Marzitelli Prowler Stained Blade

[mukwah]

Just aquirred a Marzitelli Prowler lightly used with some minor stains. Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to remove them without damaging the finish. ( I have no idea what kind of stains they are.)

 

[marcinek]

We dont either, since we can't see them.

 

[mukwah]

Looks like I'm unable to post pics or just not familar with the procedure to on this forum.

 

[marcinek]

You are able, but you need to put them on a hosting site lime photobucket and post these IMG link.

 

[mukwah]

Here goes photo bucket.

 

[mukwah]

 

[mukwah]

 

[mukwah]

How to fix this.

 

[mukwah]

....and this.

 

[mukwah]

Well, they are here somewhere, think I created new threads. Sorry, been a long time since I used photo bucket.

 

[NJBillK]

A third thread might do it!

Honestly, either sanding/buffing/polishing it off would be your only bets, as far as I know.
Or buy a new knife.

 

[NJBillK]

Look, I told you a third thread would get rid of them! I can't see Any stains here!

 

[RevDevil]

Several threads merged. No need for more, please.
Now, if the blade on that knife is carbon steel then what you are looking at is called "patina". If the spots is what you are referring to is probably rusting and possibly pitting of the steel. Clean it with WD-40 and a blue scotch Brite sponge or a MR. Clean Magic Eraser. Keep the blade protected with some sort of oil. There is no way it will ever be pristine again, the finish on the blade looks to be bead blasted which is more conducive to oxidation because the surface of the steel holds moisture more readily than say satin finished or stone washed.

 

[mukwah]

Thanks for the help RevDevil!

 

[RevDevil]

No problem. The blade shape on that knife is cool.

 

[mukwah]

What would clean it without damaging the bead blast finish?

 

[Rey HRH]

Why don't you just try some Comet cleanser first with the rough side of scotch brite. You can move up to steel wool that comes with soap already. It's not like you've never cleaned any dishpan or toilet before, right? Speaking of which, maybe the next step is oven cleaner and then, the toilet bowl cleaner that fizzes.

And, yep, nice blade shape too.

 

[Rappy]

Try Rubbing alcohol or straight alcohol that could help.
I wouldn't try oven cleaner because that stuff has lye in it.

 

[sabre cat]

I have found that a brand called LA's Totally Awesome Cleaner works very well on knives. Had a tanto Kershaw that looked like it had rust on it. Now it looks like it is fresh out of the box. Use the cleaner full strength with a plastic pot scrubber or some fine steel wool. Also let the blade set in the cleaner overnight before you take the steel wool to it.

The Prowler's blade is AUS 6 with a bead blasted finish. That finish is a big part of your problem. You may want to consider a mod on the finish. I have started polishing the blade on one of mine. Much to my surprise, I have found out that the knife cuts better and is easier to clean.

If you want try this you will need three grades of wet/dry sand paper. Start with 320, move to 600, and finish with 1500. If you don't like how it ends up, consider stone washing the blade afterwards. I have plans to stone wash mine but now I am not so sure.

The Prowler is one of my all time favorites. I own 2 of them. I carry my Prowler more than I carry my Griptillian.

 

[mukwah]

I agree Sabre Cat, I have considered a mod on the finish. Kinda partial to a bright blade on a pocket knife. Just might take that route if all else fails.