Scuffs in the coating, to clean or not...

muphasta

muphasta

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I did some chopping with my BK2 and there is residual wood marks on the coating of the blade. Other than aesthetics, is there any reason to clean it?
 
I never clean mine other than to wipe it off with a cloth or on my pant leg, and its fine. The residual dust/wood shouldn't harm the blade or coating in any way. However, if there is a noticeable amount of sap I'd make sure it got cleaned off that way it doesn't collect or rub off inside the sheath.
 
Tdhurl1103 said:
I never clean mine other than to wipe it off with a cloth or on my pant leg, and its fine. The residual dust/wood shouldn't harm the blade or coating in any way. However, if there is a noticeable amount of sap I'd make sure it got cleaned off that way it doesn't collect or rub off inside the sheath.
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Exactly what I thought, but wanted a 2nd opinion. Thank you
 
muphasta,
I'm with Tdhurl on this. I realized pretty quickly with actually using the knife that there was going to be way too much work on getting all that wood residue off the blade. I just give a good old wipe down with some CLP and a paper towel (removes most residue). For the heavy sap I try some alcohol and it seems to help. I know the blade will be fine, I just don't want the sheath all gummed up.
 
Aside from possible termite infestation, I can't imagine how it's hurting a thing.
 
Honestly, unless there is a lot of sap or other sticky crap that will attract things to the blade that will potentially damage it (sand, grit, bears, etc...) I leave it be.
 
The Warrior said:
Haha, I was reading this yesterday http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1117781-Survival-Tin-GAW?p=12756673#post12756673
and this http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1117781-Survival-Tin-GAW?p=12758331#post12758331


and you posted this thread yesterday. :D

Just giving you a little needed grief in your life. ;) :D We all need it, to make the good days stand out a little better. :thumbup:
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That is what I figured happenned. I would like to be a beaker head, but don't want to post complete fluff in order to get it.
 
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