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   XPost: alt.guns, sci.chem   
   From: frankperiodlogullo@comcast.net   
      
   On 7/14/2011 7:47 PM, RichD wrote:   
   > On Jul 14, 4:10 pm, Frank  wrote:   
   >> On 7/14/2011 6:33 PM, RichD wrote:   
   >>   
   >>> I have a folder knife, one of several. in my   
   >>> trouser pocket at all times.   
   >>   
   >>> I wonder if it should be cleaned following each use,   
   >>> like one would do with a blue steel gun.  Is that   
   >>> necessary? What's the recommended solvent?   
   >>   
   >>> --   
   >>> Rich   
   >>   
   >> I wash my Buck folding hunter with soap and water after using for field   
   >> dressing then dry and give a squirt of WD40 after resharpening if needed.   
   >   
   > Hand soap?   
   > I don't like the idea of water immersion -   
   >   
   > --   
   > Rich   
      
   Just a little dish soap.  Soap and water works best for getting all the   
   blood out of crevices.   
      
   I keep my hunting knives razor sharp and usually touch up with ceramic rods.   
      
   I agree with other respondent on use of WD40 and wipe it off after   
   using.  I've never seen any corrosion or gumming up on my Buck folder   
   which is at least 20 years old.   
      
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