Best blade coating for salt water

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Seigfried

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To those in the know,

I have a buddy of mine who is a sport SCUBA diver. He saw my GB today and after the initial shock (I'm starting to get used to this) he inquired amongst other things could he something that wouldn't rust like all his previous knives? I was thinking that instead of getting an alloy that wouldn't rust (which usually suck for edge holding capability) that he might want to get a blade with a coating befitting the condition he wants to use it.

So my question to the experts is... What is the best coating for a salt water environment? I've seen a couple mentioned on this forum but I would like to know whats best?

Thanks for the help

Seig
 
Originally posted by Seigfried
To those in the know,

What is the best coating for a salt water environment?
Seig
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TALONITE! coat it clear through to the other side.:D
 
The best coating I have seen is the Benchmade coating, Even after it is scrached it still works. For aftermarket I would think Titanium Nitride. Not sure where you would be able to get it done at. Or if you want to go cheap, get a Tuf Cloth.

But I think no matter what the edge will still rust, becasue it will be exposed.
Matt
 
In my opinion, for a dive knife, you can't do better than the Mission MPT (Multi-purpose Tactical). Their MPK model is more widely known, but the handle, sheath, blade, look, feel, smell of the MPT is so ergonomically superior that there is no comparison. (People like the MPK because it's associated with the SEALs, and, gee, you know how tough THEY are!) Mission's beta titanium is unparalled in the market and the hytrel handle and sheath are virtually indestructible. The MPT has all the features of a custom knife; just so much tougher and they sell their own non-magnetic sharpener. The knife is very easy to sharpen. As a side note: Mission's folder, the MPF-1 w/ a clip point is, again in my opinion, the only folder on this earth comparable to the Strider AR. One is unbelievably light, the other heavy. They are the bookends of my folder collection. As a matter of fact, they ARE my folder collection.

Forget "coatings" and don't listen to all the knife collector bullsh*t about Rockwell ratings. It doesn't apply to titanium, which will be around long after the steel blades have returned to the earth from whence they came. If you're going in the ocean, buy a Mission. And don't forget your trunks.
 
To all who responded Thank You.

I don't know how the hell I forgot about the Talonite!

The info has been passed on and he thanked everbody for their input. Who knows maybe Strider is in his destiny. It's damn sure in mine!

Scott
 
I dont know much about any of these coatings you guys are raving about but I do know that Duane and Mick both scuba and both probably take their knives with them. Now if they are coated at all I dont know this either but I remember Duane left a blade in a salt water bath while he went away for awhile I think it was 6 monthsa but dont quote me on that. Knife was slightly rusted cord wrap not there, but there was no coating on the blade. This being said if you take care of your Strider (like drying it off, maybe wipe some oil on it after a dive). You wont need to coat it and if you forget to do these things your knife will forgive you. I promise. Of course this is just my opinon and not company report. good luck with what ever you do to your Strider.
 
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