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OnTheFly:
I need input from all you amateur metallurgists out there.

I've had a few EDC knives in the last few years.  While I would LOVE to have one of the more expensive, finely crafted, higher quality American made knives, I'm glad I don't as I just can't seem to keep from losing them. 

My current knife has been thoroughly abused.  A few months ago I ran it through the washer, so I made sure all the steel was oiled down.  A little rust started developing around the thumb stud, but otherwise it was ok.  Then this last week I lost my knife while working in my mom's yard.  After the last couple days of rain, she found it in her lawn. 

Now it has a little bit of surface rust in several spots.  I wiped it off with some steel wool and while I was doing that I verified that the blade is still VERY sharp.  Finally I applied a liberal amount of penetrating oil and let it sit. 

Any suggestions on what else I should do to try to make sure it is in good shape until the next time I lose it?

Thanks,
Fly

Mudinyeri:
Blue Wonder.  Take it apart, if you can, and soak it in Blue Wonder.  That'll get rid of all the rust.

OnTheFly:

--- Quote from: Mudinyeri on May 06, 2015, 11:50:21 AM ---Blue Wonder.  Take it apart, if you can, and soak it in Blue Wonder.  That'll get rid of all the rust.

--- End quote ---

Alrighty...where do I find this "Blue Wonder"?  Is it at every/any hardware store, or is it more of a specialty item?

ETA: Which Blue Wonder product are you talking about?  They make several cleaners, lubricants, and protectants.

Thanks,
Fly

Thanke:
Not exactly the advice you were looking for...but get a Kershaw Blem like this Blur. It is a $35 American made with  stainless steel and aluminum so no worries about rusting. I know that doesn't solve your current problem, but it may help you prevent it in the future.


http://kershawguy.com/products-page/kershaw/blur-serrated-1670blkst-blem/

PS I have no affiliation with them, but I buy all my EDC knives from them.

ILoveCats:
I apply froglube to mine to prevent rust & corrosion.

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