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memphisguitar
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got my first auto, and i'm interested to know about cleaning, proper way to carry, best sharpening technique for a dagger blade, and anything else that would be of value for a greenhorn.
Hi Memphisguitar -
You didn't say what kind of auto you have so just some general hints:
1) check the legality of carry in your state - prosecution is rare if you
don't have any priors but confiscation sucks
2) safeties (if your piece has one) can slip off in the pocket and cause
"nasty surprises" also, pocket lint can affect the performance of
knife. I carry my EDC's in a sheath.
3) the Lansky system or sharpmaker (both can be searched on the web)
are excellent sharpening systems that will (depending upon the steel
used in your blade) make it scary sharp
4) cleaning: wipe the blade down after use to remove marks or
adhesives from tape, etc (for stubborn adhesives, I generally use
lighter fluid - try not to get it on the scale material) don't over-lube
as this will cause lint,etc to gunk up the mechanism
I usually flush a fouled piece with WD-40 or similar to remove
particles and follow with compressed air and a light lube such as
gun oil or Militec (also available on the web)
You didn't say what kind of auto you have so just some general hints:
1) check the legality of carry in your state - prosecution is rare if you
don't have any priors but confiscation sucks
2) safeties (if your piece has one) can slip off in the pocket and cause
"nasty surprises" also, pocket lint can affect the performance of
knife. I carry my EDC's in a sheath.
3) the Lansky system or sharpmaker (both can be searched on the web)
are excellent sharpening systems that will (depending upon the steel
used in your blade) make it scary sharp
4) cleaning: wipe the blade down after use to remove marks or
adhesives from tape, etc (for stubborn adhesives, I generally use
lighter fluid - try not to get it on the scale material) don't over-lube
as this will cause lint,etc to gunk up the mechanism
I usually flush a fouled piece with WD-40 or similar to remove
particles and follow with compressed air and a light lube such as
gun oil or Militec (also available on the web)
Honest, Honey. I'm only going to buy one more...
The gatco system is also worthy I am told. Very similar in design to the Lanksy.TOPFLITE wrote:Hi Memphisguitar -
You didn't say what kind of auto you have so just some general hints:
3) the Lansky system or sharpmaker (both can be searched on the web)
are excellent sharpening systems that will (depending upon the steel
used in your blade) make it scary sharp
Welcome.
Knock loud, I'm sleeping in back.
Welcome to TalkBlade, enjoy your stay with us. If your knife is a SKM/AB, F. Beltrame, AKC, or something similar with a dagger or bayonet grind I would not try to sharpen it. I have never seen one take a really good edge. A Massaro lever lock or a AKC Leverletto will take an edge. Just my $.02.
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Mr. Memphisguitar
Perhaps I can help. I assume you are a Memphis musician? So am I.
Please email me at : mickeybeep@aol.com
Bill
Perhaps I can help. I assume you are a Memphis musician? So am I.
Please email me at : mickeybeep@aol.com
Bill