Will Surefire E2e 's clip rust?
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this_is_nascar
Flashaholic
Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
I beleive it will. It certainly "wears". On all of my E2E's, you can see the finish wearing off to the metal.
I beleive it will. It certainly "wears". On all of my E2E's, you can see the finish wearing off to the metal.
Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
I cant say for sure but like nascar mine has lost some of it's finish. However, I often keep mine in my shirt pocket where it gets wet (sweat) and despite this there is no obvious rust showing on the clip. Further the type 111 HA doesn't seem too botherd!
Just my own experiences!
Doug
I cant say for sure but like nascar mine has lost some of it's finish. However, I often keep mine in my shirt pocket where it gets wet (sweat) and despite this there is no obvious rust showing on the clip. Further the type 111 HA doesn't seem too botherd!
Just my own experiences!
Doug
Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
I would bet that if it does rust and you call Surefire and complain, they will ship you a free replacement clip.
I would bet that if it does rust and you call Surefire and complain, they will ship you a free replacement clip.
hotfoot
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
I've seen NIB SFs with tarnished clips. It doesn't look like rust, but it sure ain't pretty.
Those in blister packs have the same problem too.
Then again, I live in the humid and steamy tropics....
I've seen NIB SFs with tarnished clips. It doesn't look like rust, but it sure ain't pretty.
Those in blister packs have the same problem too.
Then again, I live in the humid and steamy tropics....
Flashlightboy
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Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
I'm going to cautiously say that the clip will not rust.
Somewhere I seem to remember that there was a post either here or on the SFDB that said the clips were made of stainless steel. I think the clips are oxidized or have some other finish.
**EDIT** I just checked the SF site and the clips are made of stainless.
I'm going to cautiously say that the clip will not rust.
Somewhere I seem to remember that there was a post either here or on the SFDB that said the clips were made of stainless steel. I think the clips are oxidized or have some other finish.
**EDIT** I just checked the SF site and the clips are made of stainless.
Monsters_Inc
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Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
Durian?!
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Back on topic: isn't proximity to the sea more of a natural causal factor for rust than humidity?
Durian?!
Back on topic: isn't proximity to the sea more of a natural causal factor for rust than humidity?
JackBlades
Enlightened
Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
They are stainless, but can rust a bit under the right conditions.
They are stainless, but can rust a bit under the right conditions.
hotfoot
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
Now, say it backwards! IN TEOCHEW!
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">LOL
Now, say it backwards! IN TEOCHEW!
hotfoot
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">The swiss army knives are pretty OK, but if you are saltwater fisherman, you'll know that even these things rust if left for a coupla days when used in saltwater activities without a good rinse afterwards. I ruined my very first swiss army knife exactly this way
Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
hmm durians...i used to like those when i was young but after a while i grew to hate the smell
i've never had swiss army knives rust on me though...i mean as long as i keep them clean, they're pretty resistant to body sweat, water, etc. definitely more rust resistant that this knife i have that's made from 440C stainless steel
winston
hmm durians...i used to like those when i was young but after a while i grew to hate the smell
i've never had swiss army knives rust on me though...i mean as long as i keep them clean, they're pretty resistant to body sweat, water, etc. definitely more rust resistant that this knife i have that's made from 440C stainless steel
winston
Size15's
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Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
spitfire,
Why not ask that in the knives section?
Regarding SureFire PocketClips, if yours is damaged or broken, I suggest you call SureFire. I'd expect them to send you a replacement.
I've never had one rust. Of course stainless steel is stain-less rather then non-staining steel.
Any tools used in salt water (or any corrosive environment) should be washed with clean drinking grade water. o-rings and such should be checked and cleaned. Threads re-lubed and Lanyards checked for damage to the springs in the stops.
Al
spitfire,
Why not ask that in the knives section?
Regarding SureFire PocketClips, if yours is damaged or broken, I suggest you call SureFire. I'd expect them to send you a replacement.
I've never had one rust. Of course stainless steel is stain-less rather then non-staining steel.
Any tools used in salt water (or any corrosive environment) should be washed with clean drinking grade water. o-rings and such should be checked and cleaned. Threads re-lubed and Lanyards checked for damage to the springs in the stops.
Al
hotfoot
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
Not sure about the tight legalities, but I believe if you are stopped and searched for any reason, whether or not you get held in suspicion is context-based, IMHO.
Say, if you were an on-duty line repairman, technician, plumber or other sort of handyman-type with an obvious need for the tools, you probably won't be under the microscope even if your tool's blade is >6cm(which is supposedly the legal limit for unrestricted on-person carry).
But if you're a pre-U student, secondary school kid, a layabout, or an Ah Beng (especially the Pai Kia-looking type), then you're probably gonna have to answer a lot of questions.
Yes, this is can almost be called profiling.
If I weren't sure, I'd just pop into a police post and ask the sergeant there to take a look at the object and get his honest advice on whether to tote it or not.
Not sure about the tight legalities, but I believe if you are stopped and searched for any reason, whether or not you get held in suspicion is context-based, IMHO.
Say, if you were an on-duty line repairman, technician, plumber or other sort of handyman-type with an obvious need for the tools, you probably won't be under the microscope even if your tool's blade is >6cm(which is supposedly the legal limit for unrestricted on-person carry).
But if you're a pre-U student, secondary school kid, a layabout, or an Ah Beng (especially the Pai Kia-looking type), then you're probably gonna have to answer a lot of questions.
Yes, this is can almost be called profiling.
If I weren't sure, I'd just pop into a police post and ask the sergeant there to take a look at the object and get his honest advice on whether to tote it or not.
Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
well personally i'd carry a regular swiss army knife (i prefer the wenger ones) over a normal folder, as its easier to explain the need for it since it has many other tools besides the knife. i think it would be harder to do the same for a dedicated folder knife.
i used to go overnight cycling, and i carried my wallet, handphone, keys, minimag (i didn't know about surefires and arcs then), and the swiss army knife in a pouch tied to my bike frame in case i needed to do some bike repairs. my friends and i got stopped by the police on occasion for routine spot checks, and after i explained that i brought along the swiss army knife for the screw drivers, wrenches and (mini) pliers, there were no further questions asked. in fact, that would have been ideal to bringing just a screwdriver, as my friend found out when he got his confiscated as it was actually considered more of a weapon than the swiss army knife i had. of course, this is subject to the discretion of the individual police officers so i wouldn't bet on it.
hope this helps. of course, it would be best not to carry a knife around if its not absolutely necessary.
well, profiling is ok with me so long as its employed within reasonable limits and used to help the police with keeping the streets safe, as opposed to using it as an excuse for practicing sexual, racial, religious or other forms of discrimination
well personally i'd carry a regular swiss army knife (i prefer the wenger ones) over a normal folder, as its easier to explain the need for it since it has many other tools besides the knife. i think it would be harder to do the same for a dedicated folder knife.
i used to go overnight cycling, and i carried my wallet, handphone, keys, minimag (i didn't know about surefires and arcs then), and the swiss army knife in a pouch tied to my bike frame in case i needed to do some bike repairs. my friends and i got stopped by the police on occasion for routine spot checks, and after i explained that i brought along the swiss army knife for the screw drivers, wrenches and (mini) pliers, there were no further questions asked. in fact, that would have been ideal to bringing just a screwdriver, as my friend found out when he got his confiscated as it was actually considered more of a weapon than the swiss army knife i had. of course, this is subject to the discretion of the individual police officers so i wouldn't bet on it.
hope this helps. of course, it would be best not to carry a knife around if its not absolutely necessary.
well, profiling is ok with me so long as its employed within reasonable limits and used to help the police with keeping the streets safe, as opposed to using it as an excuse for practicing sexual, racial, religious or other forms of discrimination
hotfoot
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Will Surefire E2e \'s clip rust?
well said, Winston! Boy, you must be up late studying....
well said, Winston! Boy, you must be up late studying....
