Carbon steel and temperature changes.
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Cave_Hermit
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Carbon steel and temperature changes.
Hello I’m living in the Southern Hemisphere and am getting some 1095 and VG10 knives coming in from America. My worry is that as it’s summer here and winter there, will the sudden changes in temperature causes rust on either of these Steels? Thank you.
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Re: Cabron steel and temperature changes.
I doubt the temparture but moisture/humidity will. Most new carbon blades come with some level of coating but I'd put a fresh coat on when you get them.
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Re: Cabron steel and temperature changes.
Cabron, that is funny. :D
VG10 will be fine. The 1095 should be at least coated with oil if it is from a decent company/maker. I wouldn't worry too much.
VG10 will be fine. The 1095 should be at least coated with oil if it is from a decent company/maker. I wouldn't worry too much.
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Re: Cabron steel and temperature changes.
Haha cheers mate.bearfacedkiller wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:14 pmCabron, that is funny. :D
VG10 will be fine. The 1095 should be at least coated with oil if it is from a decent company/maker. I wouldn't worry too much.
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Re: Cabron steel and temperature changes.
Puts my mind at ease a bit thanks.knivesandbooks wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:08 pmI doubt the temparture but moisture/humidity will. Most new carbon blades come with some level of coating but I'd put a fresh coat on when you get them.
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Re: Cabron steel and temperature changes.
It does not get anymore humid (or hot) than where I live. It is equatorial, jungle, sea air, river air, 100% humidity, high heat, day in and day out. I use Vaseline on my carbon steel blades. It is food safe, and the paraffin wax in it keeps the mineral oil in it on the blades. A coat so thin you cannot see it is all it takes.
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Re: Cabron steel and temperature changes.
I could not stand 100% humidity every day! Thanks for the advice, sounds cheaper than tuff cloth I’ll give it a try.Doc Dan wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 5:03 pmIt does not get anymore humid (or hot) than where I live. It is equatorial, jungle, sea air, river air, 100% humidity, high heat, day in and day out. I use Vaseline on my carbon steel blades. It is food safe, and the paraffin wax in it keeps the mineral oil in it on the blades. A coat so thin you cannot see it is all it takes.