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Discolored Knife Blade
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01/25/16 07:35 PM
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I have a 40-year-old Schrade Old Timer 1540T drop point knife that I have used to field dress, skin, and clean many deer, hogs, turkey, and who knows what else, over the years. The blade is not stainless. I typically wash, dry, re-sharpen, and lightly oil after each use. This weekend, I used it to clean a nasty old duck. I didn't clean the knife until the next day (not unusual) but now the blade is stained black wherever there was duck blood. Is there something I can use to remove the stains other than steel wool and elbow grease?
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Re: Discolored Knife Blade
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01/25/16 07:40 PM
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Polishing wheel if you got.
Wait...
If it is oxidation, you might just lift it by scrubbing it with aluminum foil and baking soda. Wet the foil first, or make a solution of the soda and water. That is supposed to lift oxidation stains.
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Re: Discolored Knife Blade
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01/25/16 08:02 PM
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Re: Discolored Knife Blade
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01/26/16 12:33 AM
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I use Simichrome. Flitz also works.
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Re: Discolored Knife Blade
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01/26/16 08:32 PM
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Thanks. I didn't have any Flitz, but found an old tube of MAAS metal polish in the garage. Now I can't look at the knife without wearing my sunglasses!
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Re: Discolored Knife Blade
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