How easy do you think a BK-7 would rust in salt water because I live on an Island I need a knife that won't rust.

Frank <img src="images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I live within 10 miles of the Pacific and so far so good with the Becker BK-7. I would think that as long as you don't use it in salt water and keep the exposed metal clean, dry and oiled between uses, it'll probably do just fine for you where you are.

For use in salt water, I'd recommend a titanium blade. I hear they don't rust at all. <img src="images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I live 2 houses from the bay on a 18 mile long barrier island where the widest part of the island is no more than 3/4 of a mile wide. Things rust pretty easily here. <img src="images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> So if I want a knife for water I should just buy a dive knife. I always have to worry about leaving things outside because it can rust. <img src="images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Frank <img src="images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

hawk,

A Becker C/U 7 is made of carbon steel with a coating. The sharpened edge or any part of the blade on which the coating is damaged will rust if not cared for.

If you care for the knife after use you should be OK. A quick rinse in fresh water followed by a swipe of Tuff-cloth or various oils would be advised. If you need a knife that will NOT rust than this, or just about any, Carbon steel knife is not for you.

I have used my Becker in salt water areas (not on a boat or in salt water) with no problems. I only bother to clean up my blades well after I return home and the tool will be stored. I treat all my blades with Tuff-Cloth at home. In the field I just rinse and dry reasonably after use.

Most Marine knives are made in a 440 or 420 type stainless steel which is very forgiving in salt water environments.

Schwert,
Thanks for the info it will come in handy when picking my next knife for saltwater use. <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Frank <img src="images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

hawk,

Look also at Boating knives. I have a couple of Mycherin that are good solid knives in 440. These are not C/U7 size or shape but a good value in a very well made marine knife. I have a fixed Offshore, plain edge with marlin spike with micarta handle, this is my favorite marine knife.




Mycherin Knives

Thanks I will keep those knives in mind.

Frank

Go to ebay.com and run a search: titanium knife There are always 50+ knives, some not to expensive. Pete