What items are needed for proper care of a Spyderco folder?

[yacoub]

I'm guessing a sharpener kit and oil, but what is recommended? I am new to knife ownership so I'm not sure where to look for those type of products and what you guys use.
I don't see a forum dedicated to knife maintenance so I figured I'd post here since this is the Spyderco forum.

 

[mr.vu]

There is:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=794

I strop the knives I use at the end of everyday. Keeps them very sharp, so I dont hit the stones very often. I oil them, but also not very often.

Vu

 

[yacoub]

oh wow thanks, i can't believe i missed that forum! maybe i'll find out what stroping is there.

 

[Gramps]

What items are needed for proper care of a Spyderco folder

.......for the proper care of Spydies they must be fed regularly a steady diet...of things to cut. Those that collect Spydies, leave them in the box, and do not use them are committing a grievous crime against nature and will have to answer to the karmic laws of the Universe......they will suffer in angony for many many lifetimes.

-regards

 

[Sal Glesser]

I like to wash mine regularly with soap and water, and then re-oil. There are many good oils, bother to get a good one.

I use my knives for food regularly (& as discretely as possible ) so periodic washing is healthier.

Light sharpening often is best, IMO. I usually hit my EDC on the Tri-angle (30 degrees) a few strokes each day, or until shaving sharp.

We've built a few collector pieces but most Spydercos are hungry and like to eat. As mentioned, open, close, cut, clean, oil, cut, cut, cut...

To a Spyderco, that is living.

All of the effort that we put into designing and building the knife is found in using the knife; The horsepower in the steel, the edge, the ergos, sophisticated mechanisms, carefully chosen materials or custom made materials, history of and refinements to the design, etc.

Letting it die in the box is to lose 75% of what we put into it.

sal

 

[Peter1960]

... Letting it die in the box is to lose 75% of what we put into it.

Mr. Glesser,

I see what you mean, I've about 10-15 Spydies I use, but I respectfully tell you what: I enjoy the 25 % of my +100 collector pieces a lot

Please continue your good work :thumbup:

 

[Gramps]

but I respectfully tell you what: I enjoy the 25 % of my +100 collector pieces a lot

...25% of you will suffer +100 times over in another life time.

-best regards

 

[mnblade]

I agree with Sal. Beat the hell out of 'em! Now, I did NOT say "abuse" them. But like a good gun dog needs to hunt, these knives need to work!

 

[SIRGALANT]

i wish i had the opportunities to use all my spydies . would never use my plain edge carbon fiber poilce though

 

[338375]

i wish i had the opportunities to use all my spydies . would never use my plain edge carbon fiber poilce though

I'd be more than happy to use it for you, you could still have visitation rights though. lol carbon fiber police looks like a sweet knife... :thumbup: