Pocket clip steel type?

Caress of Steel

Caress of Steel

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Just wondering what type of steel Benchmade pocket clips were made of? My 710, 722, 705 and Griptillians all have similar clip/finish. My 530 has what appears to be a painted clip instead of the dark/anodized finish. Paint is popping off on the edges of the 530 clip and I'm thinking about hitting it with a wire brush to remove all the black paint. My only concern is rusting of the clip.

John
 
I would not worry about rusting a clip out, I don't think I've ever seen a pocket clip rust. The steel may be 420J2, very common stainless steel that liners and clips are made from.
 
Worst case scenario - give Benchmade a call and they'll send you a new clip for free.
 
Yes, Benchmade will probably send you a new parkerized clip.

Never seen a spot of rust on a clip, I think 420J like stated earlier.
 
Caress of Steel said:
Just wondering what type of steel Benchmade pocket clips were made of? My 710, 722, 705 and Griptillians all have similar clip/finish. My 530 has what appears to be a painted clip instead of the dark/anodized finish. Paint is popping off on the edges of the 530 clip and I'm thinking about hitting it with a wire brush to remove all the black paint. My only concern is rusting of the clip.

John
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The ones with Benchmade USA written on them are parkerized, the others with only Benchmade are painted. Benchmade CS will send you whatever style you want if you ask politely. :-) None will rust so easily unless maybe they are left in saltwater for a few weeks. ;-)
 
Well, its all natural now. Took it to a wire wheel on a grinder at work...removed all the black. Too bad the rest of the paint didn't come off as easy as the part that chipped off around the edges on its own. I may get a low-rider clip for the 530 if I decide I really like it. I wanted it because it was so thin...and that it is.

John
 
I have seen someone that polished the paint off the clip with a dremel but the black paint deep in the inlayed benchmade logo remained behind. It actually looked pretty good.
 
Caress of Steel said:
Well, its all natural now. Took it to a wire wheel on a grinder at work...removed all the black. Too bad the rest of the paint didn't come off as easy as the part that chipped off around the edges on its own. I may get a low-rider clip for the 530 if I decide I really like it. I wanted it because it was so thin...and that it is.

John
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Why not use a dab of paint stripper and finish what the wheel could not? Really quite easy and fast.
 
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