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How normal is it for AUS 8 steel to rust? This is a well used knife that has been rode hard and put away wet. This one has "China" on the blade if that matters.
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AUS-8 has less chromium than many stainless steel alloys, but that makes it easier to sharpen. It's a good workable steel, clean it with cratex or emery cloth and carry on. -
OK cool that's good to know.__________________________________________________ _____________________________________
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so sure of themselves, and wiser people are full of doubts. - Bertrand RussellComment
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Looks to me you did not give her enough cuddle time and whisper sweet nothings.
I had a SS blade do surface rust recently. I was very surprised. Makes me question what type of metal it really may be.Comment
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I?m sure you could remove that easily with a little elbow grease and some cleanersigpic
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Nothing worse than someone who doesn't take care of their tools...
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Virtually any steel, even 'stainless steel,' will rust over a period of time if not properly cared for. The terminology used isn't "rust proof." It's corrosion- or rust- resistant.
AUS 8 isn't an 'high end' stainless steel. It is often touted as 'mid-range' and then you're told it is 'comparable' to 440. In short, it's what many will acknowledge as a 'budget steel;' i.e., one that (sort of) does the job, but doesn't cost an arm and a leg. It is used, primarily, due to its comparative ease of sharpening rather than being high on the 'corrosion-resistance' chart.
Knife Steels Rated by a Metallurgist - Toughness, Edge Retention, and Corrosion Resistance...
In short, thinking AUS-8 will never rust is beyond pie-in-the-sky thinking similar to M-16's don't need a cleaning rod as ".22's" never need to be cleaned. It is an 'adequate' steel, but still requires attention to proper maintenance.
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Stainless
Stain Less
Clean it and move on.
Even my old spyderco rust.Rule 1- ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED
Rule 2 -NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO DESTROY (including your hands and legs)
Rule 3 -KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET
Rule 4 -BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT
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Putting it away wet is the problem. Unless the blade is titanium if left wet expect it to rust.
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Remember its stainless not stain proof.Comment
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