Holy cigarette smoke batman

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Anderdale

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Received a knife yesterday and when I opened the box I think a puff of smoke came out. The knife, box, even the packing peanuts smell rancid. I realize why people gave me so much crap about smoking back in the day now.

Anyone experienced this ? Any quick ways to get the smell out besides just airing it out?

Thanks
 
Unless it was stated in the sales ad that the knife came from a smokers home, I would ask for a refund. That is unless the knife is Very hard to find.

That being said, I don't smoke and I can't stand the smell.
 
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Depending on the knife, you can likely give it a good wash with mild soap and warm water, and then dry it off thoroughly, blow out the pivot (I use canned air; I think some folks prefer WD-40), oil the pivot, and leave it open overnight to fully dry out. That should help.
 
I got that once or twice I used some febreeze on the pouch that stunk real bad then put it in the basement in front of a fan for a week and got rid of the smell. had it also with a box and paperwork, did the same thing.lysol is good too, you can also hang it outside for a week or so as well.if the knife smells you can spray and clean with wd40 or oil that works good.smoke doesn't stick to metal as bad as cardboard or materials. I cant stand getting knives that smell like a mules butt !:eek::eek::poop:
 
I quit smoking a few years ago myself, I never realized just how pungent the smell was and how long the chemicals and odor could linger on objects (I just thought people were being over dramatic)
 
its a nice extra you didnt even have to pay for.:)

i stopped smoking inside decades ago. got tired of massive cleaning yellow off the walls, windows, ceilings, floors etc when i moved apartments every lease end. im kinda amazed anyone still smokes inside.

ozone will eliminate all odors completely. time and wiping down the knife will also help.
 
Often after getting home from an air flight we would open our checked luggage to discover it reeked with tobacco smoke. (Of course, these days you have to pay to check your luggage, so we carry on.) Go figure.
 
You let the magic smoke escape! Now the knife is broken. Get it replaced. :P

Or, you could clean the surfaces with some isopropyl alcohol. That should remove any lingering residue and get rid of any nasty smell.
 
Years ago I go an old Cedar lined free standing cabinet out of a house that had ciggy smell.. I did/used every thing everyone suggested to get rid of the smell.. Well after a yr I drug it out to the curb for the trash men to haul away.. I mean I tried EVERY thing..

Good luck.. John
 
jmh33 said:
Years ago I go an old Cedar lined free standing cabinet out of a house that had ciggy smell.. I did/used every thing everyone suggested to get rid of the smell.. Well after a yr I drug it out to the curb for the trash men to haul away.. I mean I tried EVERY thing..

Good luck.. John
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you rented an ozone machine the right size and capacity and put the cabinet in an enclosed area and let it get cooked for days? cause if ya didnt do that you didnt try what a couple of us suggested.
 
NJBillK said:
Unless it was stated in the sales ad that the knife came from a smokers home, I would ask for a refund...
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That's a Hoot :)

You shouldn't get a refund unless your offer to buy stated you didn't want the knife if it was stored in a building where people smoke.

Wash the knife in soapy to get rid of the smell or let it sit & air in the sun for a few days.
 
brownshoe said:
That's a Hoot :)

You shouldn't get a refund unless your offer to buy stated you didn't want the knife if it was stored in a building where people smoke.

Wash the knife in soapy to get rid of the smell or let it sit & air in the sun for a few days.
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That's funny, I would take the knife as not being accurately described.

If the seller isn't honest/accurate with the description, regardless of whether it was bathed in smoke for 2 months, or used and sharpened but sold as new, it is the same in my book.

An inaccurate sales listing is just that. And in my book it warrants a return and my funds back. Remember, on this site, a sale isn't complete unless the Buyer is content.
 
If you can't or dont want to wash it with soap and water or iso , you can put the knife and papers in a container with baking soda,
stir it up a bit each day for a few days. That should draw the stink out for ya.
 
jbmonkey said:
you rented an ozone machine the right size and capacity and put the cabinet in an enclosed area and let it get cooked for days? cause if ya didnt do that you didnt try what a couple of us suggested.
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That was probably 10 or so yrs ago and I knew nothing of such a machine.. :( Now I do.. :D John
 
brownshoe said:
That's a Hoot :)

You shouldn't get a refund unless your offer to buy stated you didn't want the knife if it was stored in a building where people smoke.

Wash the knife in soapy to get rid of the smell or let it sit & air in the sun for a few days.
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I dont really think it's a hoot at all. Anything that means the knife is in a condition other than new as you would buy it in a store (or as it would arrive if ordered from seller) should be described in the sale posting. Scratches, etc... and since you can't see stink in pics, it should be described. The knife having the stink of cig smoke is one thing. It's fairly easy to fix with dish detergent and warm water, but the box, papers etc... that's a different story and a lot of people who go out of their way to get box and papers are doing it because they want the genuine article with the original packaging for collector or resale purposes. if that packaging is damaged in any way, it should be disclosed.

I once bought some wooden gun grips from a guy who was obviously a heavy smoker. I open the package and the smell nearly made me gag. They were wood. I ended up sanding them down to remove the top layer, wiping with mineral sprits numerous times, and setting them outside for a few days (covered from elements but exposed to fresh air/breeze). It was the only way to denastify them.
 
brownshoe said:
That's a Hoot :)

You shouldn't get a refund unless your offer to buy stated you didn't want the knife if it was stored in a building where people smoke.

Wash the knife in soapy to get rid of the smell or let it sit & air in the sun for a few days.
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So, the buyer's on the hook unless he/she explicitly states (in advance of the sale) the conditions under which the knife being purchased won't be considered "as described?" (not interested in knives stinking of insert foul odor here?) I don't think so.
 
I go along w/ the wd40 or 90% Iso alcholol.
Its' the "tar" residue that smells not lingering smoke/vapor.

Even the paperwork and or fabric pouch can be soaked in 90% Iso UNLESS there is any ink pen writing. That will dissolve in Iso.

Lay the paperwork on a mirror or flat glass surface, and it will dry in an hour with a fan to help evaporate the Iso./10% water
 
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