01/18/2021
One of my customers recently brought in these beauties. These vintage CCM Tacks win the prize for the rustiest skates I have ever sharpened. It was a good excuse to use my recently acquired cross grinder to remove the rust and reset the blade. With the customer’s permission, enjoy these before and after photos. Let this also serve as a PSA on the importance of drying your skates to prevent rust. Rusting can cause pitting in the steel, making it hard for the blade to take a good edge, and will also shorten their lifespan considerably. The price of new blades has also gone up in recent months, and a new set of LS3s will cost you between $80 and $90. Take care of your skates, and they’ll take care of you.