lapping compound which is used by many high end makers.
I was hoping for some input from those folks along with those who have already posted.
Evidently, it's time to put this thread out of it's misery.
 
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