Rusty blade... HELP!!!!

Tracer-san

Tracer-san

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Hey guys:
a month ago I bought a Masters of Defense Trident Utility Folder with Matte double bead blast blade, and somehow it has developed traces of rust on the blade.
I understand that the treatment of the blade makes it more propense to rust, but I also wonder if its normal that properly stored on the original, not used at all, gets rusty.
I also would like to know how to get that rust off the blade without scratching the bead blast and how to keep it clean after removing the rust.
Enlight me with your knowledge ;-)

tracer-san
 
I refer to ATS-34 and other high tech "stainless" steels as "almost" stainless. They are more prone to rust than softer alloys that use more chromium in the mix. Bead blasting does increase the likelihood of rusting by helping the blade retain moisture. I'd consider using one of the gel rust removers available at any hardware or home store and then keep your blade coated with something like Tuf Cloth to reduce rusting in the future. Take care.


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Fred
Knife Outlet
http://www.knifeoutlet.com
 
Sorry, I don't think you can remove the rust without disrupting the bead blast finish. You'll have to get it bead blasted again. (I think). At the very least, the rust has already ruined the finish (rusted out the top layer). You might want to contact MOD about reblasting the blade.

[This message has been edited by edrozen (edited 05-02-2000).]
 
About the Tuff Cloth: since I´ve been reading post here for a while, i already though of that, but the problem isthat here, although the Goverment wants us to believe that we are in the First World, we´re not. So, no TF available (not to mention BM, Emerson, and all the cool trademarks but Spyderco and Boker), so I think I will have to ask for it over the Internet. :-(

About the bead blast: damn, I dont want to lose that... and for the reason that I mentioned before, I can´t actually send the knive to MoD, because I will not get it back, since it will not pass the inspection at the border...
Good thing is, I think i can manage to remove the TRACES of rust, since its not yet RUST.

Anyways, today when I get out of Univ, I will go to a hardware store to see if I can find something to remove the rust (a non abrasive thing I guess. I never heard about those gels, but Im certanly going to ask about them now :-))

Well guys, thanx for the answers so far, feedback is always aprecciated :-)

By the way, still no official answer from MoD..

Tracer-san
 
I had the same problem with my bead-blasted blades. If it's only a light spotting of rust, try this. Get a damp nylon scouring pad and lightly rub down the blade to remove the rust. This won't harm the dull finish. Your'e going to have to coat it with something, though or it will happen again. Find a way to get a tuf-cloth, especially a marine tuf-cloth, it works wonders.

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AKTI #A000317
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light"

[This message has been edited by aramis2112 (edited 05-02-2000).]
 
I got a reply from MoD before reading your post aramis2112, and what they told me worked just fine, so here it goes:

>From: "jamesray-mod" <wolf@mastersofdefense.com>
>To: <god@tres-catorce.com.ar>
>Subject: Re: Rust on a blade
>Date: Wed, May 3, 2000, 3:01 PM
>

> Nestor,
> It is indeed possible to get some surface rust on these blades if they are
> not wiped down after they are handled. Even a humid climate can cause some
> problems. Try this, use a pencil eraser on the rusted areas. Many times
> this will work. Then wipe each blade down with a light gun oil. Hope this
> works for you.
> Take Care,
> Jim Ray

Believe it or not, it took me an hour but now thte blade is clean and oiled.

Mental Note: I MUST GET TUF CLOTH.
 
I've had amazing results from a bathroom cleaner sold at grocery stores called CLR, it stands for Calcium, Lime, and Rust remover. This stuff is strong and you need to take great care to keep it off of handle materials, but it does do well removing rust.

After that, a bead-blasted finish is a big rust problem. Tuff Cloth is great. For long-term storage, dry the blade throughly with a hair dryer and then wax the blade while it's still hot.


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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
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