Christy Knife in brass?

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Having inherited several a while back, I have taken to using a little Christy companion for EDC for some time now, and have been surprised at how well it has worked out as a discreet urban cutter.

I checked out their website and noticed a brass framed version is being made, called the Mariner. When researching the knives I inherited, I saw some ads from the 30's that indicated they were originally made with brass frames, but I have not seen an example.

Has anyone here tried out one of the new Mariner versions? Are they worth the extra cost (nearly twice the cost of nickel plated steel)? Has anyone ever seen one of the old ones in brass? Thanks.
 
Yes the price went up! I love mine as durable and conversation piece.
Ps I live by the water so brass had that sailor look! Lol
 
I have a new brass version. I like it quite a lot. If you like brass I say go for it.
 
My only concern with brass ... and I have NO experience with the Christy Mariner ... is that brass is a soft metal.
Wouldn't it wear quickly if carried on a keyring?
Maybe if purchased in brass, the best use of the eyelet would be for a lanyard tab rather than on a keyring?
 
BrotherJim said:
My only concern with brass ... and I have NO experience with the Christy Mariner ... is that brass is a soft metal.
Wouldn't it wear quickly if carried on a keyring?
Maybe if purchased in brass, the best use of the eyelet would be for a lanyard tab rather than on a keyring?
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Depends on the alloy of the brass. I doubt they'd be using anything soft enough to wear much at all, let alone wear through in a lifetime... Some brass is extremely wear resistant. For instance the brass liners in knives where the blade tangs wear on the blade tangs every open/close for years and years. Or brass ammunition cartridges, that can be reused over and over(I have 30-30 cases that have been reloaded 30 times since they were new in 1970. ) Or, for the matter of keychain wear, 90% of all keys are brass, either bare or with a thin chrome or nickel plating over it, that soon wears off.
 
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