Thread: Always check inside the scales

Originally Posted by Ramusico

I'm glad this thread came up guys cause I have a question regarding corrosion. First off I'm a noob. I got my first blade a couple weeks ago from a member and I have noticed with my use that the tang has gotten discolored, how can I prevent this and/or get the shine back?

Thanks

Hi,
To prevent it, just wipe it down with a tissue reallly well and ensure it is dry. I put a dab of mineral oil on a tissue and "strop" the edge with it to oil the edge (rust will corrode the edge pretty fast), then wipe the rest of the razor down with a light coat. But oiling the entire razor should not be really neccessary unless you live in a humid environment...(I still would oil the edge).

To shine it back up, you can use a metal polish like Maas, and a soft cloth. Just note that metal polish will strip off any gold leaf really quickly, so if you want to preserve the gold, you'll need to wipe around it (I prefer a shiny razor to the gold, so I just polish away...)

-Chief