ZT 560 -Waterborne ops?

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Never thought twice of going underwater with my 302 clipped to my shorts. My kid has it now and just picked up a 560. Any cons to freshwater excursions with the 560? Generally I'd spray the 302 with WD 40 after such carry.
 
ummm... I wouldnt worry about it. Living in an extremely humid area right now and no problems with corrosion. I have gotten it wet before, but as long as you wash it out afterwards, spray some very thin lube in the bearings, and blow out any residual gunk with a compressor, shouldn't have any trouble. I do this with all my folders if they go swimming with me... although I prefer a fixed blade or two for water use.
 
Waterborne ops?

When did swimming become "waterborne ops"?

My god, even hanging out at the pool has gone "tactical"...

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Not everyone just hangs out by the pool. . . .
 
retzius said:
Waterborne ops?

When did swimming become "waterborne ops"?

My god, even hanging out at the pool has gone "tactical"...

:eek:
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He was asking you for advice not to criticize his choice of words. I thought "Waterborne ops" was funny and original, and I wouldn't have read this thread otherwise..

OP, you should be fine as long as you don't let the knife stay wet for too long afterwards. Lube and a compressor are both good suggestions.
 
Thanks TL and El Bandito-thats kinda what I figured. In salt water I stick to my H1 Pacific Salt. Even the Randall Model 18 diver(SS) starts to freckle.

retzius said:
I doubt those guys are asking for advice on bladeforums...
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I carried a model 18 when I was active with those guys. . .
Now-a-days I just take the kids and dogs on excursions to the creek. . .
 
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took mine swimming a few months back, in a chlorinated pool and the bearings inside did get a bit corroded after swimming all day. If you have a way to dry it.... yes you can but there is a possibility of corrosion
 
I have never had a problem and my knife gets wet a lot. I dry it, clean it and oil it about every day so that also helps!
 
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