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BigGreenKev · January 5

I'm sure I will have better responses here than just Google. I just got a clever from my grandma who passed at 96yrs old. When it gets wet it gets surface rust like the picture. What should I do to take care of it?

Dyal_SC · January 5

I saw a video recently where someone soaked the blade in straight lemon juice and it removed rust and developed a patina. Never done it before though.

GrateEggspectations · January 5

It sounds like you’re asking about preventative maintenance rather than removal of the rust in the picture, so I will respond accordingly. I recommend you keep that thing dry. As soon as you’re finished using it, wash and dry thoroughly. Never let it sit wet. For storage, you could give it a coat of tsubaki oil, which is what is generally recommended for use on Japanese carbon steel knives.

(Edit: And don’t forget some oil or beeswax to hydrate that wooden handle.)

Legume · January 5

Buy a hockey mask?

caliking · January 5

cleaver

CTMike · January 5

caliking said:

cleaver

What do Ward, June, Wally, and the Beaver have to do with it? 😎

JohnInCarolina · January 5

CTMike said:

caliking said:

cleaver

What do Ward, June, Wally, and the Beaver have to do with it? 😎

How… witty of you.

Ybabpmuts · January 8

There ARE no clever questions.

alaskanassasin · January 8

This rolled through my inbox coincidentally.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=idsg1KDgk6c

it’s Canadian so

WeberWho · January 8

Are you looking to use it or preserve it?

Depending on how deep the pitting is, I've had some good luck with a fine steel wool and Bar Keepers Soft Cleanser. It should clean up.

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