Removing light rust spots

MikeC

MikeC

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Had to use my leatherman to clean some deer the other evening and between the deer hunting and the bass fishing didn't clean the leatherman and now I have some rust on the saw, handle, plain edge knife blade and the serrated blade. I'm sure its from the blood, mud and water.

How do I remove them. I was thinking light steel wool and then maybe some oil with a soft dry cloth?

Instructions from the experts please.

Thanks in advance

Mike Cope
 
That's what I'd do. Maybe start with 0000 or grey nylon pad and maybe finish with some Never Dull or Flitz (sp?) wadding polish.
 
If they're water spots, at the very beginning of rust, you could try some of that Brasso metal polish (it doesn't just work on brass, and I'm sure there are countless alternatives this is just what I have experience with) and a Dremel with a felt wheel.

That's what I've used on my straight razor in the past. We're not talking real rust though...the thing gets spots if you let water drops sit on it for a minute or two. However, I'd try this approach first before going to more abrasive stuff.
 
Never use Brasso on any folding knife. It gets into the mechanism and causes undue wear. Use 0000 steel wool soaked in WD 40. This is what I use in my shop. Nevr-Dull is good for removing very light rust.
Oil afterwards.
Bill
www.billdeshivs.com
 
Thanks I'm going with the 0000 steel wool in WD 40, after I try the never dull and a dremel with felt wheel.

Where can I find the never dull???

Thanks for the advice

Mike Cope
 
MikeC said:
Thanks I'm going with the 0000 steel wool in WD 40, after I try the never dull and a dremel with felt wheel.

Where can I find the never dull???

Thanks for the advice

Mike Cope
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The old fashioned , mom and pop type hardware stores ( the good ones ) usually carry Never Dull.
If your not famaliar with it it is cotton soaked in something that smells like solvent , works like a charm too.
Easy to use.

Good suggestion Mr. DeShivs.
 
If it is super light I have had luck with marking the spots with a graphite pencil then erasing it. If I do this a few times it can clear up very light rust on my D2 blade.
 
A dremel, felt wheel, and polishing compound will leave shiny spots. If you must try the Dremel, use the brass radial brush.
 
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