black berry bush patina

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yoippari

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I did a search for this and came up relatively empty handed. How do I remove a dark DARK grey patina that seems to have accumulated around the very many scratches incured while sharpening. Scratching at it with the chakma removes the thick black layer, but there is still a almost imbeded color. would sanding it work or would I have to get chemicals. There also is some very light brown discoloration near the tip of the blade.
I am going to a family reunion for the 4th and would like the blade to look pretty and show off.
This was all incured while cutting down a 9 to 10 foot tall black berry bush. I have already mentioned the dings in the blade and should be able to get pictures up within a couple of days.
 
If that doesn't work well, or removes the stains very slowly, first use a super fine steel wool, and then the metal polish...

Dan :)
 
Are there any excess blackberry bushes where the family reunion is to be held?

If so, maybe you can show off what pretty does instead of how pretty looks.

Otherwise, Flitz or Simichrome metal polish should remove the patina. No need to grind away good khuk.
 
The family renion is being held at my great uncles ranch in eastern oregon (not prineville area, that is central even though it is called eastern). Out there is mostly juniper, and sage brush. Unless they have a new weed that grows overnight (my aunt gardens a lot; great veggie, and flower gardens.) I really want to get a 15" or 18" AK before I go but w/o excess money that isn't going to happen.
 
Didja try bore cleaner and a green scrub pad yet? If that isn't working well enough, fine steel wool probably will.

John
 
Metal polish should work. I use Flitz myself and have had good luck with it, but I gave up trying to keep my khukuris polished a while ago. I like the patina look better, and I'm lazy.

--Josh
 
So far I have avoided using any abrasives or chemicals in fear of ruining the blade. I will try the steel wool first. I need to get some fine sandpaper and sharpen it anyways, so I might do that first then remove the patina.
I do agree that a patina can look good, but this one is choppy. Looks almost like pitting, but with out the 3d effect.
 
Yoippari--Flitz is non-abrasive, and pretty mild. I think you have more of a chance of damaging the finish with stee wool than you do with Flitz on a cotton rag.

--Josh
 
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