Cleaning Rust Off a Dive Knife

[triggertravel]

Does anyone know any tricks for cleaning rust off a dive knife?

 

[TRUETEXAN]

Try using Naval jelly or 000 steel wool.

 

[triggertravel]

Thank you TrueTexan. We will give it a try!

 

[Walter]

Flitz® works well. You can pick up a tube at any hardware store.

 

[Rick L]

I use scotchbright pads work great!!!
Rick L

 

[triggertravel]

Does this every make you wish you would have bought Titanium?

Ours become rusty after one trip. We had no idea that Stainless Steel would rust.

 

[Walter]

Not at all, I hate spending more than I have to on a disposable item. Titanium is expensive.

 

[The Hamburger]

If like me you are not a fan of elbow grease try this.

put your knife in a shallow bath of white vinegar and then spoon some baking powder onto the areas that are rusted.

Works quite quickly and no effort involved.

After the rust is gone if you don't often use your knife (who does except for opening illegal fish traps) try giving it a coat of clear varnish or even the clear nail varnish if your wifes not looking)

won't effect the steel (be carful of plastic handles while the varnish is wet) and will protect against corrosion.

By the way its always easier/better to do this if you remove the handle first.

Regards

 

[Rick L]

I found a Titanium knife last summer
But I dont have a case for it yet!!
Rick L

 

[ninja]

I threw mine in the LDS ultrasonic cleaner it cleaned it in about 2 min to a perfect shine

NINJA