| Bowie knives and other rugged knives are | | | | You can also use citric acid to remove rust. You |
| oftentimes exposed to harsh conditions. These | | | | can buy lemon juice in bottles at most grocery |
| knives are used outdoors and for hunting a great | | | | stores, and this is what you'll want. Rub the blade |
| deal, which means a lot of exposure to moisture, | | | | down with the juice and then wrap it in a cloth. |
| blood and other corroding substances. The blade | | | | Get the cloth wet with lemon juice, as well. The |
| on these knives will sometimes develop a few | | | | knife will have to sit for a while again but, after |
| spots of rust here and there especially if the knife | | | | it's done, you should be able to wipe away the |
| if used regularly and you've at it for a long time. | | | | rust spots with a soft cloth, a toothbrush or a |
| This is entirely fixable and, if you perform the | | | | metal tool. Some people clean their bowie knives |
| procedure correctly, your knives will be as good | | | | in this fashion as it requires no harsh chemicals. |
| as new. There are multiple ways to go about | | | | Vinegar can be used in much the same fashion as |
| cleaning the rust off of a knife blade. | | | | can citric acid or oil. The most important thing to |
| One obvious method is to use oil. Bowie knives | | | | remember with caring for the blades on Bowie |
| with expensive blades should be oiled regularly, | | | | knives is that they should always be dry of any |
| anyway. Not only does oil prevent rust, however, | | | | water and given a light coating of oil when they're |
| but it removes it. Clean off any excess dirt or | | | | stored. |
| flaked metal off of your Bowie. After this is done, | | | | These blades can last much longer than a lifetime |
| apply a thick coat of oil to the blade. The next | | | | if they're cared for, and will generally last less than |
| step requires patience. Let your knife sit for a | | | | a year if they're not. Knives are elegant tools and |
| minimum 72 hours. After it's sat for a while, take | | | | are often made of very expensive steel. This |
| a toothbrush or a sharp tool and, after wiping off | | | | makes them durable, even when their blades |
| the oil, use that tool to remove any remaining | | | | have become rusted from improper care or |
| rust spots. Remember to lightly oil the blade | | | | disuse. |
| before putting it back in the sheath. | | | | |