Found some more knives today so how do you clean these My pile of stuff

[A2coins]

I found some more knives today and added to the pile .My better 5/8 wants me to go through all this and toss what I don't want. Heres a pic of my knives all kinds of bling in the bling box. what is the best way to clean these up without a lot of work Thanks Tommy

 

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[Kace]

Super finds! If you live near people that have more money than brains, mount a few in a couple of shadow boxes, and sell the set for twice what you pay for the boxes. Trust me on this one - Recycled Art!

Unbelievable what folks will buy isn't it! lol!

Kace

 

[tinpan]

Hi try brown vinegar on the knives and check the axe heads for markers stamps. I believe there is a axe collectors forum. TP

 

[Nick79]

Nice finds! Ive been using oxalic acid lately to eat away rust

 

[A2coins]

If your gonna toss them ...Find a metal box ...Put every thing in there... 25' straight out the back door ...only dig down 6" for us old folk to find .Great finds

That is a good point I wont use a chest then someone would be very disappointed LOL

 

[A2coins]

Great bunch of finds, congratulations!

Nice collection of time pieces and knives!

Thanks Doc

 

[A2coins]

Very Nice Loot Tommy! You Do have a lot of knives that you've found!

Is that clip watch with the leather strap a Winchester or Remington? I've got one like that too. Cool watch and they are collectible with some gun collectors depending on the brand and hunters too.

Kace

Ill check I huess it would be best to look up the brand and see if they are worth fussing over.

 

[A2coins]

Just tell her this “ Jeff Gordon says back off boogaloo”

I did and its freakin cold out here!!!!!

 

[A2coins]

I've also found a good number of knives over the years, many of them good, the ones that are "toasted", I've soaked in some apple cider vinegar, to rid most of the rust, a little wire brushing, you've got to figure there isn't much to lose. I do this because some of the grips or whatever the proper term is, are pretty nice, and of course each has it's own story, all put together, they actually look pretty good.

Thanks Ill try that and electrolysis hope I done electricute myself lol

 

[A2coins]

You have been busy, Tommy. Nice pile of finds.

Thanks my Friend I would rather find silver coins.

 

[A2coins]

I save them but I love and collect knives. When doing electrolysis be sure and put some baking soda in the water. Also I've found that hot water works best. A phone charger works but any pack that delivers up to 2amps works fine.

Thanks for the tip my friend Ill have plenty of time this winter

 

[A2coins]

box em up as is and sell on Ebay as a lot. You would be surprised who would love the adventure of discovery or recovery....

Ill tell ya there is a buyer for almost anything

 

[A2coins]

Super finds! If you live near people that have more money than brains, mount a few in a couple of shadow boxes, and sell the set for twice what you pay for the boxes. Trust me on this one - Recycled Art!

I f I could sell bottle caps I would be rich its worth a try lol

 

[A2coins]

YUP on electrolysis. qt. of water with spoon of baking soda, big piece of iron to the (+) relic to the (-) with any DC low voltage power. ferrous crud drawn to the +. time from few minutes to hours, depends on size.

this is after a few hours, crusty rusty lump is now gold plated brass & stainless blades, marked O.M.D. on bail. good as new That came out pretty good Ill give it the old GED try!
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[A2coins]

Nice treasures Tommy.

Rainy day like today might not be a bad time to try the electrolysis. I have a several coffee cans of misc metal that I have dug that I see in garage and think why do I still have this stuff. One day I plan to look through it and see if I overlooked any treasure, but will probably give them to a friend who scraps metal. Not sure I need old any sawed padlock parts, pie tins and other scrap.

Then time to go out and find more.

HH,

Pete

Trust me I have lots of stuff. In the pic there is an old brass opium pipe with what looks like a Chinese drawing on the base.

 

[A2coins]

My guess would be to put the ones that aren’t too bad for 4 hrs and the others for 12. Try to clean a few and see what kind of results you get and just work from there. Good luck

Thanks Racso Im actually going to try something in everyway suggested to see what works best

 

[A2coins]

nice lot

Thanks

 

[A2coins]

Hi try brown vinegar on the knives and check the axe heads for markers stamps. I believe there is a axe collectors forum. TP

I didn't know they were marked Thanks

 

[RustyGold]

Wow, that’s quite a collection Tommy. Clean up a few and see if it’s worth your time. Arm and Hammer washing Soda works perfect as the electrolyte. Best of luck!

 

[A2coins]

Nice finds! Ive been using oxalic acid lately to eat away rust

Ill try that also Thanks