Getting an Mnandi, some general questions...

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adnan

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I believe its going to take 6-8 weeks for it to come in. In the past, I've only had Spyderco knives (a cricket and a navigator). I've got a bad habit of using pocket knives on food when not at the dinnertable. How do you guys keep your blades clean? Anything anti-bacterial that suitable for blades? Any links on things that are harmful to the blade?

2nd question is are there any personalization options available on the Mnandi? I wanted to get an Umfaan, but currently not available.

Thanks!

Adnan
 
Adnan,

As far as protecting the blade because you want to use it on food; light vegetable oil works well. The Mnandi comes with a blade made of S30V stainless steel. Very good stuff and very corrosion resistant. As long as you clean the blade after use on food with just water and a dry towel, you should have no problem.

If you don't want to wait for a Mnandi or Umfaan, go to www.truenorthknives.com or www.knifeart.com. Both of these sites have a huge selection of both knives in stock.

Hope this helps.:)
 
That Damascus Snakewood Mnandi at True North is beautiful. What a work of art.:) All of the Mnandis are beautiful, but this one is my favorite. Maybe somedday.:rolleyes:
 
For knives used around food, try mineral oil from the pharmacy section of the food market.
Jim
 
Adnan - good to see you over here. I'm a newbie over here myself. The Mnandi is a great knife and worth the wait. I too am looking forward to adding one to my "collection"!
 
Originally posted by RevJim
That Damascus Snakewood Mnandi at True North is beautiful. What a work of art.:) All of the Mnandis are beautiful, but this one is my favorite. Maybe somedday.:rolleyes:
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I just purchased this wonderfull knife at True North. After seeing it pictured on their web site I could not resist. What an elegant way to start a Reeve collection! I'm hooked!
 
Jazz1,
If you'd rather "practice carry" using a regular blade with Bocote wood I'd be happy to swap for a while.:rolleyes: :) :D Just thought I'd try to help. Congratulations.
 
Originally posted by RevJim
Jazz1,
If you'd rather "practice carry" using a regular blade with Bocote wood I'd be happy to swap for a while.:rolleyes: :) :D Just thought I'd try to help. Congratulations.
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I was told that I could carry the Mnandi in my shirt pocket and it would look like a pen. What I really need in my office is a big pen that looks like a knife to keep the ignorant at bay;)

Thanks for the offer RevJim. I may need to take you up on that if my co-workers don't smarten up over the weekend.
 
The nibs on some of my fountain pens are fairly large, but, unless held like a knife wouldn't scare anyone away. Of course the ignorant are a great challenge - they either know no fear or fear everything. I've been afraid to carry my mnandi in my shirt pocket much. I have carried it in my inside coat pocket a few times (like when I'm ashamed to put another knife in my pants pocket). I hate to leave my toys at home.;)
 
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