Removing green "verdigris from brass guards

[bart1]

Anyone got a good way to remove green "crud" from brass hilts? I'v was surprised when told that it can ruin the brass?, Thanks

 

[smokinbasser]

simichrome polish

 

[Melvin-Purvis]

Dremel Tool. (j/k)

The interwebz is your friend here, search until you find something that appeals to you...

(I use Flitz, Semi-Chrome, Metal-Glo, etc.)

 

[bart1]

Do you use a cloth buffing wheel on the dremel? Any compound or bare? Thanks, Bart

 

[Motey]

He was kidding about the Dremel tool It's best to do it by hand with a soft cloth. I like to use microfiber cloths and metal polish like Flitz, etc.

 

[bart1]

Ok, havin' a little fun at my expense…. ok, I can take it! Thanks guys

 

[Melvin-Purvis]

He was kidding about the Dremel tool It's best to do it by hand with a soft cloth. I like to use microfiber cloths and metal polish like Flitz, etc.

Do Not Take a Dremel Tool To Your Knives, Ever! Heck, at the very least, there should be a law against having both in the same room at the same time!

 

[roswald]

Brasso liquid polish works well also. The verdigris is a normal result of oxidizing. Will do more "harm" to sheath than anything.

 

[cut_n_run]

...which brings up the question, "What is the best way to handle the green stuff that forms on the sheath near rivets and brass hilts?"

 

[Melvin-Purvis]

...which brings up the question, "What is the best way to handle the green stuff that forms on the sheath near rivets and brass hilts?"

I use an old toothbrush, then throw the toothbrush away (I know what you're thinking there! "Oh, so that's why Sheldon has green teeth...nope.)

 

[cut_n_run]

Thanks, Sheldon. Good idea!