Well, my woman had given me a sweet TI for xmas, and I take so much time literally drying the bijesus out of it. and today, I noticed VERY little spotting near the spine. and I freaked! I keep it in its pouch and dry it until its bone dry. but somehow this happened. Im actually taking my safflower oil and dunking it in because of this. im flippin out! is there a way that I don't know?
how do you guys stop rusting on carbon steel?
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Wipe dry, strop, wipe with a microfiber cloth that has a dab of vaseline. Then into a silicone sock, and then a tupperware container in the cabinet. Probably overkill, but I have never had a problem.
You don't really need an oil for the blade..unless you are going to use it on a coticule for honing....just dry the blade on a towel..restrop...use a Q tip to clean n between the scales
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that's what ive been doin tank! and its not workin for me! I was blown away! I literally might do what Mike H said! or put strap it to a dehumidifier or something! the scales are perfectly fine, its just right next to the spine of the blade
Jarrod's silicone sleeves work great for me. I think he's all out right now though.
A dab of Vaseline is like mothers little helper. Some folks love the silicone sleeves at TSS. Less messy option.
Sometimes a tiny drop of water can hide inside the scales after you have used it. Then when you close the razor and put it away that little drop can touch the steel and make a rust spot.
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thanks for the Vaseline Idea. I just tried TSS but I didn't see the sleeve... does he run out?
He's out right now. They'll be relisted once he gets more stock in.
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thanks rock, now what does this sleeve do exactly?
The sleeve is treated with silicone and magical unicorn nape hair, which wicks away any remaining water on your razor, even mini-droplets in the handle. You should still perform your standard post-shave care of the blade and handle, so course. (i.e. dry and strop)
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not bad, I feel the magical unicorn nape hair will do the trick I need! lol
I live in humid Miami and use the TSS sleeves and mineral oil. If I'm using the razor the next day I just put a small amount in the pivot pin area, since that part of the blade is most prone to rust. If I'm putting the blade away for a while I'll put a light coat all over. Also, after drying the blade and scales (inside and outside) well with a paper towel, I leave it open for a while. A lot of the rusting on the blade is caused by small amounts of moisture remaining inside the scales. When you close the blade into the scales, that small amount of moisture can cause rust quickly.
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That all I use
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welp that seals it. lol. Im definitely getting one if Doc endorsed it.
so, is the oil/ coticule thing a joke or something? it's kind of funny. i can't fit a q tip, nor a cotton swab between scales.
best tested product I've found. I keep a cloth damp with this oil and wipe the blade across - easy peasy. If it will keep my shotgun from rusting in the marsh it'll work on anything. I keep it on my zowada. I also use Japanese Camellia oil if using daily.
http://www.corrosionx.com/
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I've read here and elsewhere some guys use hair dryers on their razors to fully dry, especially in all the hard to get to spots. I live on a lake, and find the better you can dry rust susceptible things, including heating, then store them in an airtight container, the less rust. Of course, when it's humid, the air in that container will be too, so oiling further helps. If that doesn't do it for you, try humidity sponges.
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maybe blow the moisture from the spine/pin area with canned air?
TP can work to get in between the scales if a qtip won't fit.
I do my final blade rinse with hot water (heats the blade and helps evaporation). Dry on towel, then 2-3 strop laps on the towel, then 15 or so laps on the leather strop.
The blade I'm keeping in the medicine cabinet goes in a silicone sleeve (cheap b****rd tip, you can get longgun sleeves and sew your own. Not as pretty, but it works)
Every dozen or so shaves I wipe the blade down with a silicone cloth made for fishing reels. This puts a semi-permanent protective coating on it.
I do my final blade rinse with hot water (heats the blade and helps evaporation). Dry on towel, then 2-3 strop laps on the towel, then 15 or so laps on the leather strop.
The blade I'm keeping in the medicine cabinet goes in a silicone sleeve (cheap b****rd tip, you can get longgun sleeves and sew your own. Not as pretty, but it works)
Every dozen or so shaves I wipe the blade down with a silicone cloth made for fishing reels. This puts a semi-permanent protective coating on it.
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