Izula replacement?

[Rookie]

I carry my izula daily, but I've found something that I don't like. I don't use it daily, so I don't draw it from its sheath just to look at it. The other day, I pulled it to use it and it was coated in rust. I like everything about the knife but I want something that is less maintenance. What's out there? I want similar size and minimal sheath to carry it horizontal.

 

[Dean C.]

ESEE makes a stainless steel Izula so problem solved.

 

[Rookie]

I did not know that.

 

[chezuki]

I did not know that.

I solved this issue by rubbing a thin layer of Froglube on my 1095 Izula. No issues since, and it's still food safe.

 

[Rookie]

I tried beeswax, but I don't know how well it will work.

 

[vitamink]

I solved this issue by rubbing a thin layer of Froglube on my 1095 Izula. No issues since, and it's still food safe.

Or, if you're anemic, you let it rust so you can get some iron in your diet!

the above statement may or may not be factual.

 

[KobeBeefKatana]

TOO GOOD OF A KNIFE TO NOT TAKE CARE OF!!!! Proper PMCS...before, during, and after.

 

[nakinate]

I just oil mine. No problems at all.

 

[jrm]

A knife maker did a really good review of several lubes to test there corrosion blocking abilitys. Frog lube did really well. It also has the advantage of being food safe and smelling good. I make knives and give each one a wipe down with frog lube before they leave.

 

[Jeffrey]

ESEE makes a stainless steel Izula so problem solved.

I believe you and brad sold this one to me, and I've been quite pleased with it. I highly recommend it.

 

[curraheeguns]

Mine rusts weekly. I'm about over it.

im sure it's my fault for not oiling it but a SS one would be nice instead.

 

[jd4320t]

Another reason I choose to spend a little more and get better quality.

That stainless Izula is very interesting though.

 

[rhino]

Mine only got significant rust when I got soaked from being in the rain. Normal humidity and being close to my body (hanging between my undershirt and overshirt) for a couple of years didn't do much to mine. Given that, some people have a significantly higher concentration of different dissolved species in their perspiration, which could easily accelerate corrosion.

 

[glock212327]

I use a tuf-cloth on all my ESEE knives and have no issue with rusting (these are carrying knifes as well). Use a scotch brite pad it will take the rust off then just put a coat of oil or use the tuf-cloth.

 

[Fordtough25]

I don't have much rust on my edc esee 3 but I do put a little oil on it from time to time. Seems to work ok and I use it quite often.

 

[Dean C.]

Another reason I choose to spend a little more and get better quality.

That stainless Izula is very interesting though.

Care to elaborate as to what brand of knives you are referring to?

 

[chezuki]

Care to elaborate as to what brand of knives you are referring to?

Lol...

 

[DaKruiser]

Care to elaborate as to what brand of knives you are referring to?

Coldsteel, without a doubt, Coldsteel!

 

[nakinate]

I have never had mine rust before. I don't even oil it weekly. I suppose it depends on what environment the knife is being used in.

 

[Dean C.]

Coldsteel, without a doubt, Coldsteel!

See I was thinking M-Tech myself but I have been wrong before.