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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: Scott_Servais on June 02, 2015, 04:21:48 AM

Title: What are these white spots on my victorinox knife?
Post by: Scott_Servais on June 02, 2015, 04:21:48 AM: It's on the stainless steel and won't come off. It looks like mineral deposits but I've never got it wet. I've just kept it in the drawer ever since I got it. Anyone else have this problem?

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Title: Re: What are these white spots on my victorinox knife?
Post by: jazzbass on June 02, 2015, 04:34:19 AM: That looks like the dividers between layers, so it'd be aluminum and not stainless steel. If it is the divider you're referring to, then I'm pretty sure those spots are the aluminum oxide coating being slightly discolored (I think from when they are punched into shape).
Title: Re: What are these white spots on my victorinox knife?
Post by: Singh on June 02, 2015, 01:52:13 PM: It's on the liners which are indeed aluminum. It's an oxide coating from the liners not being polished smoothly. I've had the same thing with brand new ones. No worries.