Surface rust removal

[HERMET]

Apparently I'm collecting vintage meat cleavers now. (not sure how that happened) My latest acquisition has a fair amount of surface rust that needs to be removed. I need suggestions on removing the rust without harming or scarring the metal. Any and all ideas will be appreciated as I'm sure this will be a common issue in the future.

 

[jaybees]

0000 steel wool. Scrub LIGHTLY w/ a little oil.

 

[jeep78]

https://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/

 

[HERMET]

https://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/

Other than the chemicals I have most of that stuff laying around the shop. That may be a little excessive for this small amount of rust but I'm going to file it away for some Frankensteining later. Looks like fun.

 

[geerod]

pb blaster & 0000 steel wool

 

[africanintexas]

Flitz cloth and polish

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Flitz-Brand-Gun-and-Knife--3979


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[Granite3]

I am no fan of steel wool anymore, all made in china, and the coating on it seems to cause even more rust. Tends to leave fibers behind too. I no longer use it at all on refinishing wood stocks.

 

[MuleShoe]

RUB BRAKE FLUID ON AND LET SET FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS THEN USE 0000 WOOL ON IT !

 

[C'mon man!]

boeshield rust free

 

[mcdougmd]

Naval Jelly.