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NRA knives are high-performance cutting tools made from some of the finest
materials in the world. Even though we use these select materials it is
still important to use proper care and maintenance to ensure optimum performance
levels. Always keep your knife blade sharp. A dull knife requires additional
force to use and is potentially more dangerous to use than a sharp one.
There are a variety of products available when it comes to sharpening your
knife. As for which one is best, it pretty much comes down to choosing the
one you're most comfortable with using. Never sharpen your knife on a power-grinding
wheel as this can burn the temper out of the blade and weaken its integrity.
NRA Knives also offers a lifetime sharpening service to its customers.
Always
keep the locking areas of your knife clean- accumulation of
dirt or debris could adversely affect the locking mechanism creating a
potential safety hazard. To clean these areas we recommend using compressed air
and lubricating with the specialty lubricant, Benchmade BlueLube.
Most of our blade steels have a very high carbon content which
enables them to hold a superior cutting edge. Unfortunately, carbon
is also the element that causes rust so, preventive care is required if
the knife
is used in humid or marine environments. To aid in the cleaning
of rust on the blades, we recommend using a fine grade, semi-chrome polish.
A product
such as marine Tuf-Cloth™ works well to not only wipe down the blade
for cleaning but, also adds an invisible coating for added corrosion protection
without leaving any oily film which may attract dirt and debris. Lightly
lubricate the pivot of the blade periodically to keep it operating smoothly.
Never attempt to use your knife as a screwdriver, pry-bar, chisel,
or punch. Never throw your knife. It was not designed for those
purposes. Use for any purpose other than cutting is considered
abuse and is not covered
under the NRA Knives Warranty. DO NOT disassemble
your NRA knife. Disassembly by anyone other than the NRA Knives
Warranty/Repair Department will void
the warranty! Minimum charge to reassemble your knife is $20.00
plus parts.
Most of all please enjoy your new knife and always remember to
use it in a safe, responsible manner. Thank you for choosing NRA
Knives.
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