Rusty Knife project.
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Re: Rusty Knife project.
From what I understand it was used once and dried thoroughly, then stored in a felt lined plastic guard.. Rusted where the felt came in contact with the blade.Cutuu wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:11 pm How did he store it? and how long was it in there. I've been away from my knives for what will be a month in a half. I oiled most of them but I may have missed a couple. Im curious how long it takes. Obviously it depends on the conditions. Mine is in an air conditioned house. They should be fine. BUt im still curious what he did.
I'm thinking the felt could have had some moisture absorbed in it... Maybe a humid summer.
Re: Rusty Knife project.
Makes sense. He may have had a little moisture on the knife when he stored it too. Its easy to miss.STPepper9 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 23, 2018 12:01 amFrom what I understand it was used once and dried thoroughly, then stored in a felt lined plastic guard.. Rusted where the felt came in contact with the blade.Cutuu wrote: ↑Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:11 pm How did he store it? and how long was it in there. I've been away from my knives for what will be a month in a half. I oiled most of them but I may have missed a couple. Im curious how long it takes. Obviously it depends on the conditions. Mine is in an air conditioned house. They should be fine. BUt im still curious what he did.
I'm thinking the felt could have had some moisture absorbed in it... Maybe a humid summer.
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Re: Rusty Knife project.
Regarding buffers.....
"Know thyself"
"Respect the tool"
I used to use 2x48" belt grinder on knives, edge leading.
I also used 10" buffing wheels, loaded with compound, for same knives.
I never forget the time I was buffing out my BRK Golok! I'm don't remember exactly what happened; but the buffer tried to take it away from me. Having a 10" blade swing down past your knee caps at a bazillion miles per hour, will inspire a quick coffee break. Amazingly; I didn't lose grip of the handle. But I DID take a break, thank God, and collected my thoughts, before going back and finishing the job.
"Know thyself"
"Respect the tool"
I used to use 2x48" belt grinder on knives, edge leading.
I also used 10" buffing wheels, loaded with compound, for same knives.
I never forget the time I was buffing out my BRK Golok! I'm don't remember exactly what happened; but the buffer tried to take it away from me. Having a 10" blade swing down past your knee caps at a bazillion miles per hour, will inspire a quick coffee break. Amazingly; I didn't lose grip of the handle. But I DID take a break, thank God, and collected my thoughts, before going back and finishing the job.
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Re: Rusty Knife project.
Buffers can be quite dangerous - and useful. I learned this the hard way AND consider myself skilled. 6 tendons and an artery. Pretty well healed now. They deserve your full respect. I now have some very serious boots and pants. Consider 8" or even 6" buffs next time - less feet per second and less dangerous:)Horizonson wrote: ↑Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:19 am Regarding buffers.....
"Know thyself"
"Respect the tool"
I used to use 2x48" belt grinder on knives, edge leading.
I also used 10" buffing wheels, loaded with compound, for same knives.
I never forget the time I was buffing out my BRK Golok! I'm don't remember exactly what happened; but the buffer tried to take it away from me. Having a 10" blade swing down past your knee caps at a bazillion miles per hour, will inspire a quick coffee break. Amazingly; I didn't lose grip of the handle. But I DID take a break, thank God, and collected my thoughts, before going back and finishing the job.
Have plenty of clearance for dealing with large blades like Goloks.
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Re: Rusty Knife project.
I started using a foot-stop, screwed to the floor, shortly after that incident.
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Re: Rusty Knife project.
Have we seen examples of your work?Horizonson wrote: ↑Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:19 am Regarding buffers.....
"Know thyself"
"Respect the tool"
I used to use 2x48" belt grinder on knives, edge leading.
I also used 10" buffing wheels, loaded with compound, for same knives.
I never forget the time I was buffing out my BRK Golok! I'm don't remember exactly what happened; but the buffer tried to take it away from me. Having a 10" blade swing down past your knee caps at a bazillion miles per hour, will inspire a quick coffee break. Amazingly; I didn't lose grip of the handle. But I DID take a break, thank God, and collected my thoughts, before going back and finishing the job.
Thanks
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Re: Rusty Knife project.
Ben...
Back story: Several years ago, I moved back in with my parents, to pay off a huge debt and recover from a failed marriage. They had moved onto a small piece of property that they rented (still there), attached to 70 acres. Things needed fixing and sharpening. So I accumulated some tools and resources. I reprofiled and sharpened anything and everything that needed it. From new knives to old lawn mower blades
Then I started doing it for the neighbors. Then as well for some local friends, acquaintances and businesses.
It never really amounted to much more than a fun hobby.
All those tools and resources are still there, on the property. But I now live in a small apartment, 40 miles away. One day; I'll have them back with me
Back story: Several years ago, I moved back in with my parents, to pay off a huge debt and recover from a failed marriage. They had moved onto a small piece of property that they rented (still there), attached to 70 acres. Things needed fixing and sharpening. So I accumulated some tools and resources. I reprofiled and sharpened anything and everything that needed it. From new knives to old lawn mower blades
Then I started doing it for the neighbors. Then as well for some local friends, acquaintances and businesses.
It never really amounted to much more than a fun hobby.
All those tools and resources are still there, on the property. But I now live in a small apartment, 40 miles away. One day; I'll have them back with me
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Re: Rusty Knife project.
If not this exact model; my belt grinder looks near exactly like this one:
I removed a few pieces, and made some minor modifications to it.
It can use 1" or 2" belts. The armature can be adjusted to one's liking.
The 6" disc was not used very often, by me. But was extremely handed when needed.
I removed a few pieces, and made some minor modifications to it.
It can use 1" or 2" belts. The armature can be adjusted to one's liking.
The 6" disc was not used very often, by me. But was extremely handed when needed.
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Re: Rusty Knife project.
I have a similar situation wanting to add corrosion resistance to my tekeda classic.
From all the research I've done rust bluing is the way to go.
Doesn't involve any nasty chemicals or special equipment.
Just force the knife to rust then boil it in distilled water.
The rust will change from red to black then buff with steelwool and repeat the process until you are happy with color and coverage.
From what I've read this form of "bluing" is the longest lasting and most corrosion resistant.
Have not tried it yet I just bought the knife and want to see how reactive it is at work.
From all the research I've done rust bluing is the way to go.
Doesn't involve any nasty chemicals or special equipment.
Just force the knife to rust then boil it in distilled water.
The rust will change from red to black then buff with steelwool and repeat the process until you are happy with color and coverage.
From what I've read this form of "bluing" is the longest lasting and most corrosion resistant.
Have not tried it yet I just bought the knife and want to see how reactive it is at work.