You can hit your micarta with fabric waterproofer to prevent the whole soaking up sweat thing.
@gideonsstuff
4 ай бұрын
I hadn't thought of that Thanks for the suggestion!👍
@longrider42
3 ай бұрын
You could also rub bee's wax into the handle scales. But if you go into really hot places, that might not be so good. Something like Scotch Guard water proof spray would be really good.
@longrider42
3 ай бұрын
The Cold Steel SRK, is a very good and inexpensive field knife. Extremely durable, and easy to sharpen. I'm not much for folding knives, but I do have a Buck 110. Plus, I have recently bought 6 of the Large and XL Cold Steel folding knives. I am a knife-a-Holic by the way :) I like your channel, you keep it simple. Oh and I always have a Swiss Army knife and Gerber Multi tool with me when I go out. Stay Sharp, keep your eyes on the horizon and your ear to the ground. Its getting strange out there. Stay Safe.
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, man!
@chronovore3726
3 ай бұрын
Micarta is basically fabric set in resin. Depending on the type of fabric and how the surface is finished, it can soak up sweat to a limited depth. Thankfully, it can be quickly cleaned with concentrated alcohol. If left too "dry" by the alcohol, it can be restored with mineral oil. (You can also create a barrier by pre-treating it with mineral oil but this does change the feel in hand.) The other alternative is going to G10, which is like Micarta but the "fabric" is fiberglass so the effect is prevented. As far as steel, coatings help but the sharpened edge is naked and there may be exposed contact surfaces in the action. I think the Civivi Vision runs Nitro-V, which is "stainless" but on the lower end of that spectrum with steels like AUS-8 and 154CM. Taking just one step up in corrosion resistance with steels like VG-10, S30V, or S35VN can make a big difference. You can take another step up into safety with steels like N690, S45VN, and Elmax. Between there and MagnaCut, steels like 14C28N, BD1N, and M390 offer a lot of resistance to corrosion.
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
After I clean my micarta, I like to rough up the surface lightly with sandpaper before oiling it. It helps with traction. The Civivi Vision FG does indeed have Nitro-V, which I've experienced corrosion with in the past. However, the black coating works well and wiping the blade off after use keeps rust from the edge. I've tried most of the steels you mentioned(except Magnacut) and S35VN and 14c38n are definitely my favorites of the bunch. I like steels with a little bit of toughness. Thanks for watching!
@doukdouk2550
3 ай бұрын
I’m a Artisian from Puerto Rico and I Spend a lot of Time in Rivers and Jungle like habitats looking for precious and semi precious stones and my field knife is a Kabar Bk11 it’s a tough knife it’s 1095 cv but it doesn’t rust badly. It’s a thick bladed neck knife that I some times use for prying minerals and digging and when I’m done I whittle with it. It’s been with me for almost 7 years and it’s going strong. I carry a zippo brass lighter, sog PowerPint, fisher brass pen, maratac aaa copper flash light. Some times I take my estwing hatchet. Most of my tools go in a small leather possibles bag I made.
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
That's awesome man! I bet you have some crazy adventures under your belt. Thanks for watching!👍
@longrider42
3 ай бұрын
I have a Buck 110 Folding knife. I consider it a Ranch Knife. It is heavy and durable.
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
I would consider it a ranch knife as well!
@420haxx
3 ай бұрын
I wish someone told me being a geologist involved doing cool stuff like camping when I was a kid. Great to hear your perspective on knife selection and usage regarding your job.
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
Geology is an incredibly cool field. Just like you though, a lot of kids aren't exposed to earth sciences as much as I think they should be. Earth science education below the college level is abysmal. Kids who are interested in STEM careers are always steered toward physics or chemistry. Thanks for watching!👍
@tommysoderholm8305
3 ай бұрын
Great video. Dont call yourself an idiot.
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! It's all jokes. I can't take myself too seriously 😁
@davegoodridge8352
4 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your videos about being an Geologist. Very fascinating. So I’m guessing you’re not so much a fan of D2 steel? I’ve had terrible luck with it, rusts so easy.
@gideonsstuff
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I don't take D2 into the field EVER 😂😂
@mountaingoattaichi
3 ай бұрын
Cool video. I wish more people would get into the details of their knife use needs. Thanks!
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, man!
@snesleywipessqueegeeservices
3 ай бұрын
Stinky Micarta are my favourite band from the 90s...
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
I hope they're a rock band 😁
@IvIidnight
4 ай бұрын
The Demko Armiger 4 serrated tanto makes a fantastic "support" knife. Sometimes a serrated edge is just better and combo edges are dumb. And tantos are amazingly useful for field craft. I will never carry either a serrated edge or tanto for a primary knife, not to mention it's a bit small for that role, IMO, but I find it absolutely worth the space/weight in my pack. 🙂
@gideonsstuff
4 ай бұрын
I've been meaning to get an Armiger 4 to test on the channel. I bet I'd really like it. And I agree about the serrated edge point. I'd rather have full serrated than a combo edge. I made a whole video a while ago about serrated knives for EDC
@IvIidnight
4 ай бұрын
@@gideonsstuff I will have to go back and check it out.
@gideonsstuff
4 ай бұрын
@@IvIidnight kzitem.info/news/bejne/161sm6J7bF98qXYsi=YYcHdh6jVTnC2xRS Here's the link if you're interested 👍
@IvIidnight
4 ай бұрын
@@gideonsstuff Thanks, fam. Being 100% transparent, I am absolutely interested in the video, but I was 0% interested in searching for it. Well played, sir. 👊🏻
@FloorToast
3 ай бұрын
In the very beginning I was going to suggest a ranch term video, and then you mentioned it so I gotta go back and find it.
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
It's a short, not a full video, and here's the link: kzitem.infoeZGbj9neNVs?si=YmTdZwwxwbuO6Lms Maybe I'll have to make a long video on it!
@JeffHandsom
3 ай бұрын
If you find a knife in the field, does that also count as a field knife? And if you find any, you should review them.
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
The ultimate field knife... the field field knife😁
@jfilm7466
3 ай бұрын
Carry a knife that can cut a finger or an arm off when you are out in the wilderness.
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
It's very interesting that you mention that. I know a professor who was very worried he may have to that one day. The film 127 Hours got to him pretty good😂 Thanks for watching 👍
@turtlewolfpack6061
3 ай бұрын
Raw micarta can definitely get gross really fast. In all honesty I don't understand peoples fascination with it.
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
It's a nice material as long as you're careful with it 😂
@bfboobie
3 ай бұрын
do you use them to cut rocks
@gideonsstuff
3 ай бұрын
Apart from the hardness scratching I talked about in the video, I have used them to pry😂
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