From: sheldon@XXXXXXXXsopris.net   
      
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   > Thanks Greg. Sadly I purchased the carbon steel. Although I have no fear   
   > for it rusting simply because I clean my knives practically after every   
   > use LOL :)   
   >   
   > -Nick   
      
   I bought a new Opinel not too long ago with a 3 inch blade and carbon. I   
   have a lot of knives, but Opinel is one of my favorites. The 3" blade fits   
   in my pocket perfectly and is legal. I also think the carbon blade takes an   
   edge much better than the stainless. Also, the blades are fairly thin and   
   it's easy to work on the secondary edge when you sharpen the blade so a   
   little elbow grease can get you an extremely sharp knife. Also, check   
   YouTube for some easy mods you can make on Opinels. One of the few decent   
   things to come out of France. :-) BTW, it's not rust. It's a patina.   
      
   Here's an idea. Has anybody tried cold gun bluing on a steel knife? Should   
   help with rust.   
      
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