Re: 52100 Military, what are your plans?
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 10:38 pm
My steak was pretty good.
I'm with you on the M4 PM2DrtyHarry wrote:Used mine a great deal today....cut several cardboard boxes, paracord, rope, and even decided to have my steak as well with it. I'm very impressed to say the least. I still think I'm going to like the 110 Millie a bit more....wish that one came with CF scales to. Next on deck...hopefully the BHQ PM2 in M4. All I collect from Spyderco are Millies and PM2s....
Harry
Mines coming along nicely Paul, been using it in the kitchen the last couple days cutting up tomatoes, onions a couple papayas even. getting some real nice purplish and blue tones. What I've really noticed about this 52100 is just how easy it is to get a screaming sharp edge on it and the length of time it holds it. This really is one of the nicest Military's I've had the pleasure of owning. :)MacLaren wrote:Well guys its been a few days. Hows the Patina going?
Mine still lool new Im almost ashamed to say.... :eek:
That's awesome Dan. Purplish and blue tones look really good imo. I especially like to hear how easy it is to get razor sharp and how its holds it!farnorthdan wrote:Mines coming along nicely Paul, been using it in the kitchen the last couple days cutting up tomatoes, onions a couple papayas even. getting some real nice purplish and blue tones. What I've really noticed about this 52100 is just how easy it is to get a screaming sharp edge on it and the length of time it holds it. This really is one of the nicest Military's I've had the pleasure of owning. :)MacLaren wrote:Well guys its been a few days. Hows the Patina going?
Mine still lool new Im almost ashamed to say.... :eek:
Based on my experience with solid superblue, my guess is no. The raibow only lasts during the honeymoon phase of the patina. As the layers of corrosion build up over time, the patina just turns into a dull grey...Evil D wrote:I haven't used mine much because of work, my patina is getting dull and losing its color. I'm curious if it'll rainbow up again with use.
Brock O Lee wrote:Based on my experience with solid superblue, my guess is no. The raibow only lasts during the honeymoon phase of the patina. As the layers of corrosion build up over time, the patina just turns into a dull grey...Evil D wrote:I haven't used mine much because of work, my patina is getting dull and losing its color. I'm curious if it'll rainbow up again with use.
I've started over with a patina by removing the old one with metal polish. Then it's time for rainbows and butteryflies and bunnies hopping happily in the meadows again for a few short weeks.
That is good to know. I will be getting my 52100 Millie tomorrow. Woot. :D My only question is, will using the Flitz or Autosol effectively remove the "bug" logo and lettering from the blade?Brock O Lee wrote:It was not difficult to do. I used Flitz or Autosol metal polish, cannot remeber anymore. I managed to remove about 95% of the marks, only a few grey spots remained. I then removed all the polish, cleaned the blade with alcohol and started a fresh patina. The new patina developed exactly the same way as the old one, nice and colourful, and then turned dull grey after a few weeks.
No, the laser engraving is very resillient, I haven't seen it fade because of metal polish.SpyderNut wrote:That is good to know. I will be getting my 52100 Millie tomorrow. Woot. :D My only question is, will using the Flitz or Autosol effectively remove the "bug" logo and lettering from the blade?Brock O Lee wrote:It was not difficult to do. I used Flitz or Autosol metal polish, cannot remeber anymore. I managed to remove about 95% of the marks, only a few grey spots remained. I then removed all the polish, cleaned the blade with alcohol and started a fresh patina. The new patina developed exactly the same way as the old one, nice and colourful, and then turned dull grey after a few weeks.
Thanks man. :) By the way, what do you use to apply the Flitz/Autosol to your blades? (E.g. paper towel, cotton cloth, etc.)Brock O Lee wrote:No, the laser engraving is very resillient, I haven't seen it fade because of metal polish.SpyderNut wrote:That is good to know. I will be getting my 52100 Millie tomorrow. Woot. :D My only question is, will using the Flitz or Autosol effectively remove the "bug" logo and lettering from the blade?Brock O Lee wrote:It was not difficult to do. I used Flitz or Autosol metal polish, cannot remeber anymore. I managed to remove about 95% of the marks, only a few grey spots remained. I then removed all the polish, cleaned the blade with alcohol and started a fresh patina. The new patina developed exactly the same way as the old one, nice and colourful, and then turned dull grey after a few weeks.
Pleasure... I normally use a soft cotton cloth.SpyderNut wrote:Thanks man. :) By the way, what do you use to apply the Flitz/Autosol to your blades? (E.g. paper towel, cotton cloth, etc.)Brock O Lee wrote:No, the laser engraving is very resillient, I haven't seen it fade because of metal polish.SpyderNut wrote:That is good to know. I will be getting my 52100 Millie tomorrow. Woot. :D My only question is, will using the Flitz or Autosol effectively remove the "bug" logo and lettering from the blade?Brock O Lee wrote:It was not difficult to do. I used Flitz or Autosol metal polish, cannot remeber anymore. I managed to remove about 95% of the marks, only a few grey spots remained. I then removed all the polish, cleaned the blade with alcohol and started a fresh patina. The new patina developed exactly the same way as the old one, nice and colourful, and then turned dull grey after a few weeks.
I know that stuff is supposed to be good for not scratching stainless but that's my biggest concern.senorsquare wrote:I've had good results using Bar Keepers Friend to remove patina and freshen up carbon steel blades. I've used it on some GEC slipjoints in 1095 but have yet to try it on anything else. YMMV.
I have some mild staining on my 52100 right now. I'll do a test with BKF in the next couple of days and post some before and after pics.Evil D wrote:I know that stuff is supposed to be good for not scratching stainless but that's my biggest concern.senorsquare wrote:I've had good results using Bar Keepers Friend to remove patina and freshen up carbon steel blades. I've used it on some GEC slipjoints in 1095 but have yet to try it on anything else. YMMV.
Thank you again, man. Appreciate that.Brock O Lee wrote:Pleasure... I normally use a soft cotton cloth.SpyderNut wrote:Thanks man. :) By the way, what do you use to apply the Flitz/Autosol to your blades? (E.g. paper towel, cotton cloth, etc.)Brock O Lee wrote:No, the laser engraving is very resillient, I haven't seen it fade because of metal polish.SpyderNut wrote:That is good to know. I will be getting my 52100 Millie tomorrow. Woot. :D My only question is, will using the Flitz or Autosol effectively remove the "bug" logo and lettering from the blade?Brock O Lee wrote:It was not difficult to do. I used Flitz or Autosol metal polish, cannot remeber anymore. I managed to remove about 95% of the marks, only a few grey spots remained. I then removed all the polish, cleaned the blade with alcohol and started a fresh patina. The new patina developed exactly the same way as the old one, nice and colourful, and then turned dull grey after a few weeks.