I have inherited about 10 or so slipjoints over the last couple of years and would like to clean them up a bit. What is the best way to remove rust from the inside liners and what product is best to overall clean them. Any help would be appreciated.
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slipjoint cleaning
- Thread starter KFU
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You will get alot of differing opinions on cleaning, some guys do it some dont.
Personally i tend to keep the cleaning to a minimum. Just stabilize the knife (active rust, etc)
2 steps for me:
1) I use WD-40 and wipe with cloth or paper towels, maybe 000 steel wool if its really bad, nothing too aggressive. Keep flushing it out, USe pipe cleaners, cardboard or Q-tips for the hard to reach areas
2) Mineral Oil, light coat and a drop on the joints
The above will not result in a shiny like a new penny knife but it works for me as i think an old knife should look old it adds to the character
cheers
ivan