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Potential source of contaminants
Posted by:
Harold Dean
(207.194.36.---)
Date: May 04, 2009 06:50PM
I was putting a new razor blade in my knife today (OLFA brand razor knife) and noticed a fairly high amount of what appeared to be an oily substance on the new blades. They obviously pack the blades in a light oil substance to stop rusting or oxidation. I washed the blade in denatured alcohol and washed my hands a couple times to ensure none was transferred to my threads. I've never noticed this much oil on the blades in the past, but it's there, and if you don't wipe the blades down, the oil would definitely be transfered to your threads.
Just thought I would share this so other's are aware of the potential source of contamination. Cheers Harold Re: Potential source of contaminants
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: May 04, 2009 07:06PM
Thanks - you can find the same lubricant/rust preventative on single edge razor blades, too.
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Posted by:
Steve Johnson
(---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: May 06, 2009 03:43AM
Scalpel blades, if you can get them, are sharper, free of contaminants, and seem to be a higher quality of steel which lasts longer. Prices are usually pretty reasonable too.
Steve Re: Potential source of contaminants
Posted by:
Chris Richer
(---.sierrasystems.com)
Date: May 06, 2009 11:31AM
Take a look at double edge razor blades as well. Sharper than the single edge blades. Chris Richer Iroquois ON Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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