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How to Clean an Old Pocket Knife

Pocket knives are many things, from everyday tools of hunters and fishermen to works of art that some people collect. To keep these knives in top shape, regular cleaning is required. There are several things you can do keep your pocket knives clean and in top shape for decades to come.

Things You'll Need

Pot
Tongs
Q-tips
Rubbing alcohol
Toothpicks
Oil
Steel wool
Dry rag

Instructions

- 1
  Open your pocket knife and lock the blade. Once the blade is locked open, use a toothpick to clean out any lint, dirt and other undesirables from the blade channel, as well as any other openings on the pocket knife.
- 2
  Dip a Q-tip in a small amount of rubbing alcohol and use the Q-tip to clean the blade of the knife. This will clean off any grime and dirt that has built up on the blade itself.
- 3
  Apply a small amount of oil to any rust buildup on the blade and scrub away with steel wool. Once scrubbed down, wipe the blade dry with a rag.
- 4
  Lower your pocket knife into a pot of boiling water using tongs. Let the knife sit in the boiling water for between 45 seconds and one minute before removing and wiping dry with a rag.

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