How much exposure to water can this knife handle?
933843
Hello Kim, this is a tough knife made with black oxide materials, and it does resist corrossion pretty well in wet weather. However, we do recommend to keep the knife clean to maintain its life spend. Hope this helps. Many blessings, BlizeTec
1715251
No idea but I doubt it. It's on my key chain, so it has probably been hit by a drop or two, but I would never leave it outside when it is raining or, God forbid, immerse it in water
1215699
Absolutely not. This is a great bushcraft / survival knife. It take a holds a remarkably sharp edge.. Shaving sharp. Incredibly tough knife. I stuff the handle with Jute cord and pour bot bees wax in each end for fire starting. Then wrapped the handle in non slip hockey stick tape or cot bicycle inner tube for non slip grip. Although the knife seems flimsy, it is far from that. I live in Alaska and use it hard. I carry it in my rucksack and depend on it a great deal.
1756736
It is a high carbon blade, so it will require some maintainence but nothing too extreme. Just keep it dry when not in use.
2063772
Yes. I keep one in my hiking pack and it has endured things which have caused lesser knives to break in half.
1733254
This knife in high carbon steel most certainly WILL rust and discolor, but nowhere nearly as easily as "regular" carbon steel will. You can't leave it wet. Clean the blade and dry it after each use. It is not stainless steel and wouldn't be nearly as good if it were.
511339
No! This knife is made of carbon steel and will rust. There are other versions of this same knife such as this one (http://www.amazon.com/Mora-Companion-Stainless-Steel-Fixed/dp/B004ZAIXSC/ref=pd_sim_sg_8 ) in stainless that would be much better suited for use around salt water.
1376633
So far it's a good knife. I have had it for 5 months. In the dishwashers almost everyday. I use it on a plastic cutting board. Still sharp , no rust, best knife I have. And at a great price too
729146
The knife will spring right out but it'll take some breaking in first, and I can say that it is quite durable. It has fallen a few times out of my pocket but other than that it is fine. I'm sure it can handle a lot more
954027
Only if you have greasy hands. Non slip both dry and wet with clean hands. Of course any stabbing motion negates good handle and should only be done with knives that have guards as most people's hand will slip regardless of traction on handle. I hope this helps.
1858749
not sure. however it is not full tang so while the blade itself might be durable, the handle is not. seems more of a showcase item.
1483480
I use it in the kitchen as a paring knife. Probably requires more care than most folks want to bother with but I like a sharp carbon steel blade so I do not mind washing, drying, & putting on a dab of vegetable oil after each use. But hide it because others will put it away wet or in the dishwasher(Yikes)! It will rust.
694729
Have not reached that point yet....my knife is still very sharp. Sorry, had no answer.
1373040
I'm not sure that is a valid concern. You probably shouldn't keep a blade around long enough that it will rust.
1110725
can't say in degrees, but since it's a plunge cut it's not much more than the width of the blade.
853907
I wear mine as a neck knife and it is subject high humidity aka sweat. I never get any rust so it is worth it for me. Will you miss the twenty dollars in a year? You will enjoy the additional quality for a long time. It's a great knive good luck.
954029
This is a great knife. It feels real secure in my hand. I don't think you will have anything to worry about when handling this knife.