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    Thanks again to all; I knew you guys would come through! I do have a radical idea for celluloid-scaled razors that haven't been bitten by cell- rot, though: would it be possible to sleeve the blade in something before closing in the scales for storage? Something as simple as a fold of wax paper? A thin cardboard sleeve like for kitchen knives? Would that help?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad View Post
    Thanks again to all; I knew you guys would come through! I do have a radical idea for celluloid-scaled razors that haven't been bitten by cell- rot, though: would it be possible to sleeve the blade in something before closing in the scales for storage? Something as simple as a fold of wax paper? A thin cardboard sleeve like for kitchen knives? Would that help?

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    I would think that since it's an outgassing process, you probably wouldn't be able to prevent the problem unless you some how hermetically sealed the metal. Or coated it in something impervious to the chemical process. That gas is sneaky stuff
    Since I don't have a huge number of razors, mine see fairly frequency use, so I'm just keeping an eye on mine. I'll enjoy it until it turns on itself and my other razors, in which I'll be forced to kill it I will cry though...
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    Don’t know if a sleeve will help but heat, moisture and an enclosed container seem to be common triggers.

    Recently I insulated a garage attic that was un-insulated. I put a thermometer in the attic prior to insulating. On an 80 degree California day attic temperatures exceeded 120 degrees at the peak. Attics are common storage locations for things like razors.

    I do not store razors in a garage, store in a well-insulated home, and not in a sealed containers or plastic bags. I store my razors with layers of unbleached paper towels between rows of razors to absorb moisture.

    Your best insurance is regular inspection of your collection, a side benefit is you find razors you forgot you had, hone them up and add to the rotation.
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