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I do like the zinc pate idea. It's more simple and easier to put together than the similar ideas I had for zinc protection without needing to use different washers.. I'm definitely going to do that....

With razors that I just clean up or want to keep original I wouldn't put zinc washers, but as long as I'm customizing or taking apart, there's no reason why not to install zinc. The zinc causes no...

Very true. The edge definitely suffers first. I set my worries aside with a hair dryer, a big mason jar, and a handful of silica packets... started doing that after I noticed rusting on blades and...

This is a really good point. Made me think about how the hex head machine screws would be necessary for servicing. Thanks for that:)
Over time it indeed would be a factor, as iron oxide has the...

Yep, I've wondered the same. While shaving/rinsing blade, I take great care to keep my fingers that are holding tang dry so as to not slip.. this care also keeps the pivot dry.
The benefits of zinc...

Okay:)

So the experiment continues and Ive found some new good info..
I checked the blades today and found that the rust formation, though slight on both, is the same on both so far... EXCEPT for...

The razors are not identical so I'm adding two tomorrow that are. I was under the impression that the pivot point includes between the scales and the tang. Perhaps I have my terminology wrong.. what...

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Well, Im not sure if this is the right forum, I assume it is. So here it gos.. Please forgive me if this is an old subject (tried to check).

Ive been around the ocean my whole life and...