How will flux effect your blade?

[aquatimer]

I have noticed a brown stain near the solder on the blade and guard I an not sure if this is rust or flux seeping through.If it is flux,how could this adversly effect my blade?
Thanks,John

 

[Bruce Evans]

If it is flux it will rust!!!!!!Take it from experience.Try cleaning it off,if it is rust it will leave a groove or pit in the blade.If it didnt leave any pits then it is safe to say that it is flux,neutralize it with window cleaner with ammonia in it,then put some wet baking soda on it this will help to finish neutralizing it.Sometimes you can get a bubble trapped inside the joint and it can leach out for a long time if not neutralized....Hope this helps,Bruce

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[Phillip Jones]

If flux is not neutralized it will continue to gradually eat at the parts it is left on. Brown stains at the guard area are a good sign of this.
Try using a q-tip dipped in ammonia to whipe down the affected area.

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[RMLamey]

Use TIX solder. It melts at a low temp., it is extremely clean, doesnt stain with time, and works very well at low heat.

Uncle Al Knifemaker Supply sells it, along with a few others i believe.

Matt.

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[L6steel]

So the ole bucket full of water and baking soda mix doesn't work???

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[Phillip Jones]

L6,

Baking soda works fine at neutralizing the acid.
I just prefer to let the piece soak in ammonia for a little while.

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