2021/22 Rocnel Sailor Adjustable

What is this?

If you look at the first picture, the clear black ring is the Loctite.

Ok, my bad, so it's the dried up ring of loctite that loosened and fell off.
I am now wondering how one applies this in a perfect circle without any spillover to the
sides that might harden and stay there...where is it applied: Point A or B?

My guess: B?

I placed the Loctite on the vertical shoulder.  Even though the black "washer" of Loctite obviously came from B.  It has been a while but I want to say A moves with the compression of the springs.  I want to say it is fixed to the middle plate.

The shoulder C and the handle are very precisely fit.  The gap between the two is miniscule so it makes sense very little Loctite is needed.  Maybe it pushes thru to the flat of B. I dunno.

I treated head to handle orientation as critical with reassembly.  I would recommend it.

I would also note, my razor came apart during cleaning.  My tap water is about 125 degrees.  I clean the razor thoroughly with soap, a nylon brush, and hot water.  As I was drying with a microfiber towel, I pinched the head and twisted the towel back and forth on the handle to buff.  Gorilla grip...and I have a 2 piece razor!  I have since altered my technique.

At first, I was a little ill.  Once Murat explained it to me, and I got it back together, I began to warm to the idea.  One of my complaints on the post 2017 models is lack of user serviceability.  My little mishap got me OK with the first part of disassembly.  I look forward to working one loose to complete the task.  I won't force the issue, but I will have it in pieces next time. I may ship it to Turkey in that condition too...but I think I can manage.

Hope all this helps.

Edit. You don't have to be precise in layering of Loctite. You have time to twist the two pieces back and forth a couple times prior to set.

My thoughts...

I don't know how many watchers of Forged in Fire may be participating in this thread, but I am reminded of how the judges always cringe when a contestant uses resin, only, during their handle construction of their blades. They always call for a mechanical component (pin), in addition to the resin, as the best option when constructing the handle to give the blade the best chance of holding up against their grueling tests. Not sure how this may apply here, but just sharing.

I'm also wondering if what Loot mentioned he heard regarding the Sailor 2021 not relying upon resin alone in its construction is true.

My thoughts...

I don't know how many watchers of Forged in Fire may be participating in this thread, but I am reminded of how the judges always cringe when a contestant uses resin, only, during their handle construction of their blades. They always call for a mechanical component (pin), in addition to the resin, as the best option when constructing the handle to give the blade the best chance of holding up against their grueling tests. Not sure how this may apply here, but just sharing.

I'm also wondering if what Loot mentioned he heard regarding the Sailor 2021 not relying upon resin alone in its construction is true.

See post 240. It reads like Tester asked Murat that specific question and was told it does not.

Shaving razors and knives are both tools. They both are sharp. Totally different uses and subjected to vastly different abuses (unless it is Gus GlazedBoker manning the razor).

My thoughts...

I don't know how many watchers of Forged in Fire may be participating in this thread, but I am reminded of how the judges always cringe when a contestant uses resin, only, during their handle construction of their blades.  They always call for a mechanical component (pin), in addition to the resin, as the best option when constructing the handle to give the blade the best chance of holding up against their grueling tests.  Not sure how this may apply here, but just sharing.

I'm also wondering if what Loot mentioned he heard regarding the Sailor 2021 not relying upon resin alone in its construction is true.

Everything for its purpose though.  Sort of a reverse example, I have Japanese katana that have the handle secured by a single wooden 3/8" tapered peg (mekugi) through the handle (tsuka) and the tang (nakago).  No additional security, other than a very close fit, and they are disassembled by just driving out the peg.  I had one that had been that way for 300 years, and used, presumably in combat.  So there are advantages and disadvantages to joining fixtures on any tool, and much depends on the skill and precision with which it is made.

My thoughts...

I don't know how many watchers of Forged in Fire may be participating in this thread, but I am reminded of how the judges always cringe when a contestant uses resin, only, during their handle construction of their blades. They always call for a mechanical component (pin), in addition to the resin, as the best option when constructing the handle to give the blade the best chance of holding up against their grueling tests. Not sure how this may apply here, but just sharing.

I'm also wondering if what Loot mentioned he heard regarding the Sailor 2021 not relying upon resin alone in its construction is true.

See post 240. It reads like Tester asked Murat that specific question and was told it does not.

Okay, thank you. I looked for 'post 240' in this thread and it doesn't appear to be the one you reference from Tester28, though. Probably, my shortcoming in searching skills, and no big deal, though.

My thoughts...

I don't know how many watchers of Forged in Fire may be participating in this thread, but I am reminded of how the judges always cringe when a contestant uses resin, only, during their handle construction of their blades. They always call for a mechanical component (pin), in addition to the resin, as the best option when constructing the handle to give the blade the best chance of holding up against their grueling tests. Not sure how this may apply here, but just sharing.

I'm also wondering if what Loot mentioned he heard regarding the Sailor 2021 not relying upon resin alone in its construction is true.

See post 240. It reads like Tester asked Murat that specific question and was told it does not.

Okay, thank you. I looked for 'post 240' in this thread and it doesn't appear to be the one you reference from Tester28, though. Probably, my shortcoming in searching skills, and no big deal, though.

740....sorry. 2 prior to your inquisitor.

[post] 740....sorry. 2 prior to your inquisitor.

Got it! Thank you. (Thank you, too, Tester28)

Cliff Notes:

1. Hot water ok (to be safe, not way hotter than you could withstand on skin)
2. No alcohol, barbicide etc.
3. Use water and soap to clean or disinfect.

My thoughts...

I don't know how many watchers of Forged in Fire may be participating in this thread, but I am reminded of how the judges always cringe when a contestant uses resin, only, during their handle construction of their blades. They always call for a mechanical component (pin), in addition to the resin, as the best option when constructing the handle to give the blade the best chance of holding up against their grueling tests. Not sure how this may apply here, but just sharing.

I'm also wondering if what Loot mentioned he heard regarding the Sailor 2021 not relying upon resin alone in its construction is true.

See post 240. It reads like Tester asked Murat that specific question and was told it does not.

Shaving razors and knives are both tools. They both are sharp. Totally different uses and subjected to vastly different abuses (unless it is Gus GlazedBoker manning the razor).

S**t happens. It's only money......

My thoughts...

I don't know how many watchers of Forged in Fire may be participating in this thread, but I am reminded of how the judges always cringe when a contestant uses resin, only, during their handle construction of their blades. They always call for a mechanical component (pin), in addition to the resin, as the best option when constructing the handle to give the blade the best chance of holding up against their grueling tests. Not sure how this may apply here, but just sharing.

I'm also wondering if what Loot mentioned he heard regarding the Sailor 2021 not relying upon resin alone in its construction is true.

See post 240. It reads like Tester asked Murat that specific question and was told it does not.

Shaving razors and knives are both tools. They both are sharp. Totally different uses and subjected to vastly different abuses (unless it is Gus GlazedBoker manning the razor).

S**t happens. It's only money......

Just funnin, Gus. However, you are most correct on both points.