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Comment by David burns on January 31, 2010 at 9:59am

Just looked at the Gator II from Gerber, has anyone tested out yet, it's an axe with removable saw

Comment by Sandra on August 27, 2009 at 8:03pm

I treated my carbon steel blade in a strong solution of lemon juice and I love the results! It gives it a nice black finish.

Comment by Sandra on August 23, 2009 at 2:09pm

Thanks, I understand better now. It's all about education, isn't it?

Comment by Sandra on August 22, 2009 at 8:30pm

Speaking of strops, are they really necessary? And what's the difference between smooth and rough side cut -- and which is preferable? Is there any type of strop (paddle, 2-sided block, old-style, etc.) that is better & if so, why? And don't kill me, but why couldn't someone just use some scrap leather or (now really don't kill me) a belt for a strop?

Comment by Sandra on August 22, 2009 at 7:25pm

The diamond/ceramic stone you recommended, Brent, is great -- I've spent some time looking at sharpening systems, and I really liked this one, so I got it. The link for the 1000/6000 Japanese stone doesn't work, however. But I can always google the product.

Comment by Sandra on August 18, 2009 at 9:23pm

Thanks! Very informed, excellent advice. You've steered me in the right direction. Will let you know what I get.

Comment by Sandra on August 18, 2009 at 3:48pm

What kind(s) of folding saws and axes do you recommend? (Inexpensive)

Comment by Sandra on August 18, 2009 at 3:47pm

Brent, when you say "I like to dip a new carbon blade in a glass of water and lemon juice, high enough to cover the entire length and watch it occasionally over the part of a day, till it turns dark." -- what is the purpose of this?

Comment by Sandra on August 16, 2009 at 11:44am

Great -- cool! I figured there were special instructions with such a knife.

Comment by Sandra on August 13, 2009 at 2:50pm

The 840-MG I like, but it has a carbon steel blade. First, why this type of blade? Pros and cons? And do you have to do anything special to take care of it? It's OD green & black, looks more like a camping knife. The other has an orange handle -- looks more like a steak knife lol.

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