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 Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/15/12 08:05 PM
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![[Linked Image from i1248.photobucket.com]](http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh498/GundogJYD138/14CC621B-5C70-4916-8596-05A0C32D2D77-1859-000003B218AF59C3.jpg) Both of my elmax knives from the yard have stains like this. After each use they were washed and dried well. Is anyone else experiencing this?
Any day I'm above the grass and I'm not a zombie is a good day! JYD#138
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Re: Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/15/12 08:11 PM
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yesh
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I don't have any Elmax, YET......
BUT, I will add to this thread by saying that all steels can stain/rust and the term "Stainless" is really quite misleading.
I guess "Stain Resistant" just doesn't have the same ring to it....
My $.02, (adjusted for inflation)
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Re: Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/15/12 08:21 PM
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Yeah I understand that it's not garenteed but the one knife did it after one use and the other after a fair amount. It won't keep me from using them but some of the cheaper stainless stuff I have hasn't stained after the same use. I guess I was mostly surprised
Any day I'm above the grass and I'm not a zombie is a good day! JYD#138
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Re: Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/15/12 08:25 PM
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yesh
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Maybe Dan can weigh in on this one....
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Re: Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/15/12 08:35 PM
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Mine has done that. Doesn't bother me none since the deer don't seem to care <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> But yes, it is a little surprising that elmax seems to be more prone to staining. Rusting? No, but a little bit more so on the staining.
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Re: Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/15/12 08:41 PM
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greaser
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The reason the cheap stuff doesnt stain is it is made of real stainless that stinks for knifes, well at least isnt as good as elmax for knifes. Its all in the make up and sometimes finish GD put those cheap SS knifes against the elmax and see how they stack up as knifes. PS looks like a good reason to practice your forced patina. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/16/12 01:59 AM
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Yeah the cheap ones don't work as well on deer. I really don't mind I was just wondering since it seems other companies elmax don't seem to stain as easly.
Any day I'm above the grass and I'm not a zombie is a good day! JYD#138
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Re: Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/16/12 02:56 AM
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wrxguyusa
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The reason the cheap stuff doesnt stain is it is made of real stainless that stinks for knifes, well at least isnt as good as elmax for knifes. Its all in the make up and sometimes finish GD put those cheap SS knifes against the elmax and see how they stack up as knifes. PS looks like a good reason to practice your forced patina. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> That's right. Cutting performance always has to be compromised for greater stain resistance. I carried an ELMAX folder for a year and never had a stain. The scrap max in my kitchen does need a dry to prevent discoloration, but it always washed clean again if I put it away wet.
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Re: Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/16/12 03:33 AM
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Yep I washed and DRIED THEM WELL
Any day I'm above the grass and I'm not a zombie is a good day! JYD#138
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Re: Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/16/12 05:33 AM
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Mike, to me they just look better!
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Re: Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/19/12 01:09 AM
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wilson
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i bought 4 at knob creek as steak knives. the discoloration just gives them charter.....
i'm intel440..damn it.....
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Re: Stains on stainless elmax.
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12/19/12 01:19 AM
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I really don't mind the color. After all these are some if the best skinning/ butchering blades I've ever used. Several dozen geese gutted a doe, gutted skinned and butchered another and they are still shaving sharp. I couldn't do that with my gerber gator or my kabar
Any day I'm above the grass and I'm not a zombie is a good day! JYD#138
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