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I have a used Spyderco Para Military 2 inbound and the seller was very upfront about the knife's condition, including that there was a stain on the grips. Pic below, though you may have to click on it to see the stain, which is "south" of the clip. I haven't received the knife yet.
No idea what the stain is (they're a knife shop and were not the original owner). Could be the blood of a ninja slain in the night. Could from an exploding dye pack in a bank heist gone wrong. Could be ketchup.
I'm not too worried if it turns out to be permanent as this will be a knife in daily use and will soon acquire new stains on my watch. Perhaps even a stain patina, of which this stain will be one of many in a rich mosaic.
However, I was thinking to give a scrub with soapy water and a toothbrush. If that doesn't do the trick, any other secrets? Is G10 dishwasher safe?
Also, do I need to/should I remove the scales prior to scrubbing? I mean, my other knives have gone through thunderstorms and I kind of expect this one should be able to survive a dunking/washing so I think it doesn't matter...right?
Yes, I'm obsessing because I hate waiting.
No idea what the stain is (they're a knife shop and were not the original owner). Could be the blood of a ninja slain in the night. Could from an exploding dye pack in a bank heist gone wrong. Could be ketchup.
I'm not too worried if it turns out to be permanent as this will be a knife in daily use and will soon acquire new stains on my watch. Perhaps even a stain patina, of which this stain will be one of many in a rich mosaic.
However, I was thinking to give a scrub with soapy water and a toothbrush. If that doesn't do the trick, any other secrets? Is G10 dishwasher safe?
Also, do I need to/should I remove the scales prior to scrubbing? I mean, my other knives have gone through thunderstorms and I kind of expect this one should be able to survive a dunking/washing so I think it doesn't matter...right?
Yes, I'm obsessing because I hate waiting.
