2 Katars Preservation

[Bob A]

I've successfully used Eezox and a stainless-steel ribboned scrubbing pad to remove red rust from blades and such. Usually takes several repetitions, wiping residue between applications. Like ballistol, it is both a solvent and a rust-preventive.

If there are no plans for polishing and etching, a coat of Renaissance wax seals-in the ferrous goodness.

[ariel]

Does anybody use rust converters ( Rust-Oleum, Corroseal et al)?


It has tannin, that converts rust to black magnetite and a polymer to seal it completely?

There is no way to de-rust examples like Bandook's katars without leaving only a foil-thin sliver of live steel.

I have shown here a 15-16th century bauernwehr preserved like that. That's how the surface looks like

[BANDOOK]

Originally Posted by ariel

Does anybody use rust converters ( Rust-Oleum, Corroseal et al)?


It has tannin, that converts rust to black magnetite and a polymer to seal it completely?

There is no way to de-rust examples like Bandook's katars without leaving only a foil-thin sliver of live steel.

I have shown here a 15-16th century bauernwehr preserved like that. That's how the surface looks like

That's a great technique of preservation Ariel,will check where I can source it in New Zealand,Many Thanks

[BANDOOK]

Originally Posted by Bob A

I've successfully used Eezox and a stainless-steel ribboned scrubbing pad to remove red rust from blades and such. Usually takes several repetitions, wiping residue between applications. Like ballistol, it is both a solvent and a rust-preventive.

If there are no plans for polishing and etching, a coat of Renaissance wax seals-in the ferrous goodness.

Thanks Bob,cheers