Ethnographic Arms & Armour
 

Go Back   Ethnographic Arms & Armour > Discussion Forums > Ethnographic Weapons

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 19th January 2007, 03:34 AM   #1
shangrila
Member
 
shangrila's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 31
Talking Besides electric, Any other simple method to remove rust?

After reading several concerned posts in amazing EA&A forum, I realize electric method can remove rust. However, I am not sure if this method is harmful to Koftgari which chance I dare not take. Almighty EA&A, Please help me out.
Attached Images
  

Last edited by Rick; 19th January 2007 at 11:23 PM.
shangrila is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19th January 2007, 10:19 AM   #2
Bill M
Member
 
Bill M's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA Georgia
Posts: 1,599
Default

I am trying this. Seems to work well. Always nervous about using chemicals. I don't think it would hurt your koftgari unless there is rust under it. Do suggest that you submerge entire blade so you don't get a "line."

http://www.biosolutionsllc.com/evaporust.htm

You can find it for about $20USD / Gallon
Bill M is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19th January 2007, 07:13 PM   #3
Daniel
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: California
Posts: 16
Default

A very simple and commonly used process with rusty old tools, etc. is to soak it in a solution of 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water. After a few days in this solution, the rust slides right of with a few strokes of 4/0 steel wool, or a coarse rag. Sometimes it just rinses off. with stubborn rust, you just let it soak a bit longer.
The downside is that the procedure removes all the rust from the pores of the metal, and if the piece is badly rusted, you end up with open pits. Plus, when you are done, you end up with a kind of raw, pickled finish to the steel. With old tools, etc, you need to re-patinate the metal to make it look right. But it works to get rust out of all the nooks and crannies. It doesn't damage sound steel or iron in any way that I have noticed. Test it on a scrap piece to see how it works.
I don't know if it would be appropriate for use on old blades. I never have.
DD
Daniel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19th January 2007, 11:14 PM   #4
Paul Digard
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 13
Default

Looking at the texture and amount of pitting on your blade I would not use any sort of chemical or dipping procedure but would just oil it and rub it down gently with a rag or paper. Keep the patina and just stop it from further deterioration.

Just my opinion!

Paul
Paul Digard is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 22nd January 2007, 01:45 PM   #5
shangrila
Member
 
shangrila's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 31
Default

Thanks for these advice. So kind of you fellows.

At last I think one way to bring the beauty back is to grind carefully.














shangrila is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 22nd January 2007, 01:53 PM   #6
Bill M
Member
 
Bill M's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA Georgia
Posts: 1,599
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by shangrila
Thanks for these advice. So kind of you fellows.

At last I think one way to bring the beauty back is to grind carefully.

"GRIND"?????? (SHUDDER!!!)
Bill M is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26th January 2007, 01:14 AM   #7
BBJW
Member
 
BBJW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Idaho, USA
Posts: 225
Default

I prefer a good machine oil and "elbow grease" used with a scrubber sponge and various kinds of cloth material. I have also used lemon juice to bring out the Damascus pattern. Make sure to wash the blade with soap and water after using lemon juice or vinegar. Personally I don't like to see overcleaned pieces.

bbjw
BBJW is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:25 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Posts are regarded as being copyrighted by their authors and the act of posting material is deemed to be a granting of an irrevocable nonexclusive license for display here.