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Do you clean the Chi without taking it apart?
Thanks for advice Blues. I would like to clean and lube once in a while. The Higo looks simpler to clean without taking it apart.
I continue to stumble upon this thread time and time again.
Now I'm officially on the lookout for a Rockstead Shun!
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I got the Chi on an impulse because of the blade shape. I was attracted to Higo because of ironwood handles and all the good things I read in this thread.
Thanks for the advice... I'll hold of on taking the Chi apart. For lube on all my other folders I either use gun oil, 1040 or synthetic motor oil.
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I continue to stumble upon this thread time and time again.
Now I'm officially on the lookout for a Rockstead Shun!
Dangit, people.![]()
Out of the two, which one do you like more?
Reason I ask, I because I have the same knives, and I can't decide which one I like better
I hope you the best. From here on, it's a nosedive downhill into bankruptcy. Prepare to sell your home for more Rocksteads...
...and don't say we didn't warn you!!!
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I got the Higo because of your posts Blues!! and I love ironwood, but I also like the tanto. I've only had them for 3 days.... been carrying Chi more then Higo. Too soon for me to tell.
I have to say that these knives are so much more impressive in 'real life' and in hand.
The thing is, I just got my Shirogorov Cannabis, and we are disgustingly in love right now. I don't know if I could get a Rockstead, simply because I'd have an affair going on, y'know?
Pics to help you relate to my conundrum (I know it's not a Rockstead, but I can't help but share, give me a break)
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Been my daily for a week. The Chi carries very light in the pocket. I just love the blade.
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I carried my Chi to work today, and while I had some time off, I pulled the Chi out to fondle/look at/appreciate for a moment. For some reason, that tanto grind was lookin' really good today! When I got home, I sat there with both Rocky's in front of me, and I had that "new knife feeling" all over again. These knives just keep on giving! Never have I relived that same joy about any knives I've owned.
When I got my first Rockstead, the blade was what left the biggest impression on me. I kept going back to it, staring at its beauty, inspecting it for flaws; I was mesmerized by the outstanding craftsmanship! For a good 2 weeks, I had that joyous "new knife feeling" every time I looked into that beautiful blade, and today, I relived that feeling. I couldn't help but take some pictures that not only captures the beauty of these blades, but also, my affection for these knives
I hope you guys relive that feeling again soon. Hopefully, these pics may help you remember "your first time"
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I carried my Chi to work today, and while I had some time off, I pulled the Chi out to fondle/look at/appreciate for a moment. For some reason, that tanto grind was lookin' really good today! When I got home, I sat there with both Rocky's in front of me, and I had that "new knife feeling" all over again. These knives just keep on giving! Never have I relived that same joy about any knives I've owned.
When I got my first Rockstead, the blade was what left the biggest impression on me. I kept going back to it, staring at its beauty, inspecting it for flaws; I was mesmerized by the outstanding craftsmanship! For a good 2 weeks, I had that joyous "new knife feeling" every time I looked into that beautiful blade, and today, I relived that feeling. I couldn't help but take some pictures that not only captures the beauty of these blades, but also, my affection for these knives
I hope you guys relive that feeling again soon. Hopefully, these pics may help you remember "your first time"
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