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Ballistol’s not expensive, I’ll buy a can of that if it’s good for knife maintenance. Cheers.

Is WD40 OK for knife maintenance? Just to stop any rusting while they’re left in their sheath?

I actually find the scales uncomfortable compared to my other knives. I suppose that’s the trouble buying over the internet and not being able to feel them in a shop. I imagine it’s not built for comfort though, so the ultra grippy scales aren’t really an issue. I’d just wear gloves with it if...

@Billy-o did the pics of the F1 work, mate? I was chuffed to get it, they released a test run of just 56 knives (strange number), and I managed to grab one before they sold out. It’s my first convex as well, I haven’t got a clue how I’ll sharpen it. I’ll have to watch some Youtube vids first.

Most of the charts I’ve looked at, and the info from this thread, say that S35vn is a lot less tough than 3V. It’s pretty close to Elmax, which I already have in 4 knives. That one looks pretty tough though! It looks like they know how to heat treat their steels.

Cheers.

Did that work for everyone? I’ve never used Imgur before. Hardly an iconic scenery picture, I just slapped the knife on a table. Feel free to use it as a screensaver.

How do I add a pic from my photo gallery on my phone? On other forums I use it gives me an option to do that. Edit (I’ve got no idea if this’ll work):

Thanks for the reply, and I really appreciate all the links you add to your posts. They’re great for someone like me (an idiot).

Yeah, as someone new to this stuff I find it a little foggy trying to define the good custom guys and smaller companies.

I just bought an F1 in Elmax. It’s a lovely bit of kit. It’s a shame the White River has handle issues. My hands are a size 9 though so maybe it’d be OK for me. Have you had any toughness issues with your s35vn blades? The Medford Bonfire is definitely overpriced, but it’s still my favourite...

Perfect, I’ll nerd out before bed. Thanks very much.

Yeah, it’s like the ‘lite’ version of what I’ll end up getting. It looks like a decent amount of 3V for the price though.

Yeah. That’s a fair shout. That’s why I quite liked that Miller Bros youtube clip of them absolutely annihilating one of their own 3v blades. You know that treatment’s been perfected. @Origin Knives Is there a downside to smaller, custom knife makers, too? I’m just wondering whether some...

Thanks. In my hunt for this ‘perfect chopping, batoning, pry knife’ I found this... https://uk.knivesandtools.eu/en/pt/-benchmade-leuku-202-bushcraft-knife.htm It’s not really big enough but I’m going to use it until I finally decide upon/save up for this dream knife. That price seems so good...

https://www.mesenzo.com/White-River-Firecraft-7-Leather-Sheath What’s S35vn like in terms of toughness?

I’m in love with that Medford!

Cheers mate, I’ll bear that in mind. I’ve messaged the Eagle Ridge Insta account. I’ve found this, which would be absolutely perfect if it was half the price... https://www.lamnia.com/en/p/36866/knives/medford-bonfire

This seems a decent place to ask: What oil do you guys use to maintain your knives if they’re being left on a shelf for a while? Will WD40 do the job? I just want a light coat left on the blades once I’ve cleaned them in case I don’t pick that knife up again for a few months.

I can’t see that Eagle Ridge knife for sale anywhere, it looks like a nice option though. Cheers everyone, I have read all the posts, I’ve just been flat out at work and unable to keep up. M390’s added to the list, now. As is a Becker BK-?. @Billy-o , I was a bit gutted to find that...