Is there such a thing as a non-rusting/ non-corroding sword?

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Besides a titanium infused blade is there such a thing as a non-rusting/ non-corroding sword(With no need for maintenance? :confused:
 
One made from H1. Spyderco Salt series use H1 & it does not rust. However, I am not aware of a sword of H1 but then I haven't looked. Please let me know if you find one.
 
Spyderco does make, via Seki City, the whale rescue blade 11 inches, $120, avail KC.
 
Ah, what a surprise you ask this question. I am just wrapping up a ultra top secret project. We have invented a brand new steel, based on the analysis of a rare meteorite. This steel can be submerged in salt water, acid, molten lava, etc. If it breaks, it will repair itself within 5 seconds. In tests, a sword made from this steel cut an engine block almost in half. We will soon release the "Sword of the Gods," priced at a measely quarter million dollars each.

We will also be holding a contest for the name of this indestrucable steel.

(This is meant to be a good natured joke, fellas.)
 
A non rusting sword? Sure. Just keep it well oiled at all times and it won't ever rust! :D
 
William Nease is making me a sword that will not rust and will cut very well too.
Get at him.
Rolf
 
Any stainless steel blade left soaking in water for long periods will eventually rust. It doesn't matter how tempered and well crafted it is. However, Metal composition is so high tech these days that "minimal care" is usually all that is required to keep a blade from rusting.
 
Hmmmn, I dread to admit it it but I made a short sword (28" maybe) out of 440C RC 58 back in maybe 1997. It has seen a lot of use chopping seasoned wood, severing trees up to 2" diameter, also I decapitated a fresh roadkilled deer... (clean single cut) zero damage. Mind you the geometry is not as great as it could be and I would not make a larger sword of 440C... and the HT was about as good as it gets.

Okay I also made a 36" sword out of ATS-34 RC60 and couldn't break it by jumping on it, bending etc... but I haven't really wailed on it into wood, which introduces some interesting stresses especially when you swing HARD (100 mph as shown by chrony).

Solid Ti alloy is the way to go for toughness combined with corrosion resistance at tolerable strength levels.

Incidentally the last time I looked most navies used non-stainless steel for their fleets... a bit of maintenance and a lot of paint goes a long way;)
 
You can coat the blade in something, like a duracoat or forced patina to prevent red oxidation. You would still have to maintain it with some oil though, just not as much. Any quality weapon requires, and deserves regular maintenance.
 
Hi Gang! William just did some test cutting with my Tikat. He was very impressed with the cutting results and he will be bringing some film footage here soon.
Rolf
 
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