John Stumbles wrote:
On Sat, 08 Jul 2006 12:23:34 +0000, The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote:

On particular question I have is about the stainless-steel springs.
All other tramps seem to have galvanised steel. Will stainless stay
springy?

Yes,but will rust if left outside where as galvanised won't.

Er, _stainless_ steel will _rust_???

See http://www.oneida.co.uk/shop.php?page=cutlery_faq

I've had it happen to a couple of items that were at least claimed to
be stainless steel. A refund was obtained in both cases.

MBQ