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mreagan wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:38 pm

Quick question, for those runners, is an H1 or LC200 or similar a requirement? Would K390 be okay? I don't have any issues with rust on EDC. Looking at either P Salt 2 or an Endura K390. Of course I'd rinse off either after a run, but thinking a 30-ish minute run isn't a long exposure time for a K390. Thoughts, experiences welcome.

Matt

Running knives get their corrosion resistance tested far more than their edge holding. It's a running knife, not a breaking down cardboard at your warehouse job knife.

K390 is an excellent steel but it's the wrong steel for this specific application.

Rust proof isn't a requirement, but you'll save so much time in maintenance, other choices don't make sense. For me, a single run will spot VG10 (Granted, my runs are much longer than 30 minutes)

I got my fill of running cross country in high school. So I run with whatever knife I’m carrying when I have a legitimate reason to run. As in, away from something. But when I know I’m going to sweat like a pig, I reach for something in Cruwear or a salt.

Woodpuppy wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:53 pm

... But when I know I’m going to sweat like a pig, I reach for something in Cruwear or a salt.

Those are two completely different choices, with no common characteristics apart from them both being steels ^^

horzuff wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:06 am

Woodpuppy wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:53 pm

... But when I know I’m going to sweat like a pig, I reach for something in Cruwear or a salt.

Those are two completely different choices, with no common characteristics apart from them both being steels ^^

The common characteristic is that I own them both and Cruwear is much less reactive for me than REX45 or M4. It handles the sweaty stuff well enough. Besides I thought it would be entertaining to throw that little grenade into a 5-page thread on what knife to carry when running.

For purely running without stopping to bushcraft up a Fred Flintstone car or defending yourself from the mongol hordes or pack of hyenas, a dragonfly salt would probably be perfect. It satisfies “have a knife” and it’s very light so should have plenty of retention, and you’re very rarely going to use it while exercising.

I cycled to work and fun for a number of years in college. Worked in a bike shop to give you an idea of the level of commitment to riding. During all of that time my single EDC was a Spyderco Worker clipped to my waistband in soccer short or bike shorts. It never rusted, and I never lost it.

Your personal body chemistry is going to play a big part in what steel will work for you. My best man’s dad destroys leather steering wheels, I can only imagine what he does to steel.

mreagan wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:38 pm

Quick question, for those runners, is an H1 or LC200 or similar a requirement? Would K390 be okay? I don't have any issues with rust on EDC. Looking at either P Salt 2 or an Endura K390. Of course I'd rinse off either after a run, but thinking a 30-ish minute run isn't a long exposure time for a K390. Thoughts, experiences welcome.

Matt

I often carry an XHP Chaparral iwb next to skin when running... several hours, lots of sweat, rain, snow... no corrosion issues at all.

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:12 am

I often carry an XHP Chaparral iwb next to skin when running... ...

Same here, no corrosion, though for me the Chap is my walking knife. Ya need to have a different knife for each activity, naturally.

I'm only half kidding. I almost always have a Chap on me. I often wear a very small, light, stretchy runner's belt under my shirt that has just enough room to hold phone, credit cards, and clipless Chap very close to the body.

Woodpuppy wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:59 am

For purely running without stopping to bushcraft up a Fred Flintstone car or defending yourself from the mongol hordes or pack of hyenas, a dragonfly salt would probably be perfect.

Carving a Fred Flintstone car on a run is just silly, because then it wouldn't be a run, it would be a ride. But I do worry about the Mongol hordes and hyenas here in So. Calif, which is why I try to run with at least a 3" blade. (That, and the fact that my wife won't share her D'fly.)

Bolster wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:01 am

Woodpuppy wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:59 am

For purely running without stopping to bushcraft up a Fred Flintstone car or defending yourself from the mongol hordes or pack of hyenas, a dragonfly salt would probably be perfect.

Carving a Fred Flintstone car on a run is just silly, because then it wouldn't be a run, it would be a ride. But I do worry about the Mongol hordes and hyenas here in So. Calif, which is why I try to run with at least a 3" blade. (That, and the fact that my wife won't share her D'fly.)

The Flintstone car is sort of running, albeit seated

vivi wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:43 pm

mreagan wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:38 pm

Quick question, for those runners, is an H1 or LC200 or similar a requirement? Would K390 be okay? I don't have any issues with rust on EDC. Looking at either P Salt 2 or an Endura K390. Of course I'd rinse off either after a run, but thinking a 30-ish minute run isn't a long exposure time for a K390. Thoughts, experiences welcome.

Matt

Running knives get their corrosion resistance tested far more than their edge holding. It's a running knife, not a breaking down cardboard at your warehouse job knife.

K390 is an excellent steel but it's the wrong steel for this specific application.

Rust proof isn't a requirement, but you'll save so much time in maintenance, other choices don't make sense. For me, a single run will spot VG10 (Granted, my runs are much longer than 30 minutes)

Thanks all! An P Salt will be delivered tomorrow, and with any luck, I’ll get home in time for a trail run, in some crazy heat.

Centofante works too!