Cleaning my single blade ebony spear long pull Charlow

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silenthunterstudios

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My constant user was my long pull single blade spear Charlow, with ebony covers. I forced an apple cider vinegar patina, later took that off with an eraser, and let a natural patina form. Well, now that natural patina has turned into rust :o :( :eek: :grumpy: :barf:.

So, I am going to be seeing a buddy next month at his campout, and will see what he can do with a professional knifemaker's equipment. In the meantime, don't laugh, I was going to wipe the blade down with cola. Then work on it some more. What recommendations do you have.
 
A bronze gun-cleaning brush and oil will scrub off the rust and not harm the steel. Around the scales i'd use a super fine metal polish with a soft t-shirt.

You'll still have remnants of patina, but no rust.

This time of year is tough on 1095 with pocket perspiration and humidity. A little more TLC is required to prevent rusting. :)
 
0000 Steel wool and Flitz polish should do the trick, though the steel wool will put a satin finish on the metal. Good luck!
 
The knife is damaged beyond repair, just send it to me and forget about it ;)

Seriously though, is it just the blade or the liners and bolsters? Could of post a picture of it?
 
mnblade said:
Google "Miracle Cloth." They're miraculous. Love mine.

-- Mark
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philllll said:
0000 Steel wool and Flitz polish should do the trick, though the steel wool will put a satin finish on the metal. Good luck!
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These are both great options and also the Sunshine jewelers cloth works good. For actually rust though I think I would try phillll's recommendation first.

Jake
 
You can use a #2 pencil on the rust if its just surface rust works great.
Just scribble on it with the lead, and wipe with a clean cloth.
You would have been better off leaving the apple vinegar patina on.
I use vinegar for my patina, but in the south, still have to keep an eye on it.
 
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Mineral oil and a soft cloth for the blades liners and bolster and I've been using coconut oil on my wood and bone.
No need for abrasives IMO.

Best regards

Robin
 
Pipeman said:
Mineral oil and a soft cloth for the blades liners and bolster and I've been using coconut oil on my wood and bone.
No need for abrasives IMO.

Best regards

Robin
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Why not just use mineral oil on the wood and bone? Just curious because I do with no ill effect but if you know something I don't know, I would love to know.
 
I used mineral oil a couple days ago, it cleaned up well, but still has some spots of rust on it. Fat guys, Maryland humidity and carbon steel do not work well together.
 
First, make sure blade is clean and dry.

Now, take a tube of chapstick, and put a very small dab on your index finger. Just a little smear. Then, rub pad of index finger and thumb together to distribute the chapstick.

Now, carefully, gently pinch the blade between thumb and index finger and rub down length of blade, repeat a few times. Like you're wiping it off between thumb and index finger. Be careful of that blade edge keeping it strait up.

Now fold up blade and drop knife in pocket. Wipe chapstick off fingers and your done. YOur knife will now survive a Maryland hot humid day just fine!:thumb up:

If this works for Chesapeake watermen it should work for anyone. :D
 
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