I bought this Buck 119 brand new in 2020. I’ve used it for a few months then forgot about it when I had to move. It has been sitting in a drawer since then. It was kept in its original sheath. The blade seems to be rusty. I think it’s carbon steel. The blade says ‘BOS 5160’ with a small fire logo etched next to it. How can I safely remove oxidation from the blade and from the handle to make the knife good again?
Thanks in advance. Sorry for the broken English.
by Indien-rad
3 Comments
Restored? Just needs cleaning. It’s a 5160 Buck 119, hard to find. And yes, 5160 is a carbon steel (thus the rust, which is why many people prefer stainless alloys).
You can send it into Buck Knives warranty and they will clean it up for you
Take a pencil, scratch off the runt spots, oil, and use.