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Old 10-02-2009, 02:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey Big O,

Bought this tweezer awhile (probably a month?) ago. I have noticed a few rust spots on it recently. I wash it in dechlor water and wipe it dry after every use, and I don't think it's humid in the house. Should I have done anything differently? It doesn't get much used...

Not sure if I should oil it down?

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Old 10-02-2009, 02:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Dont oil it! I would use steel wool This is one of the reasons we are discontinuing theses models. The grade of SS is just not what we want. I still use them because I have had them for years, but occasionally need steel wool.
All they would need is a good drying up after each use. You need water for things to rust, as they wont rust without moisture.
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Old 10-02-2009, 02:43 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Will try that out. How's the Borneo line?
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Top of the line, no doubt. Once you hold them in your hands, you can feel the difference, its night and day. Holes are perfect size, not to small for my fingers. Super sharp all the way to the tips.
Highly polished high grade SS steel without the super high $$price$$
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Might have to give that a try, especially since I was born close to the Borneo...
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Well thats cool. Hope you were able to spend time exploring!
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