Lord 'Super Chrome' Blades

[Hansel]

So, the small set of blades that I mail ordered was mostly Derby since I heard good things about them being pretty forgiving, but I also had a few others including a box of Lord 'Super Chrome's.

I noticed the line "Pat Dry, Do Not Wipe" stamped on the wrappers...
So...Pardon my ignorance but why is that important?

I mean, I assumed they were stainless, but I'm guessing that if they should be dried then they must be chrome plated carbon steel?

And as for wiping them dry, has this got to do with dulling them, safety for knuckleheads, or just to keep from rubbing the coating/plating off?

 

[platon951]

No used blades

 

[Lion and the Fox]

I believe there have been quite a few posts dealing with this question. I would say the wipe thing is both a legal disclaimer and as a way to not dull the blade.

 

[Lightning Boy]

I believe rubbing/wiping removes the blade's coating.

 

[5savages]

Bringin' back an oldie!

They don't want you to wipe the blade because they're afraid you'll wipe the numbers off.

 

[alias]

Bringin' back an oldie!

They don't want you to wipe the blade because they're afraid you'll wipe the numbers off.

And if you wipe the numbers off you won't know which side of the blade to use!

 

[platon951]

some try to sharpener used blades with the towell
stock blades need stand dry

 

[dreadpirate]

wiping DE blades dulls them.