Help! I got rust spots!

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What is the best way of removing rust spots on a kukri blade? I got a Sirupati in a trade and there was some spotting on the blade. Thanks for your help.
 
Flitz works wonders. Very fine emory cloth can work as well. The 5160 will rust, that's a fact. If it's a user, I'd use the sandpaper and oil it up! Take care.
 
jdk1 said:
Flitz works wonders. Very fine Emory cloth can work as well. The 5160 will rust, that's a fact. If it's a user, I'd use the sandpaper and oil it up! Take care.
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I agree will jdk1 Flitz or Autosol with Emory. I use steel wool too.
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There is one more option. Google rust erasers, they are silicon carbide particle-infused specialized rubber bars that supposedly work like a charm for removing rust and polishing the surface. They are supposed to work like a 'normal paper' eraser, hence the name. Hope my advice was of use to you. Peace.
David
 
when i had some rusty old mexican and turkish 7mm and 8mm mausers i traded for,little rusty, i have been using a nickell and oil,yep get a nickel out of your pocket,dont remember where i learned that,a nickel will make a rusty mess with a little oil.worked on a few knives.really works.
 
Really a nickel? I'm going to have to try that. That's one of those cool tricks that will make your friends and family go, What in the world?
 
if i remember right i learned about it from an oldtimer on a old mauser restoration sight, years back..i have a argentine 7.65 i just did up ,it was real rusty.the blueing even still looks great.oh yeah cheap old sewing machine oil works great with the nickel.
 
Whoops...I should have mentioned that it removes the patina...thanks sweetcostarica....
One more method that is as cheap as they come, though I found that it is more work than it is worth: lemon juice and salt. I know first hand the corrosive effects of salt, my Macbook Pro looks like it received shotgun treatment (my sweaty hands over time ate the finish in small areas of my computer) from me. So I'm pretty sure it works...but then, when I was attacking my deceased grandfather's father's old Vixen file with lemon/salt and an old toothbrush, (the file actually worked, and still works!) I was getting some rust off, but the rest of it was, for sure, a big part of the steel itself. So...what I am trying to say is...I don't know for sure if it works WELL, but it works if you want to try it.
Peace,
David
 
Gorog-Sweetcostarica-Thanks for the tip on the sandflex bars-much appreciated! I did a search and found this-www.theruststore.com-they stock a variety of abrasives,polishing agents,rust prevention,removal and conversion chemicals,etc.Worth a look.
 
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A chunk of 000 or 0000 steel wool and good ol' WD-40 works too. U can also use 0000 wool to remove fouling in barrels, cylinders etc. A Smithys best friend. Just oil a patch & sweep out clear when done!! Saves alotta bore brushes--quicker too--safe as phosphor bronze. WD-40 is ok as long as u dont leave it on the gun/knife etc. It spiders bluing...Try Ballistol after & for long term storage on the khuk---Vaseline!
 
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hijacking the thread how to prevent rust chiruwa style handle without making the handle slimey?
 
Khukuri require care and maintenance as they are carbon steel.
Preventive maintenance is regular wiping down after usage to remove sap, oils, fingerprints etc... from the knife before storage.
Long term storage require leaving a film of mineral oil on the blade. Some also use flitz and renaissance wax for this purpose also.
 
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