I am sorry to disrupt your discussion (which I enjoyed to read), but my question about the rust on the blade is still unanswered.
The blade was heavily corroded when I received it, but I want to preserve it in the best way I can. Right now I just regularly put a bit oil on it, but never dared to remove the rust. Would that even be necessary? If yes, what would the proper way be?
Or should I start a new thread on that matter?