Your new knife rituals?

1. I see how smooth it opens (sometimes loosen pivot screw) 2. I check the lock up % 3. I check for blade play 4. Hack up some paper 5. Disassemble-clean-lube-reassemble, repeat steps 1-3, then I put it away or start carrying it. If it's a beater, I open and close it all the time as well.
 
Blues Bender said:
That's after it gets in my pants!!!
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It gets in your pants before dinner and drinks? I always have to buy dinner and drinks FIRST, then it will get in my pants.

Oh wait, we are are talking about knives. Sorry, my bad.
 
I always Dip a new knife in a lake or stream. It's just something I always do. Then I wash the Knife with soap and water afterwards.
 
Modern Folders: I look at the new knife and consider how this is the best it is ever going to look, and then use it.

Traditional Folders: I look at the new knife and consider how this is this is the most generic that it will ever look, and then proceed to use it aiming for a patina.:)
 
I disassemble it and lube everything with Rem Oil, Then I put it back together and stab a chew can. Then I proceed to sharpen the knife and Introduce it to the rest of my knives, including the ones in the "S**t Box", I proceed to give my knife a pep talk stating that if he fails on me, he goes in that box. Do I really do this, yes. Do I think it's crazy? Yes.
 
TechDoc said:
Why do you do this? I can't think of why I would want to wash my knife with soap and water. Also most of what I've read says if you get your knife wet you should use compressed air or disassemble to dry it.
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I like the squeaky clean feeling. Also sanitizes the knife to an extent.

No, knives with modern stain-resistant steels (154CM, S30V, S35VN) won't rust with such a quick bath and cleaning cycle, especially if sun dried.
 
Remove from the wrapping and look it over thoroughly before opening it. Check for fiitment, blems, blade centering, etc. then I open it and flip the blade 20-30 times to smooth out the action. Feel the edge, check the bevel. I never sharpen a new knife before I use it on something. At that point, I touch it up and give the bevel a slight polish. Most of mine are ZT', so I never find a problem...at least so far...
 
A new possession pre loved or brand new gets a thorough wash down.
A sanitizer or soap wash first.
Lube application where necessary.
Leather, wooden and nylon parts are scrutinized
Cleaned, and preserved appropriately.
And then sitting back and figuring where
Yet another knife can be kept away safely.
 
I usually take it out of the box, check it for any flaws, and then just plunge it straight into the waiting belly of a young virgin girl.
 
Well for me I just do some blade cleaning ritual like the samurai did with their katana, I mean check this badass link out.
 
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clean out all lube, oil or grease. Factory supplied grease has polishing grit mixed in and I get rid of all of it. I then dry out all lubes/oils and then clean with cloth then paper towels which will let you know if anything is remaining. I then typically tuff glide steel surfaces for corrosion, not lube purposes. After a days wait I make sure things are dry, then lube bearing surfaces ( say on a lock back for instance) with a dry teflon product. Something that won't stay wet and collect grit or cloth fibers.

If I go to store something I strip it. Remove all oils, salts, acids, whatever. Then treatment with clear liquid silicone or Renn wax as needed.

I don't worry too much about keeping surfaces well greased or oiled like I would a gun for instance. The actual wear and heat are much less on knives. My lockbacks go dry and clean to break in. Spyderco's break in smoother and smoother with time when dry. They get like glass after enough use as long as no grit or dirt, metal shavings etc. are trapped. That is much worse than going without lube in a knife.

Some Autos and traditionals do get grease. Teflon , high end grease is usually what I use. Blue clear type stuff can do the job and keep stuff clean. Most high end well built traditional slippies don't need grease as much as the old cheaper ones with lesser levels of finish. Those do get heavier grease to slow down scoring of one surface or another. Grease needs to be changed and retreated occasionally so trapped bits don't mar the surfaces of what are bearing surfaces.
 
Aside from flipping it open/closed as many times as possible, I typically cut myself on day 1. I have a PM2 that is supposed to arrive today, so I've got the bandaids locked 'n loaded already. :)
 
vanslem6 said:
Aside from flipping it open/closed as many times as possible, I typically cut myself on day 1. I have a PM2 that is supposed to arrive today, so I've got the bandaids locked 'n loaded already. :)
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My Para2 is my favorite knife. I've had my almost a year, and it's still awesome. I bought a low riding clip, a nice lanyard, and a leather sheath for when it's not being used. It looks really good. You won't be disappointed.
 
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