Izula hard use

kgd said:
I get the odd spot on the edge, especially given that mine is convexed and there is more bare metal exposed than with the original grind. It is just tarnish though. A couple of strops and its gone. No signs of rust on the logo. I do try to wipe my knife dry at night.
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I soaked my edge in vinegar and it became a very dark gray. It looks great! I redo it after I sharpen the knife. I'd rather the whole edge have that look that get spots from use.

Jonathan
 
That sounds good, but it seems like a forced patina to the edge right after sharpening would dull very slightly your edge right off the bat. Maybe I'm wrong there. Again, as I say, when I sharpen it by stropping, it removes the spots without effect.

Well - might as well throw up a photo of the Izula in hard use!

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I've only done it twice so far, but I never noticed it dulling any.. I just did it to see how it looks.

I'll have to take a closer look next time to see if it dulls. I also noticed stropping always cleans up the little spots.

Jonathan
 
I just recently bought an Izula, i'm planning on putting grips on it and i'm debating whether to strip the finish off and patina it.
Anybody have pics of a patinaed Izula?
Are the makers markings still there after the finish has been removed?
Does stripping the finish make the knife fit looser in the kydex sheath?
Just curious..........
 
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tholiver said:
I just recently bought an Izula, i'm planning on putting grips on it and i'm debating whether to strip the finish off and patina it.
Anybody have picks of a patinaed Izula?
Are the makers markings still there after the finish has been removed?
Does stripping the finish make the knife fit looser in the kydex sheath?
Just curious..........
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There are pics around here of patinia'd Izulas (check out the post your RAT pics thread), if the Izula is still new I'd recommend keeping the coating on until it sees some real wear. The coating will protect the blade better than any patina will.
 
hey KGD, a serrated izula could be very useful.
maybe you can ask one of the makers here to grind some serrations for you. I;m sure that it'll be the very first serrated izula on the planet.
 
Love the Izula ;)

Not only is it the perfect EDC FB, but the little guy can hold it's own as an outdoors blade. I've actually switched to the Izula from my RC4 for dayhikes :) (RC4 for overnights).
 
Wow - my thread got brought up from the dead, and it wasn't even me this time :D

Hey Boxant, I can see how and why you would do that. The izula is almost always around me, whether in a pocket or my pack. It will legitimately handle most jobs where an edge is needed. There are really only a few occasions where blade length really helps: food prep, batoning wood and chopping.

Then there are those tactical reasons which I try not to think about :D
 
AKnife said:
There are pics around here of patinia'd Izulas (check out the post your RAT pics thread), if the Izula is still new I'd recommend keeping the coating on until it sees some real wear. The coating will protect the blade better than any patina will.
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Thanks i just found some good pics there!
Still will likely strip it though, just not a fan of black paint, i like my steel nekkid,
:D !
I stripped my two Beckers Campanions and my 1271 Kabar as well.
What can i say i like to mod!
The Izula coatings not that thick so i assume removing it will not make it fit loosey-goosey in the kydex.
Need to find some nice wood to do the grips, maybe some bocote or wenge.
 
Sounds like a really great trip. Where on the great lakes were you? I am from Michigan myself and am curious where you went.
 
Dizwolf said:
Wow, small world, my sister just started her master's there.
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Then she knows me I'm sure! There are a few forumites in Windsor believe it or not and a few of us hang out together once in a while.

s12.aaxtell said:
Sounds like a really great trip. Where on the great lakes were you? I am from Michigan myself and am curious where you went.
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The course operates on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River the first week and western Lake Erie, off of Middle Sister Island in the 2nd week.
 
alright, very nice. unfortunatly I am from the other side of the state, but there is plenty of lake in the area haha
 
protourist said:
When working with rope I always use my Myerchin rigging knife. I will have to get an Izula now to compare them.
Thanks KGD.
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I use to have one of those, one of the rare occasions where i actually left a knife behind somewhere. I left a Myerchin with a good friend of mine in the service. I liked it, great knife.
 
kgd said:
Well - might as well throw up a photo of the Izula in hard use!

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Hi,

is it me or "ROWEN" upside down looks like "NEMOR"... and
All those fishes... and that clown fish color paracord...
Did I found Nemo ???:D

But seriously I wonder what is the paracord handle wrap easiest to clean after skinning for example.
Or it is wise to keep the Izula as a skeleton knife for all the "wet works" ?
Any advice ?

regards
Nemo
 
I find it easier to just replace the wrap. Takes 10 minutes to redo it and about 3' of cord. I keep a pile of the stuff around. I like the feel of the knife with the wrap too much to use it without.
 
kgd said:
I find it easier to just replace the wrap. Takes 10 minutes to redo it and about 3' of cord. I keep a pile of the stuff around. I like the feel of the knife with the wrap too much to use it without.
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Yes it's a matter of adaptation, taste and use of the knife.
Some like it smelly too !:D
But you are right: 3' of paracord and 10 minutes after you got a new handle.

Cheers
Nemo
 
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