Question about wood inlays

[jacobconroy75]

I have another noob question for yall,

I intend to use my new annuals, but I'm worried about the inlays. How to they deal with water? If I'm hiking and fall in the creek without a blowdryer handy...will they check? Warp?

Is it ok to get them wet once in a while? Never?

I've spent more than a day or two out in the rain, sweating like crazy on a day hike...I just want to make sure I avoid a stupid mistake.

Has anyone ever heard of a wood CRK inlay failing?

I've been in the woodworking trades and my thought is, "No. Don't get them wet." That would kinda be a bummer though.

Thanks for any input.

 

[Haze]

The woods they use are generally stabilised or naturally oily enough after curing that it's not enough of an issue to need it. I have personally never heard of an inlay warping or failing totally, but I suppose if you're really work hard at it and try your best not to be nice to them it could happen.

 

[Ernie1980]

From my experience the woods that crk uses are pretty durable. However, I personally would choose another knife if I was going hiking in the woods!
I carry and use my annuals, but don't get them wet (except water from my hands or something)

 

[Scott Dog]

Those inlays are tough. Use away. They can be fixed or replaced. Life is short.:thumbup:

 

[Ernie1980]

I agree they are tough, but since crk stopped making the annuals they don't replace or repair those inlays anymore. I have a chipped one and they told me there was nothing they could do because they don't have the tooling anymore.
Not saying don't use......but keep that in mind.

 

[jacobconroy75]

I agree they are tough, but since crk stopped making the annuals they don't replace or repair those inlays anymore. I have a chipped one and they told me there was nothing they could do because they don't have the tooling anymore.
Not saying don't use......but keep that in mind.

Thanks for the input everyone, but this last one was exactly what I wanted to know. Kindof a bummer to hear that the "lifetime warranty and service" pertains to the lifetime of the tooling.

Oh well, I guess if I damage them too bad I can keep busy for a while making new inserts myself. I have the feeling that they will hold up well. I sure like 'em.

 

[pvicenzi]

The wood inlays are very functional. They may loose their beauty, but will remain useable. Knives such as the Buck 110 with wood scales have been used, and abused for a long time. That being said, the annuals are in great demand so you may want to get something different for a user.