That feeling....

[JakeR]

...is back.

Despite now being in madrid, and not posting on my favorite forum for almost a year now (but i haven't been involved for 2), it's hit me. I've been city-dwelling, my knives haven't been touched, i haven't smelled a woodfire, looked up through the leaves, etc etc etc.

I now have a real job with real money (teaching); (this may impress those who remember me), i also have three knives, including my bison which is in a nasty condition. I realise i could have found the answer somewhere on the forum, but i also wanted to say hello againa...hello!

I have an american friend in the, he used to go hunting, camping, walking, bushing in general, and we both have that urge to leave the city. And i can't do it without my bison. So, how can i remove the rust and bring it back to glory? It's not deep-set and no flakes, just taint. I oiled it when i last sheathed it last, thankfully.

Will my ever-beloved starky-sharp do the trick?

Regards to you all!

Jake

 

[Shewie]

Hi Jake - welcome back !!

Would a fine wire wool do it, then a good polish afterwards ??

Maybe some piccies would be useful to show us how bad it is.


Rich

 

[British Red]

Hey Jake,

Fine wet & dry photomounted on a flat board will take that right off - say 600 grit

Move on to some 1,500 grit and a good sharpen after - sorted

Red

 

[Shewie]

Ah the £5 sharpening kit saves the day once again :You_Rock_


Rich

Hey Jake,

Fine wet & dry photomounted on a flat board will take that right off - say 600 grit

Move on to some 1,500 grit and a good sharpen after - sorted

Red

 

[JakeR]

Great stuff. I'll get on it! No camera unfortunately, but i think suggested techniques will get it sorted out.

Thing is, it's not only my knife that's rusty, i think i may have lost my touch. I'll give it a crack....

Thanks!

Jake

 

[falcon]

Before you get into the wet'n'dry, you could always strop on leather coated with autosol paste....and I don't mean just the edge. I've restored a few in this way and it can leave the remnants of a slight patina which I like on a user. If you want the full job, fine grade wet'n'dry will do it as others say..

 

[tomtom]

Good to see you back dude and I'm pleased to hear your doing well over in Spain.

Starkie paste might do it depending on the level of the rust, its mildly abrasive.
If not then high grade (2000+) would be the way to go!

Cheers,
TT

 

[Ahjno]

:yikes:

Will my ever-beloved starky-sharp do the trick?

Jake

OOOH Yeah He's back!!! I'm sure the starky sharp will do the trick

Welcome mate, good to see you online again!

 

[michiel]

Welcome back. Post a pic when you're done

 

[MartiniDave]

Jake

Before you start on wet & dry etc you might want to give it a go with an ink eraser, or just WD40 or similar on a cloth, give it a bit of a soak them leave it a spell and have another go.

Oh, and welcome back!

Dave

 

[michiel]

+1 on the WD40

Spray it on and rub it with some very fine steel wool. Works great for me.

Michiel

 

[spamel]

You were one of the guys I was contemplating a few weeks back, one of those that has dropped off the boards and I suddenly realise I hadn't seen post in ages. Then, you pop back up again! I miss that avatar, looks like Satriani to me although I could be wrong. If your skills are a little rusty, well, it's just like riding a bike isn't it. It'll come back.

Nice to know you're doing well.

 

[Jedadiah]

Spam, i might be wrong, but i'm pretty sure it's Jaco Pastorius (1951-1987), once of 'Weather Report' (Jazz/Rock fusion) wonderous composer and master of the fretless bass! Widely regarded as a pioneer in the 'Bass solo' stakes and major influence to many including Marcus Miller and Gary Mounfield.

Oh yes, WD-40 get's my vote as well!

 

[beach bum]

Hi there Jake, I mentioned your name only the other day on the other forum, good to hear from you.

regards

beach bum