Purchasing my first blade and in need of guidance.

[Bladenoobie1]

Understood. From now on, and to your benefit, think of "real" weaponry or as you defined it, a blade that is sharpened and not a display piece, as a quality tool-- something with craftsmanship and ingenuity behind it. Is a sharp blade made by mediocre company more of a weapon than a dull blade made by an skillful accomplished maker? Something to think about and to maybe provide clarification to this mess of a thread.

EDIT:

And to answer some earlier statements, justifying a purchase is done so by the consumer, not from the opinions around him. Say if Jack (random name) bought a cheap slipjoint for a ridiculous price, but found it to suit his needs and purposes then good for Jack. Just because someone tells you that you bough a piece of crap why should you care if you care if that piece of crap has proved useful to your needs?

 

[singularity35]

It wasn't a very respectful and mature way of expressing his opinion now was it? I don't see how I need to justify my purchase. I am reading more about the company and getting more excited as time goes. If someone doesn't like my blade. That's fine. As long as that dislike is not expressed in a rude manner. I came here with respect and was hoping for it in return. I didn't want anyone to like the blade. All I wanted was some help.

Saying I should be "ashamed" of the purchase is in no way mature and I can't see how that can be defended.

How about we start over? If you're willing to than I would be.

A lot of people(including me) have had a lot of hiccups when starting in the forums. We just had to become less sensitive and be willing to learn. I wouldn't say that the the first few posts you objected to were disrespectful if they were addressed to me(I would like to think that I am more secure in my personality). I'd say that it was a strongly expressed opinion.

And yes, us who have made mistakes have started over and in time have become a part of the community.

 

[Death132]

Understood. From now on, and to your benefit, think of "real" weaponry or as you defined it, a blade that is sharpened and not a display piece, as a quality tool-- something with craftsmanship and ingenuity behind it. Is a sharp blade made by mediocre company more of a weapon than a dull blade made by an skillful accomplished maker? Something to think about and to maybe provide clarification to this mess of a thread.

This is what I'm referring to. trolling

 

[erhodes]

I have been keeping up with this thread since it started and have been highly amused. I do agree that some of the posts were a little direct in their animosity towards you but you do need to understand that everyone has their own opinion and some are more vocal in giving it out. While I haven't been a member here for very long I have realized that you should take singularity35's advice and try to just glean the information you need. The more you poke the bear the more reaction you will get. Just ignore the posts that you do not like to begin with and things will not get out of hand. That said many do have good advice since they have been into knives for much longer than I have, so when they give concrete answers take them.

Good luck with your purchase and enjoy it as much as you want.

 

[Tasmaniac]

Our blades are made of carbon steel and require a small amount of maintenance in order to give you years of faithful service. They should be cleaned with soap and water and oiled after use. They should be oiled every few months if they’ve been sitting around. Any oil will do—3 in 1 oil, motor oil, vegetable oil—just as long as you keep a layer of oil between the steel and the air.

How much more advice did this man need than that provided on the manufacturer's web site? I don't think this thread was about maintenance at all.

 

[Death132]

I have been keeping up with this thread since it started and have been highly amused. I do agree that some of the posts were a little direct in their animosity towards you but you do need to understand that everyone has their own opinion and some are more vocal in giving it out. While I haven't been a member here for very long I have realized that you should take singularity35's advice and try to just glean the information you need. The more you poke the bear the more reaction you will get. Just ignore the posts that you do not like to begin with and things will not get out of hand. That said many do have good advice since they have been into knives for much longer than I have, so when they give concrete answers take them.

Good luck with your purchase and enjoy it as much as you want.

Thanks for the post and glad you enjoyed the show

 

[FCM415]

Lightning bolt, lightning bolt!

[video=youtube;j_ekugPKqFw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_ekugPKqFw[/video]

 

[Death132]

How much more advice did this man need than that provided on the manufacturer's web site? I don't think this thread was about maintenance at all.

This is my last post to you. The website did not mention whether or not the blade could be kept in the sheath. Before coming here I read that some sheaths can cause rusting if stored for too long. Website mentioned none of that. It also didn't mention if an oiled blade could be kept in the sheath. It also didn't mention the differences between a heavy coat and a low coat of oil and when either should be applied. I also wanted to know the effect that rust could have and if it should be a big deal and something to worry about. I just wanted a more in depth explanation than the brief description the site gave.

I assume there was so much trolling in this thread because people thought I was trolling......Funny how things work.

 

[Tasmaniac]

This 4-foot tool is truly an instrument of death. Cut from quarter-inch spring steel, she barely notices when you hit bone. With black leather wrapped around the handholds of the aluminum slab grip, this 6 pound piece of potential violence makes one ooze badassery just holding it.

I can just picture you wielding this 4-foot, 6 pound piece of badassery. Hopefully, you won't be confronting someone with a Smith and Wesson Model 19 .357 or you might be in deep shit.

 

[singularity35]

Well if you would read more on the site it's mainly marketing. They are a very serious company with high quality products. And I didn't come here to be judged on my choice of blade or have my choice of blade insulted. I came here hoping for mature and experienced owners to explain everything needed to know in order to take care of a blade. Don't know if that will happen but one can hope and I will continue to hope because this is something I am serious about. Thanks for nothing though.

I think all the drama in this thread comes from this butthurt.

This is my last post to you. The website did not mention whether or not the blade could be kept in the sheath. Before coming here I read that some sheaths can cause rusting if stored for too long. Website mentioned none of that. It also didn't mention if an oiled blade could be kept in the sheath. It also didn't mention the differences between a heavy coat and a low coat of oil and when either should be applied. I also wanted to know the effect that rust could have and if it should be a big deal and something to worry about. I just wanted a more in depth explanation than the brief description the site gave.

I assume there was so much trolling in this thread because people thought I was trolling......Funny how things work.

Yeh, right. You just keep on going on and on about getting trolled. Your butthurt apparently started pretty early on.

 

[Tasmaniac]

[video=youtube;anEuw8F8cpE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anEuw8F8cpE[/video]

 

[RevDevil]

There is an unconventional item being discussed. Most folks around this particular section have folders, fixed blades, choppers, machetes, Kukris, etc. not judging at all, but this is not common. That is part of the reason you might be getting some of the sillier responses. In the end, buy what you like and enjoy what you buy. Thicker skin tends to help a little too.

 

[ocnLogan]

This is my last post to you. The website did not mention whether or not the blade could be kept in the sheath. Before coming here I read that some sheaths can cause rusting if stored for too long. Website mentioned none of that. It also didn't mention if an oiled blade could be kept in the sheath. It also didn't mention the differences between a heavy coat and a low coat of oil and when either should be applied. I also wanted to know the effect that rust could have and if it should be a big deal and something to worry about. I just wanted a more in depth explanation than the brief description the site gave.

I assume there was so much trolling in this thread because people thought I was trolling......Funny how things work.

generally storing knives in their sheaths long term is kinda frowned upon, because like you read they can sometimes cause rust. In general this is more of a problem with leather sheaths (which retain moisture easier because they are absorbent). Kydex sheaths its not as much of an issue, just make sure you don't put the blade away wet. A wet blade in a sheath takes longer to dry, so the risk of rust increases. Also, an oiled blade can totally be sheathed, as long as you don't mind getting the sheath a bit oily (again, less of an issue with kydex).

And surface rust isn't a big deal, just don't let it take over. The bad rust is generally where you can't see (like termites), because it gets left alone for long periods of time. Rust can be easily removed wy sanding through it FYI, and that's totally fine.

Bottom line, oil it a bit before storage, don't put it away wet, and think about a patina if surface rust becomes a problem.

That cover most of your questions?

 

[Mike G]

Ok, I think it is time for all parties to move on. Too many people trolling this thread.

Death132, start a new thread if you wish to continue the discussion.