Rex 45 Patina Pics!
Rex 45 Patina Pics!
Post 'em up!
Here's my PM2 after a strip steak. Also cooked portobellos and asparagus but I think it's the fat in the meat that leaves the rainbow hue. Insert science here.
Here's my PM2 after a strip steak. Also cooked portobellos and asparagus but I think it's the fat in the meat that leaves the rainbow hue. Insert science here.
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"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
Re: Rex 45 Patina Pics!
I found this thread in my travels. I've got to agree with attila's K390 comparison.
Here's a picture of his PM2 Military after some IRL fruit ninja. Loving the subtle coloration!
Here's a picture of his PM2 Military after some IRL fruit ninja. Loving the subtle coloration!
Police | Calypso | Caly 3 & 3.5 | PM 2 | Para 3 | UKPK | Endura | Dragonfly | Sage 2 | Sage 5
"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
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Very nice!
One of these days I'll actually get around to using my Rex 45 knives haha
One of these days I'll actually get around to using my Rex 45 knives haha
Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most!
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Something tells me there won't be many photos in this thread. Lots of light users/safe queens for these knives. That rainbow hue looks great though!
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-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
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1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
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I’m carrying my rex45 pm2 today. Slight patina from kielbasa on a camping trip, but I tend to polish the blade back up to minimize patina.
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I ended up selling mine last winter, once the CS exclusive Para 3 was dropped. That was my dream color scheme, plus I was trying to unload some of my Para 3's. Didn't think I needed 7!! Now, I don't have either orange knife and miss that Rex45.
Helped out my friends fathers farm one day with it, was very impressed with how well it held up cutting as much rope and twine that I put it through.
Hoping they come out with a Manix 2 with it!
Helped out my friends fathers farm one day with it, was very impressed with how well it held up cutting as much rope and twine that I put it through.
Hoping they come out with a Manix 2 with it!
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
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After a week of exclusive carry on a costal camping trip it finally started...
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Love the scales!
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"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
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Shame because it's such a great steel.
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"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
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I agree. It's the only knife that I have sellers remorse, all because I was chasing handle scale colors and didn't realize how much of a gem I had, in a great overall steel...and now such a hard to find steel. Kick myself for that one. I figured the way it flew off the shelves, there would be a high demand and be back in stock within a few months...not the case :o
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
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Older pick with hints of 'tina. The newer ones don't seem to capture it. Hopefully by end of summer...
Peter
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Some instagram finds, credit where it's due:
And, updated: my original post. Same knife, better lighting!
And, updated: my original post. Same knife, better lighting!
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"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
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Here you go. The full album has a video (https://imgur.com/a/u5IeCXI). I also picked up a Millie in Rex 45 last week that is clean as a whistle. The process starts again.
More K390 and 10V, please.
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Thanks for starting this thread. Here's a current photo of my Military:mayong wrote: I found this thread in my travels. I've got to agree with attila's K390 comparison.
Here's a picture of his PM2 Military after some IRL fruit ninja. Loving the subtle coloration!
That looks really awesome! What have you been cutting with that thing?!basedlarrydavid wrote:
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Want: SPY27, K490, Swick 5.
Want: SPY27, K490, Swick 5.
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@ohioapexing, wow, that black/blue coloration does look great, especially with the weathered brown micarta. I'm curious too: what causes staining like that?
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Re: Rex 45 Patina Pics!
I started using it roughly 2-3 months before the scales came in (I custom-ordered them) and did in applications I would typically use a kitchen knife. I think most of that came from strawberries, warm chicken, and apples. I later found that hot bacon gives a great dark blue hue.
EDIT: Thanks for the compliment!
More K390 and 10V, please.
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Looks like a great 2020 calendar picture! Great patina, and great photo capture!basedlarrydavid wrote: ↑Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:48 pm
Here you go. The full album has a video (https://imgur.com/a/u5IeCXI). I also picked up a Millie in Rex 45 last week that is clean as a whistle. The process starts again.
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That really is an awesome patina, especially the photo with the contrasting mirror finish. Great job!
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
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+1
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"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich
"While this test doesn't simulate any logical use of a knife as a tool, since it was a concern of some of our customers, we began incorporating it into our testing protocols." - Michael Janich