black mamba
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Jody, that is some huge turtle! Ralf posed for a new picture today, and back in the pocket he went.

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Yeah, I was tempted to say I whittled itJody, that is some huge turtle! Ralf posed for a new picture today, and back in the pocket he went.
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Have a great day Guardians!
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Rested for a day, but now its back. I'm still flushing the joints free of compound, but I know it will get there.
Great-looking AC's guysHave you tried blowing oil through the joint with some compressed/canned air Joshua, usually flushes it out double fast?
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I've heard of others who have used that method, but I haven't gone to the get the compressed air myself. I'll have to pick some up and give it a try, though. Thanks for the advice!
The cans are cheap, and last for ages. Just make sure you put a rag behind so you don't blow oil and gunk all over the wall!![]()
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It should only take a couple of minutes
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Thanks Jack!Great-looking AC's guysHave you tried blowing oil through the joint with some compressed/canned air Joshua, usually flushes it out double fast?
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Do you recommend any particular oil? All I have now is nano oil, which is pretty thick and a little goes a long way.
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The first thing I do with any new knife before opening for the first time is fill the joints with mineral oil. Then I flush until it comes out clean. Some take more than others.I'd just use a cheap mineral oil, or even 3-in-1. I sometimes use mineral oil from a Boker oil pen, but it's a bit of a waste to be honest
I thought everybody already did this!![]()
It only takes a minute guys, if you hold the knife with a clean cloth or a piece of kitchen towel, you'll see the gunk blow out, and keep repeating until you're just blowing oil out. That's what I do anyway![]()
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First day carrying my AC!! After a little agonizing, I chose this one, and will pass the other two along to some local friends!
I wear the natural turquoise for its healing and protective properties.
The first thing I do with any new knife before opening for the first time is fill the joints with mineral oil. Then I flush until it comes out clean. Some take more than others.![]()