Thread: Hold tight to that razor!

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

And if you get any trace of alum on the tang of the razor,or anywhere on the the blade,it wil turn the steel black in a heartbeat,be carefull

Good point. Thanks!

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

And if you get any trace of alum on the tang of the razor,or anywhere on the the blade,it wil turn the steel black in a heartbeat,be carefull

I can attest to this being true. I use a very small piece of cloth or chamois to aid the grip on my skin when needed. It won't necessarily "ruin" the blade but you will have one hell of a time polishing out the tarnish, if you are so inclined.