is this knife waterproof, and saltwater resistant?
817836
if exposed to salt water wash with mild detergent, rinse with tap water, then dry with a soft cloth. .... that is out of the K Bar care book. as with all metal they willpit if neglected. but this tool is a marines life. they can take one hell of a beating, but when done for the day, clean her up and she will never let you down.
817837
It does not say that on the box but the sheath is plastic and the knife is entirely coated. I believe any knife is waterproof and saltwater resistant so long as you are willing to clean and dry it after each use in said condition.
954026
It is a really grippy handle even when wet, I have never had it happen, I wouldn't worry about it. Super comfortable ergonomical and grippy ruberized handle. Most comfortable and sharpest knife I have ever owned.
1501260
Yes. You don't even know that it is there. I dive and spearfish in a lot of current and I need a knife that is not bulky. This is a great knife for the price.
182750
I don't use it in salt water. I am not sure if it is compatible or not. Recommend you check Minn Kota website.
1948134
Yes but make sure that it's not where it'll won't get drowned with salt water
864081
It is stainless steel. However, after owning it for nearly a year I can see little spots of rust on the blade (nothing too big)I've taken it out in the sea water for 5 regattas, and weekly practices on a freshwater lake. (I sail dinghies and keep this in my lifejacket)
931542
Hey Kenji, The only indication as to the type of steel on the knife (or at least the one I received) is "stainless". Honestly, it is a good quality knife; I would not say it is 420 grade quality, but if you clean it between uses it should be alright. I ordered the knife several months ago for spearfishing, and honestly it's a great knife. There is no corrosion on mine, even though it has seen salt water 15+ times. I recommend it if you are a diver or spearo. Hope that helps, Luke
511338
If you use it around salt water you will have to really take care of it daily. It would need to be wiped down with a lite oil at the end of each day. It is an EXCELLENT knife, but it's carbon steel, and the salt will wreck it if you let it.
149981
It is. The casing resists salt air corrosion. But, it functions just as well in fresh water too.
1067092
The tool itself is painted in what appears to be acrylic flat black and therefore, pretty resistant unless scratched. As the others have mentioned, it's not stainless so I would take care of the sharpened edge and any scratches with a light oil after exposure to water. As I write this, I'm thinking it might be a good idea to unscrew the handle and give the holes and screws a good going over as well. This is even more important if you're fishing in salt water.
127617
Yes, this is a liner lock knife. When the blade is deployed, it is a sturdily locked. Reliable to non abuse tollerances. You will need to push the liner lock to the left to close the knife. It is a "Speed Safe" knife and so is opened with a flipper.
184123
It's not really weather PROOF, per se, but it is fairly well weather resistant. I have had mine out in a moderate rain storm with no problems. I think kayaking, carefully, with it would not be a problem. I do not think that water would get inside just from splashes, but submerging it would still cause problems I think. Also, I would be more worried about the salt in the water. After getting it home I'd clean it very thoroughly if it is exposed to salt water. In the end, if it were me, I would still get some kind of bag or housing for mine if I were to want to take it salt water kayaking, in case of submersion and the salt water. It's not really weather PROOF, per se, but it is fairly well weather resistant. I have had mine out in a moderate rain storm with no problems. I think kayaking, carefully, with it would not be a problem. I do not think that water would get inside just from splashes, but submerging it would still cause problems I think. Also, I would be more worried about the salt in the water. After getting it home I'd clean it very thoroughly if it is exposed to salt water. In the end, if it were me, I would still get some kind of bag or housing for mine if I were to want to take it salt water kayaking, in... » Read More It's not really weather PROOF, per se, but it is fairly well weather resistant. I have had mine out in a moderate rain storm with no problems. I think kayaking, carefully, with it would not be a problem. I do not think that water would get inside just from splashes, but submerging it would still cause problems I think. Also, I would be more worried about the salt in the water. After getting it home I'd clean it very thoroughly if it is exposed to salt water. In the end, if it were me, I would still get some kind of bag or housing for mine if I were to want to take it salt water kayaking, in case of submersion and the salt water. « Show Less
881625
The answer is between probably not and definitely not. The cabling and the battery are all inside the 'Weatherproof' case. The unit itself may be waterproof but the connections (wires to transducer and battery) would not be happy submerged in saltwater. If the whole thing took a dunk you would want to wash it all off with freshwater and check everything. Too much time if it happens every trip. I would opt for something more self contained.
496936
I use my reel in fresh water and catch pan fish I can't really speak about salt water sorry. The reel is smooth and the drag is good.
238419
I haven't let mine stay wet. I use it and then hand wash and dry it. High carbon steel does rust and the knife has layers of stainless steel and high carbon steel. I imagine that if you put it away wet it would rust. The core is high carbon steel. That's what makes the edge. You wouldn't want the edge to rust.
1263293
I'm not sure, but it is a quality Stainless unit. I would have no problem using it in salt water.
2245791
I am not sure what the specs say but I don't see any reason why it can't be used with salt water. All of the electrical components are pretty well sealed as far as I can tell. It is a brushless motor so there is no need for a seal that is going to wear out either. It's pretty cheap and worth a try. Jordan