TF-5: Here's a new one.

[Joelski]

Good morning,

I've been EDCing my new Trident in desert cammo for the past month and this thing rocks. Light as a feather, tight and razor sharp and holding its edge very well. One thing I've noticed peculiar to this blade has been an accumulation of condensation on the blade when I carry it in my pants pocket (any pants pocket). As I said, it is only this knife that does that and I wonder if its related to the Copper TiNi coating on the blade? Of the ten or so other knives I've carried extensively, this has been the only knife to do this. The other blades vary as to steel and coatings, however the plain ones haven't experienced rust issues either.

The "staining" that occurs is nothing that could called a patina, more a blotchy, unsightly discoloration of the coating. I've tried mild cleaners and lubricants to try to remove this staining, all to no avail. Has anybody else seen or heard of this happening? Am I on the mark suspecting its the coating? Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks all,

Joel

 

[TheAmateur]

Does yours have any blade play? Mine has a lot and if I tighten it it doesn't fly out properly, the pocket clip is also jiggly on mine. I will probably end up trading it for something half its value.

 

[Joelski]

No, but then again its only been seeing daily carry for a month. Shame so.many people dislike them/ not.enough fans care to sing their praises. I don't beat the thing through sticks, or otherwise use as a non cutting instrument. The fact its made in the USA does influence my buying decisions, but not at the sacrifice of quality and usability. Time will tell.