Dagger Preservation

[behlftball]

Hi,

I have a Nazi dagger in my collection and have recently started to notice minor rusting. I am wondering what you guys suggest to "oil" the dagger to preserve it. I come from a US military background where CLP "solves" every single rust problem, but I don't think its the best option here.

Thanks,
Phil

[davejb]

Perhaps a photo would help to see the type of dagger and the amount and effects of the rust

[rbminis]

Perhaps a photo would help to see the type of dagger and the amount and effects of the rust

I agree with Dave.
Ralph.

[85ronnies]

Hi Phil i always put renwax on all my daggers, and never had any problems with rust, museums use this for protecting a lot of there gear, you can buy it on ebay,
cheers Ronnie

[behlftball]

Hi,

Here are some quick photos. Thanks for the help!

Phil

[davejb]

To be honest these look like finger marks that have been left without cleaning them off when handled, I see other fingerprints on the metal, fingerprints contain oils and acid that can eat into the metal, it is very slight at the moment, wipe the blade with a clean dry cloth, then use Ronnie's suggestion of Renwax, and restrict your handling of the blade, apply the wax periodically

[youthcollector1]

It's a second pattern luftwaffe dagger just incase you didn't know. The suggestions given for preservation are spot on. Doing anything more will probably only hurt the dagger, and destroy its value.

[Larry C]

Fingerprints if left unchecked will become like a tattoo....but in the case of metal vs fingerprints...this is not removable. Wipe it down good as advised above. This dagger appears to be an SMF maker..."seated King trademark...correct me if I am wrong. What is the name on the back of the crossguard? Is there a scabbard? Regards Larry