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I just got a 2019 Case barlow in curly maple and the label has a warning that states "cancer and reproductive harm" P65 warnings.ca.gov. I have seen this warning on some online dealer websites, is this something we all need to be concerned about? Anyone have any information on this?
 
Nothing to worry about. I got that same warning with a Buck 301 I ordered about 5 years ago. When I contacted Buck about it at the time, they said it's just something they had to include.

Jim
 
Sonnydaze said:
"liability" issues...such as when a prowling atty wants to start a class-action suit so he can retire by age 35.
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On one hand, it is a service to the people, a warning of potential danger. On the other is whats mentioned here, lawsuits and litigations, grey areas. I understand its the responsibility of the manufacturer to label products this way, with no other oversight or chemical measurement requirements. In short I love the idea as it should apply to all products, but hate the execution and potential for abuse.
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"liability" issues...such as when a prowling atty wants to start a class-action suit so he can retire by age 35.
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The truth is you really don't know unless the specific threat is listed. It could be the wood (breathing wood dust can cause cancer) or the chemicals in the varnish used to seal and protect the wood. Lots of items with the P65 warning pose little to no threat if the product is used normally (not eaten).

But others can be serious, such as lead in ceramic dishes or the pesticides you or others spray on your veggies.

We're all carrying a load of harmful chemicals in our bodies, and it's not fully understood what that chemical burden does to us.
 
So what is the substance in question on this knife causing the warnings? Dye for handles?
 
It’s most likely the oil or grease used in the pivot or if the blade is carbon and shipped with oil on the blade. Many oils and greases contain carcinogens. Clean it out thoroughly and use a food safe oil if you’re worried.
 
HOMER GRIFIN said:
I just got a 2019 Case barlow in curly maple and the label has a warning that states "cancer and reproductive harm" P65 warnings.ca.gov. I have seen this warning on some online dealer websites, is this something we all need to be concerned about? Anyone have any information on this?
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Don't eat it or smoke it and you should be fine. It's a stupid law.
 
Its a knife. You will probably cut yourself, and bleed to death before that California Cancer shit ever gets you.
 
Hello: California would like to warn you for your safety, knives could harm you because many knives have been found to have sharp blades.
Thank you for reading this important warning, and have a wonderful safe day.
Your friends from California.
 
It is nonsense....usually.

Anything sold in California is liable to be plastered with cancer warnings for the sole sake of eliminating liability and insuring conformance with the prop 65 law.

Essentially, if a product contains a chemical known to cause cancer (regardless of the logic, meaning, it may contain a chemical if inhaled causes lung cancer yet is sold in a solid state....) it must have that label to be sold.

It could even mean it contains a chemical known to cause cancer if exposed 24 hours a day for years in a certain quantity....despite the product containing a minute amount...you get it.

Basically, ignore it in this case.
 
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