How do I remove rust from knife blade - The Firearms Forum

big steve · 10-10-2010, 10:17 AM

Hey everyone

I have recently bought a new knife and through use I guess I somehow got rust on it. Can someone tell me how to remove the rust without ruining the blade its a benchmade knife.

Thanks

user · 10-10-2010, 11:56 AM

I'd use Simichrome in a very mild 3M "scotchbrite" abrasive pad.

johnlives4christ · 10-10-2010, 02:05 PM

if its just surface rust you can take a coarse warshcloth and some oil and rub it off. for anything that is more stubborn you can use 0000 steel wool and oil but the knife will never look perfect again. now, it has character

Bill DeShivs · 10-10-2010, 07:43 PM

Don't use a Scothbrite pad-it will mar the blade finish.
WD 40 on a coarse cloth should remove most of the rust. If the rust is heavy, substitute 0000 steel wool for the cloth.

RunningOnMT · 10-11-2010, 03:34 PM

Try vinegar.

Bill DeShivs · 10-11-2010, 04:26 PM

Vinegar will discolor the blade, unless it is high chromium content stainless steel.

10-10-2010, 10:17 AM	#1
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	How do I remove rust from knife blade Hey everyone I have recently bought a new knife and through use I guess I somehow got rust on it. Can someone tell me how to remove the rust without ruining the blade its a benchmade knife. Thanks __________________ I HAVE GIVEN YOU A REPUBLC IF YOU CAN KEEP IT "Benjamin Franklin" -->

10-10-2010, 11:56 AM	#2
user Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern piedmont of Va. and Middle of Nowhere, West Virginia Posts: 1,013	Re: How do I remove rust from knife blade I'd use Simichrome in a very mild 3M "scotchbrite" abrasive pad. __________________ ===== Daniel L. Hawes - 540 347 2430 - HTTP://www.VirginiaLegalDefense.com By the way, nothing I say on this website as "user" should be taken as either advertising for attorney services or legal advice. Everyone having a question regarding the application of law to the facts of their situation should seek the advice of an attorney competent in the subject matter of the issues presented and licensed to practice in the relevant state.

10-10-2010, 02:05 PM	#3
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: How do I remove rust from knife blade if its just surface rust you can take a coarse warshcloth and some oil and rub it off. for anything that is more stubborn you can use 0000 steel wool and oil but the knife will never look perfect again. now, it has character

10-10-2010, 07:43 PM	#4
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,470	Re: How do I remove rust from knife blade Don't use a Scothbrite pad-it will mar the blade finish. WD 40 on a coarse cloth should remove most of the rust. If the rust is heavy, substitute 0000 steel wool for the cloth. __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com

10-11-2010, 03:34 PM	#5
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: How do I remove rust from knife blade Try vinegar.

10-11-2010, 04:26 PM	#6
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,470	Re: How do I remove rust from knife blade Vinegar will discolor the blade, unless it is high chromium content stainless steel. __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com