I've not had rusting problems with my leatherman "base" products. I left a leatherman charge on a boat for a while. The charge didn't rust <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> but the replaceable bits did. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

If you don't sharpen your axe from time to time, you will soon be chopping with a hammer. JYD #81