Found an old knife the bigger one in the middle Question on cleaning up a little

[A2coins]

Found the bigger knife in the middle in the frozen tundra here in Michigan I am showing the other ones Ive found over the last year and a bell that has some solid crust on it I found at an old Mill site from the 1800s I know these knives are not in very good shape and not very valuable accept to me and the bell also how can I clean these to make them a little nicer I am making a display case for my finds and just want them to look a little nicer any ideas Thanks Tommy

 

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[K1DDO1979]

The knives are cool but I really like those bells! [emoji106]

 

[A2coins]

The knives are cool but I really like those bells! [emoji106]

Thanks I found the Bell at an 1880 ish mill sire I don't know if it is a desk bell or came off an animal ??

 

[trapperart]

Nice stuff congrats

 

[treblehunter]

Nice finds, vinegar work well, there are threads about using it in cleaning and preservation forum. Easy to do just takes weeks to do it. Let it soak and change the vinegar after it turns black, knocking off the loose stuff with a wire brush or tooth pick inbetween.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very cool knives and a beautiful bell; nice show piece!

 

[deershed]

Nice pile of knives. I find if I over clean the knives I find I loose the insides.

 

[MrMikeJackie]

Honestly I would just rinse off as much dirt as possible and then dip them in clear varnish. They will hold together and keep it's beautiful look.

 

[Chizzy]

Way to get out and penetrate that permafrost, Tommy........that bell is a real keeper........nice find!!

 

[A2coins]

hjlll

 

[Peter Iredale]

Ive found the same knife on one of my digs

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice finds Tommy. I like that bell. As far as my knives go, I just water them off and clean with a toothbrush. I let them dry and use a spray varnish or clear coat, then put them in my display case. I have one case alone dedicated to pocket knives and a few large fixed blade skinning knives that I have found. I am big into displaying all of my finds (except coins) for friends and family to enjoy when they visit.