@sherryolford it would be great if we could see the area where the rust sat etc. In general yes you can still use it. You just have to make sure that you keep that area lubricated with something like a good vegetable oil etc. which you do have to reapply after each use. Rust is not unhygienic nor is it poison etc. if that is what you are worried about. If you know anybody that works anywhere that does electroplating, maybe a new layer of nickel etc. could resolve this for good. Let's see what you got going on there. [guide|21499]