Thread: Removing Rust

Hi Guys,

I've been using this razor for a few months now and i've been wanting to repair it and i've found a friend with a dremel. I think most of the black smudges should come off ok with the flintz i've got but the big blob of rust i'm not so sure about. It doesn't feel too thick but as i scratch it with my finger nail my nail comes off before the rust does. So i assume i have to sand it down. What grade paper should i start with and progress too before finishing it off with the dremel and flintz?

As you can see i screwed the spine in my early days of honing and there's a large 1mm flat spot, alas i've learned my lesson well. But i am concerned that this rust is near the spine and i assume i have to be real careful not to sand down the spine at all and alter the angle.

There is also some heavy rust on top of the spine, some of it wraps around from that point on the tip, but there is another spot down near the tang, just where the blade ends.

There is also some darkness in the grooves on the tang, but i assume the wire brush on a dremel will get this out.

Thanks for any tips guys

orfeo