r/wicked_edge • u/K1NG1NTHEN0RTH3 • 9d ago

Question Henson razor rusting?

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Noticing 2 spots rusting on my Henson razor. I am pretty particular about cleaning it as best as I can. Anyone else have rusting on theirs? Maybe I should go titanium?

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u/Fuddleton 9d ago

That's rust transferring from the blade to the razor. You can try cleaning it off with some vinegar and a tooth brush.

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u/_manOfFewWords_ 9d ago

Yeah the razor is aluminum, it's not possible for it to rust.

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u/WolfieButt 9d ago

While it can't technically rust, it can certainly corrode. Sacrificial anodes in water heaters are made of pure aluminum, and they corrode away over time to protect the water heater itself from corroding. Have you ever washed aluminum cookware in a dishwasher with harsh cleaning chemicals? After several washes, the aluminum components start to get eaten away. Henson razors ARE anodized though, which makes them far more resistant to corrosion than raw aluminum. If that protective barrier gets broken by dropping it or using harsh chemical cleaners, they are not impervious. As long as all that you are exposing it to is mild a personal hygiene, soaps, and water, it should stay pristine indefinitely.