another gerber600 finish issue

jets1230 · **on:** July 22, 2010, 12:32:58 AM

My job buys me 1 multi tool a year even thou I don't need one that many times but I get to test a lot throu the years! This year ( about 2 weeks ago) I got a new gerber 600 cause I had one years ago and proved to be a good tool frill tool!

Well now it has became a rust bucket due the hot humid weather and sweat! Never had this problem with a polished leatherman! Wish they polish there's and charge a couple more dollars and it would be perfect tool! Anybody else have this problem? Thanks

jzmtl · **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2010, 12:36:16 AM

Had some problems with a MP400, it's only surface thou, some baking soda and toothbrush and it's fine now.

jets1230 · **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2010, 05:33:57 PM

Going to try the baking soda and thanks

leverett · **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2010, 12:03:47 AM

i have never had rust issues with my gerbers but i take all rust i see off whenever i find any.

damota · **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2010, 04:19:21 PM

Stainless steel not rustproof. A smear of oil on the tool helps. For rust to damage a tool it needs a long time with no maintenance or care. Most spots are either sticky grime (hand sweat lifting grime from inside pouch) or surface rust that just needs cleaning off.

DaveT