Best way to remove pantina

I'm looking for the best and easiest way to remove the patina off of a knife

 

Coarse ScotchBrite ( brown/mauve)

 

Won't that scratch the blade ?

 

Sure it is a rather gross method, but if you want to install a fresh, perhaps more homogeneous patina it's great. But perhaps you could explain what knife is concerned, and why you want to remove a patina.

 

I have a gyuto with a nice hamon that I was thinking of putting up for sale so I thought it would sell better with no patina

 

Method will depend on the depth of the patina and the steel. Try something non-abrasive first, like Metal-Glo, Simichrome or a similar polish. Move on to a slightly abrasive product like BarKeeper's Friend. If those methods fail, you may have to use an abrasive like a ScotchBrite pad or even wet/dry sandpaper.

I see that you posted that you have a knife with a hamon. Removing the patina may also lighten the hamon as well.

 

Thanks for the tips Rick I might try to sell it with the patina on it first and if it doesn't sell then clean it off

 

yeah. lets see the pics!

 

How do I post pictures here

 

Easiest way is to drag and drop them in to a reply box.

You can also click "upload a file" too. Which is right next to Post Reply at the bottom right of the reply box.

 

Both Flitz polish or similar or BarKeeper's Friend have worked well for me in the past without scratching the blade.

 

Yup, Flitz. And if that doesn't work well enough, use Flitz with the finest steel wool (not sure whether that is 4 x A or 5 x A).

 

I use Flitz with soft cotton and rinse shortly afterwards