KA-BAR E.W. Stone Knife Maintenance?

[OldMarineVet]

The KA-BAR E.W. Stone Knife has the same blade as 1217 USMC knife but it has been blued. I have no experience with bluing on a knife blade. Would I clean it with CLP like I do my other knife blades? The knife handle is made out of aluminum which I also have no experience with. Would I clean it with Windex like I do my other knife handles? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

 

[OldMarineVet]

FYI, KA-BAR customer service recommended Du-Lite regarding routine maintenance for blued blade. I called Du-Lite who was very cooperative. Here's the process for my monthly knife cleanings, or earlier if need be:

1) Wipe blued blade with mineral spirits solvent and let dry
2) Fill "thin" vessel with Du-Lite's "Kwik-Seal" and place knife blade into it (product instructions will tell me how long)
3) Remove knife blade from "Kwick-Seal" and let dry.
4) Pour used "Kwik-Seal" back into it's container for re-use

KA-BAR Customer Service is contacting E.W. Stone, Jr, for his recommendation on periodic maintenance/cleaning of aluminum handle. I'll let you know. Thanks

 

[OldMarineVet]

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