Question about Badger Attack

Oh boy. My bad. Ok the bluing solution didn't change it. Its INFI steel. Sorry guys. I'm primarily focused on folders. Forgive my ignorance with the fixed blade master here. I probably need to get another fixed as I let my old Camp Tramp go and now can't find one or anything I like but I rarely use them. One day.

STR
 
Hey STR,

Could you please post a pic after you get done bead blasting the blade?

I would like to see how it comes out:) .

rjd
 
STR said:
Oh boy. My bad. Ok the bluing solution didn't change it. Its INFI steel. Sorry guys. I'm primarily focused on folders. Forgive my ignorance with the fixed blade master here. I probably need to get another fixed as I let my old Camp Tramp go and now can't find one or anything I like but I rarely use them. One day.

STR
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Oh my, that must be one of the finest Swamp Rats too. Bummer. Best to keep your eyes peeled for another one, as they just keep getting more and more expensive.

As to the INFI stain resistance, I understand it's more from "bound carbon" properties than "chromium content". Ah ain't no metalurgist, but I'm guessing that means that something else is doing what chrome does in stainless knives, making for a less-brittle-at-hardness steel. The end result is that it is much more stain resistant than carbon steels of similar chrome content. Some say it approaches ATS-34... or is that D-2??? Hmmm, someone straighten me out here...

Oh yeah, the way I remembered that trick is that my SHBA has the original smooth-coat, but the handle spine and belly are bare. I don't know if that qualifies it as a "bareback" though, it kinda looks like someone did it in their garage, far from Wausseon. Anyway, I decided to blue it to kinda match the coating. Nothing happened.
 
Mulder said:
Not to disagree but not all bare back's were INFI.
Some are A2, it's just depends on when they were made.
I agree that all of the blued ones are A2 but a blanket statement that all barebacks were INFI just isn't true from what I have seen.
With handling the blueing comes off fairly easily as well.
Another thing I have seen is an unused A2 knife that has been handled with no remaining blueing.
Just food for thought and not trying to be a smart arse here.

fox.
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added information... thanks Dave for the tip, it is greatly appreciated!:thumbup: :thumbup:
those early ones can be tricky!:confused: ....:D
jules
 
Mulder said:
They can also be slippery and slide right through your hands to an awaiting HOG or piglet. :foot:

fox
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LMAO!!:D :D

did U say SH II with flat pins and so FAT it's off the chart? or is it an echooOOOOOOOOOO! lol:D

Dave U R the best!!
 
Hi all,
Just wanted to clear things up a bit. The Badger in question is my knife and it is INFI. The handle slabs on it are black G10 attached with JB Weld and stainless hidden-bolt fasteners. I did all modifications myself.

I bought this knife back in '99 I believe, and it has been a USER. This knife is what made me believe in the power of Busse INFI. I mean I beat the crap out of it so bad that I had to regrind the tip back to a point (check out the scans and you'll see that its not as pointy as others). By that point the smooth coating had gouges down to bare metal, so I stripped it off and enlarged the choil while I was at it. I also decided that for everyday carry the original handles were a bit thick, as I like to carry this IWB SOB. As it is now its around 1/2" thick. For me this thickness is very comfortable, even for heavier work. Chopping is reserved for my large Busse knives :D These modifications have made a great knife even better and more useable for me personally.

From the look of it STR did a great job of blasting it. He did the final finishing I was never able to do. I can't wait to get her back and into EDC rotaion again. I'll take some pics to post when I receive the knife and make a new sheath.

verpus77
 
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