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Rockstead Knowledge Thread
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My SHU-C arrived a couple of days ago--HOORAY!
What with the (were once stupid) Australian knife laws, machine breakdowns at Rockstead, and a huge increase in demand for models ahead of it in the line, it's been over a year since this knife weaseled it's way into my mind and the "have to have it" category.
As is Rockstead's habit this knife was delivered amazingly sharp and absolutely perfect--including the mirror shine on the blade all the way to the edge. What an elegant piece the SHU is. With the blade locked out there is no movement--none at all--and it clicks home beautifully when folded away.
Now I know that most blade steels relax (or something) for a few days after sharpening and will be less sharp than immediately after a sharpening session. I've found that any blade will benefit from a minor stop a few times over the following week or two to make sure that they will maintain the razor edge for which I aim. The spontaneous loss of extreme sharpness does seem to disappear with this stropping after two or three goes.
So with that in mind, and knowing that the Rockstead edge was at least two weeks old since it left Japan, I fixed it in my sharpening clamp and gave each side a half-dozen very light strokes with 100,000 grit diamond polishing paste on a balsa wood base. Testing this on my telephone book showed that it was easily cutting a one inch turn-up of a page--sharper by about 25% than the CHOU which was already better than anything else I own.
The SHU is now resting in my pocket and travelling with me daily and looks like staying there for a while.
A Merry Christmas indeed.
I hope yours has arrived by now.
Greg
What with the (were once stupid) Australian knife laws, machine breakdowns at Rockstead, and a huge increase in demand for models ahead of it in the line, it's been over a year since this knife weaseled it's way into my mind and the "have to have it" category.
As is Rockstead's habit this knife was delivered amazingly sharp and absolutely perfect--including the mirror shine on the blade all the way to the edge. What an elegant piece the SHU is. With the blade locked out there is no movement--none at all--and it clicks home beautifully when folded away.
Now I know that most blade steels relax (or something) for a few days after sharpening and will be less sharp than immediately after a sharpening session. I've found that any blade will benefit from a minor stop a few times over the following week or two to make sure that they will maintain the razor edge for which I aim. The spontaneous loss of extreme sharpness does seem to disappear with this stropping after two or three goes.
So with that in mind, and knowing that the Rockstead edge was at least two weeks old since it left Japan, I fixed it in my sharpening clamp and gave each side a half-dozen very light strokes with 100,000 grit diamond polishing paste on a balsa wood base. Testing this on my telephone book showed that it was easily cutting a one inch turn-up of a page--sharper by about 25% than the CHOU which was already better than anything else I own.
The SHU is now resting in my pocket and travelling with me daily and looks like staying there for a while.
A Merry Christmas indeed.
I hope yours has arrived by now.
Greg
Greg,
A HUGE Congrats!!
I hope to have mine either later today or tomorrow by the latest. Can't wait, I just can't wait much longer. LOL
Greg,
I just received my Shu but I discovered that I didn't receive the removable pocket clip. I have contacted my retailer to see if they could contact Rockstead and have them send one but I was wondering if you had received the removable pocket clip with yours and if so where was it? I checked everything and I was unable to find one.
From Rocksteads' website:
http://rocksteadshop.jp/content/rockstead-shu-c
The Japanese apricot picture was engraved to the scale made of titanium. The clip is in the same package. You can install the clip by removing the cover parts. This is a knife for the gentleman with a Japanese image.
If the clip was there it would be in a cut-out in the foam insert.
Thanks Rob. I actually looked below the foam and it wasn't there as well. Not sure whether I'll use it or not but I figure it best to pursue it now and try to get the complete set.
As Rob said about the clip, mine was in the box as per the picture.
I also go a very nice microfibre chamois cloth marked "Rockstead" in the package, as well as the paperwork.
Definitely do pursue the clip--it is a part of the complete package.
I can't see myself ever using the clip as I prefer one of my home-made leather sheaths for EDC.
Greg
I also go a very nice microfibre chamois cloth marked "Rockstead" in the package, as well as the paperwork.
Definitely do pursue the clip--it is a part of the complete package.
I can't see myself ever using the clip as I prefer one of my home-made leather sheaths for EDC.
Greg
Thanks Greg, and yes everything else was there minus the clip. The foam itself doesn't show any evidence of a clip ever being there. Appears that they just forgot to put on in there,
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I would email Noriyuki Ishida (nori at rockstead.jp) immediately, sending him a photo of the foam insert, no clip.
He is usually very quick to respond. I'm sure he'll ship you a clip same day, rather than have to deal with the retailer.
Rob,
Good idea, but I've already emailed the retailer and I'm pretty confident they'll help me out. However I think I'll take your advice and forward a picture though.
Thanks,
Dan
Dan,
I'd be ensuring that I included the serial number of the knife as well.
Have you registered it on the Rockstead site?
Greg
p.s.--I just had a look at my box and there are no indents around the clip recess.
Greg,
I haven't yet but I intend too. After seeing Robs pics even though yours shows no indent I think I might send my retailer a pic of mine and also forward the serial number as well. They've yet to reply but it hasn't been long and with the holidays it may take a bit longer. At this point I'm not that concerned and I figure I won't have that many problems convincing them to help me obtain a pocket clip for knife that should have included it at the price I paid for this knife.
Thanks again Rob and Greg for your help.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
Dan
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Probably because it's the model I have just about decided on and by the time I finally make my decision between the KOU and Hizen it will likely be rare and command a higher price...
As a follow up I just received the missing pocket clip for my Shu yesterday. Thru all the delays and the small incedent with the missing pocket clip I have to say the retailer I choose to work with gets high marks from me. I can understand why but It's too bad this forum discourages mentioning vendors that we've had positive experiences with. They may allow it in other places on the forum but it would be nice if we could do it threads such as these as well. Oh well, kudus to the folks I worked with and for that reason this is why for the most part I choose to work with vendors over manufactures because their focus tends to be more customer focused and to let the manufactures focus on manufacturing their product.
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At last, my Shin ZDP is on its way, 2 day shipping, man Ive been waiting for the chance to get this knife, I ordered ZDP, I read a lot about the finishes, this one requires less maintenance and it wont show all finger marks the other one does, besides, I like the contrast between black and metal
Congrats!!
I can't wait to see your pictures and get your thoughts about your new knife.
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thanks, will do