Sr-101 for long term outdoor use?

MEJ

MEJ

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Would Sr-101 be okay out in the field for extended periods of time?
say if you had only water to rinse it with?

Trying to decide on a good do it all camp knife and right now im looking at the Esee 3, Rodent 4, Falkniven S1.
Love the look of the Rodent 4 but if i have to worry about it constantly...:grumpy:
 
I plan on having my Ratmandu stripped, satined, and clear Cerakoted. That should make for an excellent camp knife with good looks and plenty of street credibility on the forums here. Probably one of the most comfortable and versatile handles out there.
 
I used my Swamp Rat Waki like a machete, just cutting weeds, I trimmed a bush, I chopped some wood. All I ever had was a blackish patina, like any other machete. I wouldn't worry about it, it's not going to rust on you. If you ever see any rust spots, just chop something, that will remove it.
You can oil, use tuff cloth, or wax before you go out, that can help protect it as well. That was some awesome steel, I did sell it, holds an edge very very well, and it's tough.
 
If you have carried firearms in the field a while then SR101 is no different from them. It is similar to 01 steel which is used for a lot of Bushcraft knives. Bsically it just needs a bit of simple maintainance. I have a stripped Camp Tramp and two stripped Ratmandu's and no rust. Regular use stops rust getting hold. Just rub the knife down dry after cleaning it in water.

Things that will cause rust are leaving this sort of knife in a pick up or car for emergencies where the steel can "sweat" if exposed to night time cold and then heat during the day. Basically storing these type of knives is where you need to be careful. I carry vasilene pertoleum jelly in the field. Great for covering a blade to prevent rust and it is none toxic. It also works well with firelighting and skin care such as preventing chapped lips in cold weather. Used this stuff for nearly 30 years to look after knives and never had a problem.
 
Get a TUF-CLOTH and keep it in your pack . after you wash the knife off and dry it on your sleeve , just pass the tuf-cloth over it every few times you clean the knife .


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All good advice above. A Tuff cloth will take up virtually no room in your kit and a few wipes now and then and you are all set.

Garth
 
All good advice above. Keeping it dry is the key. I find a squirt with WD40 or a wipe over with an oily rag does the trick when you're done using it. But, if you use the knife, corrosion will be kept to a minimum. Let a patina form, or even force one, and this will slow any nasty corrosion that may want to take hold. Like any good tools, look after them and they will last forever.
 
You can baton and quarter a cord of wood to clean it up when you emerge from the depths of the woods :D
 
MEJ said:
say if you had only water to rinse it with?
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I do not think it will melt if that is what you are wondering.:foot:
Tuff cloth is good just a bit stinky, I would just go with a piece of cloth and mineral oil.
 
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