1095 steel and rust

Boats said:
Beeswax rocks.
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Actually you just explained why my childhood knife did not rust.
Not only did I have that knife on my at all times, but also a small portion of beeswax, I used to knead some figures with it. And every once in a while I used that knife to split it up in smaller parts to form groups of tiny figures.

Thanks for reminding me ... :D
 
is RAT ever going to make a stainless steel knife, especially because rat seems to intend these knives to be "jungle" knives
 
joninthetolet said:
is RAT ever going to make a stainless steel knife, especially because rat seems to intend these knives to be "jungle" knives
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I think people worry more about rust than they should. Yes, if you leave your carbon steel knife immersed in water for a long time, it will rust. Yes, if you don't pay any attention to the care and maintenance of your equipment, it will begin to degrade. That's not just knives, it's everything. People all over the world, from jungle to desert to tundra, have used carbon steels for many centuries. If you use your knife/machete/axe/anything else regularly, that will serve to deter most rust. If you're not going to use it regularly, a simple wipe down and some oil will keep it from rusting. I have lots of carbon steel tools, and live in a humid, swampy area, but have had no issues with rust on them. In short, give your tools the tiny bit of love and attention they require, and don't fret too much about it.
 
Carolina River Rat said:
I think people worry more about rust than they should. Yes, if you leave your carbon steel knife immersed in water for a long time, it will rust. Yes, if you don't pay any attention to the care and maintenance of your equipment, it will begin to degrade. That's not just knives, it's everything. People all over the world, from jungle to desert to tundra, have used carbon steels for many centuries. If you use your knife/machete/axe/anything else regularly, that will serve to deter most rust. If you're not going to use it regularly, a simple wipe down and some oil will keep it from rusting. I have lots of carbon steel tools, and live in a humid, swampy area, but have had no issues with rust on them. In short, give your tools the tiny bit of love and attention they require, and don't fret too much about it.
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Na man, if you use your carbon steel blades in or around water, they will desenegrate exactly like the vampires do in the Blade movies. Seriously.

Seen it happen.
 
Once in a great while I just dab a little polish on my uncoated Izula and it's good to go for another month or two, even in rain. :) Not even a spot of rust on my RC-3 in spite of my super tacticool gun blue coating rubbing off in places. :D
 
Carolina River Rat said:
I think people worry more about rust than they should. Yes, if you leave your carbon steel knife immersed in water for a long time, it will rust. Yes, if you don't pay any attention to the care and maintenance of your equipment, it will begin to degrade. That's not just knives, it's everything. People all over the world, from jungle to desert to tundra, have used carbon steels for many centuries. If you use your knife/machete/axe/anything else regularly, that will serve to deter most rust. If you're not going to use it regularly, a simple wipe down and some oil will keep it from rusting. I have lots of carbon steel tools, and live in a humid, swampy area, but have had no issues with rust on them. In short, give your tools the tiny bit of love and attention they require, and don't fret too much about it.
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AMEN! AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!

I've been preaching this for years.
 
Carolina River Rat said:
I think people worry more about rust than they should. Yes, if you leave your carbon steel knife immersed in water for a long time, it will rust. Yes, if you don't pay any attention to the care and maintenance of your equipment, it will begin to degrade. That's not just knives, it's everything. People all over the world, from jungle to desert to tundra, have used carbon steels for many centuries. If you use your knife/machete/axe/anything else regularly, that will serve to deter most rust. If you're not going to use it regularly, a simple wipe down and some oil will keep it from rusting. I have lots of carbon steel tools, and live in a humid, swampy area, but have had no issues with rust on them. In short, give your tools the tiny bit of love and attention they require, and don't fret too much about it.
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Steel + water = more rust (OR) (Steel + Oil) + Water = (less, little or no) rust

OIL > rust (OR) oil < RUST


:confused: So what your saying is that carbon steel rusts unless it is oiled and cared for?... Boy thats So easy a cave man can do it.... :D
 
onado2000 said:
Steel + water = more rust (OR) (Steel + Oil) + Water = (less, little or no) rust

OIL > rust (OR) oil < RUST


:confused: So what your saying is that carbon steel rusts unless it is oiled and cared for?... Boy thats So easy a cave man can do it.... :D
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Hey, if cave men couldn't "do it" none of us would even be here.;)
 
A simple rule I learned as a kid and had reinforced in the military: Take care of your gear and it won't let you down W.T.S.H.T.F.
 
Somebody on another forum recommended white vinegar. I tried it and it worked like a charm. I just dipped a q-tip in the vinegar and rubbed it on the rust spots.
 
You know what works well on carbon steel (not stainless) for coverup & finish, the Birch & Casey Gun Blueing in a bottle. I really provides a great covering to bare steel, nice patina ! But you have to be careful with this because it doesnt come off !
 
like big philly says, it gives a knife character, "battle scars"! Just use the knife more often!
 
I live close to the Pacific ocean,Astoria Or.,and most of my fixed blades are carbon steel.Never had much of a problem with rust,after use I wipe them down with an oily rag.My edges never rust or dull,as I am a fanatic about sharpening.
 
onado2000 said:
You know what works well on carbon steel (not stainless) for coverup & finish, the Birch & Casey Gun Blueing in a bottle. I really provides a great covering to bare steel, nice patina ! But you have to be careful with this because it doesnt come off !
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It's what I did when I completely stripped and recoated my RC-3. ;)
 
I read somewhere that gun bluing was a form of rust. So it just beats rust to the punch?

I use Rem-Oil on my exposed edges, OH, and on the blades too ~;-)
 
Bluing causes a controlled black oxidation to the metal. Black iron oxides form a protective coating over the blade, and are noncorrosive. Red oxides are the vile ones that we all loath so very much, and are the actively corrosive variety. Black oxides guard against the red ones. :)
 
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