No rust problems just stained and as I am restoring the knife with a new hand carved handle I would like to see the blade shine like new if possible. Any tips from experienced knife craftsmen would be appreciated. Its a German made Solingen blade if that helps.
2006-07-21 10:31:11 · 6 answers · asked by travallion 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
use some 220 grit sandpaper to remove the stains, then buff with progressive grits of polishing compound, its gonna be a multi step process to get the true finish you want.
2006-07-24 02:49:56 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doc Hudson has it right - use Flitz. DO NOT USE SCOTCH BRITE, it will ruin the finish. Particularly the typical green SCOTCH BRITE. Green Scotchbrite is actually - and this is going to sound crazy, but it is absolutely true, a ceramic crystal grown over a polymer base. In the green case it is Aluminum Oxide, or sapphire which is what sharpening stones are made of. It will absolutely scratch the finish of any knife. The red scotchbrite actually is made from Iron Oxide, or exactly the rust that is on your knife, and depending on the hardness of the steel can scratch the finish as well. Fitz will remove the rust without damaging the finish. Now as to the comments about whether to clean or not to clean I don't have a feel for that. I've not really a collector, for value, more I collect the knives I like. Personally, I'd probably clean it because I don't like rusty knives, but it's your call. Thinkingblade
2016-03-27 02:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
kritikos is right about trying to maintain its original condition if it is an antique,,, i have always plunged my blades into soft soil or sand to clean and shine them,, then sharpen as needed,, since you are restoring it this won't hurt your project,, if the "stain" is still there after this you may have a temper discoloration!! someone may have heated it up causing the color change! nothing to do unless you know how to re-temper the whole thing!
2006-07-21 14:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by fuzzykjun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel Glo
2006-07-21 17:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by alcachofita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would depend on what kind of metal it is. all old German Blades were not Shiny they were more of a dull Grey , and you should try to keep the blade original.
2006-07-21 10:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by kritikos43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soft scrub, then steel polish.
2006-07-21 10:34:46 · answer #6 · answered by qtrn2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋