Rust on Trilobite body

[divad]

re cutting a penny with shears; the problem isn't so much the sharpness of the blades (cutting a penny in half), but the looseness of the rust-out rivet that holds the blades together. The test is will they cut line or will the intact line just slide between the blades.

 

[mafi]

The proper rinsing (and potentially coating as someone suggested) sounds like the only thing you can do.

I love trilobites (have 2) and I do not give them any special care (rinsing) so I need to replace the blade about once a year - more of a precaution than replacing of a blunt part.

I use them to cut stuff about every other week or so (anything from fishing line to a rope that can barely fit) and never had a problem. I always carry two, just in case - one on the wrist (computer band), one in the pouch.

Fun fact: Stainless steel is called 'nerez', which means 'no rust' in my language (Czech)

 

[icechip]

+1 on the ceramic blades from DGX.

 

[mafi]

Do they fit well?

 

[icechip]

DGX Sharp Cut w/Sheath (Select Color) | Dive Gear Express®

 

[WarrenZ]

Do they fit well?

Different cutter not sure if it fits the same mounts/cases.

 

[mafi]

One of my trilobites broke today. I will test the DXG and let you guys know