Starmate corrosion oddity...

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chrisJohn

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Has anyone else noticed their Starmate developing oxidation in the opening hole? The blade so far has stayed pristine even through carving through multiple BBQ ribs and the like. There was a little bit in the hold when the knife arrived, NIB, and this is third time that I've Flitzed the hole.
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None of my other Spydercos have this problem, but the surface of the hole seems to be somewhat unfinished and rougher than my other Spyderco. Perhaps it is the amount I open it though.
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Hmm, the hole should also be chamafered (sp?). Still an awesome knife! So far it has kept my custom folders in storage.

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chrisJohn,

Well, you had specifically requested similar info pertaining to the Starmate, as such my response is a little "off," yet said occurance is not unique to the Starmate.

I, a few weeks/months ago, purchased a Native (serrated) w/Zytel handle form the Knife Center, as my daily carry knife, in order to preserve/retire the same Spyderco model in ss.

I have no idea how long they had said knife before they sold it to me, yet I just this week noticed a similar problem w/the HOLE.

I, at first, assumed there were no irregularities (as this "occidation" appeared to be more bronz/golden colored), yet it has now definately turned rustish.

I, unlike you possibly, have neither abused nor used the knife as much...nor do I live in an adverse climate.

I do, however, realize that the GIN-1 steel on my Native's blade is stainless, but not rust proof.

My best advice...if you're, just like me, not knife savy/repair maintenance enough then contact Spyderco and see what they can do for you.

I feel it would be to early for me to do something about mine as is, as its pretty superficial at this stage, yet I'd not hesistate to send it in awhile later (along for some sharpening to boot).

Take care,

Michael Cedric

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If I may say so gentlemen...

This is no big thing.

I have experienced this on any nymber of Spydies.

Simply hit the hole with a green scotch brite or chamois depending on finish and then apply some Tuff Cloth.

I think it has to do with thumb oils, finish of steel inside and such.

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Marion David Poff,

Well, I can't speak for chrisJohn of course, yet I do not view this (HOLE "occidation") as a big issue either.

I seem to recall another forumite, possibly Sal Glesser himself, having come up with similar suggestions as yours, yet thank you for the advice all the same.

What is, however, interesting to note is that my thumb oil secretions are applied in the same manner/degree on all of my Spyderco folders, yet it was only this particular Native that demonstrates said occurance.

Now if only someone would answer chrisJohn's query as to the Starmate in particular...

Take care & stay sharp,

Michael Cedric

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Just wondered as the Starmate seems excessively so. I am not shy about taking care of knives, but it seems odd oxidation occurs more with this model than any of my other Sypdercos, which is no small number of knives, and growing every month.
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Hi Chris!

Thank You for pointing this out. I took care of the hole on my c-55 with the round file of the small ceramic-files set because I felt the hole was some kind of sharp. I thougt that the color inside the hole is a result of the hardening process; I'll sure watch this closer.

My major concern is about what am I going to do if moisture get's beneath the liner? I can handle corrosion on/in the hole of the blade (easy accessible). I'm not sure what to do about the liner? I mean I can put a lot of oil inside and then wipe the excess of.

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Please accept my apologies if I have offended anyone.

But my post was just to point out that the solution to your problem is within your hands.

I mean, why would you want to let your precious Spydie out of your grip for even a few minutes, especially not a couple weeks.

I can't get out of bed without having a Moran or kin in my pocket.

As a side note...

Do you know what the one thing a SAS trooper always has with him in the jungle, even when he is naked in the shower? His machete.

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Marion David Poff aka Eye, one can msg me at mdpoff@hotmail.com

I wrote a review of the Kasper AFCK variant, an interview of Bob Kasper, and some thoughts and brainstorms of the AFCK in general. It can be found at http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/000568.html . Check it out and tell me what you think.

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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Lao Tsu


 
Marion David Poff,

Well, once again, I can ultimately only speak for myself, yet I seriously doubt anyone on this thread has been offended (whatsoever).
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You were right with your suggestion that the solution (to our "oxidation" problem) rested well within our grasp.
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chrisJohn, and I had suspected as much, is far more knife savy then I, hence I am sure he will take your advice to heart.

I, for my part, have as yet to test Spyderco's warranty (ergo free "pit stop" service), but no doubt I shall do so at some future date (one "spydie" at a time mind you).

Hmmm, now if only I could convince my girlfriend to share your knife antics. She will NOT even so much as allow for a Civilian underneath the pillows at night.
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So, you carry your sypdies with you under the shower, eh? " Me thinks that, in itself, would void the warranty!" LOL

Stay sharp & have a great week,

Michael Cedric

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MDP Are you obsessive compulisve?

THen again I guess most of us who are regulars to this forum probrably are a bit...


-RYan
 
chrisJohn,
I have noticed a similar corrosion(oxidation?) on my military which uses the same blade steel(440v). On the military it occurs on the thumb ramp and on the blade tang where the liner contacts for lockup. This would lead me to believe that "thumb oils" would not be the cause of this occuring. Also the opening hole remains corrosion free.
 
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