how to get rust out of a scabbard ?

Edster · 20th August 2022, 01:18 PM

I had a blade rusted secure into a scabbard. Finally just tapped the scabbard all over a lot to break up the connection and pulled out the blade. Continued tapping/vibration and shaking out the rust particles cleaned out a lot. Air duster like David said would clean other loose particles.

kahnjar1 · 21st August 2022, 09:39 PM

DavidR's idea above is a good one but also perhaps a suitable size bottle brush would do the job if attached to an extension so it reaches all the way to the bottom of the scabbard. The bristles of these are usually plastic of some sort so should not do damage to the inside of the scabbard. Most hardware stores have these brushes in various sizes.
Stu

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20th August 2022, 01:18 PM	#1
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 411	I had a blade rusted secure into a scabbard. Finally just tapped the scabbard all over a lot to break up the connection and pulled out the blade. Continued tapping/vibration and shaking out the rust particles cleaned out a lot. Air duster like David said would clean other loose particles.

21st August 2022, 09:39 PM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	DavidR's idea above is a good one but also perhaps a suitable size bottle brush would do the job if attached to an extension so it reaches all the way to the bottom of the scabbard. The bristles of these are usually plastic of some sort so should not do damage to the inside of the scabbard. Most hardware stores have these brushes in various sizes. Stu