How to Take Care of your Knife part 2: Rust Removal Media
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The second chapter in your knife care saga is rust removal. Rust on your knife is not the end of the world, and it is easy to clean. However, the better you take care of your blade, the less time you need to spend on cleaning it. There are various rust-removal methods, such as chemical treatments, fine-grit sandpaper, and steel wool. In this video, we use sandpaper because it is easy to use, readily available, and can reach tight spots.
Rub the blade thoroughly with sandpaper until no rust remains. Remember that rubbing the edge with the paper will dull the blade and lead to a blood pact with the knife. Adding water may make the process easier, but then you should use a specific “wet sandpaper”. Dry sandpaper will quickly turn to mush. Be thorough and check your progress. Pay special attention to small nooks and crannies.
Rub the blade thoroughly with sandpaper until no rust remains. Remember that rubbing the edge with the paper will dull the blade and lead to a blood pact with the knife. Adding water may make the process easier, but then you should use a specific “wet sandpaper”. Dry sandpaper will quickly turn to mush. Be thorough and check your progress. Pay special attention to small nooks and crannies.