Shona Axe - To Clean Up or Not?

[utonga]

Interested in opinions on this axe - condition is original - to clean up or not? Would appreciate any comments.

[Iain]

A light oiling and clean on the blade would be a good idea. Just with oil and steel wool will be enough to remove the active rust.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by Iain

A light oiling and clean on the blade would be a good idea. Just with oil and steel wool will be enough to remove the active rust.

I like to oil and use bronze wool on surfaces like these.

[David]

Originally Posted by Neil

I like to oil and use bronze wool on surfaces like these.

Hi Neil. Can you explain the difference (other than the materials) between bronze and steel wool for this application?Why do you prefer the bronze?

[utonga]

Thank you folks - much appreciated.

[Iain]

I use bronze sometimes as well. It's less aggressive.

[David]

Originally Posted by Iain

I use bronze sometimes as well. It's less aggressive.

Less aggressive than #0000 steel wool? That stuff is pretty benign.