Candiru rust resistance?

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Raylas

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I was wondering what sort of rust resistance an ESEE Candiru has. I know it's 1095, but it's also coated. Will I need to maintenance it frequently? I live in a humid place, so carbon steels make me nervous.
 
Wherever there is coating you should be fine. Just watch your edge. A little wipe down with oil each night should keep you rust free.
 
Like what was stated, you are fine where there is a coating but if you actually use the knife the edge is very rust prone. I was cutting some brush with mine and when I came in the house, maybe an hour later, I had rust on the edge. Don't get me wrong, I love the knife and use it daily and keep it oiled, but they are rust prone... Maybe if it's a safe queen or oiled after each cut you won't see issues...
 
Smokinape said:
Like what was stated, you are fine where there is a coating but if you actually use the knife the edge is very rust prone. I was cutting some brush with mine and when I came in the house, maybe an hour later, I had rust on the edge. Don't get me wrong, I love the knife and use it daily and keep it oiled, but they are rust prone... Maybe if it's a safe queen or oiled after each cut you won't see issues...
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Good point. The carbon steel knife I have, I just let gain a natural patina with use.
 
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