Cleaning a blade

[Simon Yu]

I've noticed that on a few of my more frequently used knives that I can never seem to get them completely clean. A lot of times there's slight discoloration if you look at them from the right angle. Additionally, I recently got a knife that had after-market modifications (Spyderco Delica with a mother-of-pearl inlay) to use as a dress knife and noticed some water spots or something on the blade. Seeing as how I'm not the best at getting a blade looking clean and that I want this knife to be as presentable as possible, I'm curious about how the rest of you get your knives to look like new.

 

[ARtsig1]

"Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish" nothing like it!! It's the best!!!

 

[Raptor]

Step #1 - On any shiny metal surface use Flitz Metal Polish/Paint & Fiberglass Restorer.

Step #2 - Then go over whole knife with Renaissance Wax.

That's about it for me.

--The Raptor--

 

[Gollnick]

Mr. Raptor is exactly correct.

To remove sticky, gooey stuff like tape residue, use WD-40.

Lubricate with Militec-1.

To remove oily films, use Windex.

Polish with Flitz.

Then protect with Ren Wax.

 

[rev_jch]

cotton cloth and brasso. metal-glo and flitz also work well. for those really nasty spots, jewelers rouge, water and a dremel with a buffing wheel.