So let’s say someone let my Douk-Douk soak and dry in the air after doing the dishes…how would you rescue the blade? I thought about removing the rust with some rust remover and adding an acidic patina after that but not sure how well this works out.
Any recommendations?
I think you could bring it a long way back by hitting the surface with some wd40 and light sanding to remove the surface rust. You could also go over it with a soft wire brush or drill attachment if there is rust inside the etching. I’m not sure how much more rehab it might need after that, other than a resharpening to restore the edge.
I’d be careful with chemical treatments unless you know how the finish will react. I have very little experience with them, so perhaps someone more knowledgeable will have better advice there.
Good luck!
probably the spring too did rust :/
if the dark gray patina doesn’t disturb you, put it in diluted vinegar for half a day and wash/dry it afterwards. I plastic wrap the handle as the patina on the spring and the blade messes up the close/open where the spring pushes into the blade (especially the blade corners :/
copper / brass brosses are softer than steel so they are helpful with the blade and the fold handle + spring
i wouldn’t use wd40 on a knife i use for food prep
you can always use a sandpaper if you don’t care about the print on the blade
i love douks but they’re not practical :/
EDCi and KPL both make products that are food safe. I don’t know how well they work with a more deep clean like this might require but in my mind a strong bristled tooth brush and either of their products might be all that is needed.
I’ve had good luck with Brasso and an old piece of t-shirt. A bit less abrasive than sandpaper, but it should still be able to remove the rust. The blade print will not be unscathed. My douk-douk was definitely prettier before I started mistreating it. Rinse it off when you’re done, oil up the blade, move on.
Thanks y’all, appreciate your responses. Will test your recommendations and see how it plays out.
