On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 11:19 AM, Richard Culpeper <culpeper_at_tbaytel.net>wrote: > Does anyone make one of these with all the parts in stainless? I paddle > and > ski with one in my first aid kit, but replace it every few years due to > severe rusting of the release mechanism. The blade rust is no big problem > -- I just sand it down. The problem is that the release mechanism for the > folding blade rusts and jams up. > > Take a look at this link: http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Serrated-Yellow-Steel-Knife/dp/B001EIAYVC/ref=pd_sbs_sg_3 Or go look at Spiderco's web site for other versions of their "salt" knives made from H-1 stainless. This is rated to "never rust" even in salt water. But since I've never owned one (Amazon has the cheapest prices and they run $50 and up) I can't vouch for all the bits being rust-free. Craig *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Aug 11 2010 - 12:11:10 PDT
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