How to remove surface rust.

[! twitty]

To make a long story short I have neglected my Leatherman Skeletool CX and now have a little bit of rust on it. It is mainly on the hinges and on the wirecutter/needlenose. Anyone know of a good way of removing this? Thanks in advance!

 

[Mech45]

Try some KROIL or Ballistol, I've used both to remove rust without removing bluing or other finishes.

 

[grunt soldier]

I use mothers mag you can get at any automotive store. it will probably take off other finishes though

 

[! twitty]

Try some KROIL or Ballistol, I've used both to remove rust without removing bluing or other finishes.

And did you soak it, apply it with a q-tip or what?

 

[cubby]

lick it.

 

[! twitty]

lick it.

I am glad you graced my thread with your expertise... the expertise of a 2 year old.

 

[jsharmon7]

lick it.

I thought that's how you tell if it's sharp? If you lick it and it tastes like blood, it's sharp!

 

[El T]

I've used a TufCloth to remove light rust on some old pocket knives and such. I guess it would depend on how extensive the rust is.

 

[ATOMonkey]

glass bead blast 40 psi.

 

[geronimojoe85]

Put it in uncooked rice.

 

[cubby]

I am glad you graced my thread with your expertise... the expertise of a 2 year old.

your welcome.

 

[ryan3030]

Light bit of oil and 0000 steel wool. Works great on firearms without removing or damaging the finish.

 

[paddling_man]

+1 steel wool.

 

[Bradsknives]

Coon P

Ok, here is a little secret that not a lot of knife people know about. Use the product "Coon P". If you allow it to soak in the areas that are hard to get to for 24 hours, the rust/corrosion will come off a lot easier. A little Coon P will go along way. NASA developed it and the National Knife Museum endorses it. It's a Smoky Mountain Knife Works exclusive.

Coon P™ All Purpose Knife Care Oil - 2oz. Bottle

 

[! twitty]

Thanks! Will look into it.

 

[TopDog]

The best thing I know of is Super QCG, Bradis sells it. Give it a shot, I have been happy with it removing surface rust.

 

[Knife Lady]

steel wool pads works wonders.

 

[patience0830]

Lemon juice will remove it chemically, IIRC. then some Eezox after the rinsing.

 

[TiminMishawaka]

I am glad you graced my thread with your expertise... the expertise of a 2 year old.

If you can't have a sense of humor over an inanely basic question, then you're in the wrong place.

 

[! twitty]

If you can't have a sense of humor over an inanely basic question, then you're in the wrong place.

It's no wonder you have so many posts with "quality" ones like this.