Urban Wharnie a safe bet for the beach?

ColonelX1 · #1

So tomorow, im taking the train with my younger brother down to San Juan Capistrano to visit some friends who have a beachhouse, and Since My Salt 1 and Tasman havent arrived at my local dealer, i was wondering, which spydie to take? The only two that seem Beach Safe at the moment are My Urban in orange G10 and my Harpy (it has a Shacklebolt key so it must be water friendly ish) so i was wondering, which would be the safer of the Two to take? most likely, Neither will be in the water, just near it. Any Ideas guys and Gals?

Cheers!

the Colonel

i.v · #2

I've personally found VG-10 to be corrosion resistant and took some VG-10 knives to a day at the beach more than once without any issue. Just rinse off with fresh water and dry well when you're done.

SimpleIsGood229 · #3

Either will be fine. Just give them a good, thorough rinse-out at the end of the day.

MCM · #4

Either will be fine.
Lots of Spyderco owners live in that area.

The Deacon · #5

Much as I prefer a locking knife, I'd opt for something that can be taken apart if necessary if I were headed to the beach. Not because of the salt water, that's easy to rinse away. Sand, on the other hand, especially the superfine stuff on many beaches, can be a bear to get out.

MCM · #6

The Deacon is right, if your going to drop a folder in the sand, one that's easy to clean makes it easier.

I spent 1/2 hr cleaning my daughters pink mini grip Axis last year....
I think beach sand in the purse & the knife floating around in it was the issue.