Please help. The other night my daughter borrowed my Browning Signature knife that I keep on my keychain and opened a packet of shampoo. She did not bother to rinse the stuff off and when I got up the next morning it had a few small spider-like rust stains that I can not get off. I tried using a rust eraser and WD-40 to no avail. The blade is either 440-C or Aus 8 I think. Do you have any suggestions other than putting my daughter up for adoption?
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Need help removing stains
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No problem. Use Flitz (see knifeart knifecare). Or Brasso, or any mildy abrasive metal polish. Rub in the same direction as the finish already on your knife.
Reading Ken's response reminded me that Mirror finishes are more difficult. You may need to resurface the entire blade by using finer and finer polishes. Or just leave the knife with a hand-rubbed satin finish after using 600 to 2000 grit paper. I dunno if your knife is mirror or not. I prefer knives with satin finishes because it is relatively easy to repair Any cosmetic blemish (tarnish, light rusting, or moderate scratches).
This is not a major problem. I have a lot of non-chromium tool steel knives. Maintenance is a part of ownership. After you fix up your knife, you will appreciate it even more. Have fun!
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Reading Ken's response reminded me that Mirror finishes are more difficult. You may need to resurface the entire blade by using finer and finer polishes. Or just leave the knife with a hand-rubbed satin finish after using 600 to 2000 grit paper. I dunno if your knife is mirror or not. I prefer knives with satin finishes because it is relatively easy to repair Any cosmetic blemish (tarnish, light rusting, or moderate scratches).
This is not a major problem. I have a lot of non-chromium tool steel knives. Maintenance is a part of ownership. After you fix up your knife, you will appreciate it even more. Have fun!
[This message has been edited by Paracelsus (edited 08-05-2000).]
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Don't pack your daughter's bags yet!
If the Flitz doesn't work, or if you can't find it, look for "Simichrome" a similar compound.
In the event you can't find that either, let me suggest the Automotive section at your local Wal-Mart.
Go in there and buy yourself some 1000 and 2000 grit finishing sandpaper.
This stuff will take the rust off VERY nicely and will even make your blade PRETTIER.
It's possible to get a near mirror shine with the 2000 grit, lots of time, and some motivation.
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I cut it, and I cut it, and it's STILL too short!
If the Flitz doesn't work, or if you can't find it, look for "Simichrome" a similar compound.
In the event you can't find that either, let me suggest the Automotive section at your local Wal-Mart.
Go in there and buy yourself some 1000 and 2000 grit finishing sandpaper.
This stuff will take the rust off VERY nicely and will even make your blade PRETTIER.
It's possible to get a near mirror shine with the 2000 grit, lots of time, and some motivation.
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I cut it, and I cut it, and it's STILL too short!
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Unfortunately yes, sandpaper will change the appearance. A mirror finish is achieved by using finer and finer polishes. A 2000 grit paper will leave a near mirror finish.
If you have dremel tool with a buffing wheel, try using your paste with that. Make sure to VERY securely hold the knife in a vise to avoid serious accidents. Avoid the edge of the knife to prevent catching the wheel.
A mirror finish just requires a lot of time and elbow grease to achieve by hand. Get the finest paper you can (automotive supply), and then move on to polish. Good luck.
Another solution is to regard 'personal history marks' as a Feature of the knife. A user will start to look used after a while. That is not necessarily a bad thing.
Paracelsus
If you have dremel tool with a buffing wheel, try using your paste with that. Make sure to VERY securely hold the knife in a vise to avoid serious accidents. Avoid the edge of the knife to prevent catching the wheel.
A mirror finish just requires a lot of time and elbow grease to achieve by hand. Get the finest paper you can (automotive supply), and then move on to polish. Good luck.
Another solution is to regard 'personal history marks' as a Feature of the knife. A user will start to look used after a while. That is not necessarily a bad thing.
Paracelsus
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Robow, I know this might sound strange, but you do not have to buy anything. Your polish is already in your house... At least I hope it is!
You can use toothpaste, and no I'm not crazy. Toothpaste is an abrasive also, but not as abrasive as the other polishes that were mentioned.
Well Robow, I hope something works for you...Good Luck!
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Well Robow, I hope something works for you...Good Luck!
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BC... For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know... Semper Fi