fingerprints?

[spacer]

hey you switchblade sellers, if you test your knives, do you worry about fingerprints? My wife brought this up and it set me to thinking
(ouch that hurts)

[Vagrant]

Only to the extent that if not wiped off they can cause rusting.

[vinithehat]

wouldnt the oils from the fingerprint actally help fight the effects of moisture?

just a thought
vini

[Vagrant]

The oils in fingerprints contain a high level of salts. That's why everyone
who owns a Gun Shop spends time after they close wiping the guns with
a oiled cloth.
Blood is even worse, it's sure to cause rusting on anything that will rust.

[vinithehat]

you learn something new every day.

[nevwerg]

BLAH BLAH BLAH. delete me from the forum already.

[Troodon 8]

I use a product called Rennsance Wax. It was formulated for use in museums in the UK. You can find it on Ebay or Amazon. You could also wipe the blade clean & dry and wipe it down with a silicon cloth, do this every time you put your fingers on the blade. Vagrant is correct, your fingers have oils that can cause rust.

[Billyfish]

Ren Wax is good stuff; I use it on the majority of my swords, knives and other steel weapons; anything that has a smooth surface; metal wood horn and ivory.
Check it out.
I've been checking out folders at AAPK and am amazed at how many of the Sellers' pictures show multiple fingerprints.

[whippersnapper]

Wow, a 23 year old thread brought back to life..

[Tom19176]

Yup 23 years !!! I miss Al......

[john]

I swear Ren wax ( and I have the large tub $27.00) is no better than neutral shoe polish.

[Joemetro]

Huh ? Why would you worry about fingerprints

[Billyfish]

As someone who has a small collection of antique swords hanging on the walls; I'll tell you, fingerprints are death to steel unless they're wiped off after being touched, especially the old veterans.
I've seen a lot of autos pictured in classifieds and other places since joining this forum that have fingerprints on the blade. Having learned the hard way, I use Ren wax on all of the swords.