2006-06-07 08:42:00 · 6 answers · asked by debbie c 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Others have given methods for cleaning, but no one has offered an opinion as to whether the sword should be cleaned in the first place. If the sword were mine, I would have it appraised by an antique sword specialist and I would follow their recommendations as to restoration. Many people actually reduce the value of their antiques by cleaning/restoring improperly.
Good luck with your restoration.
2006-06-12 00:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
i used to work at a knife and sword shop. if you can find one they're called 'rust erasers' it'll get the rust off but may leave the spot looking dull and not so shiny, but thats what happens when you get rust on anything.. after you get the rust off i'd suggest cleaning the whole thing with nevrdull then using renasisance wax. the link below is they guys i used to work for. if you email them and ask for it they should be able to sell it to you. they use the stuff in museums over in the UK to preserve they're pieces. it can be used on EVERYTHING!
2006-06-08 19:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brasso
2006-06-07 15:46:46 · answer #3 · answered by Clueless1234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 and 1 oil, steel wool, then sharpen with wet stone and oil one more time
2006-06-07 16:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by thomas w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use any light oil,and 0000 steel wool.Do NOT use just any steel wool or scratching will occur.
2006-06-07 18:38:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
baking soda
2006-06-07 18:34:31 · answer #6 · answered by manda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋