Grandalf Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 One very old sheath knife. Been heavily abused on gardening duties. What should I use to clean up the blade before sharpening? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Elbow grease and something abrasive 😂👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Can you post a picture , then we can see how bad it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted April 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Right - Thanks for that. I will see how I get on myself. It's not a special knife but I have had it a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 On 18/04/2020 at 16:55, Grandalf said: One very old sheath knife. Been heavily abused on gardening duties. What should I use to clean up the blade before sharpening? Thanks. I took an old machete to the belt sander first, then wire wool to finish before sharpening. Still a fair amount of pitting but it gives it character after a good oiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 If you have a belt grinder i recommend scothbrite surface conditioning belts, if you don't have one I would be happy to do it for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted April 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 You are all very kind but I will have a go myself. Don't have any of the 'gear' so it will be a hands on job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulinlincs Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Wire wool OOOO grade if you have it and a heavy oil, motor oil is best but baby oil also works at a pinch. Then elbow grease. You will be amazed how well it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchap Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Windex is also good if you can get hold of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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