Boiling FRN Spyderco?

[tapedeck74]

Hi folks,
I snagged a Rescue3 (I think?) at the country flea market today for a measly $7. It's in pretty good shape, some scratches on the pocket clip and one of the teeth is chipped.
It is, however, pretty filthy. If it were screw construction I'd just take it apart and go at it, but you can only do so much when you can't take it apart.
With old straight razors I always boil them and you wouldn't believe the rap that was in there.
I'm rambling, sorry
So, if I boil an FRN handle will it warp or melt or some other horrible thing?
Thanks for any help,
Steve

 

[Spinerazor]

MMMM add some veggies and you'll have spyderco soup! sounds good!

but seriously i think it would be ok.

 

[The Deacon]

Immersion in boiling water should not be a problem.

 

[tapedeck74]

Thanks for the quick responses.

 

[stabman]

Just make sure it's suspended in the water and not laying on a hot surface.

 

[tapedeck74]

Ill rig up some kind of suspension.

 

[FlaMtnBkr]

Boiling water can only get to 212 F but the bottom of the pot can get a lot hotter. Like the others, I think you will be OK. That's only about 50 degrees hotter than a parked car with the windows up here in the summer time.

 

[tapedeck74]

Done. wooden skewer scaffolding. No damage to FRN.

 

[kniferbro]

Done. wooden skewer scaffolding. No damage to FRN.

Good on ya m8 :thumbup:

 

[xtal]

Done. wooden skewer scaffolding. No damage to FRN.

Clever solution.

 

[tapedeck74]

Clever solution.

Thank you.

 

[Chris "Anagarika"]

Another reason Spyderco hole is useful
Smart trick!

 

[IUKE12]

You could also steam it . Use a drop in vegetable steamer or similar.

 

[Olive Tree]

I think it's better to put it in the water and then make it boil, instead to put it in the boiling water to avoid thermal shock. I see it survived the cleaning, anyway

 

[tapedeck74]

I did bring it to a boil from cold. Rolling boil for 30 minutes.

 

[dialex]

Neat approach, thanks for sharing.