LionSteel Shuffler

I wish I recieved it... if you go to the CK webiste you can see the stock photo. I also reserved an ebony shuffler.
 
knifeswapper said:
I don't know what kind of lubricant they used, but every one had it - some visible - some not so much.
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knifeswapper knifeswapper the copper-colored lubricant is to prevent galling (cold or friction welding) between two dissimilar metals (steel and titanium). It's commonly used when attaching aluminum or steel bicycle components to titanium frames.
 
Oh, and I'm "sure" about the random carbon fiber Shuffler after seeing a photo of the CF Roundhead that @bearfacedkiller posted on the Spyderco Forum. This will be my first non-SAK traditional. I'm usually a Spyderco-carrier, but the modern materials and overall design of the lionSTEEL CK01 exclusives are really appealing to me. I'd love to see this design offered in a "stainmore" steel that would develop a patina, specifically K390.
 
m6steen said:
knifeswapper knifeswapper the copper-colored lubricant is to prevent galling (cold or friction welding) between two dissimilar metals (steel and titanium). It's commonly used when attaching aluminum or steel bicycle components to titanium frames.
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That's not the reason the factory gave me, but I don't remember the name of it now. Also, the steel never contacts the Ti. But may be same lubricant as you reference.
 
The metallic lubrication looked just like some of the anti-seize compound that I have used on automotive bolts and threads in the past to help keep them from getting stuck. Never thought of using it on a knife. No big deal, it flushes out easily.
 
Gary W. Graley said:
Just got this one in, had sold the stag scaled one which I missed and this one I seem to like better for some reason, not sure exactly why,

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and some of that 'anti-seize' stuff appears from time to time weeping out of the pivot area on this one as well

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Looks great! I finally took the dive and my very first Lionsteel is on the way from CK (ebony Shuffler).
 
I just bought one of these myself, haven’t gotten it yet but really looking forward to it. I’m wondering how you all carry yours? I’m up until now a modern pocket clip type. Do you just drop it in your pocket? Leather carry slip? Other?
 
I think that boils down to preference really. It is 3 3/4" closed so you could go any which way with it.
Personally, I plan to use a slip but that is my preference because I already carry a small knife in my coin pocket and I don't like carrying something loose in my front pocket.
 
I plan to carry mine in the same manner as my other 3.5"+ closed length traditional slip joints....in a leather slip next to my wallet in my back pocket.

Congrats on the new knife :thumbsup:
 
redsparrow said:
Drop in pocket but... do not forget about it! (unless you want it machine washed) ;)
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Hoping that isn’t the voice of experience :). I really like the white micarta, and had to order one. I have never had to clean micarta though, anyone have any tips for keeping it new looking? I read a post from this forum that suggested dawn dish washing soap and a little scrubbing, does that work?
 
Whetstone39 said:
Hoping that isn’t the voice of experience :). I really like the white micarta, and had to order one. I have never had to clean micarta though, anyone have any tips for keeping it new looking? I read a post from this forum that suggested dawn dish washing soap and a little scrubbing, does that work?
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It was the voice of experience Tom... fortunately not my experience. I only read about it.
I've cleaned micarta but not Lion Steel's micarta. Generally it is some pretty tough stuff and nonabsorbent, so dish soap (designed to remove oil and dirt) should be an excellent cleaner, especially since the scales are so easily removed. Dawn has been used (after an oil spill) to clean baby ducks... if it's gently enough for ducklings it should do a really great job on micarta.
 
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redsparrow said:
It was the voice of experience Tom... fortunately not my experience. I only read about it.
I've cleaned micarta but not Lion Steel's micarta. Generally it is some pretty tough stuff and nonabsorbent, so dish soap (designed to remove oil and dirt) should be an excellent cleaner, especially since the scales are so easily removed. People have used Dawn (after an oil spill) on baby ducks... if it's gently enough for ducklings it should do a really great job on micarta.
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Thanks! I have a few of the first run, and once I put a 30 degree inclusive edge on one of them really liked it. Then Mike had them manufactured in white and ebony, now I have 2 more in the way. :) I have a LOT of re-profiling to do in the next couple weeks.
 
I think they thinned down the blades since the first release, my Shuffler was fairly thin, took a bit of time on my water stones but got her down to slicing very well now.
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Whetstone39 said:
Thanks! I have a few of the first run, and once I put a 30 degree inclusive edge on one of them really liked it. Then Mike had them manufactured in white and ebony, now I have 2 more in the way. :) I have a LOT of re-profiling to do in the next couple weeks.
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Didn't the inclusive angle changed since the first run? I'm a fan Tom! I considered both the white and the ebony but with 2 Roundheads and 2 Shufflers already I had to pass. How long does it take to re-profile an M390 blade?
 
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