Yikes, Red Rust!

[Robertex]

I would greatly appreciate advice on cleaning the small tanto tsuba in the attached photographs. Although I have read several posts on cleaning with bone/ivory and horse hair brushes, I have yet to attempt any of it, especially on such a delicate piece.

The photogaraphy is a bit shakey, but should give you an idea of the extent of the rust.

Many thanks in advance.

[Soshin]

Dear Carl,

 

Here are some links about this topic already discussed on the forum:

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8087

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7868

 

You need to be extra careful with your tsuba as there is many soft metal inlays on its surface. Good luck.

 

 

 

Yours truly,

David Stiles

[ububob]

Carl, you might also want to read Jim Gilbert's article on cleaning iron tsuba.

http://home.earthlink.net/~jggilbert/Cleaning.htm

[Robertex]

Thanks David and Bob! I've read and re-read the articles, ordered some materials, and will move out on this project slowly and smartly.

I'll post pics when finished.