Re: [Paddlewise] Rusting Knives

From: Greg Hollingsworth <gregh_at_abs.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 21:43:33 -0400
How about a few suggestions on how to fix a rust covered knife?  I'm almost
certain that mine's beyond hope.

    Greg


Steve Holtzman wrote:

> For those of you noticing that your stainless steel knives are rusting, no
> metal will be completely free of rust. Some just rust less quickly than
> others.
>
> Also, if you are using it in and around salt water, it is extremely
> important to rinse it in fresh water. All stainless steels are corroded by
> high levels of chlorides. The levels in sea water are extremely high - on
> the order of 10,000 parts per million or 1 %. This will do in your stainless
> steel knife very quickly. Just rinse it and dry it and you should be ok.
>
> Steve Holtzman
>
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