Do these black coated multi-pliers rust less than the regular stainless versions?
1614897
Never had any rust issues with either the regular or this finish. This model has a poor Phillips driver design though, it is only as thick as the flat blade drivers. On the first pair I got it broke during it's first use, putting a screw into a plastic housing.
1614898
So far for me: yes. I have a regular stainless steel version that has some rust and the black coated ones do not. However, black oil comes off on your hands the first several uses (a layer of the coating maybe?). I washed them thoroughly under a sink with dish soap and since then they have been great (no more black residue on hands) and no rust.
1614899
Maybe the black coating is over the stainless steel which would make it double protected from rust. None of my Gerbers had rust, but I am always keeping it oiled. This black Gerber is just tougher. Not worried about the rust.
1614900
I work in mud all the time and these have not started to rust yet. I have not had a set of the regular stainless but I am impressed with the black ones. The only reason I got the black ones, for appearance. I would recommend these to everyone.
2202215
the tools are highly polished but do not state anywhere that they are stainless. i intend to use these and keep them on my sailing yacht 24/7. i had another set on board my last boat that lasted close to ten yrs and never showed signs of rust ever. these are a great value and i will be getting another set.
424331
I have never had a rusting problem and my scissors have gotten wet. If they were rusted I would use olive oil or mineral oil, on a cloth, and wipe them.
570428
As I recall, this has been asked before. I and others responded, yes. There still seemed to be uncertainty, so I contacted Griz directly and was reassured that they are, indeed, stainless. My set has worked well for setups and other applications and show no surface issues. Griz has too much to lose on an inexpensive product to falsely represent it.
1118032
I have had the set about 3 months. They cut great and are heavy, easy for small children to use. I run them through the dishwasher w/ no sign of rust.
1846283
I got these for my sister as a Christmas gift. She says they have not rusted. She doesn't like them very much because she says everything sticks to them, but she's never had stainless before. I have used stainless for years. If you use cooking spray or evoo, it should work just fine! :) Hope this helps!
1101787
Yes they are I have also the ones that are completely stainless steel and these with the black handle has a better grip
33276
I think any of them will eventually rust, at least the ones I have used. These ones I just installed about a month ago and so far so good. I think the stuff that is on them that makes your hand turn a little black is also a protectant because it felt kind of oily. They do seem a little stronger than the ones that I previousle bought at lowes
1198207
I am using these in canves covers and have nit had any problem with rust after six months of use. Hope this helps.
2042861
I haven't had any issues with rust and I've had my set for over 8 yrs. I do try to wash the knives right away and not let them sit in the sink for an extended period though.
1341311
No rust but I don't use the dish washer to clean them.. Sorely disappointed in these knives. My TV knives that I threw out were better and they were only 19.95 for a gazillion of them.
28510
Have run these through countless washes, and never had any issues with rust. Hope this helps :)
897104
I have installed them around a clawfoot tub three months ago. No rust yet. They are described as stainless steel and brass plated with nickel. If the roller bearings are non-magnetic, then they are probably nickel-plated brass. The rings are stainless steel which will not rust. The brass is my main concern--not for rust but for the nickel plating wearing off showing the yellow brass underneath. The yellow brass could then corrode to a dark green, almost black color with yellow tracks where it got scratched or worn off during the rolling. However, none of that has happened yet. The roller bearings should result in less scratching of the rings and the pole they roll over, but they will eventually wear, hopefully much more slowly than non-roller rings.
1490179
No rust even in the dishwasher. Far superior in performance to the needle nose pliers we used to use. Grabs the pin bones in salmon much easier.
1622759
The ones I have have'nt rusted on me yet or show signs of rust on them. But you can get the same tongs at sams club for 4.00 dollars.
1322167
I have never had any problem with rust - stainless steel should not rust under normal use.
1171366
The uncoated portion hasn't shown any sign of rust. My guess is they are coated so they don't pinch little fingers.