The merit of a super eraser

[StoneBeard]

Recently there was some folks unfamiliar with a super eraser, which is my preferred tool for removing rust on my hard working knives. I wanted to highlight its ease of use and effectiveness, hopefully passing on a helpful tool.

A small back story leading to this mini tutorial-

I went on a hike after a few days of heavy rain. What is normally a small ankle deep river crossing was waste deep. Of course I had a traditional in my pocket as most of us here always do. After crossing I wiped off the blade and blew out the obvious standing water. When I got home my knife was in need of a tune up.

Apologies as these pictures had to be taken at night and indoors as I wasn't going to let it sit for 24 hours with rust everywhere.



Here you can see the rust that has formed on the mark and pile sides-





A few minutes using the super eraser on each side and the invasive rust is removed-




Ten minutes on each side in a mineral oil bath and it's good as new-



Of note the super eraser can also be used to put a satin finish on bolsters and shields. Simply rub either with the super eraser in a single direction followed by 0000 steel wool. That was a gem passed to me by Mr.Primble when I first came to the porch.

Hope this was helpful-

 

[totkst1]

I will second every word of the above post here good nod to a good product.

 

[cbr1000]

I'm familiar with that process, but gotta find that fish bowl for my knife baths

 

[Jfowler]

Can the super eraser be found easily ?

 

[Lapedog]

Where do I find this super eraser? Is there a brand name or something to narrow my search?

 

[totkst1]

The one I bought came from a massive online retailer. I searched for was to remove rust on a old case xx Barlow I have and it really really works

 

[Jody744]

I have used one for years, FYI they will remove an etch also.

 

[kwackster]

I have been using an older Lansky Eraser for about 8-10 years now, and it's a very nice product with lots of uses.

 

[Will Power]

Very interesting, I wonder if I can find one here in Europe.....

 

[mbp]

Huge fan of the Magic Eraser (which is what the ones I buy are called.) It has a ton of great household and DIY uses beyond knife maintenance as well. But I've yet to find a better way to remove surface rust/unsightly blade etchings or to "re-set" a patina I didn't like.

 

[banksy]

Very interesting, I wonder if I can find one here in Europe.....

The Lansky is available at several suppliers here in the UK. Try the "Rainforest site".

I use and recommend Garryflex as it's available in 3 grits. From the same source as above, or from Axminster.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Also known as a "Rust Eraser". Just a simple rubberized abrasive block. Handy as heck for all the sorts of things mentioned above.

 

[totkst1]

Yep that "rainforest site" is where I get mine

 

[Ernie1980]

I have heard of the magic eraser, but this one is new for me! I love how the description says "knife not included"!