How can I clean rust off my Sais?

by admin on September 9, 2010

Im a martial artist, and i have tons of weapons. Everything from knives to samurai swords. But my superior weaponry are the Japanese Sais. I’ve been working with these weapons for about 3 years. And they are rusting. How can I remove the rust by myself without going to a professional shop. Could i use some type of cleaner or something…? Please Help.

You can use a product called Naval Jelly. It can be found in the painting department at Home Depot. If you can’t find it just ask. You apply a little to the rusted areas. Wait a few minutes, then rinse off. Dry quickly and you are done. If necessary you can repeat again. I’ve used it for years.

Best of luck!

EDIT:
I see some others trying to help. Honestly, it does not get any easier than Naval Jelly. No rubbing with steel wool or work.

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LIONDANCER September 9, 2010 at 11:56 am

Again what kind of surface? If they are not chrome I would use fine steel wool. If you store them in a dry place or case that should reduce the rust buildup. Also if you work your weapons a lot they do not rust because the oil of your skin will protects them from rust. If you just store your weapons I would very, very lightly coat them with oil. Just make sure you don’t use too much so the weapon becomes slippery.
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pugpaws2 September 9, 2010 at 12:10 pm

You can use a product called Naval Jelly. It can be found in the painting department at Home Depot. If you can’t find it just ask. You apply a little to the rusted areas. Wait a few minutes, then rinse off. Dry quickly and you are done. If necessary you can repeat again. I’ve used it for years.

Best of luck!

EDIT:
I see some others trying to help. Honestly, it does not get any easier than Naval Jelly. No rubbing with steel wool or work.
References :
Over 41 years of martial arts training and research (since 1967)
Over 35 years of teaching martial arts (since 1973)

rsriram_1999 September 9, 2010 at 12:38 pm

whatever the material, clean lightly with wd 40. then you can remove the rust with special cleaners.
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