Thread: Problem with waterspots

Let's see if I can remember from my metallurgy studies a few years back. I think that as Zib said it's actually an issue in the metal itself. If I remember correctly it has something to do with carbon deposits in the metal or something like that. But yeah, I'd bet on an actual issue in the metallurgy, not anything you're doing.

If you really want to stop the spots from forming, you might try (and I know this sounds wierd) blow-drying the blade on high-heat once you're done rinsing it. This will heat the blade at a safe level and hopefully remove any potential pockets of moisture within any carbon deposits that might be in the metal. Then apply the oil while the blade is still warm from the drying, which will draw the oil into any porus deposits.

Personally I'd just live with it. ;D

Originally Posted by aragornelessar86

Let's see if I can remember from my metallurgy studies a few years back. I think that as Zib said it's actually an issue in the metal itself. If I remember correctly it has something to do with carbon deposits in the metal or something like that. But yeah, I'd bet on an actual issue in the metallurgy, not anything you're doing.

If you really want to stop the spots from forming, you might try (and I know this sounds wierd) blow-drying the blade on high-heat once you're done rinsing it. This will heat the blade at a safe level and hopefully remove any potential pockets of moisture within any carbon deposits that might be in the metal. Then apply the oil while the blade is still warm from the drying, which will draw the oil into any porus deposits.

Aragornelessar86 (cool name), Thanks for the post! Interesting. I'll try that.

ZE