Removing rust on KU finish

Looking for some fresh pointers on removing light to medium rust off a KU finish. Doesn't seem to be the deep type, will be removing the handle as well.

The knife is a Carter

Thank you

Have you tried Flitz?

Nothing very abrasive. It will remove the KU. I used flitz on a moritaka, it did take the rust away, but also "soften" the KU. Whatever you do use, do the whole portion finished, so it looks even

Thank you. Has anyone experienced this on Carter knives?

Try steel wool. The metal kind. I don't think the steel in it is hard enough to abrade the KU, if you work it lightly, but it should take the rust off no problem.

I had a very slight rust in the 'carter' stamp. i used scotch brite lightly to remove it. It didn't harm the KU at all. I'd imagine steel wool would work as well

Chris

I use balled up aluminum foil and water on bike parts. Worth a shot. Not super abrasive.

Brasso isnt abrasive. Its very good at removing tarnish/patina

pleue said:

I use balled up aluminum foil and water on bike parts. Worth a shot. Not super abrasive.

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Good to know. Thanks for the tip!

You could try rubbing it with a wine cork and baking soda. Let us know what you end up using and how it works out.

I have to say, there is no forum like this elsewhere! Thank you all for the great advise.

I used an old toothbrush and some BKF paste, worked like a charm; on the surface, I couldn't tell if any KU finish was affected

Furthermore, handle came off and, well, rust had done some real damage to the tang the point that I may need to do some basic welding to reinforce the tang.... So, it's become a project now, likely needing more of your advise.

Thanks again !