Which is more prone to rust A2 or 01 ?

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I have a couple of Randall's (01) and know what to expect from them in the field. I am thinking about a Bark River in A2 and was wondering if they will be around the same, or is one more rust resistant than the other.

Thanks Guys

Bill
 
Of course A2 is much more rust resistant. My A2 is completed covered in rust though. I left it as an outdoor tent pin for 5 years, and just recovered it today buried in the mud.
 
O-1 will rust if you look at it the wrong way. Which hasn't stopped me from buying Randalls either. :D (36 and counting.)
 
Samael said:
O-1 will rust if you look at it the wrong way. Which hasn't stopped me from buying Randalls either. :D (36 and counting.)
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36? There is a couple more I would like to add to my model 5 and 23. Maybe a model 3, and model 25. I just sold a model 8 not to long ago.

I have retired my Randalls. Usually not my style but with a 5 year wait and prices being much higher than what I paid, I can't stand the thought of loosing one or using one.

It is nice to know the Bark Rivers I will probably purchase to take their place will be more rust resistant.

Bill
 
Mmm, yeah, 36. Lots of exotic woods (amboyna, buckeye, ebony), crown stag, ivory, stuff like that. Only about six of them are actually "users."
 
I have a Randall in O1, and some Bark Rivers in A2. The A2 is much more rust resistant in my experience.
 
Samael said:
Mmm, yeah, 36. Lots of exotic woods (amboyna, buckeye, ebony), crown stag, ivory, stuff like that. Only about six of them are actually "users."
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Wow, would love to see your collection. I have always been a Randall fan. A friend from work told me about Randall over 25 years ago, and told me to buy one every year. He did and had around 25 at that time. Wish I would have listened. I lost contact with him but if he kept buying he probably has over 50!.

Thanks everyone about the A2. I done some research but couldn't find a direct comparison between the two. I bought the Bark River Bravo 1.

Bill
 
the experience posted in this thread matches my own.

O1 is about the most rust-friendly steel out there....:foot:


A2 is quite a bit "above" it in rust resistance because of the chromium.


Here's the best way I've been able to explain it:

A2 (as well as 3V) will tarnish and get surface rust just like any carbon steel, but is more resistant to heavy rusting/pitting than O1 or 1095.

It is also less likely to rust inside a sheath.

Dan
 
A-2 is a little more rust resistant than O-1. But D-2 is far more rust resistant than A-2 and also holds an edge 10X longer, and they're about the same price for comparable knives.

Take a look at the D-2 knives at

www.dozierknives.com
 
Ben Dover said:
A-2 is a little more rust resistant than O-1. But D-2 is far more rust resistant than A-2 and also holds an edge 10X longer, and they're about the same price for comparable knives.

Take a look at the D-2 knives at

www.dozierknives.com
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I believe for a skinning / hunting knife you are correct. D-2 would be hard to beat, although it can be difficult for a non-enthusiast to sharpen. However for an all around camp, hunting, fishing, bush knive, the A-2, especially in the thicker stock Bark River offers, would be much tougher than the D-2 in the thinner stock that Bob offers, and I believe the A-2 a better choice for my purpose in this knife.

I do plan on picking up one of Bob Dozier's small skinning knives in the future and am looking forward to the day I receive it.

Thanks Ben,

Bill
 
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