5160 newbie question

[Rowanwood]

How does one stop 5160 from corroding?

 

[sunshadow]

don't expose it to oxygen

seriously, polish it well, keep it clean and dry, if necessary oil it lightly. Do not store it in a sheath made of chrome-tanned leather
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[JTknives]

don't expose it to oxygen

seriously, polish it well, keep it clean and dry, if necessary oil it lightly. Do not store it in a sheath made of chrome-tanned leather
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ya the vegetable tanned leather is the way to go, yep just keep it clean and take care of it and there wont be a problem.

 

[Johnny Warner]

Another approach is to apply a coating of Renaissance Wax on the blade. This even prevents finger prints being left on polished blades, great stuff. Museums use it on precious artifacts, good enough for me.

 

[Rowanwood]

Thanks everyone.

 

[Rowanwood]

What Temperature for the temper?? Or should I do an edge quench? Or maybe spring temper the back and leave the edge hard?? I'm just a beginner and have many questions.