Rockstead Knowledge Thread

[WValtakis]

Kinda bummed out on this, I was changing out a 2032 lithium battery on a remote, just needed to slide the battery out, not even prying...and I see this later. may be a case for steel that is too hard. will send back for a fix...sheesh! Never saw this coming.

I'm confused, where in this operation were you using the high performance cutting tool to cut something? Seems more like a case of using the wrong tool for the job

 

[jami98]

Thinking about giving this a shot for my rockstead. Anyone think it could work? Seems like the convex attachment should make it doable.

TSPROF K03 Pro Convex Attachment

TSPROF K03 Pro convex attachment is a special attachment that affects the movements of the guide rod and allows you to sharpen and create convex blade grinds. Works with К03 Pro and К03 Lite. Not suitable for older K03 sharpeners! Fixed angle convex attachment Use the attachment on the abrasive...

tsprof.us

 

[BluegrassBrian]

Few pics of my Higo II in Antique Bronze fade.
ZDP189 blade is 67.6 HRC.

I went back and forth on picking one up for almost 12 years- I’m beyond pleased with it.

The dichotomy between advanced materials like Titanium & ZDP189, and the pocket clip made of SUS420J2 is… interesting and a bit puzzling. Despite 420J2 being stainless (just barely so), I’ve read comments from people who say they’ve experienced varying degrees of rust on the clip.
Its design is simple, but effective, and I like the contrast to the rest of the knife.
I may get the clip DLC’d.

I’ve also read one (maybe two) comment on another forum from a couple years back that said a small Sebenza/Inkosi clip works on the Higo II.
Anyone know more about this? The pocket that is machined in to the scale for the clip does remind me of the CRK design, but I dont have any CRKs at the moment that I could compare with.
I’d be curious to know just how well they match up.
Anyway, up the Rocksteads!

 

[BluegrassBrian]

Does anyone know what grease does Rockstead uses?

Mine looks like a petroleum base and very dark. Maybe a Molybdenum type lube?

I just recently disassembled my Higo II. The factory grease was definitely black, but not heavy weight. Honestly it felt a bit tacky.

I cleaned it all off and applied a thin layer of Frog Lube to the washers. It’s much more smooth and quick now.