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How To Recondition Knives
Posted on 10/6/13 at 9:11 am
Posted on 10/6/13 at 9:11 am
My dad is giving me 3 knives he got in Iceland while in the Navy many many years ago. From the pics below you can see they're rusty so I'm looking for some good info on what the best method is to recondition them / remove the rust. Any tips/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Also, he's giving me a bayonet that his dad gave him (at top in picture). He said he thinks its from WWI or WWII, but is not realky sure. Is there anything I can look for to determine that?
TIA.
Also, he's giving me a bayonet that his dad gave him (at top in picture). He said he thinks its from WWI or WWII, but is not realky sure. Is there anything I can look for to determine that?
TIA.
This post was edited on 10/6/13 at 9:13 am
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Posted on 10/6/13 at 9:28 am to Ziggy
Those are some cool parangs. As for the bayonet. Is that the sheath it came with?
Posted on 10/6/13 at 9:49 am to KingRanch
I had no clue those were called 'parangs'.
Yes, pretty sure that's the sheath it came with.
Yes, pretty sure that's the sheath it came with.
Posted on 10/6/13 at 9:49 am to Ziggy
I would think that anything you do to them might make them flash rust if it was harsh. Might try calling a custom knife maker. They'll probably know what is the best thing to do on those specific types of steels
Posted on 10/6/13 at 9:51 am to Ziggy
Looking at the sheath and the handle of the bayonet. It's WWII or newer for sure.
Posted on 10/6/13 at 9:53 am to Hammertime
It's a different kind of steel than normal knives?
Posted on 10/6/13 at 9:54 am to KingRanch
Cool. Thanks
This post was edited on 10/6/13 at 9:57 am
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:23 am to Ziggy
There are probably 20 different types of steels being used on knives at the moment. Each one with different properties
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:29 am to Hammertime
Are these old and possibly valuable ? If so, you could ruin the value by cleaning them.
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:32 am to Ziggy
Those are bad arse. But I know nothing about reconditioning them
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:40 am to Ziggy
Reconditioning them will destroy whatever value they have as collectable knives. You would be better off properly preserving them in their current state.
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:43 am to LSUwag
I think he was mainly trying to stop the rust growth, and make those spots look better. I don't think that is possible without some "overspray" that would effect the surrounding steel.
Maybe putting them somewhere with a bunch of desiccant packets
Maybe putting them somewhere with a bunch of desiccant packets
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:46 am to Ziggy
Mother's Mag polish and terri cloth, maybe a dremel to get them really shiny.
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:47 am to Hammertime
This is correct.
Just trying to get rid of rust really, but not sure I want to do anything to them if it'll ruin value.
Just trying to get rid of rust really, but not sure I want to do anything to them if it'll ruin value.
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:48 am to bpinson
Someone mentioned to me using a little baking soda and old tooth brush?
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:54 am to Ziggy
There are many chemicals that specifically attack rust and separate the iron and oxygen and transform them into a more stable compound. No idea how they do it, and have only seen them work on whole pieces of metal, not specific sections.
Once you find out what steel, call the manufacturers of the rust inhibitors and see what they say
Once you find out what steel, call the manufacturers of the rust inhibitors and see what they say
Posted on 10/6/13 at 10:55 am to rompus
Dad said he got them in 1968.
Posted on 10/6/13 at 12:41 pm to Ziggy
Just a warning. Refinishing old knives and guns can drastically reduce their value. Collectors tend to value natural pitina.
Posted on 10/6/13 at 12:50 pm to hypnos
Get some oil on them first.
Keep them somewhere dry,until you figure out what you want to do.
Google. how to care for old knives
Keep them somewhere dry,until you figure out what you want to do.
Google. how to care for old knives
Posted on 10/6/13 at 1:30 pm to greasemonkey
Gotcha. Thanks
Is there any specific oil that's best to use?
Is there any specific oil that's best to use?
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