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  1. 10-09-2002 12:20 AM #1
    Psi Shadowdark
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    does Maraging blades rust?

    mine have not yet, but was wondering if they indeed do or they are kinda like stainless?
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    Maraging steel is rust-resistant (it has a very high nickel content). It's not completely rust-proof-- if you leave blades sitting for months in a damp basement they will probably develop small rust spots (but not become covered with surface-rust like carbon steel bladed will).

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  3. 10-09-2002 08:44 PM #3
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    sweet =)
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