Honestly I bought it for the mesquite handle and it just looked pretty. That is one of the biggest pieces of crap I bought. One day in my pocket working and sweating and both blades are rusting. Never ever make a decision like that without consulting y'all first.

Carbon steel knives stain. Nothing wrong with it.

Had you asked, I would have advised you against MM, but would have suggested a different carbon steel knife.

I still use one daily that's 18 years old and going strong. A little surface rust on the blades does happen from time to time but some oil and steel wool take care of it. Personally, I've been happy with mine. Maybe the quality has gone downhill

Some of the best and most expensive knives in the world are made of carbon steel and can rust. You have to know what you are buying and how they must be treated. Knowledge failure, not a crappy knife.

Very happy with mine also.
Can put an edge on it you could shave with.
I personally don't like stainless blades .
I'll send you a dollar and you send me the knife.

I'm a sucker for local made stuff. I have a few MK and only one has disappointed me. Both the scales broke off while light duty use. The rest have been fine. Easy to sharpen.

They don't hold an edge worth a crap.

My grandpa was a big time pocket knife collecter and would never keep/trade/buy MM.

Something to remember about Moore maker, they don't make pocket knives. Never have, probably never will. They buy knives from established companies who brand them as moore maker.

Queen Cutlery made a lot of them, lesser companies have as well. You can't just write off MM as selling bad knives, some have come from quality companies, some have not.

Being from that part of the world where Moore Maker started, I can say Cactus is spot on.

They built a fencing tool. Very intersting story actually how they got started. It was after Mr. Moore retired and came home as a union metal worker and asked his ranching brother about a certain fencing tool.

Then decided to build some for friends. The knife came about to market and bring in noteriety for the brand.

I own Kershaw and smith and Wesson. Never had a problem. I'm happy with the edge and performance. I didn't think to do anything other than put it in my pocket and use it. It sure looked good out of the box.

I have become quite good at restoring old rusted up tools.

Kershaw has also got it done for me as well.

Carried a leek for four years now

Leek here as well. Really curious about their composite one.

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Being from that part of the world where Moore Maker started, I can say Cactus is spot on.

They built a fencing tool. Very intersting story actually how they got started. It was after Mr. Moore retired and came home as a union metal worker and asked his ranching brother about a certain fencing tool.

Then decided to build some for friends. The knife came about to market and bring in noteriety for the brand.

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Their fencing tools are pretty good. Personally have never had a problem with the knives, but have sold some of the cheaper models that didn't impress me.

Nice looking trapper you got there

If you are looking for a new slip joint knife, Great Eastern Cutlery is the best production knives made today. Period.

Queen and all of its sub brands are hit or miss as far as quality control. Case is case. Canal Street Cutlery is starting up again but GEC is the best. If you want better, there are lots of good custom makers out there.

Tuf Cloth by Sentry is your ticket. No more rust. One cloth lasts months.

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I'm a sucker for local made stuff. I have a few MK and only one has disappointed me. Both the scales broke off while light duty use. The rest have been fine. Easy to sharpen.

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Q: Are your knives made in USA, Texas, etc?

A: Our knives are 100% made in the USA with American made materials. All of our knives are contract manufactured for us by American companies in various states. We own the patents and materials and in many cases the jigs and dies as well. We do not build knives in Matador, TX currently we only build some dehorners and fencing tools in Matador.

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Honestly I bought it for the mesquite handle and it just looked pretty. That is one of the biggest pieces of crap I bought. One day in my pocket working and sweating and both blades are rusting. Never ever make a decision like that without consulting y'all first.

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Q: My Knife is rusting / discoloring is this normal?

A: Yes, this is normal. Our knives are made with 1095 High Carbon steel hardened to 56+/- 1 Rockwell, they will rust and dis-color easily if not kept well oiled. This high carbon content of the steel does allow the steel to rust, however; it is also the reason our knives will sharpen to and hold a true razor edge, essentially the higher the carbon content in the steel the sharper you can get the blade edge. This is why surgical scalpel blades are still constructed from high carbon steel (although they are usually chromed). Over time the carbon in the steel will migrate toward the surface and darken the blade from dark grey to nearly black, this is called seasoning and once fully seasoned your knife will not rust as easily. Any knife and gun oil can be used to prevent corrosion, although I personally like to use Pam cooking spray on mine. You can remove corrosion with a pink pencil eraser (you will have to rub very hard), or a fine steel wool. Or we sell an eraser specifically designed to remove rust and corrosion that will leave a smooth satin finish on the steel.

The trick to high carbon blade care is to make sure you keep it lightly oiled to prevent the rust and keep them away from salt water. After a few months it will develop a "patine" or dull film, which I personally like. One this happens, it becomes somewhat rust resistant. Not completely, but to the point where it won't take as much care to prevent rust.
I've pretty much gone to 1095 HC steel for all the knives I make, when I find the time, and don't have a rust problem.

That is a good looking knife and it will still look good with some patina.

Mine is great. I called up there about 3 months into mine (as noted above, these knives do this) and the owner (can't remember his name but think he is an Ag), and he sent me a sand pad and some oil that I use every once in a while and no problemo!

Mine is this white bone except it's a single blade and not a trapper:

https://www.mooremaker.com/store/p250/#5202C_-_WHITE_BONE_HANDLED_TRAPPER_-_4-1/8".html


And, Moore use to make (assume he still does) a Maroon and White handle knife that I got for my son with his initials and class year on it when he graduated last year.

Good stuff.

Well dang that's pretty cool. The picture I posted last night isn't mine. Let me get a picture of mine later. I will post it around lunch.
Like I said further down I don't have a problem with performance or sharpness. I've only owned tactical knives and I wanted a nicer carrying around knife.

One of the most popular pocketknives is any Case model with the CV blade. CV standing for Chrome Vanadium, Case warns customers that although the steel is perfect for sharpening and holding an edge, "extra care" is required to keep it from rusting.

Many, many reviews are bad about the CV blade because those people hate the rust. But the pocketknife with the CV steel is still one of the most popular of all. You can get a stainless blade that never rusts but just does not perform anywhere close to the CV in sharpening and holding the edge.

Off subject but "Forged in Fire" is the greatest show on tv.

This info was timely. I had never heard of MM until just few weeks ago. After a few drinks at the horse races in Ruidoso, NM I bought a knife sheath along with an Appaloosa knife from a vendor. When I got home I looked up the Appaloosa and found out it was only about a $15 knife. Started looking at other options. Noticed Case knifes were popular but I preferred something made in Texas and found MM.

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This info was timely. I had never heard of MM until just few weeks ago. After a few drinks at the horse races in Ruidoso, NM I bought a knife sheath along with an Appaloosa knife from a vendor. When I got home I looked up the Appaloosa and found out it was only about a $15 knife. Started looking at other options. Noticed Case knifes were popular but I preferred something made in Texas and found MM.

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WTF is the leather thing?

Oh boy...Some guy out of Clovis, NM made it. Like i said, I'd been drinking.

I know...I was just going to bust your balls. But I lost my nerve.

Drinking helps that.

As stated, all carbon steel rusts. Get some Hornady One Shot, clean the steel to your liking, coat with the Hornady dry film protectant and it will really help keep surface rust from appearing.

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One of the most popular pocketknives is any Case model with the CV blade. CV standing for Chrome Vanadium, Case warns customers that although the steel is perfect for sharpening and holding an edge, "extra care" is required to keep it from rusting.

Many, many reviews are bad about the CV blade because those people hate the rust. But the pocketknife with the CV steel is still one of the most popular of all. You can get a stainless blade that never rusts but just does not perform anywhere close to the CV in sharpening and holding the edge.

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Try to find a good quality 440C. Not all 440C's are the same. They will attain a higher RC when tempered, than a CV blade and will hold an edge longer, from my personal experience. Also 154-CM or ATS-34 are some of the best Stainless tool steels that will hold a very good edge. A real B___ To sharpen at time, but will hole an edge for a long time. I have actually field dressed and cleaned 4 deer before having to put my ATS-34 blades back on the sticks to get it back to razor sharp.

with less than 1% CR and Vanadium alloyed in, there is very little difference between the performance of the CV steel and 1095 High Carbon, except they will both rust if not cared for properly.

My dad made knives before he passed.

Said (in addition to oiling), don't store it in a leather scabbard.

Many leather scabbards aren't completely dry, so they can rust the blade quickly.

I love, taught from Dad, Eye Brand Knives. They are marketed as a "high carbon" stainless. The blades do "turn" over time, but rarely rust. Hold a great edge. I wish they were more mainstream as everyone I know that has gotten one via gift or purchase said they'd never have anything different. They are a pocket knife, work knife, hunting knife company. Nothing quick draw/personal defense.

I started giving dad eye brand knives for Christmas when I was old enough to start earning $$$ mowing lawns, knowing a gift he would like, and affording to give gifts on my own. After he passed several years ago, Mom gave them to me. He always seemed appreciative, as some were different to those I knew he used. It was heart warming to see that he had actually used some in the years after I left home for college and life. Some more than others. While his pocket knife of choice is not one I would EDC, the large sodbuster with a second bone saw blade is my deer camp knife of choice. The beautiful actual stag handle fixed blade hunter will be my son's on his 16th birthday, 3 years from now.

Eye Brand = quality knives