Handles + water absorption = Corrosion?

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Dr.V

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I have noticed that the handle of my BA absorbs some water when I wash it. It got me to thinking about the possibility that this might lead to corrosion if food acids, salt water or other corrosives found their way to the steel. Any thoughts on this? What would be a good way to seal the handle? WD40 (wax in solvent), paste wax, Tuf Cloth (again, some material like wax in solvent), polyurathane, epoxy????? Is there a uniform glue layer between the handle and the steel preventing anything from getting through?

Thanks in advance,
Rich
 
If you have a black coated model, then there's a layer of the coating underneath the handle as well that protects it from corrosion.

-Greg
 
Greg,
I made the assumption that something other than the three fasteners were holding the scales on, such as some type of glue. If so, the glue would need something to adhere to. The coating , IMO, would not be the surface of choice as it flakes off rather easily. In that case bare steel might be involved. Sort of a worst case scenario.
It may be just that simple. The coating, then the scales held on by fasteners. No corrosion.

Thanks,
Rich

[This message has been edited by Dr.V (edited 06-01-2000).]
 
I am not sure if Busse uses any type of adhesive on the handles. I do know that the handles are attached to the tang with a machine. they are pressure applied. and are kinda a part of the knife. thats why it is impossible to remove the new handles without destroying them. They literaly have to be ground or cut off. So I think the handles are pressure fitted to the "coated blade" and then bolted down for extra strength and security. So I think you're covered dude.

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