Hello Roy,
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What's the best product to polish the blade ?
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A polishing compound/paste (e. g. as used for strapping razors) comes in handy. I'd recommend to try a fine compound first after thorough cleaning - if you can live with a speck or two on a blade, this is often enough (takes a bit of elbow grease - no power tools!). If you wish to remove stubborn corrosion, you'll likely need coarser stones or sandpaper (both lubricated with water or oil) and lots of effort (knowledge and experience, too). I'd suggest to post pics first; in many cases it may be preferable to pass this job on to a professional (qualified) sword polisher.
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What's the best product for cleaning ivory ?
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I don't think this pommel needs extensive cleaning - most of what I can see seems to be honest patina. Water with a tiny bit of detergent will probably take care of any grime. An old toothbrush and, if really needed, some toothpaste can be used for dirt in crevices. However, make sure that you don't get any paste on the grip binding - next to impossible to remove completely.
Regards,
Kai