Rust Resistance

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Commodorefirst

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Just how rust proof are the better blades like 154 on the LCC or the SOCOM? I know the coatings work, however do the edges still rust quickly in a damp environment? How about the SERE 2000 and its V10? What about the inner workings and locks of a BM 730 vs the LCC or SOCOM or SERE 2000.

Any Mud/grit concerns with the Axis locks or LCC or SOCOM liner locks?

Just asking. I bought these blades recently and was wondering about heavy duty daily use concerns.

Thanks


 
The higher the chromium content the more stain and rust resistant a steel is. 154CM is pretty good, but it will still rust. The best blade materials for rust resistance are Talonite and Stellite, neither of which is actually a steel.
 
ATS-34 seems to rust pretty easily if not treated with something like Tuf-Cloth or Break-Free CLP. So far VG-10 seems to be better in my limited experience. Provided that you take the time to maintain your knives, and use a good product, I don't think you'll have any problems with any knife. All of 'em will rust if not cared for, it's just a matter of time(speaking of knives actually made of steel, of course).
 
Since I live in California, I've almost never experienced rust.

The only time a blade rusted on me was when my VG-10 Spyderco Moran was left uncleaned in its leather sheath for 3 days after camping. But the rust came off very easily, the blade retained it's former mirror polish.

I've been carrying a MT LCC bead blast blade for months now, no rust.

I can't even get my 1095 steel Old Timer to rust out here.
 
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Talonite
 
I live in the southeast asia region where humidity is very high all year round. From personal experience, i find that the 440 series stainless steels possess good rust-resistant property.
 
Thanks for the replies regarding the rust info

[This message has been edited by Commodorefirst (edited 01-11-2001).]
 
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