Re: [Paddlewise] PFD knife or hook?

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:11:03 -0700
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
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