Get yourself a length of PVC pipe, and an appropriate sized cap. Glue the cap to the end of the pipe. Buy a gallon of Distilled Vinegar, fill the pipe partially with the vinegar, drop your blade in and fill the remainder of the pipe with it. Leave it in for a few hours. This will remove the rust, and you can just let it go down the drain. After removing the blade from the pipe, scrub it with a scrubbing sponge like you are using, then rinse with HOT water. Why HOT? If you use hot enough water, it'll aid in drying it. Then you can use Ballistol to preserve it. I do this with tools and firearms. Try it with something rusty and see.
I've always been a bit concerned with vinegar potentially etching the blade if left for too long, but I might give it a try, as I'll likely be testing a few other methods too. Thank you!
Thank you! I would suggest to always start slow and light, especially if you're afraid to damage a special blade. Also, as I forgot to mention in the video, but was reminded about by @dlatrexswords , leaving the blade in an oil bath for a few hours, or overnight, will make loosen up a lot of the rust and dirt, requiring even less effort.
I'm glad it inspired you! Just be mindful with Ballistol and brass, or plated surfaces that are damaged, there are conflicting account of it causing some damage, so keep that in mind!
Would you have any idea how to get rid also of the remaining black stains ? I’m currently trying to carefully polish a nickel blade and would like to remove those black spots without damaging the blade .
In the case of regular steel you could just keep polishing, although that may not be a great way to procede, as it removes historicity and patina from the blade. In the case of nickel I'm not sure. It definitely adds an extra risk factor to work on a plated blade, as you may damage the plating. If I were you I would simply stabilize it and leave it as is.
Hey! I have a question... Is Barkeep Friend safe for a cleaning like this? t's a mild acid (oxalic acid) and a mild abrasive. You don't have to wear gloves when using it... A knife Store recommnded me this to remove rust from a sword I have (Brittish King George V Era Sword).... but after seeing your video, I am doubting if I should use that or not, and can't find any info. Would love if you have a suggestion since I cannot seem to find Ballistol here
I don't have direct experience with Barkeep friend so take this with a grain of salt, The general consensus online seems to be that it should be safe. Make sure to clean the residue off once you are done and to oil it properly. Also, this is assuming the blade isn't gilded or blued, in that case do not attempt any work without knowing exactly what you are doing. Go slowly, don't press too hard, and don't use overly abrasive scrubbing material. If you have any further doubts, look for "barkeep friend sword cleaning" and you'll get some very interesting for threads from SBG and vikingsword.
@@Rapiersdelight Oh!! I have no idea if its gilded or blued.. it looks... normal to me? It has some etching.... And thank you so much! I ended up finding Baristoll in a sore a bit far away, maybe it's safer? If I end up having both products, would you do a coating of cleaning with each? I tried looking for Barkeep Friend sword cleaning but I only find for knives/other rando mmetal bits.... I cannot find for antique swords for some reason. Also for removing the residue, would you actually use water (just kinda... wash it off?) and then dry properly and apply oil with a rag later? I never did anything like this, hopefully iot works fine haha Your video really helps!!!
@@baumansound I wouldn't use water. Just make sure you wipe it clean before the final oil application. It's easier that it sounds :) I think you will be safe enough experimenting with the products, but most likely just one will do. Just keep in mind that you don't want to be to vigorous over the etchings, as you risk over polishing them and making damaging them. Also, it really depends on the conditions of the blade. If it's like the one in ly video, no need to worry too much, just focus on getting rid of active rust. I'm glad the video was useful!
@@Rapiersdelight Thank you so much!!! I think the rust is not as bad as the ones in the videos, actually. But there is some red, which I learned by your video that it's active rust and must be stopped! hahaha. So thanks for the info!!! Wish I could post photos here, would show you the results haha!
There is a thread on SBG forum about chelation. Also you should be a bit careful with Ballistol, don't leave it on brass or copper, since it can damage it when it has enough time to.
When I think of the fact, that BALLISTOL is a german invention, far over 100 years old and it´s all out of natural materials, I think, Germany was during the imperial times in environmental inventions far further than today.
@@chokyturmales5067 You're "still proud to be German"? NEVER allow the propagandist to take away your pride in your heritage! All cultures do evil things...Germany just happened to lose the war and her enemies wrote the history. Russia and China killed many times more people than Germany. Britain destroyed entire cultures around the world. And the USA unnecessarily dropped two nuclear bombs on an already defeated Japan...while interning Japanese and Italian American citizens in concentration camps! Research WW1 and you'll understand WW2. Everything happens for a reason...nothing happens in a vacuum!
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Get yourself a length of PVC pipe, and an appropriate sized cap. Glue the cap to the end of the pipe. Buy a gallon of Distilled Vinegar, fill the pipe partially with the vinegar, drop your blade in and fill the remainder of the pipe with it. Leave it in for a few hours. This will remove the rust, and you can just let it go down the drain. After removing the blade from the pipe, scrub it with a scrubbing sponge like you are using, then rinse with HOT water. Why HOT? If you use hot enough water, it'll aid in drying it. Then you can use Ballistol to preserve it. I do this with tools and firearms. Try it with something rusty and see.
I've always been a bit concerned with vinegar potentially etching the blade if left for too long, but I might give it a try, as I'll likely be testing a few other methods too. Thank you!
Vinegar is an acid, eats rust also eats steel not my choice. You won't find a short cut. Learn some chemistry, it's everywhere.
Looks good to see your technique. Im constantly in a struggle on how aggressive to be on the rust.
Thank you! I would suggest to always start slow and light, especially if you're afraid to damage a special blade.
Also, as I forgot to mention in the video, but was reminded about by @dlatrexswords , leaving the blade in an oil bath for a few hours, or overnight, will make loosen up a lot of the rust and dirt, requiring even less effort.
I use Ballistol and 0000 superfine steel wool. It removes active rust immediately without leaving scouring marks like green scrubbing pads can.
Yes, 0000 steel wool is also a great tool. I will make a video about it, thank you!
Great video. I'm going to do a mild clean on some of my old swords soon, after watching this.
I'm glad it inspired you! Just be mindful with Ballistol and brass, or plated surfaces that are damaged, there are conflicting account of it causing some damage, so keep that in mind!
Great video
Thank you!!
Would you have any idea how to get rid also of the remaining black stains ?
I’m currently trying to carefully polish a nickel blade and would like to remove those black spots without damaging the blade .
In the case of regular steel you could just keep polishing, although that may not be a great way to procede, as it removes historicity and patina from the blade.
In the case of nickel I'm not sure. It definitely adds an extra risk factor to work on a plated blade, as you may damage the plating. If I were you I would simply stabilize it and leave it as is.
@@Rapiersdelight ok thanks Bro
I've used ballistol on steel brass and never had problems.
Good to know. I've not had issues either, but occasionally I find different opinions online, so I try to be cautious
Hey! I have a question... Is Barkeep Friend safe for a cleaning like this? t's a mild acid (oxalic acid) and a mild abrasive. You don't have to wear gloves when using it...
A knife Store recommnded me this to remove rust from a sword I have (Brittish King George V Era Sword).... but after seeing your video, I am doubting if I should use that or not, and can't find any info.
Would love if you have a suggestion since I cannot seem to find Ballistol here
I don't have direct experience with Barkeep friend so take this with a grain of salt, The general consensus online seems to be that it should be safe. Make sure to clean the residue off once you are done and to oil it properly.
Also, this is assuming the blade isn't gilded or blued, in that case do not attempt any work without knowing exactly what you are doing.
Go slowly, don't press too hard, and don't use overly abrasive scrubbing material.
If you have any further doubts, look for "barkeep friend sword cleaning" and you'll get some very interesting for threads from SBG and vikingsword.
@@Rapiersdelight Oh!! I have no idea if its gilded or blued.. it looks... normal to me? It has some etching....
And thank you so much! I ended up finding Baristoll in a sore a bit far away, maybe it's safer? If I end up having both products, would you do a coating of cleaning with each?
I tried looking for Barkeep Friend sword cleaning but I only find for knives/other rando mmetal bits.... I cannot find for antique swords for some reason.
Also for removing the residue, would you actually use water (just kinda... wash it off?) and then dry properly and apply oil with a rag later? I never did anything like this, hopefully iot works fine haha
Your video really helps!!!
@@baumansound I wouldn't use water. Just make sure you wipe it clean before the final oil application. It's easier that it sounds :)
I think you will be safe enough experimenting with the products, but most likely just one will do. Just keep in mind that you don't want to be to vigorous over the etchings, as you risk over polishing them and making damaging them.
Also, it really depends on the conditions of the blade. If it's like the one in ly video, no need to worry too much, just focus on getting rid of active rust.
I'm glad the video was useful!
@@Rapiersdelight Thank you so much!!! I think the rust is not as bad as the ones in the videos, actually. But there is some red, which I learned by your video that it's active rust and must be stopped! hahaha. So thanks for the info!!!
Wish I could post photos here, would show you the results haha!
@@baumansound feel free to send them on IG @rapiers.delight. curious about your project
Да, предметы интересные, особено палаш!
Yes, they are very interesting indeed. I will be talking about the glaives soon, I hope.
There is a thread on SBG forum about chelation. Also you should be a bit careful with Ballistol, don't leave it on brass or copper, since it can damage it when it has enough time to.
Thank you for pointing that out!
which kind of sword s the longest one?
It's a French m.1845/55 sabre. This one is the NCO, or adjudant model.
Probablement le sabre de cavalerie.......
When I think of the fact, that BALLISTOL is a german invention, far over 100 years old and it´s all out of natural materials, I think, Germany was during the imperial times in environmental inventions far further than today.
That is really incredible to think about. The fact it's safe and non toxic is the reason I use it. Big fan!!
@@Rapiersdelight , you can google the history of Ballistol, very very interesting. It´s one reason, i´m still proud to be german.
@@chokyturmales5067 You're "still proud to be German"? NEVER allow the propagandist to take away your pride in your heritage! All cultures do evil things...Germany just happened to lose the war and her enemies wrote the history. Russia and China killed many times more people than Germany. Britain destroyed entire cultures around the world. And the USA unnecessarily dropped two nuclear bombs on an already defeated Japan...while interning Japanese and Italian American citizens in concentration camps! Research WW1 and you'll understand WW2. Everything happens for a reason...nothing happens in a vacuum!