I keep one of these stainless steel knives in the pocket of my pfd. Does the blade rust? The answer is yes. Bradford R. Crain > 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 Thu Aug 12 2010 - 09:25:24 PDT
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