I need a high quality auto to use on a boat in salt water. I waterski alot and got run over by the boat yesterday. After thanking my lucky stars that the ski was between my face and the prop, I got to thinking about what I would do if me or someone else got their vest wrapped around the prop shaft. Would'nt take long to get critical under there. A good rescue knife could be a lifesaver.
The leatherman tool I had on the boat rusted right quick.
Suggestions need to be limited to something that won't rust.
Thanks
need suggestions for saltwaterproof knife
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I'd recommend a fixed blade in 440 stainless, but even that will rust sooner or later. Any steel will rust, and any folder is likely to have carbon steel springs or pins or something somewhere that is carbon steel. If you can find a fixed blade ceramic that is your answer. Anything that folds is likely to accumulate enough salt to seize it or at least cause it to bind some.
Ceramic will not work for prying it will snap, but for cutting it's great and
it doesn't rust. Titanium won't cut as well but makes a better tool if you have to do some prying but stick with a fixed blade.
Ceramic will not work for prying it will snap, but for cutting it's great and
it doesn't rust. Titanium won't cut as well but makes a better tool if you have to do some prying but stick with a fixed blade.
prof,
If you go with a fixed blade, one of the small filet knives (available at fishing tackle shops that specialize in saltwater tackle or through mail order) is a good choice. As Vagrant indicated, the autos are likely to be a problem.
One thing to remember is that when saltwater meets metal, saltwater wins. I used to be in the charter fishing business and learned that when it comes to prolonged contact with saltwater, the term "stainless" really means "comparatively stainless". Whatever you end up with, remember that a good freshwater rinse, wipedown, and a blast of WD-40 after each use will keep it rust free.
Jim
If you go with a fixed blade, one of the small filet knives (available at fishing tackle shops that specialize in saltwater tackle or through mail order) is a good choice. As Vagrant indicated, the autos are likely to be a problem.
One thing to remember is that when saltwater meets metal, saltwater wins. I used to be in the charter fishing business and learned that when it comes to prolonged contact with saltwater, the term "stainless" really means "comparatively stainless". Whatever you end up with, remember that a good freshwater rinse, wipedown, and a blast of WD-40 after each use will keep it rust free.
Jim