Traditional and Modern pairings

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perusing the thread, it seems a multi-tool's blade(s) are considered "modern" (cuz a the liner lock?)
Case 10375 Stockman and Benchmade 318 Proper for the traditional slipjoints.
Leatherman Charge+ TTI (shown without accessories) for the "Modern"?
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Question for the Moderators:
Victorinox Hercules: "Traditional" or "Modern"?
 
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Jakeywax31 said:
That is a crazy nice Sebenza, Pat. Are those stainless? I have no Idea.
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Thank you, Paul! Good question, and the best way I can answer that is to quote the CRK website on damascus care. It looks like it's a blend of stainless and carbon steels. This is a copy and paste from that page (https://chrisreeve.com/blogs/how-tos/4-damascus-care-tips).

How to Care for Damascus Blades​


HOW IT'S MADE​

Damascus patterns are made by forging or "folding" stainless steels and softer high carbon steel. To bring out the pattern, the blades are placed in an "acid bath." During this process, the more corrosive high-carbon steel is eaten away, leaving behind unique patterns. We then “seal” the blades using a museum-grade wax coating.

4 DAMASCUS CARE TIPS​

  • Keep Damascus clean and free of moisture. Damascus blades will require more attention, since the higher carbon metals that help create the pattern present a higher risk of corrosion. We recommend cleaning the blade after it has come into contact with moisture and especially acidic materials like apples, steak, or fingers.
  • Spot clean rust. If your knife is in a humid environment, it will rust. The best way to quickly address rust is to spot clean your blade with Soft Scrub and a q-tip when you first see it appear. If you can see pitting on the blade, it is especially important to keep those spots clean so that more material is not removed.
  • Protect the pattern. Apply a small amount of WD-40 or a quality oil when the blade is completely dry to help protect against fading and moisture. Our Damascus is chemically bonded with stainless steel and several different softer metals, so there is no need to worry about chipping or flaking, but the pattern may still wear over time from regular use.
  • Maintain the edge. Damascus will maintain its edge for quite a while, but it will dull faster than our standard S35VN blade. We recommend maintaining the edge with the Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker.
 
pat9198 said:
Thank you, Paul! Good question, and the best way I can answer that is to quote the CRK website on damascus care. It looks like it's a blend of stainless and carbon steels. This is a copy and paste from that page (https://chrisreeve.com/blogs/how-tos/4-damascus-care-tips).

How to Care for Damascus Blades​


HOW IT'S MADE​

Damascus patterns are made by forging or "folding" stainless steels and softer high carbon steel. To bring out the pattern, the blades are placed in an "acid bath." During this process, the more corrosive high-carbon steel is eaten away, leaving behind unique patterns. We then “seal” the blades using a museum-grade wax coating.

4 DAMASCUS CARE TIPS​

  • Keep Damascus clean and free of moisture. Damascus blades will require more attention, since the higher carbon metals that help create the pattern present a higher risk of corrosion. We recommend cleaning the blade after it has come into contact with moisture and especially acidic materials like apples, steak, or fingers.
  • Spot clean rust. If your knife is in a humid environment, it will rust. The best way to quickly address rust is to spot clean your blade with Soft Scrub and a q-tip when you first see it appear. If you can see pitting on the blade, it is especially important to keep those spots clean so that more material is not removed.
  • Protect the pattern. Apply a small amount of WD-40 or a quality oil when the blade is completely dry to help protect against fading and moisture. Our Damascus is chemically bonded with stainless steel and several different softer metals, so there is no need to worry about chipping or flaking, but the pattern may still wear over time from regular use.
  • Maintain the edge. Damascus will maintain its edge for quite a while, but it will dull faster than our standard S35VN blade. We recommend maintaining the edge with the Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker.
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Thanks, Pat. I guess I could have just not been a lazy ox and just looked it up. The blades not being stainless makes me want one even more 🤣🤣🤣
 
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