Titanium rust WTF ???

[59ride]

Hi all,

Well i just received this light from EDC knives

http://www.edcknives.com/jeff-hanko-3d-ex11-2-ti-gunner-grip/

the light itself is amazing but the clip has several rust spots running along the inside edge.
I thought titanium didn't rust, well think again.
This awesome little light set me back a small fortune and i expected it to be perfect. Am i expecting too much ? What should i do ?
Any advice would be most welcome.
ps i would post some pics but not sure how as profile says can't post attatchments.
cheers

 

[ThirstyTurtle]

Is the clip perhaps steel and not titanium?

 

[59ride]

They did say it was a titanium clip but it could be a titanium alloy clip. I am aware that titanium oxidises but pretty sure it doesn't rust. Anyway i have emailed EDC and they are very helpful and will sort it out for me. Said they would contact Jeff to ask what the clip is actually made of and will send me a brand new one.
All good

 

[monkeyboy]

AFAIK, only iron and it's alloys produce red rust e.g. Steel and cromoly. Titanium alloys do not contain significant amounts of iron.

You could test it with a magnet but most stainless steels are not magnetic either. If it does stick, it's definitely not titanium. Take out the battery first and be aware that the screws could be steel.

 

[59ride]

ok thanks, never thought of that. will take clip off first. need to buy a tool as the screw heads are that weird torx screw

 

[precisionworks]

... What should i do ?

Any advice would be most welcome.

Jeff responds quickly to emails: jeffhanko @ gmail . com

 

[jhanko]

All of my pocket clips are 6AL-4V titanium, so that is not rust. It is either gunk from the vibratory tumbler or leftover buffing compound, which is dark red in color (I buff them before stonewashing). The ultrasonic cleaner should have removed all of that, but it looks like it needed a couple more minutes. You should be able to remove it with a toothbrush and Dawn dishwashing liquid. Another option would be to remove the clip (#10 Torx driver) and take it to a jewelry store and have them throw it in their ultrasonic cleaner for a couple minutes (free). Sending you a new clip is also an option. Thanks,

Jeff

 

[ven]

my advice is a little too late,would have been contact the seller before posting:thumbsup:

I find it good practice to communicate with the person/shop as resolutions will be quickly sorted...

 

[precisionworks]

my advice is a little too late,would have been contact the seller before posting ...

+1

Custom makers & modders always appreciate the opportunity to work out any issues. If something becomes chronic the forum or sub-forum is a good place to alert other members of problems. Other than that private communication is the best approach.

 

[59ride]

my advice is a little too late,would have been contact the seller before posting:thumbsup:

I find it good practice to communicate with the person/shop as resolutions will be quickly sorted...

yeah sorry guys i realise that, think i got ahead of myself in the excitement of it arriving.
Anyway done the toothbrush trick and came right off, so ALL GOOD
cheers jhanko