I have a very nice hunting knife, but I don't know how to get all the rust off. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Get some fine steel wool and 3-in1 oil.

You will find fine steel wool in the paint section of retailers and at home centers or hardware stores.

Oil the rust liberally and go over with the steel wool until all the scales and rust come off. With some effort, it should be bright and shiny. You may have some pitting or surface damage, depending on how deep the rust is. Just keep it well oiled and in a dry place from now on.

Answer 2

There is actually a product for this purpose called a "Rust Eraser". Some knife shops have them. I know that A.G. Russell sells them but does not recommend them to be used on knives because it ruins a highly polished finish--but if it's already rusted---! Sears sells a rest erasers in 3 different grits, and some hardware stores sell them under the brand name Sandflex. I have not used them but as long as they're basically an ink eraser you should be alright and that fine grit will help produce a polished finish.

Answer 3

first, dont use WD 40. its crap. use a gun cleaner/lube and scrub it with a toothbrush or very fine steel wool. when you store your knife be sure that it has a very thin coat of oil on it. 1 drop of oil will work for the whole blade

Answer 4

coca cola and tin foil...sounds weird but ti works....the acid from the coke helps break down the rust and the tin foil is abrasive but to soft to scratch it...do a search if you think im making this up lol

Good luck

Answer 5

Steel wool and WD-40.

Answer 6

Vinegar and table salt and heavy duty Aluminum Foil crunched up then use it like you would sand paper.*

Answer 7

This is simple. The fact is repeatedly stabbing it in the sand works great. It is simple and it works.

Answer 8

Product called naval jelly works well.

Answer 9

Jewlers rouge and a buffing wheel.

Answer 10

0000 steel wool, some light oil, and elbow grease