If you need or want anything from the store stock in the meantime (or want a price on anything that may not have been in the store) feel free to send me a PM and I will do my best to help you out.
Matt, Simple Green is a biodegradable, all-purpose clean/degreaser. I have to say, it has become my go-to cleaner for numerous chores, from cleaning SAK's to cleaning the grill. It does an amazing job....on everything.(Image removed from quote.)I'm not sure it can be found outside the US, although I think they have ambitions to market it world-wide. Initially I thought the Spartan was badly rusted. But what appeared to be rust was mostly grime. The Simple Green and hot water, with a bit of scrubbing, cleaned it off nicely! p.s. I don't advocate SAK abuse or mistreatment, but I bet Grant has another couple of grungy SAK's at the MTo store that would love new homes with caring Swiss Army Knights!
Thanks, Barry and Badger. A fun little project....and now I have a new (to me) SAK to mess around with. It's odd, but a second hand knife like this, one I've put a little work into, often means more to me than a NIB knife or tool. It's just fun to get to know a tool's quirks of age and see it come back to a useable state. And...it sure won't be harmed by any extra use!
Nothing like finding a 'rescue', and turning-it into a valued member of the collection. Result: happy ending!!
No better friend than a rescue be it dog or SAK.