Removing coatin = void warranty?

No, removing the coating doesn't void the warranty.

That said, you might want to take steps to protect the steel under the handle scales as the micarta can trap moisture.
 
As I read the warrenty, abuse and rust isn't covered. Though, as I read it, abuse and rust may not be covered, but also don't void anything.

But I don't read very well.
 
Dizwolf said:
As I read the warrenty, abuse and rust isn't covered. Though, as I read it, abuse and rust may not be covered, but also don't void anything.

But I don't read very well.
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Abuse is most assuredly covered. Normal wear and rust is not.
 
as I understand it, anything that makes the knife unuseable is covered, hence let's say I remove the coating and the knife rusts, it is still useable but if I break it the next day the warrenty would still be valid. but please what ever we do, only use the warrenty when it is an absolute defect, not many companies have the customer care that rat cutlery have and it would be a shame to attempt to take advantage when rat has given us every advantage as customers from the start!
 
+1^ I've seen a few warranties change because of abuse.Especially with boots. 6 MO turning into 2 month ect.
 
If you take off the coating the rust is "normal wear", so the rust is not coverd. you'll need to take steps to avoid the rust, but the warranty is most assuredly still valid for everything else.

This isn't a prick company that looks for ways to screw you over to save money.
 
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No Questions Asked Warranty. If you screw it up, break it, or cut it in two with a cutting torch, send it back and we'll replace it. Warranty is transferable. In other words, we warranty the knife no matter how many times it's been traded, sold or given away. We don't ask for a sales receipt, date of purchase or where you bought the knife - No fine print and no hassles. If you have a problem, contact us.
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We do not warranty against rust or normal wear and tear. Note: Our knives are made from high carbon 1095 steel. And while 1095 is a top choice for professional cutlery designed for hard use, it will rust and stain if not properly cared for - especially on the cutting edge and around the laser engraving. It is the user's responsibility to keep the blades properly lubricated and cleaned. We suggest using a dry film rust inhibitor such as TUF-GLIDE or TUF-CLOTH.
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http://ratcutlery.com/warranty.htm
 
mean said:
...only use the warrenty when it is an absolute defect, not many companies have the customer care that rat cutlery have and it would be a shame to attempt to take advantage when rat has given us every advantage as customers from the start!
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I would like to clarify that it was never my intention to look for a way to defraud RAT or take advantage of their exceptionally generous warranty. This was simply a curiosity of mine after reading another thread about removing the coating off some RAT knives. I hope that was clear from my first post...:o
 
I don't think that was the thought. Just a general concern..just because a co has a good warranty doesn't mean it should be abused by trying to break the knife ect so you can get a new one. At least that's what I thought :)
 
cisco, I didn't mean you would do thus, but I felt it nessacery to mention it for those folks out there that may, most folks are hard working honest people but... some are low life scum who would do something like that just to screw others over, please take no offence to my comment it was to the point with my own viewpoint to boot!
 
I removed the coating off my RC-4 and its been like that for about a year now. I did keep the coating under the scales for protection. The blade does stain readily as expected and I find now that before I go on a wet trip, e.g. fishing etc., that it is best to force a patina on the blade before. This gives it most protection....Seeing as I have a bunch of stains on the blade now, I'll probably just get a patina going and keep it that way. The RC-4 does look great all shiny though!

Little bits of rust fuzz on the blade don't do any harm. The only time I've had damage on other carbon blades occur is when they were placed in a wet sheath and then stored that way for months. I lent (oh that was dumb) a person a blade and he used it and then stuck it back in the kydex sheath with out washing it. It was all rusty when I got it back. I just sanded off all the rust, but there were some weird little etching lines that I couldn't get out. They are black and stable but I also suspect form a weak spot on the blade.
 
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