Going on day 13 without electricity in Houston creates some MAJOR in home humidity issues. I noticed the humidity, but somehow didn't think about some of my more rust-prone knives.

I have preached a few times about the hazards of leaving rust prone steel in cars. People seem to know about leaving them outside. But, the humidity and temperature inside of cars fluctuates as much as outside.

Inside homes with A/C is different as A/C units draw moisture out of the air (air "conditioning" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> )

Many of my rust prone knives are protected with Ren-Wax.

But, I just pulled out my CE Hell Razor and it has black rust all up in the CBT grooves, false edge (rough grinds <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> ) and more. I can't see well in my office. I have a very dim 25 watt lamp light as I am running minimal draw off my neighbors front porch outlet.


I had read a lot of posts about the CE finishes being more prone to rust. Jerry mentioned something about "decarb". I kept meaning to clean my Hell Razor well and put some Ren-Wax. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> Now I have to clean up a bunch of rust. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

My stripped SJTAC and much smoother finish than UGLY CE finish looks likely OK. Hard to see well. My stripped SS4 seems pretty good. It is pretty darn smooth.

I know neither my SJTAC or SS4 have been waxed. So, there must be something about the CE pitted finishes and or Jerry's "Decarb" (??????)

I might be seeing a couple spots on some satin SR-101 (????) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I thought I had Ren-waxed those, but I may have used and not re-waxed a couple (????) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

I have a few custom O1 blades that I am concerned about now. I can't remember if I have waxed everything that needs it or not. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I will have to do some inspecting and probably cleaning and waxing tomorrow.

It's going to be a PITA to get rust out of those pits and CBT grooves. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> .... Oh well. I knew the CE finish needed a LOT of work to make look worthy anyway. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> .... expensive knife to need such work when "NEW". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

I hope not too much rust elsewhere. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />


[censored] IKE!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

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