Re: [Paddlewise] Rusting Stainless Steel (was Skeg VS. Rudder)

From: Ferdinand Soethe <F.SOETHE_at_oln.comlink.apc.org>
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 06:34:09 +0000
Zur Nachricht vom 12. Apr 00 12:15

This is really an interesting topic. I've had a ss Swiss Army knife for 
years that never rusted in kayak use without special care. Then we bought a 
Leatherman Wave, took it on a Caribeean trip and after just two days in 
salt water the thing was crusted in salt to the point of being unusable. 
The Swiss Army knife that also came along was still spotless 4 weeks later.

My conclusion: There are very different qualities in stainless steel and 
leatherman doesn't seem to use one that is suitable for salt water.

And of course: I'm also interested in suggestions for cleaning up. The 
dealers suggestion to rinse it after each use seems not quite feasible for 
a kayak environment.

Regards,
Ferdinand

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