oxidation on Damascus blade

[WunderKnives]

Hi guys, I have an opportunity to purchase a l knife from a consigner, but they are selling it with some very noticeable oxidation on the Damascus blade, which I have not seen in a knife of this caliber. Do you think I can safely clean myself? https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/1127752/

 

[Mk-211]

Last year, one of the members had a Damascus knife rust, I suggested he use Evaporust.

After trying all the other ideas presented in the thread, he still had rust on the blade.

He soaked it in Evaporust and it removed the remaining rust, didn't damage the blade or etching.

If you buy it, fill a glass with Evaporust, high enough to cover the blade to the frame/guard. Let it sit for a few hours to a whole day. Once the rust is gone, rinse it off with water, dry and apply some oil to the blade.



ETA: you might have to take the knife apart, and soak some of the other parts. I would think that AZCK would've cleaned it up, before offering it for sale.

If you clean the frame/scales to get the rust off. Use a q-tip to apply it directly to the spots. Don't soak them, as you could damage the carbon fiber.

 

[J. Doyle]

Its definitely rust from the wrought iron cladding.

I would definitely try Evaporust as mentioned above if it were mine.

There may be black pitting under that rust that will never go away (without re-grinding) and could promote future rust if not diligently maintained.

 

[Bigburly912]

It’s forged from an anchor chain of a ship. That’s a neat piece but it’s going to definitely require some care

 

[Nate’s Knives]

Honestly where it’s located at on the blade, I’d steer clear from that high dollar purchase. Not worth it.

 

[donnord]

I am not sure the value is there with that amount of rust on it. Maybe the evapo-rust will do it but it's an expensive risk.

 

[Gottagofishn]

Just as a word of caution, I soaked a blade overnight in Evaporust. In the morning the steel was covered in a black gummy substance. Ended up using a fine conditioning belt to remove it. The black remains where the steel had pitted. It actually came out very cool, but be aware, that might not be a desired outcome.
It was a Case pocket knife.

 

[SharpBits]

The heart wants what it wants, but I would steer clear of that one. That's a lot of scratch to spend on a high maintenance piece, IMO.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

A light scrub with 0000 steel wool should take care of most of that rust easily.

 

[WunderKnives]

Hi guys, I have an opportunity to purchase a l knife from a consigner, but they are selling it with some very noticeable oxidation on the Damascus blade, which I have not seen in a knife of this caliber. Do you think I can safely clean myself? https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/1127752/

Thank you all for your valuable advice. I have decided to back off unless the price drops to where I'm willing to take a risk. - Cheers David!