No no no no!!! Northfield barlow in the washing machine!!

It sounds like you've had a hard week Duncan, searching for your knife and worrying about it's fate. You must have been relieved to have found it - Sue too I bet ;) That knife has certainly had an adventure, but I'm sure it still means at least as much to you. Use it with a good heart my friend :) :thumbup:

Gevonovich said:
I was a dam builder
Across a gasket deep and wide
Where steel and water did collide
A place called Frontloader on the wild Maytag
I slipped and fell in the gasket hole below
I was buried in the tomb that knows no sound
But I am still around
I'll always be around and around and around and around

I fly a starship across the Universe divide
And when I reach the other side....
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:) :thumbup:
 
Looks like the ebony stood up well the treatment. Now you have a N(ew)O(ld)K(nife). Took you some elbow grease but she looks nice now. Quite a tribute to GEC's quality.
Maybe could they employ you as part time Chief Tester :)
 
I just did the same thing to my smooth autumn bone Northfield Barlow. Mine made it to the dryer and was still in the pocket and slip. Still, the bolsters need some polishing.
Here's to lost, and found knives.
 
I'm glad you found your knife Duncan. Like others have said, I like it. :cool: I'd try to Primblize it a bit, but not worry about the steel loss and use it. It's still got a long life ahead. :D:thumbup:
 
HAHAHAHHAHAHA!!!!

WD-40 is NOT good "lube the joints" stuff....a dedicated gun lube will do it much better, for much longer.

Don't think I have ever washed a knife in the machine.....coins, Carmex tubes(bad, bad, bad), bluetooth headset and my wallet twice, but never a knife.

Looking at your photos makes me very glad of that fact.....hope the rest of your year is better!

Happy Holidays and Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Wd40 was used to rinse out the remaining warm soapy water - which was used to get gunk out the joint. I then used an air gun to blow out the joint and then used mineral oil as the lube for the joint. I never use WD40 for an actual lube.
 
I've had an alox SAK go through the washer a couple of times. None the worse for wear.
 
Campbellclanman said:
Wd40 was used to rinse out the remaining warm soapy water - which was used to get gunk out the joint. I then used an air gun to blow out the joint and then used mineral oil as the lube for the joint. I never use WD40 for an actual lube.
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Mineral oil is "ok"....if you have the ability, try Lubriplate....not terribly expensive, does a great job on both knives and guns.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I think it looks pretty cool! I know it's an awful feeling to lose or hurt a treasured knife.
 
Kohai999 said:
Mineral oil is "ok"....if you have the ability, try Lubriplate....not terribly expensive, does a great job on both knives and guns.
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I tend to like Kroil Instrument Oil. Seems to get the job done for my knives. Guns? That depends, but Froglube works pretty good.
 
I won't speak for Duncan but I THINK he uses mineral oil because he may use his knife for food???
 
Duncan, I completely understand the panic and disappointment, but as others have said this little episode has definitely made it your knife. It has character now that makes it a one of a kind, and the fact that you worked as hard as you did to find it and to clean it back up when you did shows your character as well. I think it looks great and well loved cherish that one my friend.
 
Hey Duncan, as much as it hurts, look at the bright side. a) The knife is still with you and functioning b) You had the chance to practice knife care under pressure :D c) Now you have a knife with personality that not few of us are seek.

Have a great Holidays
Mike
 
Thanks everyone once again for the nice comments - Paul - yes my friend I do use my knife for food as well as the many other duties, I am always aware of what I cut with my knife - because of the fact that it at times gets used for food, I also use Mineral Oil as BRL also states the use when preserving knives.

This knife will be used -dont worry - it got used plenty today - Diamond Stoned, Ceramic rod then stropped - gives you that "sticky' feeling when just slightly touching that beautiful Steel!
 
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