I have picked up a few inexpensive beaters off eBay to practice honing. If the honing works out, I would like to keep these for shaving or as gifts to others. Some have mild rust. I know i can sand it off and polish back to a nice luster. But that usually removes the original grinding marks and leaves me with a less than authentic finish. The origninal grinding leaes a nice brushed or satin finish.
Is there any safe way to remove the rust without leaving scratch marks, while also leaving the original grind marks? Also, what is the best way to clean up those blades that don't have rust? I'm not looking for a perfect blade and any imperfections make for character. I just want to clean them up safely.
Is there any safe way to remove the rust without leaving scratch marks, while also leaving the original grind marks? Also, what is the best way to clean up those blades that don't have rust? I'm not looking for a perfect blade and any imperfections make for character. I just want to clean them up safely.