G greatwtan Joined Feb 3, 2014 Messages 91 Jan 6, 2026 #1 Finally able to score a beautiful Mark Hand-Grinding EDC with ECAM scales! May I use dish soap to clean to clean the ECAM? After that, should I oil the scales? Thanks Everyone! Last edited: Jan 6, 2026
Finally able to score a beautiful Mark Hand-Grinding EDC with ECAM scales! May I use dish soap to clean to clean the ECAM? After that, should I oil the scales? Thanks Everyone!
G greatwtan Joined Feb 3, 2014 Messages 91 Jan 6, 2026 #3 91bravo said: Yes Yes Click to expand... Thanks! Got some pics uploaded.
cpirtle Leathercrafter Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Joined Mar 28, 2001 Messages 4,717 Jan 6, 2026 #4 Technically you don’t need to do anything, they will outlive all of us. You can wash them to get their natural color by removing dirt and oil, oiling them will just make them dark again. It’s personal preference. I prefer a good hand worn look
Technically you don’t need to do anything, they will outlive all of us. You can wash them to get their natural color by removing dirt and oil, oiling them will just make them dark again. It’s personal preference. I prefer a good hand worn look
G greatwtan Joined Feb 3, 2014 Messages 91 Jan 6, 2026 #5 cpirtle said: Technically you don’t need to do anything, they will outlive all of us. You can wash them to get their natural color by removing dirt and oil, oiling them will just make them dark again. It’s personal preference. I prefer a good hand worn look Click to expand... I just love materials that outlive us.... Thanks for the thorough explanation.
cpirtle said: Technically you don’t need to do anything, they will outlive all of us. You can wash them to get their natural color by removing dirt and oil, oiling them will just make them dark again. It’s personal preference. I prefer a good hand worn look Click to expand... I just love materials that outlive us.... Thanks for the thorough explanation.
yoko 11+% ABV Gold Member Joined Sep 4, 2011 Messages 11,719 Jan 6, 2026 #6 greatwtan said: Finally able to score a beautiful Mark Hand-Grinding EDC with ECAM scales! May I use dish soap to clean to clean the ECAM? After that, should I oil the scales? Thanks Everyone! Click to expand... Congrats!!!!!!!
greatwtan said: Finally able to score a beautiful Mark Hand-Grinding EDC with ECAM scales! May I use dish soap to clean to clean the ECAM? After that, should I oil the scales? Thanks Everyone! Click to expand... Congrats!!!!!!!