Thread: Is This Patina?

Originally Posted by Maxx

Thanks a ton for all your input, just ordered some MAAS and a razor stand where it can be open. Guess we'll let it dry out longer than what I've been. The scales are wood, African blackwood to be precise, although I didn't think I was getting them wet I guess moisture got in there regardless. With the MAAS I can just apply and rub the razor with a cute tip? Any special instructions past that?

Some lapping film might also do the job. I forgot to mention that in my first post.

Good advice here. I've had the same thing that Rolodave mentioned happen while polishing a knife, steel tarnished under running tap water. I've always wondered if for some reason the chlorine was a little high that day. The Japanese sword polishers put a little baking soda in the water to prevent tarnishing.

So, don't get water in the pivot, dry the blade and make sure the scales are dry inside. Close the razor if you like, but not so steel touches the scales and let dry a while. Make sure the blade is clean too, while soap residue is alkaline and not corrosive, it can hold moisture.

Another thing you might try that's easy is a fiberglass brush. They're sold at hobby stores and on line. Scrub the tarnish/rust/whatever and if it removes it to your satisfaction, apply a little Renaissance wax to the area to fill in any microscopic pits, though I don't know if this would matter if you're oiling the blade.

I just keep mine dry and in open air, and store razors dry in the silicone sleeves.

Cheers, Steve

I do not put water on my blades. The soap is wiped off with a damp part of a towel and then wiped a few times with dry towels. Then I hang them in the bedroom for several hours depending on the season.

Also don't forget to put a little lube at the pivot pin. I use Tuf-Glide but there are a few others out there like Eezox, Ballistic & more.

Originally Posted by engine46

Also don't forget to put a little lube at the pivot pin. I use Tuf-Glide but there are a few others out there like Eezox, Ballistic & more.

Tuf-Glide is mentioned often, and I have yet to try it.

Bicycle chain wax is great, penetrates, repels water, provides some lubrication, though generally not enough to need to tighten the pins.

Cheers, Steve

Originally Posted by Steve56

Tuf-Glide is mentioned often, and I have yet to try it.

Bicycle chain wax is great, penetrates, repels water, provides some lubrication, though generally not enough to need to tighten the pins.

Cheers, Steve

Never heard that one. I learn something everyday!