Since the new Rat is an LE,I'm having troube deciding as I would use the heck out of it.Can anyone post up some pics of a used SBR just to give me an idea of how the LE finish holds up?Also wouldn't the SR-101 corrode where the tang is exposed from constantly being gripped?I mean it's not like yu want to oil your knife handle.
More than likely it will darken over time. I have seen this on other knives. The first time you cut into something really acidic the process will begin. The patina can be removed with a little flitz however, darkening will actually help protect the metal. My DFLE developed some minor pitting near the handle which I removed but in the future I'm not going to bother. The Kydex sheath has scratched the blade up but again I carry it and this just adds to the knifes character. It still cuts fine.
