Storing swisstool

bluelavender · **on:** June 21, 2011, 03:43:26 AM

Hi Guys,

Another newbie question

For the swisstool owners, how do you guys store the swisstool ? Do you keep it inside its leather sheath or outside ? the reason i ask is because usually for knife, storing it inside leather sheath will invite rust. How will swisstool fare in rust department if i keep it inside its leather sheath ?

Thanks again guys

KiwiMark · **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2011, 03:56:00 AM

Quote from: bluelavender on June 21, 2011, 03:43:26 AM

How will swisstool fare in rust department if i keep it inside its leather sheath ?

I wouldn't worry. My SwissTool is in a nylon sheath, but I've kept my Cybertool 34 in a leather sheath on my belt for over a decade - no rust! My Leatherman Wave have also been in a leather sheath for about a decade and it has no rust either.

Maybe it's just me (or maybe it is the wipe down with mineral oil) but I haven't seen any sign of rust on my carbon steel (1075, 1085, 1095, 5160) knives that I just leave in their leather sheaths.

MultiMat · **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2011, 06:28:04 AM

Vics are probably one of the best MTs for rust resistance so fear not on the sheath storage front mate

HawkeyX · **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:23:42 PM

Agreed, I keep mine inside its sheath, and after the rust resistance experiment I conducted I have no concern in vic's rust resistance abilities under normal use. (just dont keep it in the sheath soaked in salt water lol)

bluelavender · **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2011, 07:43:28 AM

Thanks Guys

Now i am assured i can keep it in the sheath

otherwise, i'll have to start looking for extra boxes

BL

Dunc · **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2011, 08:59:05 AM

One of my swisstools has been sitting in it's sheath in it's box for months and not a spec of rust .

Ashley · **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2011, 05:03:55 AM

I keep mine in a nylon sheath and it has no rus to date.

colinoutdoors · **Reply #7 on:** July 17, 2011, 12:52:36 PM

I keep my in the nylon sheath. Mines is the '98 model, no rust issues at all. Overall I find Vic's very low maintenance. If I am honest some of mine have never had any maintenance, still no rust issues.

Singh · **Reply #8 on:** July 17, 2011, 05:38:01 PM

I wouldn't store anything metal in a leather sheath.

colinoutdoors · **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2011, 06:01:43 PM

Quote from: shamus on July 17, 2011, 05:38:01 PM

I wouldn't store anything metal in a leather sheath.

Hi Shamus, why would that be? Do tools tend to rust in metal sheaths?

Gareth · **Reply #10 on:** July 17, 2011, 06:27:11 PM

I've heard this thing about not storing knives and tools in leather sheaths before but I have to say it's not been my experience. I keep all my knifes and tools in the sheaths they came in and have never had an issue with rusting as a result. It my be because I live in a modern and very dry house though, and obviously I wouldn't put anything away if the leather was wet or damp.

colinoutdoors · **Reply #11 on:** July 17, 2011, 06:29:14 PM

Quote from: Gareth on July 17, 2011, 06:27:11 PM

I've heard this thing about not storing knives and tools in leather sheaths before but I have to say it's not been my experience. I keep all my knifes and tools in the sheaths they came in and have never had an issue with rusting as a result. It my be because I live in a modern and very dry house though, and obviously I wouldn't put anything away if the leather was wet or damp.

Yeah thats my experience too Gareth, never had any issues storing tools in leather. I guess in a high moisture/humidity environment it would cause an issue.

Singh · **Reply #12 on:** July 17, 2011, 06:33:27 PM

Leather can trap sweat, salt, moisture.

Of all MTs out there, Vics have very good rust resistance due to their high polish. But why induce a stressor that can easily be avoided?

colinoutdoors · **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2011, 06:39:01 PM

Quote from: shamus on July 17, 2011, 06:33:27 PM

Leather can trap sweat, salt, moisture.

Of all MTs out there, Vics have very good rust resistance due to their high polish. But why induce a stressor that can easily be avoided?

Thanks for the info Shamus. But as I have said. I have never had an issue, I have several hand forged cabon steel hatchets stored in leather, no problems. I guess its also the environment you like in.

dks · **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2011, 07:21:30 PM

I, too, have my swisstool in its leather sheath, without any problems; but the climate where I am is quite dry.

I assume if I was carrying it a lot and getting it wet and sweating on it then the leather could, possibly, encourage rust formation. I, however, have not seen any significant rust on swiss army knives; maybe some rust on the pivots of a few used leatherman Micra, and on some beadblasted knives but most of that cleans up easily.

stack · **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2011, 07:45:00 PM

The family and I went on a weekend camping trip. We had early gerber multis in nylon sheath's. The tent's would build up alot of dew by morning and I can tell you that both of the gerber tools had rust at the end of the trip. I removed the rust but the tool's were scared for life. On the other hand, my son has his buck 119 in a leather sheath down stairs of my home where it is very damp. I have cleaned the mold off of the sheath several times and the knife has no rust but it was well oiled. As a rule, I dont store any of my knive's or tool's in sheath's if they are going to be exposed to dampness but I have edc tool's that go to work with me and I do leave them in sheath's but they are kept dry and I do wipe them off with a silicone cloth now and then.

Dunc · **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2011, 10:34:57 AM

On Saturday I was working out in heavy rain all day and I've just remerbered my vic dual pro is still on my lifejacket in the boot of my car

the nylon sheath is soaked but the knife has zero rust on it

it's been wet for nearly 48 hours .

colinoutdoors · **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2011, 10:36:59 AM

That shows excellent rust resistance for the Dual Pro. Great inadvertent test Dunc. :-)

django.cj · **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2011, 05:48:09 PM

I've seen a problem with storing tools or knives in their sheaths. Heck, even my Mora which starts discoloring if i let it air dry, has no issues living in it's sheath.

New_World · **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2011, 05:49:20 AM

if you're real paranoid...you can use silica packs

I buy guitar strings in bulk and always throw a few into the box to keep moisture out.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038N30OY/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001UYEBNW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0PDQ2TKYQ5ZB0SQPZTB7

colinoutdoors · **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2011, 10:31:45 AM

Quote from: New_World on July 24, 2011, 05:49:20 AM

if you're real paranoid...you can use silica packs
I buy guitar strings in bulk and always throw a few into the box to keep moisture out.

Very clever idea mate

New_World · **Reply #21 on:** July 25, 2011, 09:11:07 AM

Quote from: colinoutdoors on July 24, 2011, 10:31:45 AM

Quote from: New_World on July 24, 2011, 05:49:20 AM
if you're real paranoid...you can use silica packs
I buy guitar strings in bulk and always throw a few into the box to keep moisture out.

Very clever idea mate

thanks.

also if you are worried about rust in the future you can use car wax on your knives/tools. (make sure its not abrasive wax)

on my nicer tools I always put on some wax to protect them.
the mirror finish is a bonus. =)

bluelavender · **Reply #22 on:** August 16, 2011, 09:54:55 AM

Hi All,

Long time hasn't logging in... Thanks all for the advise. I guess i should not worry about keeping swisstool in its sheath then

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