I bought my first .625 about 20 years ago but it seriously rusted! Is this aluminum or stainless steel? Can't find where it says what it's made of?After reconsidering the events, it was more like 35 years ago when I got the first one. I actually still have it because it's still a good walking stick and CLUB. I bought my first .625 about 20 years ago but it seriously rusted! Is this aluminum or stainless steel? Can't find where it says what it's made of?After reconsidering the... » Read More I bought my first .625 about 20 years ago but it seriously rusted! Is this aluminum or stainless steel? Can't find where it says what it's made of?After reconsidering the events, it was more like 35 years ago when I got the first one. I actually still have it because it's still a good walking stick and CLUB. « Show Less
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I got this blowgun for my husband for Christmas and he's fairly certain it's painted aluminum so it shouldn't rust.
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I do not know the answer but it feels like aluminum. I used to be a welder and worked around these materials. Hope the answer helps somehow.
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If yours is rusted, it is not a Cold Steel blowgun. Cold Steel has always made theirs of aluminum. I don't think Cold Steel even made or marketed a blowgun 35 years ago. Upgrade to the 5 foot professional model. Lighter weight (probably) over a steel one, and still a great walking stick and club.
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Mine hasn't rusted any and I haul kayaks with it after they have been in salt water. It is exposed to the salt air on the FL coast as well. I do wash it after use and it is stored in a shed. If the powder coating gets chipped it will start to rust. It is mild steel and thick, it would take a long long time before it became a structural issue. Touch it up when it gets chipped and it will be fine.
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I received my P-38 during Basic Training in 1966, It was in a case of C.Rations, that had probably been around since WWII. My 38 has "Mallin, Shelby co" stamped on it. But I am sure that the one's sold on the market today are not going to be the original P-38's that was made of very good steel. I have used mine for screwdriver, mini pry bar , and a lot of other things that it was not made for, to this day it is just like I took it out of the pkg, just as sharp and strong as before. You might want to try a Army Surplus Store. They sometimes have a few of these from the Vietnam era. I received my P-38 during Basic Training in 1966, It was in a case of C.Rations, that had probably been around since WWII. My 38 has "Mallin, Shelby co" stamped on it. But I am sure that the one's sold on the market today are not going to be the original P-38's that was made of very good steel. I have used mine for screwdriver, mini pry bar , and a lot of other things that it was not made for, to this day it is just like I took it out of the pkg, just as sharp and strong as before. You might want to try a Army Surplus Store. They sometimes have a few of these from the... » Read More I received my P-38 during Basic Training in 1966, It was in a case of C.Rations, that had probably been around since WWII. My 38 has "Mallin, Shelby co" stamped on it. But I am sure that the one's sold on the market today are not going to be the original P-38's that was made of very good steel. I have used mine for screwdriver, mini pry bar , and a lot of other things that it was not made for, to this day it is just like I took it out of the pkg, just as sharp and strong as before. You might want to try a Army Surplus Store. They sometimes have a few of these from the Vietnam era. « Show Less
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I just checked my pans and it doesnt indicate where it was made. However, the ceramic coating is patented in & made in Germany. I just looked up details about this and the aluminum is forged ~ I sell German surgical instruments because they are forged and not "poured" or stamped out of roll stock aluminum. I will say I love these pans ~ you can use metal utensils, but I prefer to cook with good wood instead. They are lighter weight than I original thought ~ but after tons of use NOT A SCATCH!! Well worth the investment & no chemical leaching like you get from teflon!! Wish I could find more pot sizes. I just checked my pans and it doesnt indicate where it was made. However, the ceramic coating is patented in & made in Germany. I just looked up details about this and the aluminum is forged ~ I sell German surgical instruments because they are forged and not "poured" or stamped out of roll stock aluminum. I will say I love these pans ~ you can use metal utensils, but I prefer to cook with good wood instead. They are lighter weight than I original thought ~ but after tons of use NOT A SCATCH!! Well worth the investment & no chemical leaching like you get from teflon!! Wish I could... » Read More I just checked my pans and it doesnt indicate where it was made. However, the ceramic coating is patented in & made in Germany. I just looked up details about this and the aluminum is forged ~ I sell German surgical instruments because they are forged and not "poured" or stamped out of roll stock aluminum. I will say I love these pans ~ you can use metal utensils, but I prefer to cook with good wood instead. They are lighter weight than I original thought ~ but after tons of use NOT A SCATCH!! Well worth the investment & no chemical leaching like you get from teflon!! Wish I could find more pot sizes. « Show Less
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I checked the corer and could not find stainless steel written on the blade anywhere. It has not rusted and remains sharp. I did not save the packaging to see if it said it there.l
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Well, I bought one a couple years ago, and it seems as solid as any of the old ones I've seen in Taiwan (lived there for several years, and every household has at least one). The only difference is that the old ones have a steel inside (not the inner bowl, but the inside of the main cooker), where I think the current ones are aluminum/alloy - could be wrong about that though, or it might only be on some models. In any case, yes, the new ones are still of excellent quality, still seem to have solid switches and good cords, and I expect mine to last a long time.
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I do not live by the coast and have not had mine long, I can say only part of the metal is 304 stainless, the rest is a cheaper stainless that has more steel in it and will rust faster. Better chances lasting longer than most but then there always a $20,000 Kalamazoo. Anthony.
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I've had one of these for at least 40 years. It might be, but because it's metal, I've always hand washed it, dried it, and then baked it in the oven to prevent rust.....I suspect I'm needlessly paranoid. But it lasted forever, until the blade got dull.
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My guesses are the outer body is heavily enameled aluminum while the drive shaft and the cutting cones are carbon steel because they are magnetic. The steel, though, is coated with an anti-rust preservative similar to galvanizing.
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"believe"? "assume"? "appears"? Does anybody *KNOW* what the razor is made from? Steel gets the most votes, which can easily be confirmed or disproven -- has anybody checked to see if a magnet is attracted to this razor? I am definitely interested if it's brass, but definitely not if it's non-stainless steel.
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It's not stainless steel. It's either aluminum or aluminum alloy. I can't tell the difference. Hope this help.
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Panda town is the company I bought from. They had the one with good plating that wont rust. It comes in a white package with red lettering. The one in the colorful package is rusty junk... if you get that one chuck it in the trash asap....dont use the blade that comes with any of these...its crap.
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The "stainless steel" in your gun is not pure stainless. It has magnetic material in it. Grab a magnet and check it.Bernie
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Jack: Since I have no way to be sure, I had to research to find a way to determine if the sifter is made of stainless or tin. I don't own it long enough to see if it is rusting, which tin would do. See http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/874463 the second reply, which says that stainless attracts a magnet and tin doesn't. I tried that and yes the sifter attracts a magnet. I can tell you that the sifter is made of heavy gauge metal, holds up to five cups at the top line that you see in the photo, the fixed handle is very strongly attached, and the sifter handle moves easily. I'm happy with it for the time-to-time baking that I do. I hope this was helpful. Best wishes. Jack: Since I have no way to be sure, I had to research to find a way to determine if the sifter is made of stainless or tin. I don't own it long enough to see if it is rusting, which tin would do. See http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/874463 the second reply, which says that stainless attracts a magnet and tin doesn't. I tried that and yes the sifter attracts a magnet. I can tell you that the sifter is made of heavy gauge metal, holds up to five cups at the top line that you see in the photo, the fixed handle is very strongly attached, and the sifter handle moves easily. I'm happy with it... » Read More Jack: Since I have no way to be sure, I had to research to find a way to determine if the sifter is made of stainless or tin. I don't own it long enough to see if it is rusting, which tin would do. See http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/874463 the second reply, which says that stainless attracts a magnet and tin doesn't. I tried that and yes the sifter attracts a magnet. I can tell you that the sifter is made of heavy gauge metal, holds up to five cups at the top line that you see in the photo, the fixed handle is very strongly attached, and the sifter handle moves easily. I'm happy with it for the time-to-time baking that I do. I hope this was helpful. Best wishes. « Show Less
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Mine was wood. It is an amazing stick for the $. I've casted $700 fiberglass noodles that weren't as nice as this. I picked it up on a whim because it was so cheap. Best 3/4 wt I own and a 12" brookie feels like a monster on it. I use it with a rio 4 wt line and absolutely love it!
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I have the black one, so feel free to discount my answer. I "think" my black one is painted metal, instead of painted stainless. Make sure read my earlier review in case my experience helps you. Once installed, it has been holding up and doing its job well over the past year and half.
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I can say I have owned these knives for 10 or more years and never had rust on them. Of course if you use it for everything like I do it does get the occasional grease or grime but I simply clean my multi tool with rubbing alcohol and its like new. If it is a true Victorinox type knife is should be stainless steel. I did purchase a bogus imitation, the handle or shell broke off. Beware of what appear as good deals, I learned my lesson. A Victorinox knife is a bit expensive but it does last for many years. Hope this helps.