These just arrived but they look used... Is the blade supposed to come clean?
1639603
Mine were absolutely clean and never used. I'm assuming there might be different vendors for the same product.
1639604
Yes all products should be new and packaging should be sealed!My best suggestion is to contact the seller for an exchange or what would best for your convenience.
1639605
They are most definitely supposed to be new!! Do you know who you ordered them from? I would contact the seller and ask that they swap you out for a proper, new pair of clippers. I looked through the order history on my seller profile and can't find you or an order for this particular clipper. But if it was one of my staff then I profusely apologize. Let me know if I can do anything else to help.
1639606
Supposed to be new. Is there hair on the blade or could it be preservative oil? Mine were clean and new looking.
1973607
No. My order arrived stained and obviously used when I asked specifically asked for new. Please beware.
1870575
I just bought extra blades but I have cleaned and sharpened them before. Hope this helps.
2121692
Also, did yours come in a box? Mine just had a plastic sleeve on the blade, no box. Seems fishy to me. All the other Victorinox knives I ordered came in Victorinox boxes/blister packs.
1965283
sorry to here that the blades on the knife i recieved was a little stiff but not to the point of having to open with pliers try a drop of oil wher the blades conect and see if that dont loosen it up a little...
1447874
Mine are new so haven't needed sharpening yet. I'm assuming you could sharpen them, however, one blade has tiny serrations on it. It that blade was sharpened, the serrations might be smoothed off.
15031
Mine came ready to go. I've used them numerous time and they still don't need sharpening. I've had them looked at by the experts at the rink and mine still don't need sharpening, but it depends on how often you skate. I just love these skates and you can't beat the deal. Hope this helped.
2063782
I never heard of anyone cleaning the blade. As far as I'm concerned, when the blade wears out, you replace it.
1368229
Mine had some grinds in it, but not as you describe. Did the packaging look as if it was opened? I think I might be upset if my machine arrived 'dirty'. Even if the motor probably would not be damaged by the grinds, I would still expect my machine to arrive clean. Good luck, it really is a very good grinder.
666014
OK. Heres the deal. I ordered my blade and it was perfect. Then I ordered a Gerber Auto. When I received it the tip was slightly ground incorrectly. I called the seller, and did some research. What I learned was that Gerber can be a little loose on their quality control. Out of every ten blades one will be off. Bottom line is that if your unhappy with what you paid for then I would either return it, or exchange it. Be very clear that the tip is slightly bent, and that you would like one that isn't. That way they won't send you another that is bent. If this is a private seller than he should know exactly what your talking about, even if he's playing a little dumb. Good Luck! OK. Heres the deal. I ordered my blade and it was perfect. Then I ordered a Gerber Auto. When I received it the tip was slightly ground incorrectly. I called the seller, and did some research. What I learned was that Gerber can be a little loose on their quality control. Out of every ten blades one will be off. Bottom line is that if your unhappy with what you paid for then I would either return it, or exchange it. Be very clear that the tip is slightly bent, and that you would like one that isn't. That way they won't send you another that is bent. If this is a private seller than he should... » Read More OK. Heres the deal. I ordered my blade and it was perfect. Then I ordered a Gerber Auto. When I received it the tip was slightly ground incorrectly. I called the seller, and did some research. What I learned was that Gerber can be a little loose on their quality control. Out of every ten blades one will be off. Bottom line is that if your unhappy with what you paid for then I would either return it, or exchange it. Be very clear that the tip is slightly bent, and that you would like one that isn't. That way they won't send you another that is bent. If this is a private seller than he should know exactly what your talking about, even if he's playing a little dumb. Good Luck! « Show Less
230920
I have been using my knife for a while. I have not seen this with my knife. I do hand wash all my knives. These knives are not expensive. So I dont worry about it to much.
2086867
I 're used mine just cleaned it up didn't affect the blades at all. The blood trail was amazing didn't even half to bend down to see it.
634406
Should be a blade lock...Why are you changing the blade anyways?It should be sharp and brand new.
786169
Hey Christine, Sorry but I won't be much help. I bought those knives for someone else. I'll ask them and see if they could let me know. Good Luck and Happy Holidays
1019038
The one I received had no print on the blade, however I have seen some that do
806680
Mine came with a used blade, rough cut type, it was still sharp, but if you want to to some nice work invest in some better blades
1659785
I'm pretty sure they are, at least the metal parts. Putting the blade in the dishwasher would surely wash off the lubricant for the driving gear, and the right lube is hard to find and expensive. I just hand wash everything after use. The hardest part of clean-up is the base which has lots of nooks and crannies for 'meat dust' to get caught in. DON'T put the base in the dishwasher :>) , but do be careful when handling the blade.