cleaning old knives

Sean · **on:** February 23, 2009, 04:59:29 PM

This knife I am going to be getting is going to need alot of cleaning. What do you recommend to use liquid, some sort of scrubber that will put the shine back on it? Thanks.

sean

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:13:51 PM

Brasso's very good in my experience

Sean · **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2009, 11:17:38 PM

Quote from: Micky d on February 23, 2009, 10:13:51 PM

Brasso's very good in my experience

great thanks. It's an Alox Swiss and going to need some work done to it. The blade edges have been miss sharpened and it's very dirty but didn't pay much for it.

DaveK · **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2009, 12:14:45 AM

I use brasso too. It's also an excellent stropping fluid if you really want to pamper your blade.

Sean · **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2009, 12:55:14 AM

Quote from: DaveK on February 24, 2009, 12:14:45 AM

I use brasso too. It's also an excellent stropping fluid if you really want to pamper your blade.

ok thanks again. will pick some of that stuff up then. it's been years since i've used that product.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2009, 07:52:22 AM

And WD40 is still the dog's wotsits for a good preliminary clean

Sean · **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2009, 07:56:21 AM

Quote from: Micky d on February 24, 2009, 07:52:22 AM

And WD40 is still the dog's wotsits for a good preliminary clean

ah good 'cause I've got some of that in the shop.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2009, 08:02:35 AM

Quote from: Sean on February 24, 2009, 07:56:21 AM

Quote from: Micky d on February 24, 2009, 07:52:22 AM
And WD40 is still the dog's wotsits for a good preliminary clean

ah good 'cause I've got some of that in the shop.

Give it a damn good soak in it, and leave it while you go Brasso shoping

Gadget Guy · **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2009, 08:09:22 AM

I dont like WD-40 for cleaning. WD-40 traps dust which is not a good thing. I use "Break Free" which is the same stuff used for cleaning guns. I also use a toothbrush and soft cloth.

Here is a Gerber I just finished:

http://www.gundogsonline.com/shooting-supplies/gun-cleaning-supplies/break-free-clp.html

Neil · **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:29:01 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on February 24, 2009, 08:09:22 AM

I dont like WD-40 for cleaning. WD-40 traps dust which is not a good thing. I use "Break Free" which is the same stuff used for cleaning guns. I also use a toothbrush and soft cloth.

Here is a Gerber I just finished:

http://www.gundogsonline.com/shooting-supplies/gun-cleaning-supplies/break-free-clp.html

For once something you can buy over here as well (twice the price but I'm used to that

). I'll have to give it a try. Normally I'm a washing liquid and warm water chap but for non-stainless stuff that I can't fully disassemble I do tend to use WD40.

Looks like its best to use gloves with it though http://oeh.informaworld.com/soeh/content~content=a777254403~db=all~order=page

Update: Can't find it anywhere without rip-off P&P

Makes it nearly £15 for a 120ml bottle.

Neil

Mike 56 · **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:20:00 PM

If you like to clean medal surfaces with soap and water not a problem even if you cant take the item apart. Blow dry after cleaning the saturate with WD40 (Water Displacement Formula 40) to displace any remaining water and wipe off excess. I have been shooting black powder rifles and revolvers for years. I clean them with soap and water dry well and oil well with WD40. No rust!

Mike

Leatherman123 · **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2009, 02:09:07 AM

I use Sentry solutions products.. Their Tuf Glide is the best lubricant I've seen.. Their Tuf Cloths do wonders, I have never had a LM rust because of them!

Mike · **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2009, 02:19:00 AM

For a daily lubricant WD-40 is pretty horrible like Gadget Guy stated, it's like a grit magnet. Having said that, it's not bad to use as a first cleaner to get out old oil, grease, grit, etc. But then use hot soapy water to clean out the WD-40. Then use whatever you want to give it a nice shine. Personally, I don't put much oil on my SAKS. Maybe a very, very miniscule amount of oil is all and I make sure I wipe off as much excess as I can.

Mike

Sean · **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2009, 04:55:48 AM

What do you guys use to scrub the stuff off after a good soaking?

max6166 · **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2009, 05:11:57 AM

I just use really hot water with a "grease fighting" dish soap.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2009, 05:38:31 AM

I hate WD-40...

I use Mineral Spirits a.k.a Stoddard solvent for a lot of cleaning jobs. It doesn't seem to harm most plastics either...but I don't soak plastics in it.

I also use it a lot for cleaning adhesive residue from stickers and labels.

Splat · **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2009, 06:00:20 PM

WD40 has been seeing less lubricating jobs around my house after getting LPS#2. For general cleaning I use soap and warm water. For the down and dirty cleaning Brasso and soap/water. For lubricating my knives that touch food I'll use mineral oil, otherwise I like Eazox or Militec-1. Eazox is better at abating rust though.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2009, 06:03:54 PM

Quote from: Splat on February 25, 2009, 06:00:20 PM

WD40 has been seeing less lubricating jobs around my house after getting LPS#2. For general cleaning I use soap and warm water. For the down and dirty cleaning Brasso and soap/water. For lubricating my knives that touch food I'll use mineral oil, otherwise I like Eazox or Militec-1. Eazox is better at abating rust though.

LPS is great stuff!