Tending to an Older Knife

[tcotten]

I've recently inherited a 1980's Kershaw Eagle.
It has a couple of small rust spots on the blade.
My question is this
I don't use the knife. Should I leave the spots there, or try to remove them.
(If I should remove them, what would be the best method for doing that.?)

Pics here:

https://imgur.com/a/i1hj9o9

 

[shane45-1911]

The best way to remove rust on the exposed edge, is to simply re-sharpen it.

 

[Peter Hartwig]

You could strop or sharpen
For the tip maybe a lttle polishing compound

 

[tcotten]

The best way to remove rust on the exposed edge, is to simply re-sharpen it.

Normally, I'd agree, but it still has the factory edge, and I'm a little hesitant to resharpen it.

 

[donnord]

If you don't want to do a light sharpening then probably put some oil on the blade and leave it alone.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I as well say sharpen it. The tip and the belly look to have chips in the edge, so factory edge or not that botches any value of the knife. I’d sharpen them out and then lightly coat the blade in silicone or oil.

 

[MolokaiRider]

Barkeepers friend or Flitz will work, but make sure your rag is clean.

 

[KenHash]

If you don't want to sharpen it, then just strop it on leather with compound.
After that, pick up some Flitz or Simichrome or BKF, to keep the blade clean and polished.

 

[tcotten]

Barkeepers friend or Flitz will work, but make sure your rag is clean.

I didn't think about that. Good idea.

 

[GatorFlash1]

You can find Breakfree CLP or Rem Oil at most sporting goods stores. It is very popular among gun owners and works great to lube and stop corrosion on knives.