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Interested in opinions on this axe - condition is original - to clean up or not? Would appreciate any comments.
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A light oiling and clean on the blade would be a good idea.
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Thank you folks - much appreciated.
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I use bronze sometimes as well. It's less aggressive.
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A very fine brass bristle brush works nicely as well for deeper nooks and crannies as it appears the subject axe has. |
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THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN A NICE PATINA AND JUST BEING DIRTY . I WOULD CLEAN THE WOOD AS WELL AS THE BLADE. THE ONLY EXCEPTION IS IF THE DIRT ON THE WOOD HAD BEEN APPLIED FOR SOME PURPOSE CEREMONIAL OR OTHERWISE. RED OCCER OR WHITE LIME OR SOME BLACK CHARCOAL ARE USED IN SOME INSTANCES. BUT IF ITS JUST RUST ON THE ITEM IT NEEDS REMOVED. I OFTEN PUT LEMON OIL ON WOOD BUT IT DOES DARKEN THE COLOR AND BRING OUT THE BEAUTY OF THE WOOD. YOU CAN JUDGE WHAT TO DO BETTER HAVING THE ITEM IN HAND. GOOD LUCK.
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Again thanks folks for the sage advice!
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