Shona Axe - To Clean Up or Not?

utonga · 3rd May 2013, 03:58 PM

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

Iain · 3rd May 2013, 05:28 PM

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 · 3rd May 2013, 05:55 PM

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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 · 3rd May 2013, 06:01 PM

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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 · 3rd May 2013, 06:22 PM

Thank you folks - much appreciated.

Iain · 3rd May 2013, 07:06 PM

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

David · 4th May 2013, 12:08 AM

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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.

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Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	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.

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utonga Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 8	Thank you folks - much appreciated.

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Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	I use bronze sometimes as well. It's less aggressive.