Weird question about nickel needles

#1

Is there something you can do to “refresh” the slickness of the a nickel-plated needle? They’re the KP ones and I just switched sizes to start a new sock and this other size just doesn’t feel as slippery. There’s nothing visible on the surface of the needles as far as I can tell, they just don’t feel the same. Any tricks for that? I know wax paper for wood and bamboo, wasn’t sure if there was anything for metal.

Thanks!

#2

Sandpaper might work, however, it might mess with the size of the needle over time.

#3

You can wipe them down with alcohol to get them clean, and let your skin oil slick them up.

#4

alcohol was perfect solution, thank you!!!

#5

Cool!

#6

Good call on the alcohol…I think sandpaper would destroy them. :zombie: