Re: [Paddlewise] Cleaning fibreglass kayaks

From: Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe <aldercreek_at_qwest.net>
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 15:04:38 -0800
Mike writes:>>but I've seen lots of marine quality stainless
corrode with little submersion.  My knife is one example.

Stainless steel comes in quite a variety of grades.  I am sure the grade of
SS in your knife is quite dirrerent from the grade used in deck hardware.
the carbon content (part of where the rust come from) is needed in knife
construction to hold an edge.  My wife had a rust proof diving knife.  The
blade was very fat and didn't hold an edge worth beans.  Tho it never rusted
it was worthless as a knife.

steve
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe    N   45º 39' 47"
250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr.     W 122º 36' 16"
Portland, OR  97217          Web: www.aldercreek.com
Phone: 503.285.0464        Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net


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