Has anyone removed the black coating on the blade and if so, what did you use? Thanks.
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Some have reported simply sandpapered it off, some have used a liquid epoxy remover.
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shaved ice. and make sure the cutting blade is tight before you use it? it seems like that is a problem with them. after you do that it works fine. thank yiu
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I 're used mine just cleaned it up didn't affect the blades at all. The blood trail was amazing didn't even half to bend down to see it.
1865878
I personally prefer the stainless blade. It doesn't take much to mess up the black covering and the knife looks ratty. But with the stainless it always looks good!
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I just bought extra blades but I have cleaned and sharpened them before. Hope this helps.
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u need a light oil such as 3 in 1 oil couple drops on yur blade before and after u are done using it.
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Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most coated blades will be scratched off in places after any real work. Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most... » Read More Definitively. The black coating is not durable at all. Its a good knife but the blade coating was a mistake designed only for looks. I actually took the time to completely remove the coating from mine and I think it looks better wihout it. If you must have it black a ceramic firearms coating like Cerakote would be best. Be aware though that the edge will always be bright. No helping that as to sharpen a knife you must remove steel, and in doing so any coating goes with it. Good luck and enjoy. Remember there is no such thing as a permanent metal coating when it comes the edge, and most coated blades will be scratched off in places after any real work. « Show Less
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mine is leather, it not high quality leather, use some neatsfoot oil. after use i rub a little 3 in 1 oil on the blade.
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There are no coatings on it. It's plain black cast iron. I seasoned mine three times before I used it and nothing stuck and it cleaned up easily.
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Short answer... that depends. How will you be using the knife? Over the life of the knife with the black coating it will start to "rub off." With heavy use the black coating will rub off faster, and in my opinion, make the knife less "aesthetically pleasing." However, if you are using the knife in a combat situation a shiny knife can be a liability. For general camping/survival use, I would go with the uncoated knife. It is easier to clean and I think it looks nicer over it's life.
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On mine it's more grey and darker grey. I wouldn't call it black but it is very dark. Also, it's a coating on the blade so I would expect varying shades knife to knife.
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MY issues with the new saw were the paint on the table top scratching too easy. I had my table powder coated and that solved that issue. I also had trouble with the lower blade clamp not holding blades. After several discussions with the manufacturer, I was told I was tightening the knob to tight and causing the clamp housing to bend (?) I had a machinist make me a lower blade clamp out of good steel and that fixed the problem.
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Anyone have any idea of the metal allows used in the unit? Of course you don't mind so much what the main shaft is made up, but I'm curious what the blade itself is make of..
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The tool itself is painted in what appears to be acrylic flat black and therefore, pretty resistant unless scratched. As the others have mentioned, it's not stainless so I would take care of the sharpened edge and any scratches with a light oil after exposure to water. As I write this, I'm thinking it might be a good idea to unscrew the handle and give the holes and screws a good going over as well. This is even more important if you're fishing in salt water.
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The blade is a charcoal color finish and with general ware it is starting to fade in color. I believe with fine sandpaper, the coating could be removed. Love the knife and the chisel tip is more useful that I would have thought. Great little knife. Solid tang it's entire length. The handle sides can be disassembled with star wrench. Pretty cool.
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The blade on my Gilmour 20.18 16 pole saw got heavily gummed up with pine tree rosin. I was able to clean it by soaking the blade (outside) in turpentine. After cleaning, I oiled it and it is as good as new.
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You shouldn't be worried at all. The protective coating keeps blade from rusting. A good practice is to oil your knife after use every time. As a point I will add. I filleted 4 trout with my knife and put it back in the sheath. And after a day or so I remembered what I had done. Not a a speck of rust anywhere on the knife. Even the edge without coating. Hope this helps.