Question for the Kershaw Mafia

dougo83

dougo83

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Look...I know you guys are out there even though everyone says you are not. I have some questions that I hope y'all can answer. I bought a Kershaw Vapor II 11 days ago and it has developed a fine rust on the blade. It's not bad, but it looks gross and certainly makes me question the knife.

Is this normal?
Is there any way to correct it?
How do I prevent this in the future?
Should I just contact Kershaw for a replacement?

Thanks
dougo
 
i think its just the bead blast coating. it happens to me too. maybe you could apply tuf glide (or other rust inhibitors) to the knife to prevent it from happening.

does it look like this?
scampbackrust.jpg
 
can you get us some photos? If you want to try something in the mean time, I'd take the SOFT side of a sponge and give it a give soapy rub down with some elbow grease. Whatever you do, do not use the green side of a scotch bright pad though unless you want a new finish on the blade.
 
Here is the best pic I could muster. It still sucks, but it shows the rust, I think.

KershawRust.jpg


Sorry for the glare, this place is like a cave, so I had to utilize alternate lighting.
 
The Kershaw Vapor II ranks with the Gerber Paraframe as one of the worst knives I have handled. Mine is AUS-6, the serrations were next to useless and it would not take a sharp edge. Interestingly enough, the smaller version, the Vapor, was a great little knife.

Mine rusted similar to yours. It is the blade and handle finish most likely. I ended up mirror polishing the blade and using the knife to practice filework.

ETA- Mine was from the early 2000's
 
It is in fact , the bead blast.

Rule of thumb , if you buy a bead blasted finish knife , polish it off quickly regardless of brand or face rust.

I despise bead blast finishes........

Tostig
 
Pete1977 said:
The Kershaw Vapor II ranks with the Gerber Paraframe as one of the worst knives I have handled. Mine is AUS-6, the serrations were next to useless and it would not take a sharp edge. Interestingly enough, the smaller version, the Vapor, was a great little knife.

Mine rusted similar to yours. It is the blade and handle finish most likely. I ended up mirror polishing the blade and using the knife to practice filework.

ETA- Mine was from the early 2000's
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I really like the knife. It's sharp, it locks up tight, and it has cut any and everything I have put in front of it.

Tostig said:
It is in fact , the bead blast.

Rule of thumb , if you buy a bead blasted finish knife , polish it off quickly regardless of brand or face rust.

I despise bead blast finishes........

Tostig
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How do I, a poor college student, go about doing that? Sorry, I usually just leave my knives as I get them. Haven't gotten into polishing them and whatnot.
 
scotchbrite pad and some form of polishing compound and you'll be good to go.
if you have one, a dremel or similar rotary tool will make things easier.
 
dougo83 said:
I really like the knife. It's sharp, it locks up tight, and it has cut any and everything I have put in front of it.



How do I, a poor college student, go about doing that? Sorry, I usually just leave my knives as I get them. Haven't gotten into polishing them and whatnot.
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Dougo, go to flitz and order a couple samples (free) from them. It takes a couple weeks for them to ship them to you, but then you can easily get off the rust.

Alternatively, if you can find bon-ami / comet, mix it with water to form a paste (on a paper towel) and polish it off.
 
Man this is easy stuff. AUS6, AUS8, S30V.. All of them, just put some WD40 on a rag and wipe your blades down once in awhile. Just some use once in awhile will get rid of rust like that. If the rag doesn't take it off use some WD40 and your fingernail.
 
knivesandguns said:
Dougo, go to flitz and order a couple samples (free) from them. It takes a couple weeks for them to ship them to you, but then you can easily get off the rust.

Alternatively, if you can find bon-ami / comet, mix it with water to form a paste (on a paper towel) and polish it off.
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Comet? I can't imagine that turning out well.

Mothers mag wheel polish, Barkeepers friend, or even a pencil eraser should all work well.
 
Use Flitz. Mine developed rust from being EDCd, buat Flitz took care of it. :thumbup:
 
dougo83 said:
How do I, a poor college student, go about doing that? Sorry, I usually just leave my knives as I get them. Haven't gotten into polishing them and whatnot.
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What solution for a poor college student....try some tooth paste on a soft cloth or paper towel.
 
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