Thread: Anchor blade in new scales !!!!

Originally Posted by RezDog

That is rather unique. I like the look. Gives me more ideas.

ideas are a terriable thing to waste !!! ...lol

Is that Copper ????

I like the look of it. Copper is one metal that I really like the look of as it ages and acquires a patina. I thought copper reacts to steel, but I could be mistaken.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

I like the look of it. Copper is one metal that I really like the look of as it ages and acquires a patina. I thought copper reacts to steel, but I could be mistaken.

i read a lot of mixed things about the copper/steel connection as well as if used for scales , good points on both sides .. ... im gonna keep a close eye on things and react from there if i have to ... i figure after a few years ill take it apart and see if there is any effect on the blade in places i cant see to the eye ..

Just so long as you are aware of the issues and watch it carefully..

It is actually called Galvanic Corrosion/Reaction, also keep it in the back of your mind that you are not only mixing Copper, Water and Carbon Steel, but you can also be introducing Alkaloids and/or Acids from the products

I don't think the reaction is really all that dramatic though since I have seen some pretty old razors that had copper pins and spacers and there really wasn't any noticeable damage. The razor would probably outlive most before anything noticeable I think.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Is that Copper ????

yes they are ......