folders for marine corps

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agusto5225

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my cousin has served in the recon, marine corps in taiwan.i would like to bring him a folder as a new year present this vacation.

i think taiwan is very humid, and the salt
water & sand are serious problems.

which knife do you think is the best choise ?

thanx for your help !!
 
What price range?

-AR

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Go to skylands cutlery and check out their
BENCHADE STRYKERS with B2 coating of course for the rust protection
Then also ask for MARINE TUFF CLOTH it is great it like waterproofs the knife and is great for all conditions plus many knife companies also suggest using it...


IF YOU DONT GO WITH THIS KNIFE AT LEAST BUY THE TUFF CLOTH!!!!!

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My father was drafted into the Taiwanese marine service for mandatory military training and service long ago before he came to the United States. He was a forward observer (I don't know why the put him as a scout/observer, his vision is crap but I don't think they really planned on fighting the mainland anytime soon). Agusto, did your cousin serve in the US Marine Corps unit stationed around Taiwan or is he Taiwanese serving in the Taiwanese military?
Either way, if he is still in Taiwan I would suggest you not get him anything with ATS-34, it seems to rust easily for stainless and Taiwan is very humid and very hot in the summer. The tap water is many of the regions aint so great either. I speak from first hand experience about the Taiwan stuff as I visited there quite a bit when I was younger (still young but I'm talking about even younger). Price range is important too, I don't have much experience with rusting as I maintain my blades regularily and rust never bothers me, but I'm sure that BG-42 and some of the newer stainless steels will work fine in Taiwan.
-chang
 
I think the answer is obvious:
Spyderco Military in CPM440 steel


(If I'm not mistaken, I remember reading that Jeff Randall has carried it in jungle conditions with absolutely no rust problems, I think the review is in his website)
 
You might look at the spyderco, delica and endura in ATS55. It has about 1% more chrome and not even .5% less carbon than ATS34, its also is higher in molybednum and some other elements that make steel tougher and harder while still being corrosian resistant if I remember right.If you go to spyderco's home page, www.spyderco.com , they have a chart on blade steels and the elements they're composed of. Its really thorough and includes a glossary that explains what each element is for. This might help you make the decision. Their online catalog would be good to look at too, it has a lot of differnt styles to choose from. I would try and buy from a different dealer because you can get better prices sometimes. I got my combo edge delica from northwest cutlery for about $40. Hope this helps.

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Fix it right the first time, use Baling Wire !
 
I lived in Taiwan for six years and so must agree about the humidity and other conditions that can accelerate corrosion in knives there. I believe Mission Knives makes a titanium-bladed and handled frame lock folding knife designed for such use, but it is quite expensive.
ATS-55 is one of my favorite blade steels...it is excellent at edge-holding and resists corrosion better than ATS-34; however, it can rust or spot if not cared for. Unfortunately, any high-carbon stainless will corrode without proper maintenance, but will cut better and longer than a super high-chrome, low-carbon steel.
Another concern may be sand or grit. You may want to consider looking at (folders) whose mechanisms and pivot areas can be easily cleaned.
Jim
 
does air pollution contribute to corrosion. I'd think so. I'd be careful about picking the knife then, Taiwan air isn't the greatest either because you got lots of people on this tiny island with a buncha cars and factories.

I know that when I lived in Taiwan, I didn't contribute to the pollution... i'm like mr. clean only not bald ...
 
I think the Spyderco Military is a great choice. The CMP 440V blade is extremely sharp. You do have to take care of it. Like all good knives if you don't take care of it it will rust. If you are looking in the $40 price range Smoky Mountain Knife Co. has a sale in their catalog on the Spydie Rookie and Standard. Both great medium sized lockback with G-10 handles and ATS-55 blades. hope this helps.

liong

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