Question about using computer duster to clean knives

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Evan Lynn

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So this is my first post on here and this might be a dumb question lol. I was using computer duster to clean some of my new slip joints I bought and I accidentally tilted the can resulting in a super cold frost coating over the blades. It got me thinking, could this have damaged the knives I bought? It just seems like a sudden burst of cold and frost could shock the steel since that duster can reach -degrees?? Or am I overreacting? And no I’m not trolling Lol. Thanks
 
Don't certain companies cryo treat their steel?

Either way, I think you're fine. I've had that happen many times and none of my knives are complaining. Don't let it touch your skin though you will get frostbite.

Sorry, long answer to a "you'll be fine".
 
I blow the pocket gunk out with those cans all the time. The liquid freeze dissipates pretty quickly. Just wipe em down after it's gone.
 
It's not gonna' damage it but if you use them on food it's gonna' taste gross because most canned air has bittering agents in it to prevent abuse of propellants and you'll be spraying it all over your knife.
 
Evan Lynn said:
So this is my first post on here and this might be a dumb question lol. I was using computer duster to clean some of my new slip joints I bought and I accidentally tilted the can resulting in a super cold frost coating over the blades. It got me thinking, could this have damaged the knives I bought? It just seems like a sudden burst of cold and frost could shock the steel since that duster can reach -degrees?? Or am I overreacting? And no I’m not trolling Lol. Thanks
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Welp , extreme cold can make steel more brittle . 🤔

But the effect lasts only while it's cold . Not a permanent change . (I don't think ) ?

IDK if you can cool a knife that much with your duster , in any case . 😕

Maybe try some liquid nitrogen ? 🥶
 
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