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We previously demonstrated that sodium hypochlorite, and to a lesser extent, potassium peroxymonosulfate, and hypochlorous acid can decontaminate prion-contaminated nonporous surfaces. However, the extent to which chemical aging of surfaces affects subsequent recoverable prion seeding activity is unknown. In this study, we investigated the potential for four chemical decontaminants known for their anti-prion activity (sodium hypochlorite [bleach], hypochlorous acid [Briotech], potassium peroxymonosulfate [Virkon-S], and Wex-Cide-128) to alter the surfaces of steel knives and the subsequent prion decontamination efficacy of each. We found that hypochlorous acid, sodium hypochlorite, and potassium peroxymonosulfate corrode the surfaces of steel knives, resulting in significant physical alterations. Knives exposed to hypochlorous acid exhibited the most substantial corrosion (rust), which is consistent with its oxidizing effects. Oxidation of the knife surface was corroborated by complementary energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy data trends. Scanning electron microscopy data indicate corrosion is apparent after minimal exposure to oxidizing agents. Finally, we used the real-time quaking-induced conversion assay on swabs collected from chemically aged knife surfaces to evaluate recoverable surface-associated CWD-prion seeding activity detected by RT-QuIC after prion exposure and decontamination. Our results indicate decreased recoverable prion seeding activity from knife surfaces aged with 40% bleach. We also observed some recoverable seeding activity post-decontamination on knives chemically aged with 10% bleach and Wex-Cide-128, but largely similar efficacy to prior studies. 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