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					Originally Posted by ariel
					
				 
				I wouldn't clean it, just oil. 
			
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 May I ask why? Also when you don't want to polish and etch the blade and prefer a blade with old patina is the careful cleaning Royston has given the blade (so far I can see) will bring out only the beauty from this blade and will prevent corrosion.  
 
Regards,
Detlef