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A couple of my knives in storage have began to get rusty. It's not a severe case, just freckles here and there. How do I remove the rust? What products should I use?
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Removing Rust
- Thread starter straightpuke
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Here is some pretty easy steps I found a while back on how to remove rust I had a similar problem with a Old Case Knife I had lost but found it in my basement and had rust spots on the blade... Hope these tips can be of some use for you...
Step 1 Remove any residue or dirt from your knife by cleaning with a soft cloth or a soft-bristled toothbrush. Use a lightweight oil as lubricant. Do not use water as this will encourage further rust.
Step 2 Remove any remaining rust spots by applying a good coat of oil and allowing the knife to set for several days. Wipe the knife clean with a soft cloth. If rust remains, gently scrape the rust spots with a clean, sharp knife. Work carefully to remove only the rust, leaving the original blade undamaged.
Step 3 Apply another coat of oil, and work it in well with a soft cloth. Wipe off any excess oil, leaving a thin coat of oil to protect the blade.
Step 4 Remove stubborn rust deposits with white vinegar. Soak a soft cloth in full-strength white vinegar, and apply to the blade. You may need to let the blade set with the cloth on it for a while for severe rust buildup. Scrub gently with the cloth or a soft-bristled toothbrush, and rinse with clear water. Throughly dry the blade, and coat with oil to prevent further damage.
Step 5 Try an old home remedy by inserting the blade of your pocket knife into a raw potato and letting it set overnight. Remove the knife, and clean with a soft cloth or toothbrush. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Apply a coat of oil.
Step 6 Clean the blade with lemon juice to loosen and dissolve the rust. Saturate a cloth with full-strength lemon juice, and apply to the knife. Let the knife set for 15 minutes with the blade wrapped in the saturated cloth. Scrub clean. Rinse and throughly dry your knife. Apply a coat of oil to protect the blade.
Step 1 Remove any residue or dirt from your knife by cleaning with a soft cloth or a soft-bristled toothbrush. Use a lightweight oil as lubricant. Do not use water as this will encourage further rust.
Step 2 Remove any remaining rust spots by applying a good coat of oil and allowing the knife to set for several days. Wipe the knife clean with a soft cloth. If rust remains, gently scrape the rust spots with a clean, sharp knife. Work carefully to remove only the rust, leaving the original blade undamaged.
Step 3 Apply another coat of oil, and work it in well with a soft cloth. Wipe off any excess oil, leaving a thin coat of oil to protect the blade.
Step 4 Remove stubborn rust deposits with white vinegar. Soak a soft cloth in full-strength white vinegar, and apply to the blade. You may need to let the blade set with the cloth on it for a while for severe rust buildup. Scrub gently with the cloth or a soft-bristled toothbrush, and rinse with clear water. Throughly dry the blade, and coat with oil to prevent further damage.
Step 5 Try an old home remedy by inserting the blade of your pocket knife into a raw potato and letting it set overnight. Remove the knife, and clean with a soft cloth or toothbrush. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Apply a coat of oil.
Step 6 Clean the blade with lemon juice to loosen and dissolve the rust. Saturate a cloth with full-strength lemon juice, and apply to the knife. Let the knife set for 15 minutes with the blade wrapped in the saturated cloth. Scrub clean. Rinse and throughly dry your knife. Apply a coat of oil to protect the blade.
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I just use NEVR-DULL on light speckles. It doesn't affect the finish of the knife.
Also, they say it's non-toxic, but I'm not sure I trust that. Stuff smells like paint thinner.
Also, they say it's non-toxic, but I'm not sure I trust that. Stuff smells like paint thinner.
If it is surface rust, I would try some light saturating with good old WD40. And follow with some elbow grease using a polyster cloth. If there is remaining specs/ discloration, then I' d go with Flitz polish. The manufacturer states that Flitz is not abrasive. But will still remove surface dirt/ corrosion and even rust. I have used this product for years and it does what it states it will do. Keep in mind that some of the various polishes out there, Flitz included, may change the finish of the steel. Many of my blades are users. And I do not mind polishing them out real nice and bright when I apply Flitz.
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