Let's talk Northwoods

[GeofS]

The kudu is gorgeous…

 

[Corto_Malt]

To console myself for letting the Fall Creek kudu out of my basket, I put my Heritage Jack back on.

 

[Heynowwww]

 

[tomas_f]

Is it Appaloosa Bone?

 

[Hyesouljah]

I love all the blue peeking through in my mammoth. Looks like it came out of the frozen muck at The Boneyard in Alaska

 

[Heynowwww]

No sir, mammoth.

Is it Appaloosa Bone?

 

[Erik Hansen]

 

[tomas_f]

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Wow Erik, this straggler is really nice Send me pm if you want pile side photos of HJ Mammoths.

 

[MB13]

Forgot to post my mammoth here but it’s a beauty in hand

 

[jnevill]

DSCN6823 by Jim Nevill, on Flickr

 

[madtom]

rust on my new heritage jack . Hard to see the liner rust which is the most concerning/difficult to remove. Any tips so I can get this piece rust free and keep as a long term user? I'm thinking I should start with WD40 before I go to anything abrasive and then if I'm successful force a patina on the liners.

 

[Buckeye Sharp]

Now that the Heritage Jack hype has subsided, how about a mammoth Prez?

 

[jmgruber]

Now that the Heritage Jack hype has subsided, how about a mammoth Prez?
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Evil twin to the Forum knife!

 

[Let'er Buck]

My life long letter opener

 

[TheIncredibleHoke]

Finally found one of these. Wanted giraffe bone, but I like this classy black micarta.

 

[lithicus]

rust on my new heritage jack . Hard to see the liner rust which is the most concerning/difficult to remove. Any tips so I can get this piece rust free and keep as a long term user? I'm thinking I should start with WD40 before I go to anything abrasive and then if I'm successful force a patina on the liners.

My advice would be never anything abrasive, just mineral oil, a microfiber cloth, and elbow grease. Use the microfiber cloth wrapped around a popsicle stick to get the liner if you're having trouble getting in there. WD-40 should work well also. I think some say it can leave behind a gummy residue that will attract dirt and dust. But, I use WD-40 on really dirty knives without issue. I prefer mineral oil once they're clean.

As for preventing rust? I personally wouldn't force a patina. Just keep the liners, backsprings, bolsters, blade, and joint well oiled. A natural patina will form in due time. But, a patina forced or not will not allow you to forego regular maintenance.

All that being said, if it's a long term user I wouldn't worry much about it. Wipe it down and continue to use it. I'm sure it's a beautiful knife that will love being put to work and having something to show for it!

 

[rcs86]

Now that the Heritage Jack hype has subsided, how about a mammoth Prez?
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I’m gonna have to carry my blue camel tomorrow now!

 

[madtaz63]

New one added to my collection..

 

[SlipjointPolitiburo]

Denim delight

 

[GPO MAN]