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ohroonoko
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Mar 15, 2020
Copper kills bacteria and viruses on contact so if you don't have hand sanitizer then just rub this utility knife on your hands.
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ohroonokoIt SHOULD go without saying, but... with the blade retracted ^__^🩸
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Chaostrophy
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Dec 22, 2019
So, stuff in my pockets, especially on my keys, gets a lot of wear, so plastic, matte finish stainless steel, titanium, copper, and brass are about it. Aluminum will wear though what ever finish it has quickly, and will look and feel nasty. On the other hand, copper will make your hands smell a little until it has a good patina on it.
Shiny look, more drastic patina over time, extra dense weight (some prefer, especially on a small knife), smooth when you want to unscrew it (titanium is a little scratchy), naturally anti-bacterial (not like that will usually matter). Personally, I got the copper RUK because I bought a Brass flashlight before, and I wasn't satisfied with the relatively mild patina of the Brass. I want something to look like it's mine, and it has some history! It darkened nice and fast, yet the functional operation of extending and retracting the blade is still smooth and satisfying. YMMV of course, good luck have fun!
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RevHaus
Dec 13, 2019
The only real benefit of copper in something like this is the aesthetic, how it looks. There are some folks out there that dig copper and have a lot of copper EDC gear.
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