Cleaning Knives - the dos and don'ts - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T11:47:21Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/cleaning-knives-the-dos-and-don-ts?commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1176079&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOk just skimmed through this…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-12-20:3181080:Comment:15121152017-12-20T12:41:10.590ZDave S.https://iknifecollector.com/profile/DaveS
<p>Ok just skimmed through this cause my lap top keeps closing out the window so if I repeat something sorry....So most of my knife making these days is with stainless however when I started making knives I delt with a lot of carbon steel (mainly cause I didn't have the equipment to heat treat stainless at the time) anyway as people said Flitz and Semi-chrome are both good polish. Semi chrome has slightly more of a abrasive action to it than flitz does. Also now I am a knife maker so when I…</p>
<p>Ok just skimmed through this cause my lap top keeps closing out the window so if I repeat something sorry....So most of my knife making these days is with stainless however when I started making knives I delt with a lot of carbon steel (mainly cause I didn't have the equipment to heat treat stainless at the time) anyway as people said Flitz and Semi-chrome are both good polish. Semi chrome has slightly more of a abrasive action to it than flitz does. Also now I am a knife maker so when I make a knife i want to show it off so covering it in oil always seemed messy to me when ever i wanted to show it to someone there is a product called renaissance museum wax (link below) this is what i use on carbon steel its simple yo use rub it on with a soft cloth give it a couple seconds to dry and then hand buff it with that cloth and it leaves a nice shine you wont even know its there. Personally i would sugest you leave it as it is for some collectors out there having some patina and some obvious age is better than shining it up again.....if you try to shine it back to new you can make it look worse if your not familiar with the process. Obviously this is all speculation depending on HOW much patina rust and ageing it has to it....if you posted a couple close up pics show what the surface looks like i might be able to give you better advice....there are ways of cleaning it up and not making it look shiny and new for example cold blueing or acid ectching ect...but that is if your SURE that's what you want to do with it.....anyway if you got some pics send me a private message and i can probilly give you better advice and options of what you can do and even walk you through the process a bit....here is the wax i was talking about.....</p>
<p><a href="http://usaknifemaker.com/renaissance-wax-7-oz-can-289.html" target="_blank">http://usaknifemaker.com/renaissance-wax-7-oz-can-289.html</a></p> I use a product called Nevr-d…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-05-23:3181080:Comment:14833772017-05-23T00:36:26.675ZMichael Squierhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/MichaelSquier
<p>I use a product called Nevr-dull, its an impregnated cotton wadding, works well on dull metal, wont remove patina but gets the crud and film of scuz off. </p>
<p>I use a product called Nevr-dull, its an impregnated cotton wadding, works well on dull metal, wont remove patina but gets the crud and film of scuz off. </p> Simichrome I would say is the…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-05-22:3181080:Comment:14833682017-05-22T22:16:52.519ZBryan Whttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/BryanW
<p>Simichrome I would say is the "gentlest" of the bunch. Just a bit at a time and be sure to use a super soft cloth. Good luck and enjoy!!</p>
<p>Simichrome I would say is the "gentlest" of the bunch. Just a bit at a time and be sure to use a super soft cloth. Good luck and enjoy!!</p> Mike that is excellent that y…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-05-22:3181080:Comment:14832872017-05-22T22:14:36.008ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>Mike that is excellent that you are getting around the site so well! We try to keep resources available to our members :)</p>
<p>Mike that is excellent that you are getting around the site so well! We try to keep resources available to our members :)</p> I almost posted a similar que…tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-05-22:3181080:Comment:14831802017-05-22T20:59:31.470ZMark Bigolovichhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/MarkBigolovich
<p>I almost posted a similar question then found this one. Thanks for the great info all.</p>
<p>I almost posted a similar question then found this one. Thanks for the great info all.</p> Derek,
Visit our online stor…tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-01-12:3181080:Comment:12522442015-01-12T17:33:52.483ZFlitz Polishhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/FlitzPolish
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<p>Visit our online store to shop for all your polishing needs! We have a special Gun & Knife page that might interest you in particular: <a href="http://www.flitz.com/gun-knife-clean-polish-wax/" target="_blank">http://www.flitz.com/gun-knife-clean-polish-wax/</a> </p>
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<p>You can order online and have the polish shipped anywhere in the world! We are based in Waterford, Wisconsin but have providers and distributors around the world. </p>
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<p>Visit our online store to shop for all your polishing needs! We have a special Gun & Knife page that might interest you in particular: <a href="http://www.flitz.com/gun-knife-clean-polish-wax/" target="_blank">http://www.flitz.com/gun-knife-clean-polish-wax/</a> </p>
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<p>You can order online and have the polish shipped anywhere in the world! We are based in Waterford, Wisconsin but have providers and distributors around the world. </p>
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<p>Like the others before us, we recommend polishing with a water-based, non-abrasive polish, rubbing in gently with a microfiber cloth and then buffing clean with a fresh, dry microfiber cloth. For your needs, we would recommend our Gun/Knife Care Kit, it comes with cleaner, polish, wax, and a microfiber cloth. Check it out here: <a href="http://www.flitz.com/gun-knife-care-kit/" target="_blank">http://www.flitz.com/gun-knife-care-kit/</a></p>
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<p>Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. </p> after polishing coat the blad…tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-01-09:3181080:Comment:12509212015-01-09T19:52:27.436Zmark causeyhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/markcausey
<p>after polishing coat the blade with bee's wax seals the air out and prevents rust and tarnish</p>
<p>after polishing coat the blade with bee's wax seals the air out and prevents rust and tarnish</p> Thanks, Joe, John, Jan and ev…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-13:3181080:Comment:11787422014-08-13T00:03:37.710ZDerek Wellshttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DerekWells
<p>Thanks, Joe, John, Jan and everyone else who chimed in. Very dependent on what I could buy locally and ended up with a product made in Germany called Autosol - very happy with the results and I am assuming it it is very similar to those products like Flitz and Simichrome you get Stateside. </p>
<p>Anyway this Autosol works well, only $9 a 75ml (3.3 oz) tube and a little bit goes a long way.…</p>
<p>Thanks, Joe, John, Jan and everyone else who chimed in. Very dependent on what I could buy locally and ended up with a product made in Germany called Autosol - very happy with the results and I am assuming it it is very similar to those products like Flitz and Simichrome you get Stateside. </p>
<p>Anyway this Autosol works well, only $9 a 75ml (3.3 oz) tube and a little bit goes a long way.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2770428884?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2770428884?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p> Semichrome is good stuff! De…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-12:3181080:Comment:11785362014-08-12T11:03:37.682ZJoe Busheehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JoeBushee
<p>Semichrome is good stuff!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Derek Wells said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/cleaning-knives-the-dos-and-don-ts#3181080Comment1176464"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks Jan, Next time I am in town (we have a small hobby farm 20 miles from town) I will have a search around the local stores for this Simichrome and/or Flitz. An on line search has indicated it is available in Australia But none of the big Retail Chain Stores,…</p>
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<p>Semichrome is good stuff!<br/> <br/> <cite>Derek Wells said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/cleaning-knives-the-dos-and-don-ts#3181080Comment1176464"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks Jan, Next time I am in town (we have a small hobby farm 20 miles from town) I will have a search around the local stores for this Simichrome and/or Flitz. An on line search has indicated it is available in Australia But none of the big Retail Chain Stores, of which we have several in town, came up in the search. I have a couple of other similar (?) polishes here on hand. So I might 1. Read the labels carefully - something Blokes don't normally do .... Then 2. Experiment on a couple of my users before I do anything with the others. Thanks everyone for your input....Cheers Derek<br/> <br/> <cite>Jan Carter said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/cleaning-knives-the-dos-and-don-ts?xg_source=activity#3181080Comment1176526"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Donnie and I use a similar product Derek</p>
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</blockquote> Derek, I just had a thought--…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-08-09:3181080:Comment:11773592014-08-09T22:19:39.252ZJohn McCainhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JohnMcCain
<p>Derek, I just had a thought-- I actually still have these once or twice a year !! LOL- You might try sending a friend request to my IKC friend, Jason Oncedisturbed Riley, He is an active member living in Perth, Aus. He would probably know what polishes are available in Australia and where they can be purchased. He might also know of some Australian products we are not aware of here in the USA~~~</p>
<p>Derek, I just had a thought-- I actually still have these once or twice a year !! LOL- You might try sending a friend request to my IKC friend, Jason Oncedisturbed Riley, He is an active member living in Perth, Aus. He would probably know what polishes are available in Australia and where they can be purchased. He might also know of some Australian products we are not aware of here in the USA~~~</p>