CARE AROUND SALTWATER

Before saltwater exposure, ensure that all the pivot points and the whole tool has been saturated with engine oil. After exposure, rinse in fresh water and shake it dry. This should be enough, but you can occasionally wipe the tool down with an oily cloth.

Rust on stainless steel (normally light staining only) can usually be repaired with steel wool and engine oil.

Awesome Tools doesn’t recommend using spray-penetrating oils or products like “WD40” as they don’t leave a protective oil film (a must in highly corrosive environments).

Use a nylon instead of leather pouch because nylon pouches are machine washable.