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MORIMOTOM

MORIMOTOM

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got mine today, very cool! but the scales look more tan/green than blk/orange. does it need to be oiled to bring out the orange?

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yikes, horrible pic, maybe this is better........

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will do ed. i was going to try the mineral oil on some others as well.

did yours look this way also?
 
cool. does the oil bleed out? ie, get your hands all slippery and wash out the colors again?
 
MORIMOTOM said:
cool. does the oil bleed out? ie, get your hands all slippery and wash out the colors again?
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I keep lightly coating them until the desired colors come out, haven't noticed it bleeding out on the hands much after doing this.

I've noticed if you over coat them... the scales will sometimes get too dark, If this happens just wipe it down with a dry towel to lighten them up again.

I also coat the blades to give them some protection as well.


-Ed
 
thx for the advice. any pharmacy type store should have the oil? or do i need a hardware store?
 
I think I need to see a picture of "Tiger & Snake" any one is with me on this?

:D
 
Any pharmacy should have it. It's actually a laxative.

I keep a bottle for my wooden cutting board and keep it wiped down from time to time. Keeps some moisture in the wood and supposedly cuts down on bacteria that can stick around.
 
I find when I oil a scale, it goes back to close-to-original in a day or so.

I did run some crocus cloth (800 grit) on one side of my Tiger. Darkened it a bit. And got rid of the overly-toothy feel. Maybe I'll oil it daily and see how it comes out in a week. But I do like the slightly-smoother feel. Took about 15 min total.
 
on some of mine i have used "true oil" yes, the same oil used for rifle stocks! any sporting good / gun shop has it.

first clean your scales with HOT soapy water and rinse very well so all soap is gone, use a finger nail brush if you have one.

then make a hanger for your rear hole.

every couple of nights rub a very small amount (small) to coat the scales (note: small, it will dry very fast and not be a gooey mess) after several coats it will look very shiny and wear very well, as well as a hand oiled rifle stock!

and please don't spread this secret around, i don't want any body's knives looking better than mine!
 
Ed, that pic is awesome I have copied it and put it in my warden folder! thanks:thumbup:
 
That is a sweet photo. What setup did you use?
 
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