How to Clean Rust Off a Knife

by LukeRaley in Workshop > Knives

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How to Clean Rust Off a Knife

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This method may not work for folding knives but it does work on fixed blades
Now let’s get started

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You will need:
Rag Vinegar
Bowl or cup
Steel wool
Primer or coating for knife

Warning the vinegar removes any coating you may have on your blade.

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Get a rag that can wrap around your blade at least twice

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Get a bowl or cup put the rag and vinegar in it
Pull the rag out and wring it out. So it’s wet but not dripping and not damp
Wrap the rag around the blade only the blade and leave it for at least an hour

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1 HOUR LATER
Unwrap the blade and use the steel wool on the rusty spots
Once down you can add the coating or primer if you want
I personally left mine the way it was which I think it gives more of a worn look to it