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Poly is a film finish . It could flake /peel over time. I'd try wood penetrating stabilizer like pentacryl or minwax stabilizer I repaird a rotted wood door once that had a lot of pucky wood . After the stabilizer , it was rock hard . The stuff I used was private label but I'm guessing it was something like minwax / pentacryl . Also tried the elmers stabilizer and it didn't work as well . It also had a milky color that transferred .How well would polyurethane hold up if applied to the chestnut?
I like the look of this knife, but the etching turns me off. I know it's insecure, but carrying a knife branded "Navy" when I have no affiliation with the Navy and a ton of respect for the military just seems like it would end up being embarrassing.
I had a similar issue with the etching(I plan on polishing it off)I like the look of this knife, but the etching turns me off. I know it's insecure, but carrying a knife branded "Navy" when I have no affiliation with the Navy and a ton of respect for the military just seems like it would end up being embarrassing.
I've had my orange Jigged Navy Knife in my pocket more than any other model for several months now, and although it may not be "my perfect knife," I'm very happy I have it.
My rationale for initially buying it when so many seemed to dislike it was this...I love the single sheepfoot #15 TCs, and would likely explode if one was ever made in stainless...the Navy knife blade is close to a sheepfoot (not as pretty, but just as functional), same frame as a TC, and stainless. Although I can live with the bail, I'd definitely prefer it without one - but it is part of what makes it a Navy knife, so I'm not removing it.
My thoughts exactly. I bought one and modified it after seeing others here who used belt sander to change the blade shape.
It was not as difficult as I had thought.
Original knife:
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First attempt, didn't like how the blade shape turned out:
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Second attempt - this was more to my liking. I was careful not to get too close to the nail nick which was the limiting factor on how much metal could be removed without running into it. I used Flitz to polish off "Navy Knife" and the top edges. I was pleased how it turned out.
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Nice work, man! I hope you had fun with it!
I think the acorn shield is what GEC uses on all of the stainless steel models; not just for the Navy.Anyone know why the acorn shield for a pattern associated with nautical use?
Ah, I see. Thanks!I think the acorn shield is what GEC uses on all of the stainless steel models; not just for the Navy.
Thanks. I wanted a nautical looking lanyard. We'll see how long that rope lasts.Looks nice with that lanyward,
I agree with your comment on the heft of the fifteen, which is why the more popular fifteens are barlows, beer scouts or end cap models, and preferably in bone as they are heavier. The fact the 15 is a little shorter than most people would like in a user is also why the sheepsfoot pattern blade shape works well, as placing a finger forward on the smaller blade is more ergonomic.
I liked mine! A warning if you got the 'old barn chestnut'. It's not stabilised. At all. You can mark it with a fingernail and water soaks in making it worse. After 4 months of daily carry it looked like this.
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I sanded it down, treated it with a mixture of Linseed and Tung oil and it was like new, hard, water resistant and stabilised.
So if you're going to carry yours, I recommend treating the wood.