Thread: Celluloid Rot

Best to post a photo of the blade and scales if possible. Is the blade covered with rust where it goes into the scales ? If it is it may be the rot. OTOH, sometimes it is grunge and that can be cleaned. Pound a couple of q-tips flat on the end to where they will fit in between the scales.

I like scrubbing bubbles pump spray and soak the scales with that. I rub the stuff out with the q-tips and a soft toothbrush. I use flat dental floss with metal polish around the pivot. I hear that if it is rot it won't go away but haven't personally ran into one that didn't clean up so maybe I've been lucky so far.