WRAPPING IZULA HANDLE

[RAMBOCAT]

I have a new izula and I love it (my wife has gotten a little touchy about my sleeping with it). I think it will be the first of many. now to my question, I wrapped the handle and it looked great. but after thinking about it, I got worried that the wrap might collect moisture and cause rust. so I unwrapped it. does anyone have any experience concerning rust under the wrap. I plan to wear it as a neck knife, if that makes any difference. thank you all in advance.

 

[Manatee]

Doesn't really matter, does it? It's a tool. If you get rust eventually, you can gritblast it and coat it with Durakote or Cerakote. But, generally, I wouldn't be all that concerned. It won't affect function.

 

[DaKruiser]

If it still has the coating on it it will be fine, you only need to worry about the bare steel rusting.

 

[Kryptonite]

Manatee is right. A little rust on 1095 is not a big deal. Just don't let it go too long. I don't wrap my ESEE's for that reason. Stock micarta scales or aftermarket tkc g10 scales live on mine. The powder coat is good, but I still remove the scales to clean and treat with Tuf Glide every once in awhile. The thought of having to wrap, unwrap, treat and rewrap makes me dizzy. Plus, blood and other gooey messes soak up into paracord quite well. Good luck cleaning that