Respirine C Question

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sodak

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I have a Bog Dog in SR101 which I really like, and am planning on using it this year butchering. There are a couple of gaps on the forward end of the respirine c by the choil. I'm worried about blood and water getting in there and corroding, out of sight, out of mind.

Would it be worthwhile to use some silicone caulk there? Is this a non issue? Am I making too much out of this?
 
I don't think I would worry about it, but that is just me.

I've "repaired" two resiprene-C handles. One on a Bandicoot, one on a SYKW SS4. The damage to both were from inexpensive (kind description) kydex sheaths made from very thin stock.

Each of the sheaths would aggressively slice into the res-c material. With each of them, I heated the res-c with a lighter and (be macho, here) reformed it with my fingers. Good as new. Probably the easiest field repair one could do to a knife handle.

What am I saying? If it really bothers you, I suppose you could do some spot-heating and seal the grip to the blade better. I doubt silicon caulk would hold well at all. Just guessing...

Good luck!
 
Actually, I'm worried about the tang getting corroded underneath the handle due to seepage. But it's good to know that Respirene C is somewhat repairable, thanks!
 
sodak said:
Actually, I'm worried about the tang getting corroded underneath the handle due to seepage. But it's good to know that Respirene C is somewhat repairable, thanks!
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I understand your concern. Nevertheless, I do not think you have anything to worry about. I say that based on hearing a lot of things about a lot of Swamp Rats over a long period of time and never once hearing that what you are concerned about is actually an issue. Even if you had that one-in-a-million knife where it did become an issue (at least to the point of functionality), I think you would be covered by the SR warranty.

IMHO, I think you are more likely to be abducted by space aliens than have a problem with your knife as a result of the usage you describe.
 
Clear silicone?

Maybe just a little bit of two-part epoxy in there?

Lots of ways to seal it up if it worries you.
 
2 part epoxy - that's a good idea too. I know it probably doesn't need it, I just don't like the idea of rust taking liberties with my blade...

I'm not worried, just worried as to whether or not I should be worried. Once I know that, then I can worry. Or not... :D

Thanks!
 
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