my favourite knife...a comp SQ

ikkyo

ikkyo

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...I think I found my favourite knife. (thanks to a BF member)
a comp grade Sarsquatch. I feel it can do everything what I ever imagine a knife should do.
The box was so light when I took in my hands, I thought somebody has stolen my knife...but the SQ is just the right weight. it feels much lighter than it's size would suggest. wonderful balance and ergos. and I like the "medieval" look of the blade. rough and tough.

I've a question though: I'm a bit concerned about rust...while it's a comp finish it can corrode easier. I can handle the blade surface- but what to do with the tang-under the slabs? I'm thinking to drill out the rivets, and change them onto screws to make the slabs demontable...any thoughts?
 
Congrats on your new favorite :thumbup:

I personally wouldn't worry about corrosion under the tang, if you can maintain the blade / edge then don't sweat the rest. It'll be fine unless you're submerging it into saltwater daily...
 
Congrats on a sweet score:thumbup:

Sent mine with Dwayne for pants and I can't really remember how it feels. I do remember I liked it.

I have thought about the comp blade rusting a bit easier myself, but I wouldn't think you would have to worry about under the handles.

Please post some pics if you do the mod.
 
I was told by Eric from Swamp Rat that a thin, thin layer of Renaissance Wax will protect the SR-101 from corroding. After a few uses, re-apply... THINLY!!

I'm sure the same would apply to INFI...
 
They're painted under the scales. There shouldn't be any wear at all under there. All the ones I've taken the handle off of had pristine painted surfaces under the scales.
 
before drilling out handles see:

JAB stupid massive injury post.

i wouldn't bother....especially since Fiddleback says theyre painted
 
Fiddleback said:
They're painted under the scales. There shouldn't be any wear at all under there. All the ones I've taken the handle off of had pristine painted surfaces under the scales.
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The comp finished blades aren't coated under scales are they?
I wouldn't think they would be. Have you taken slabs off one yet?
 
I think the Black/Black and the Sage/Tan ones are painted, but my Competition Grade is bare. Don't know about UNDER the slabs, but the blade and spine are all bare...
 
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