What should I do about this rust?

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j.tank

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Hey Guys,

This is my first post here and I am brand new to the world of knives.

Got my Damascus stretch (bought it a couple months ago, use it for edc) out of the safe this morning...

I cleaned it and stored it 3 days ago after cutting a pomegranate.

Are there effect DIY methods I can employ without ruining it?
Or should i package this up and send it to Spyderco?

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Hey Guys,

I am brand new to the world of knives.

Got my damascus stretch (bought it a couple months ago, use it for edc) out of the safe this morning...

I cleaned it and stored it 3 days ago after cutting a pomegranate.

Are there effective DIY methods I can employ without ruining it?
Or should i package this up and send it to Spyderco?

Pics:

IMG_2459.jpg

IMG_2461.jpg

IMG_2462.jpg

IMG_2463.jpg

IMG_2464.jpg
 
A bit of toothpaste on your fingertip, rubbed very lightly, should remove it. Afterwards use whatever anti-corrosive agent you prefer to prevent it from happening again.
 
God no. Not a brush. Unless you want it all scratched up. I dont know anything about the maitinence of Damascus but with my carbon blades, if a slight rust develops I use a polish to remove it. If it is more stubborn some high grit sand paper, above 1000 or so is what I use. Further, get some tuff cloth to prevent this from happening again.
 
Thanks for the help guys. :)

What anti-corrosive measures would you employ for a knife that used to slice food?
Since i use this knife for that purpose at times, I do not want to put anything on it i can't ingest.

Will vegetable or mineral oil work?
 
craytab said:
God no. Not a brush. Unless you want it all scratched up. I dont know anything about the maitinence of Damascus but with my carbon blades, if a slight rust develops I use a polish to remove it. If it is more stubborn some high grit sand paper, above 1000 or so is what I use. Further, get some tuff cloth to prevent this from happening again.
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What polish do you use?

And could I use a soft cloth to rub lightly?
I have a few extra blue fiber cloths used for cleaning TVs/monitors.
 
j.tank said:
Thanks for the help guys. :)

What anti-corrosive measures would you employ for a knife that used to slice food?
Since i use this knife for that purpose at times, I do not want to put anything on it i can't ingest.

Will vegetable or mineral oil work?
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Mineral oil could work but if you are storing it you should use something you can't ingest! Before you use it for food prep simply wash it. I use tuff cloth from sentry solutions.
 
Any mild abrasive should do the trick.

And then pretty much any type of oil should help prevent rust. For stuff I use regularly, I will frequently use a tiny touch of olive oil since it is food safe and just in the kitchen. For long term storage though you'd want something different.
 
I usually use 3000 grit sandpaper to get surface rust off but I bet that would jack up the Damascus.
 
j.tank said:
What polish do you use?

And could I use a soft cloth to rub lightly?
I have a few extra blue fiber cloths used for cleaning TVs/monitors.
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I would need to be at home to know the name. It is just a simple polish we use on silverware. I have used it many times on A2, sk5, 1095, Aus8 ats-34. Works great. Lots of folks us flitz. I dont know how that would work on Damascus. Hopefully someone with experience on removing rust from Damascus can chime in.
 
I'd suggest Flitz or Maas polish applied with your finger to be less abrasive.
 
j.tank said:
What polish do you use?

And could I use a soft cloth to rub lightly?
I have a few extra blue fiber cloths used for cleaning TVs/monitors.
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Seriously, try the toothpaste on a fingertip thing. I've done it many times with great success. It sounds too easy, but it works (toothpaste on a fingertip is a mild abrasive, you're just wearing away the oxidation, gently).

I like froglube for things that will be used on food, but there are lots of anti-corrosion agents you can use.
 
Just be aware that any polishing you do will remove some of the etch and make the pattern less defined.
Don't ask me how I know. :rolleyes:
Afterwards be sure to use some oil to keep it from rusting again. I would suggest a food grade mineral oil since, you know, you're using it on food. :thumbup:
 
I use Breakfree CLP on all my firearms and knives. You can get it at any sporting goods store or gun shop. It is not expensive and holds up very well. I have never had any issues with it. I buy it in the 1 gal size and put it into spray bottles.

http://www.thegunzone.com/rust.html
 
You don't want to polish a satin-etched blade! Justr squirt some WD 40 on it, let it sit for a few minutes, and scrub it off with a rag. Polishing will leave a shiny spot. And a brass brush won't do a bit of harm to your blade.
 
I've got a custom bowie in damascus; 1095 & 15N20...

I found some light corrosion on the blade so I attempted to wipe it off but it stubbornly remains. Everything I've tried just makes it look worse too. :foot::thumbdn:

Sooooo in closing; good luck!
 
Spindle oil wrapped in a cloth, it's food grade usually and meatworkers have it supplied at work for stoning. But the oil is pretty viscous so you'll need it wrapped...or any oil and wipe the blade off before use like a man would
 
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