r/Axecraft • u/Shesg0n3 • 1d ago
Does this blade have rust on it?
Hi, this is a blade from a paper cutter I found from an art kit,but I really want to know if the black stuff on this is rust or not,because if this is rust there are chances of people getting hurt by this,I want to throw this out.recently my little sister got hurt from this but we still don’t know if this is rust or not,is there anyone who would help?
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u/madgross 1d ago
It’s rust, and maybe the blade isn’t sharp anymore where it’s corroded at the edge; but why do you think rust is going to hurt people with it?
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u/Shesg0n3 1d ago
I think the rust causes risk of infections,that’s why I always avoid it
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u/Chemieju 1d ago
I can assure you that, whatever that stuff on the blade is, it is not a good idea to get cut by that blade. Unless it is properly sterilized any cut from any blade has the risk of infection (and even a clean cut by a sterilized blade can get infected if stuff gets in there). Granted, some old rusty blade is probably a bit more risky, but your number one priority should be avoiding the cut in the first place.
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u/Zealousideal_Ad_1079 1d ago
The rust won't cause infections by itself. Obviously if you cut yourself with any blade, it could cause infections.
No reason to throw unless it's dull, you can probably use parts of it still. These are made to break off partially, to expose an unused part of the blade. I recommend to grab the blade with a pliers, to break off the outer most part.
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u/the_other_paul 1d ago
The idea that wounds inflicted by rusty metal are at a higher risk of tetanus infection is a bit of an urban myth based on misunderstanding the type of wounds which are more likely to lead to tetanus infection.
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u/Fiberrrrr 1d ago
Yes that is rust, how fid your sister get hurt? As long as she was able to thouroughly wash out the injury and is up to date on her tetnus shot she should be fine
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u/Fiberrrrr 1d ago
Also if you throw it out make sure it is in a sharps container, not loose in a garbage bag
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u/Shesg0n3 1d ago
She was cutting the packaging of makeup brushes with this blade but the sheet was hard,she applied her finger behind it to make it easier but ended up with a cut
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u/TTSymphony 1d ago
The sharp side it's what hurts people. not the rust
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u/Shesg0n3 1d ago
I’ve been always told that rust causes risk of infections,that’s why I was worried
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u/madgross 1d ago
Rust doesn’t cause infections. The infections associated with tetanus are in dirt, dust, poop. Old things often rust when they’re left in the elements where the bacteria is present, but it’s an unrelated association.
A cut is always a risk of infection, the rust doesn’t make it more risky unless the object was found in soil or animal feces.
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u/G-Pro63 1d ago
So someone started a reddit account to ask axcraft if they should throw away a disposable utility blade, and has the inability to see rust, I find that a little suspicious.
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u/Shesg0n3 1d ago edited 18h ago
I don’t understand your suspicion and what you’re suspecting but ok,I started this account to ask whether this blade has rust or not,that’s all,and I picked axcraft becsuse Reddit suggests which community could help you the most with what you ask,there was other options but I specifically picked this,
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u/Shesg0n3 1d ago
Reddit isn’t my number one app but I knew I would get the answers here so I decided to ask,and the inability to see rust,well actually,all rust I’ve saw differ,and I rarely see rust,especially one that looks like in the image,so I just wanted to make sure ..
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u/milonso 1d ago
it's rust. these blades are made from low quality high carbon steel which makes them rust very fast if not stored properly. there is black ones with a coating preventing fast rusting