How to refurb an old steel?

[Jason H]

My neighbor brought me over a really neat antique carving set that is quite rusted. I can fix the knife blade but don’t know what to do with the rusted steel rod that appears to be quite fine. Any ideas on where to start with this project? Thanks in advance!

[nevrknow]

Electrolysis on the rod just to "see" where you stand? See how bad the pitting is/if it is there. I hear rust and ASSuME it is pitted somewhat.

[Lepus]

Before all else the rust has to come off. Naval jelly or the like will tidy up any large patches; anything else you can clean up with steel polish, fine sandpaper, or fine steel wool.

[cwillett]

I've re-furbished several heavily rusted knives and Japanese gardening tools. I soak them in a bath of regular white vinegar (handle out of it if wood) for about 24 hours. A little scrub takes most of the rust off. I then soak for another 24 hours as needed to get most of the rest off.

[Jason H]

All went well. The rust was very light so some BK Friend and 2000 grit sandpaper and all the pieces are looking like new. Thanks!

[ChefKnivesToGo]

Let’s see em Jason!

[Jason H]

With a bit of research I found these were made in the 50’s or 60’s. They came in a nice case and I found a few interesting things about them: the steel was easy to get shining, the striations in the steel were very fine, and the knife was easy to get screaming sharp. I also loved the built in stands they were made with.

[mauichef]

that is a beautiful set.
Great photo too!

[Cutuu]

With a bit of research I found these were made in the 50’s or 60’s. They came in a nice case and I found a few interesting things about them: the steel was easy to get shining, the striations in the steel were very fine, and the knife was easy to get screaming sharp. I also loved the built in stands they were made with.

Those are really interesting! Great polish job!

[Cutuu]

Do you know who made them?

[Jason H]

Do you know who made them?

The blade is marked Carvell Hall by Bridell.

[Jason H]

With a bit of research I found these were made in the 50’s or 60’s. They came in a nice case and I found a few interesting things about them: the steel was easy to get shining, the striations in the steel were very fine, and the knife was easy to get screaming sharp. I also loved the built in stands they were made with.

Those are really interesting! Great polish job!

Well thanks, but I really can’t take credit for the polishing because the steel just was easy to clean up. The only rust was on the steel and the edge of the knife so maybe it has some type of coating or plating?