Does the blade have a coating? Can you Strike with flint?
214581
It's 154 cm stainless steel. No coating needed. I use olive oil on it when I'm finished using it. It throws some serious sparks with a ferro rod so yes it will work with flint. Just remember that this is a tool and the better you treat, the longer it will last. I would only use flint of its all you have. I carry a C steel in my haversack to use for flint and i use my knife for ferro rods
214582
I like mine, the sheath lacks something that would be better. A popular plastics type would have been better.
2186791
Not recommended. The blade is stainless. Stainless steel is more fragile and brittle compared to regular medium-to-high carbon content steel.
1061500
Yes, you can. I tried it tonight with both a cheapie flint and a Swedish Flint Steel and both made adequate sparks. I normally just use a section of hack saw blade though. I also drilled a hole though the rear most portion of the handle and made a long loop out of 550 (para-cord) that way I can wear it necklace style if I'm worried about loosing it in heavy brush, etc. plus I have a nice loop of 550 to use if needed.
1059024
Yes, it does come with a blade. However I am not sure right as to what type blade.
234313
I suppose you could, jeopardizing the hone of your knife. The spine of the blade would likely not be sharp enough, so the hone would be needed to emit spark. I would use the striker for striking and the knife for cutting. But that's me.
2045794
Yes. The blade is stainless steel. I have been using one for the past 15 yrs. I bought this one so that I cut cut the blade at its shaft and use it in a cordless drill. Good day.
1832831
I had to scratch a lot of the coating off of the Flint striker to get a decent spark, however sparks are still not long lasting you need quick catching material to get a fire going, I used dryer lint, and have lit 3 fires.
346306
Mr. Nietzche the carbon steel is similar to surgical steel. You could use a wet stone, but I use a Santuko ceramic sharpner. I use the knife everyday, if you let the knife do the work, and treat it nice, it will do wonders. Don't let it soak in water etc...The blade is so fine, I sharpen it maybe once a week at most. Hope it helps?
811845
Yes and yes. After removing some coating the BK10 will throw sparks, however the spine on this knife is not a sharp 90 degrees. I simply used a small file to make a section on the spine just for that purpose. This works fine if you're not to worried about how the knife looks. On my Bk9 I removed the handle scales,stripped the coating and used a belt sander to re-finish the spine.
1878669
The blade is shielded so it does not make any contact with the surface of the pan. Should not be an issue.
422869
I don't use a ceramic sharpener for this steel. I find if you don't have a stone, a diamond rod sharpener followed by a strop gets this knife silly sharp. It's carbon steel so the diamond rod sharpeners' abrasive surface works well. Stropping helps this knife stay polished and shiny, as well. This is by far one of the sharpest knives I've ever come across. For ~$14, how can you go wrong?
2162444
No. There is a small part of the blade on the top that was specifically left non-coated for this reason. I have used the firestarter a few times and it would not damage the knife or the blade. Don't worry about it.
758339
yes and no...the edge is beveled and is good for heavy work, however the handle needs to be finished more...i used danish oil and beeswax to get it waterproof...Also the blade is carbon steel and will RUST if not wiped dry after every use...its a good deal for the money overall.
1601002
Mine's been in service for several years now, and gets moderate use. There should be zero issue with anti-friction coating on this blade as the teeth are both side ground and proud of the plate. The plate should never come into contact with anything for long enough to cause any issues.
1890154
No, the protective coating on the blade is there to retard rusting of the carbon steel blade. Just keep a thin film of oil on the blade and you'll have no worries.
1050833
It does not require any flint. The lighter works with an electric coil, similar to a space heater. The wheel that normally would strike the flint to create the spark is more like a switch that activates the electricity and heats the coil. No flame, no flint, no liquid fuel. (Hope my answer is clear and answers your question)
268023
The blade is the same thickness as the rest of the machete line. 1055 painted/coated high carbon steel. It's thin -but strong, lightweight and will bend at an extreme angle before it breaks. I have never broken any of my Cold steel machetes- I have most of them. I bent the tip of the gladius machete and just bent it back. This machete is made in South Africa. Soft steel but it sharpens up again very nicely! I like all of mine!!