How to clean Damascus

[brando090]

How do you guys clean Damascus? I got a great deal on my first Case 1989 Damascus knife, and i, wondering since it looks like it may need a polish, what should i do? Thanks

 

[C.S. Graves]

I have a 100+ year old keris that developed a few little rust spots once. I lathered the blade in mineral oil for a while and then used a cloth and some elbow grease to rub it out. No trace of the rust now.

 

[RevDevil]

If the damascus is acid etches, you aren't supposed to polish it really. The mineral oil and friction are the best things to use.