CPM 440V

[fisherman]

I just recently was at the coast with my military and native. I noticed that they both rusted while perfoming dailly task. While my Dads delica(a-6)seemed like you could not force it to rust. Is this normal? The rust was not enough to damage the blade, but did leave little dark spots on my native. I was pretty much set on buying the chinook, but now I dont know after this experience. Does ats-34 rust that easy? Sal,do you know what your new knives like the lynx and impala, steel will be? Anyone have pictures of these knives? If there is any.

Thanks Fisherman

[sam the man..]

Howdy Senor Fisherman! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
I have the same problems with surface rust on my Millie. After treating it with metal polish, the rust was removed. I coated the blade surface with a layer and tuff-glide and that was the end to my surface stain and rust woes... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> By the native seems to develop some black spots which is quite unpleasant to the eye. Having in mind that its a workhorse didn't seem to be much of a hassle to me.. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[The Stare]

A decently polished AUS6 or 440A are pretty hard to beat in the non-corrosion area. Bead blasted, another story, at least with AUS6. Don't have any bead blasted 440A.

If I recall correctly, in a Blade mag survey of upper echelon knife people about a year or more ago, 440A --which tied for first place with BG42 -- placed at, or near the top, in those folks' rating of stainlessness.

Stare

[Sword and Shield]

If you want a quick way to pull that rust off, get a can of Bar Keeper's Friend. I have used that before on my hard use knives to remove rust and clean off tough stuff like caulking.

It has never scratched the blades I clean with it, but I would suggest testing it on a minor spot that is not noticeable, such as the bottom edge of the choil.

The blades I clean are all bead-blast, so that may be a factor in the lack of scratches. Make sure to test the cleaner out to be sure that it won't scratch.

Then, take a drop of Turbo oil or a similar lubricant and rub the blade. Keep a light coat on it, and you will seldom, if ever, need to clean rust again.

Good luck, and I hope the problem isn't severe.

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.