Scotch Brite

[Big Bob]

My khukuri has some light surface rust on the tip. Is it scotch-brite that you use to remove it with?

Bob

[This message has been edited by Big Bob (edited 02-10-2000).]

 

[gunhou]

I've discovered that ScotchBrite will scratch the softer tip and back areas of most khuks. I use a red rouge polishing compound on a piece of toweling to bring up nice color on my knives. It's a product called Burnishine, basically red rouge in a grease base. My jar is ancient and it may not be on the market any more. I guess good old Wright's silver cream would work too...it's fine diatomaceous earth, and won't scratch even the soft steel of the tip and spine on your khukuri.

gunhou

 

[Big Bob]

Thanks Gunhou.

Bob

 

[Rusty]

Thank you also Gunhou. Back when I was washing dishes at a casino in my teens, they had something called Stainless Steel Polish, but it was NOT supposed to be used on anything to cook with.

I also recently tried naval jelly, and it removes the rust, but stains the metal in the process.


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[Matt Matheny]

I think that a lot of the scotch brite argument also lies in what "grade" og scotch brite you use. There is the Green which everybody knows, Magenta is a little finer grit, Grey is finer than that, and white is the finest. I will use the grey followed by a polish with tripoli compound on a piece of leather(rough side). This gets a real nice shine out of all my blades and tools.

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[Berkley]

Flitz does an excellent job of polishing/rust removal on my khukuris, and seems to be pretty readily available at most gun stores and gun/knife shows I've frequented. Use on a soft cotton cloth - a little goes a long way.

 

[Yvsa]

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Big Bob:
I ue the red or grey Scotch-Brite on my using khukuri's.
My 18" AK,Ganga Ram, and 17" village Sirupati all have that finish. Running the pad from bolster to tip being very careful around the ege to keep from gettng bit and Most Important to keep from Dulling the blade. I found that out accidently the 1st time I used the stuff on my 18" AK. It makes the blades very easy to keep clean and helps to hide the scratch marks from the chopping. If you don't mind loseing the mirror finish it is the way to go. You can also use it to stroke towards the edge and it helps to restore the sharpness somewhat.

The Flitz is very good if you want to keep the mirror finish. This is one time you don't want to follow the directions as it says to use fine steel wool. Use a soft cloth instead!!

I haven't tried the product Simichrome yet, but I understand it's pretty good also. That's what was used on my old Cattaragus Q225 before I bought it and it had brought back the original mirror finish on it.!




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[DDS]

I have used Flitz for years on my guns and knives very successfully. It is especially nice for polishing brass liners/bolsters; it slows down the oxidation process and keeps them looking nice longer.

Dave

 

[Big Bob]

I ended up using a rust/blue removing that was like naval gel, followed by a damp piece of fine steel wool. It worked okay for me, but thanks for the other ideas.

Bob

 

[Dave K]

I always use brasso and paper towels to remove light rust. But then, I use brasso and paper towels on damn near anything.

-Dave

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[Howard Wallace]

I use a green scotch bright on my using khukuris. It’s quick, abrasive, and it works.

Also, there’s usually one sitting in the sink.

If you're willing to scrub with scotch bright occasionally you can dispense with the oil coatings.


[This message has been edited by Howard Wallace (edited 02-14-2000).]