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Originally Posted by splitlip
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Originally Posted by ScubaToys Joe
The Titanium knives are cool but like you said the price ishigh!
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<div>I like the Remora and also the Fusilerthey are inexpensive and is made from a brand new steel alloy called Hydralloy, This alloy has the strength of 420 stainless, but a corrosion resistance which is very comprable to titanium - and without the cost! </div>
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<div>Thanks </div>
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<div>Joe </div> |
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<div>Joe:</div>
<div>Do you happen to know how the Hydralloy compares to the alloy used by Spyderco in their salt series?</div>
<div>Thanks.</div>
<div>The widgit buyer from Jupiter, Florida. </div> |
I'm a big fan of UK stuff in general, but I was minutes away from buying one of these when I read a thread from someone saying theirs had rusted after a few dives in salt water. Who knows, maybe it was fluke, but the only reason I'm replacing my current knife it get something maintenance free that I can rinse and leave attached and never worry about.
The SpyderCo knives, OTOH, have been reported as completely rust free even when stored (wet) inside a BC pocket.
So it's titanium for me! (Fortunately I'm one of those people that seldom loses gear, aside from the occasional mask in heavy surf.)