Cold Steel SafeKeeper

[JDS]

I'm thinking of getting a CS Safekeeper III to go on my PFD (lifejacket) for canoeing and kayaking. I like the idea of the compact design and virtually undropable therefore unloseable grip. Anyone had much experience with this knife? How corrosion resistant is the blade? Being AUS-8 I would think it would be fine. My main concern is with the Kraton handle. I've seen them get soft and tacky after a while. How does it hold up in salt water, sunlight, or under general use? Also, how secure is the knife in the sheath? I plan to carry it inverted.

Thanks.

 

[JDS]

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[KenN]

JDS,
Kraton in my experience gets harder with time instead of softer and tackier which is usually the way they are when they are new.
I have a couple CS pushknives and think they hold up fairly well in wet conditions, but don't know about contact with a variety of unsual chemicals or overexposure to elements(daggers are illegal to carry in my state, so mine don't get much use outside). I have had 3 other kraton handled knives develop a rattle(loose interface with tang) just by sitting around unused at room temp.

Ken

 

[fudo]

They're not very secure in the sheath , in my experience.

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