SHOULD I POLISH BLADES OF OLD KNIVES?

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Permalink Reply by Robert Burris on September 19, 2011 at 16:29

Terrence, I think the whole thing here is having fun. That's why alot of us are into knives...for the fun of it. I might have an old carbon steel fixed blade that was used cleaning fish and gators for years at a fish market in the swamp that probably has a net worth of 2 bucks but to me its priceless. Thats collectability. We need to remember we are all into this knife business for fun.

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Permalink Reply by terrence ellington on September 20, 2011 at 9:45

I couldn't agree more, Robert, and part of that fun is sharing it with you guys.

Don said:

but sometimes we run into a few GEMS along the way....

Robert Burris said:

Terrence, I think the whole thing here is having fun. That's why alot of us are into knives...for the fun of it. I might have an old carbon steel fixed blade that was used cleaning fish and gators for years at a fish market in the swamp that probably has a net worth of 2 bucks but to me its priceless. Thats collectability. We need to remember we are all into this knife business for fun.

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Permalink Reply by perry coleman on February 2, 2012 at 23:55

I think there's a lot to be said for an old 1095 carbon steel blade havin a little patina to it. That being said, I have polished and cleaned my share in the last several years though. The ones I cleaned, were cleaned because of display purposes mainly. I had these old counter top displays that needed to have new lookin knives on them. So I bought a lot of these at flea markets and swap meets and found the cards after years of searchin on ebay.  Can you say obsession?

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Permalink Reply by perry coleman on February 2, 2012 at 23:58

Ok, here are the knives I was talkin bout.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on February 3, 2012 at 17:05

That is a sweet display Perry.  Good looking and fun!!!

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Permalink Reply by perry coleman on February 3, 2012 at 17:32

Thanks Jan, it has been alot of fun to collect these. I bet I've spent several hours polishing, cleaning and oiling these older cells. Most of these have really good snap still too!

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Permalink Reply by Steve"Hog"Hanner on March 7, 2012 at 19:00

I just love those old counter top displays. That is a great look!

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Permalink Reply by Steve"Hog"Hanner on March 8, 2012 at 20:19

Any body ever hear of  http://www.hoppes.com/index.htm for cleaning and polishing!

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Permalink Reply by perry coleman on March 8, 2012 at 20:31

Hey Steve, I haven't. I use Birchwood Casey gun scrubber on all my older knives then I blow them out with compressed air.

Then I oil them down with Quick Release oil.

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Permalink Reply by Steve"Hog"Hanner on March 8, 2012 at 21:32

It was recommended by another member. Honestly never heard of it or used it but they have an interesting site.

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Permalink Reply by perry coleman on March 8, 2012 at 21:41

Yep, it's the truth too. I'm a total sceptic but it does work, sometimes even brings total snap back

to the blades.

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Permalink Reply by perry coleman on March 8, 2012 at 21:44

Here's my solid cells so far, got more comin in next week.

perry coleman said:

Yep, it's the truth too. I'm a total sceptic but it does work, sometimes even brings total snap back

to the blades.

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