does the blade rust or stain easily? like if i were to leave it in the sheath would it be ok for long periods of time? ( &lt;2 months kinda time frame )
779971
Well wipe it off at after usage and put some oil on the blade and you won't have rust problems. I keep mine stored in its sheath and I have never had rust
792124
The quality is top notch and Mil Spec. That is the bottom line. I am former Spec Forces myself and used that exact knife, but it mysteriously "vanished" from my gear inventory before I got out years back. I wouldn't worry about the blade. It is supposed to get scratched, but it won't happen from the sheath. Moreover, I even took some steel wool to mine to take off the finish and also keep it oiled, and engraved my initials and last four of the base. So the blade is not any problem. Thanks.
1768528
Like others have said, no knife is truly maintenance free. Because it is a carbon steel blade, it can rust or discolor. Just a light swipe with just about any type of oil and wipe it dry and you will have no problems. Naturally, the more it is used, the more it will need to be sharpened. It is easy to sharpen and keeps a nice edge. That is why these knives are so popular.
675184
Yes it will rust very easily if it is kept wet. Keep it dry, and oil it lightly with mineral oil. You can also "season" it by sticking in an onion or wrapping it with a paper towel moist with 50% cider vinegar. This will produce a protective patina. These are great knives, keep a nice edge.
1507295
I wear mine as a neck knife and have never had a problem with it. The kydex or whatever it is formed into the first choil, so it won't wear away from use. When you pull it from the sheath, the two halves flex at the indentations on the first choil. So there is no material being worn away like on some sheaths.
1890151
Well, any knife will have issues with moisture. Of course the only part you would need to worry about rusting, would be the blade. If you strip the coating off the knife as many people have done, then you have more areas to worry about. Keep the knife oiled and dry when possible and it will serve you great.
1909872
Just wipe it down with a clean cloth rag. You will want to periodically clean the blade with choji oil which can be purchased through amazon or you could use wd40 which will prevent oxidation (rust) in more humid climates.
1733257
You don't have to worry much about this knife rusting its made with a high carbon stainless steel. I use this knife every day at work and have had no problem with rust at all, it holds it's edge like no knife I have ever worked with. I love this knife.
1890152
From my experience it doesn't rust easily as long as you don't store it with water on it keep some mineral oil with you to keep the blade water resistant mine is rust free and the coating does a fine job at keeping it that way to
1628752
Hey Chbby-J, mine got some rusty color on it, but I think it may have been the Dye from the leather sheath...I sprayed WD-40 on the blade and wiped it down and keep it with a nice layer and it is fine...I love this knife! It keeps it's sharpness a long time...I found out they are made in Europe, but the weird thing is that there is no stamp anywhere on the knife...maybe cuz it is fake Damascus steel as Patrick B said. I never took it to get looked at by a pro...hope I was helpful...
461145
The backbone of the blade is stainless and the cutting edge of the blade is D2. You can see the fusion of the metal in the blade at the wavy gold line. It will rust, including the stainless portion, if not kept dry and oiled, but the edge is more prone to doing so. The D2 holds a better edge than stainless and depending upon what sort of work you intend it for can hold up better.
590966
I have not experienced any staining and I have had some of my Rada knives for over a decade. I wash and dry and knives after use. Do not let them sit and drip dry. If you experience any discoloration on the handle, I would suggest a gentle scrub with 0000 steel wool and a gentle dish detergent. Hope this helps
675180
Yes Carbon steel can rust if not attended to properly. Just keep it well oiled and clean it after use around water. If it does rust some steel wool will take the rust off with some elbow grease. This is a great knife, I cant recommend it more
1469298
The sheath is made of leather (I guess by cow skin), I don't thing there is really a need to condition the sheath. But you may want to apply oil to the knife sharp edge to prevent rust.. I would suggest you to get the kraton handle one cause it's more comfortable to hold and less smelly.
319511
Thank you for the question. Firstly I haven't owned this long enough to see rust (for sure, unless your living near the ocean) Secondly this is built like a tank, nothing at all like the "standard" EMT shears I have owned before. That being said just like any tool of quality, I take care of it... a touch of oil, should help in keeping any rust at bay for sure, again.... I have yet to see any show up at all.
2193976
I have had this knife for almost 3 months and I haven't had any problems with rust and I use it daily with out any dullness to the blade at all it is still as sharp since I brought it hopefully this helped I would recommend this knife to anyone that is looking for an amazing knife
1768525
Carbon steel can rust, esp. the edge. Clean and dry after use and protect blade with Sentry Tuff cloth or any good rust protectant you like.