Year End Cleaning of EDC's? Not an advertisement!!

Slice-and-dice

Slice-and-dice

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Do you guys like to give your favorite blades an annual cleaning? More than just an oil and wipe, that is.

I've taken to doing it to numerous EDCs, the ones I carry more frequently. I'll even polish up those with a patina that looks weird or spotty. I've found using Nevr-Dull is among the better solutions for me. Used it for years on my motorcycle chrome billet trim, exhaust, covers, etc. It comes as a big wad of cotton treated in this special solution and just wipes away surface fading, staining, even light scuffing. Makes the mark side emblems/badges and bolsters fresh and new. I even use it to remove patina, as noted, on blades that don't have an even or consistent patina - just to start fresh for the new year with a clean blade.

This comment is not meant to downplay the importance and value of a good patina on a carbon steel blade! Just mentioning how nice it is for a well used knife to be brought back close to new once in a while. Cleaning, oiling, and a nice sharpen and go....

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Slice-and-dice said:
Do you guys like to give your favorite blades an annual cleaning? More than just an oil and wipe, that is.

I've taken to doing it to numerous EDCs, the ones I carry more frequently. I'll even polish up those with a patina that looks weird or spotty. I've found using Nevr-Dull is among the better solutions for me. Used it for years on my motorcycle chrome billet trim, exhaust, covers, etc. It comes as a big wad of cotton treated in this special solution and just wipes away surface fading, staining, even light scuffing. Makes the mark side emblems/badges and bolsters fresh and new. I even use it to remove patina, as noted, on blades that don't have an even or consistent patina - just to start fresh for the new year with a clean blade.

This comment is not meant to downplay the importance and value of a good patina on a carbon steel blade! Just mentioning how nice it is for a well used knife to be brought back close to new once in a while. Cleaning, oiling, and a nice sharpen and go....

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Once a year? I keep my knives clean all the time, as in cleaned after use....
 
For S&D’s knife cleaning service. I think he’s offering a holiday special.

Parker
 
I’ve never personally needed anything more than some paper towels and ballistol. Maybe an old toothbrush to remove staining. If things get really crazy, I’ll leave the ballistol on for 10 mins. But there’s nothing wrong with a year end project to make your stuff look nice.
 
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