Has anyone used Water flossers to clean pocket knives? Feedback?

Ishrub

Ishrub

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Has anyone used cordless water flossers to clean pocket knives? Feedback?
I am in Australia and this item is not for sale internationally but similar are obviously available.
http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/cordless-water-flosser/


Extracted relevant info.

•1200 pulse/min nozzle
•3-setting adjustable water pressure
•4 replaceable jet tip nozzles
•Highly suitable for those requiring extra attention
Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Dimensions 30.0 x 8.0 x 6.0cmWeight 334g
Performance
Battery Capacity 1800mAh
Power
Battery Life 90 minutesCharge Time 6 hours
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I haven't used one, sounds like a good ideal, I do have a suggestion that is quite a bit cheaper, you can get a ultrasonic cleaner from the big online retailer named after a river for less than $25 american that will do a fantastic job. If you do get one of the flossers please post a review I am curious about how well it works.
 
Thanks for reply I do have one of those ultrasonic cleaners and have used it successfully to clean metal watch bands, rings and watch cases, as you say they do remove a lot of muck. I'll have to give it a go on some of my cheapies to test effectiveness. Although will have to dry them really well using either of these methods, probably best in hot sun or low oven to ensure moisture removed before re-oiling.

I suppose I could justify the Flosser for dual use on my teeth and knives as I don't currently floss as it is such a pain and bloody affair when on blood anticoagulation.
 
Here is the thread that got me to buy an Ultrasonic cleaner, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1003153-Notes-on-the-use-of-ultrasound-to-clean a can of duster or an air compressor will help dry out the knife, I usually use hot water and a few drops of dishwashing detergent for cleaning old knives that sail here from the 'bay, and from flea markets and such. I run them 3 or 4 cycles in the Ultrasonic pull them out hit them with compressed air, and let the knife set on top of a few paper towels and haven't had any trouble. I used to spray them with WD-40 (the WD stands for Water Displacement) but finally decided this was overkill. The longer I have owned knives I have discovered they will rust but not as rapidly as you would think and soap and water won't usually hurt anything. YMMV!
 
most of the travel water flossers I've seen don't use much water. I would use the one I have, but its a full flow, bench-top model. The cordless one I saw in store was like a hard damp spit.
 
Id have to agree with others that an ultrasonic bath seems like a better idea. Its what artists use to clean airbrushes which are far more complex with many tiny parts.

Water picks aren't even very good at cleaning between your teeth compared to floss.
 
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