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Originally posted by OwenM
My 710HS was usually rinsed off, and sprayed with WD-40 at the end of the day. I had zero problems with corrosion until having a BC1/chromium treatment done by BodyCote. They blasted the blade prior to treating it, and I assume the chromium got skipped, because it develops rust spots frequently, ever since-bead blasted carbon steel, and a porous coating apparently don't mix well.
Anyway, I think M2 is fine with reasonable care, and prefer it over 154CM and similar in a heavily used knife because it's less susceptible to chipping. Much easier to steel a rolled edge than regrind a chipped one. The blade will last longer, and require less work in the long run, IMO. This knife has seen some extreme use, not just from work, but as a "test knife", as it was my first time checking out M2, and later the BC1. Alot of intentional abuse has left me pretty enthusiastic about the M2, as it has held up very well.
Originally posted by nonbox
How does D2 & M2 compare to cm154/ats34 when it comes to rust/corrosion resistance?