Spyderco Nirvana Update after 4 months 

Bead blasting essentially creates small pockets that allow water, sweat, and any other substance to sit in. Therefore, making the blasted material more prone to rusting.

So my nirvana was delivered today, literally zero lock stick, not a hint of it. Very happy with it, almost seems like the lock face is heat treated now

I love a bead blasted finish but it should be reserved for titanium and zirc

Finally got the courage to order one, it'll be here tomorrow. Been wanting it since they announced it. Might also get it refinished to a polished stonewash

Such a nice looking folder.

Not a big fan of bead blast on knives the rust gets in the pits of the bead blast so it can't just be wiped off I recommend using a lemon juice and baking soda solution that really helps get rid of the rust

Ha! So $425+ knife that's blade pits/rusts in 4 months? Fuck that shit! That's despicable. My Kershaw Knockout and ZT 0352 have NEVER shown anything like that. I hope Spyderco learns from that mistake, and changes up the finish on them. Nice RIPP's PM, BTW.

Strider is the only Knives I have had rust issues with, because of the blasted blades. Pretty much every single one has had some spots

Hey Bobby, maybe get the blade refinished? Maybe a two tone to match the handle? @Spadeknifeworks might be able to help

I bead blasted my revolver and it makes it more prone to rust I guess something to do with the surface after it's blasted

Sweet video man 👍 subbed,

Now, as a consumer we have to trust Spyderco to use said steel but how can one really know if you get S90v. Even with a bead blast finish it shouldn't rust like that. Im Instill planning to purchase it in the future.

So a year later, how's it holding up? Did it continue to rust?

Sim having the same issue with my g10 griptilian. Thought the 20cv was supposed to have high corrosion resistance. I'll have to use some of the suggested methods to remove it.

I love bead blasted finishes but I hate rusting lol

If you guys like it, buy me up! It’s been discontinued.

How to differentiate from fake?

Dr. Frunkey had a re-grind done on his Nirvana. Looks better, flips better and has better balance. If you're having issues with the blade and finish, you might want to check it out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ERs2SqDjrcY.html

Mine sticks so bad.

I bead blasted my revolver and it makes it more prone to rust I guess something to do with the surface after it's blasted