I'm having a bit of a problem with my Buck 110, and a few other knives that have brass or nickel-silver bolsters. I know that some people like the "aged" look of the brass and such, but I'm having a difficult time keeping a luster on mine.
How in the heck do you keep those things shiny? I mean, I want to carry my knife and use it without having to worry about wiping it down after every use, since brass tarnishes easily. The first day I bought it, I used it twice, and by the end of the day, it had a green tint to it that took about 5 minutes with simichrome polish and a rag to remove. Other than cleaning it after every use, is there another way to keep it from developing spots and tarnishes?
My wife recommended coating the bolsters with clear nail polish, but I'm wondering if that will harm the finish if and when I decide to remove it from the knife.
How in the heck do you keep those things shiny? I mean, I want to carry my knife and use it without having to worry about wiping it down after every use, since brass tarnishes easily. The first day I bought it, I used it twice, and by the end of the day, it had a green tint to it that took about 5 minutes with simichrome polish and a rag to remove. Other than cleaning it after every use, is there another way to keep it from developing spots and tarnishes?
My wife recommended coating the bolsters with clear nail polish, but I'm wondering if that will harm the finish if and when I decide to remove it from the knife.
