Thread: Blood stains....your razor

Got a little cut during this morning's shave. Nothing the styptic couldn't handle.....

Anyhow, after the shave was done, there was fairly noticeable discoloration along the edge of the blade. And it wasn't the usual grayish water stains, it definitely had a redish/brownish hue.

Towel drying didn't/wouldn't remove it, I had to go to the polish.

Kayser Ellison Silver steel is nice stuff, but it's a bit of a bloodsucker!

I wonder what happened? Ph in the blood tarnish the razor? Particularly porous steel?

Crazy bat blood you got there Seraphim?

Mark

Back in the old days when I started tattooing we reused our needles. The routine was to clean them in the ultrasonic and then check them under a microscope. If you came upon hooked or blunted points those were discarded while sharp needles were sterilized in an autoclave and put back to work.

I used high carbon steel needles and if I didn't get them to the ultrasonic immediately the acids in some peoples blood would literally eat the steel. It wouldn't take long at all. On the rare occasions when I draw a bit of blood during a shave I am quick to rinse, wipe and strop the razor. So far so good.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Back in the old days when I started tattooing we reused our needles. The routine was to clean them in the ultrasonic and then check them under a microscope. If you came upon hooked or blunted points those were discarded while sharp needles were sterilized in an autoclave and put back to work.

I used high carbon steel needles and if I didn't get them to the ultrasonic immediately the acids in some peoples blood would literally eat the steel. It wouldn't take long at all. On the rare occasions when I draw a bit of blood during a shave I am quick to rinse, wipe and strop the razor. So far so good.

Good to know. Thanks Jimmy

You sure they were not aliens Jimmy?

Originally Posted by Seraphim

These days, if you came upon a hooked or blunted needle, you would subject it to a series of pyramids on your hone assortment, until it was better than new!

Believe it or not I've known guys that did run a needle on a stone to get rid of a hook running to the outside. Also the old strawberries that were on the Singer sewing pin cushions were good for rubbing the corrosion off on the a needle if it had any. They had an abrasive in them. Back in those days no one knew any better. Now of course it is single service brand spanky new needles for all comers.

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

You sure they were not aliens Jimmy?

If they were I hope they were legal.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Back in the old days when I started tattooing we reused our needles. The routine was to clean them in the ultrasonic and then check them under a microscope. If you came upon hooked or blunted points those were discarded while sharp needles were sterilized in an autoclave and put back to work.

I used high carbon steel needles and if I didn't get them to the ultrasonic immediately the acids in some peoples blood would literally eat the steel. It wouldn't take long at all. On the rare occasions when I draw a bit of blood during a shave I am quick to rinse, wipe and strop the razor. So far so good.

These days, if you came upon a hooked or blunted needle, you would subject it to a series of pyramids on your hone assortment, until it was better than new!