Lacquer thinner or Acetone will clean up the brass and handle. Any brass polish will shine the hilt. Keeping the knife in the sheath will make the brass turn green and stain the sheath leather if stored in the sheath over a short time. Treating the Sheath and knife handle with Neatsfoot oil will preserve the leather and not harm the handle. If you clear coat the brass it will resist changing color. If not, it will tarnish like any brass will. It is a cool looking knife.👍
@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm2 жыл бұрын
Agree with JMP-71 Brasso, it may take 2 or 3 cleanings, then polish with flitz, is that piece maybe to put an end of guard, but there would be 2 of them. handle may need a light sanding and some type of clear flat finish coating, polyurethane or lacquer based, thanks for showing.
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Yes you absolutely right because it’s going to keep coming off!!!! Thanks so much
@brandxreviews Жыл бұрын
I had the same issue with my guard on mine, the stain was everywhere. I'll use some Brasso, when I get around to it. A great knife.
@Broddi1696 ай бұрын
Flitz for cleaning metals
@rustyknifelover44632 жыл бұрын
Bartenders Friend for the brass. Brasso would also work.
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rusty I’ll have to order some thanks buddy!!!!!
@heydiahrea Жыл бұрын
I had the same problem with my handle, it was sticky and would leave the color on your hands. I took the staining off with some rubbing alcohol and a microfiber towel, so it’s a nice reddish color now. To clean the brass I use brasso, the brass tarnishes pretty soon after anyways though. How were the grinds on yours? The last inch or so closest to the guard on mine was left un-sharpened.
@wastedbeermoney2 жыл бұрын
Dang look at that baby!! Beautiful! Wild Wild West!
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Yo brother good seeing you!!!! Thanks for stopping in stay well talk soon
@greatmystery11 Жыл бұрын
Did you know that the tang in this Wild West bowie is a skeleton tang? What a disappointment! See Joe X's video on it for more.
@edwest70357 ай бұрын
i checked it out and you are right!! really disappointed to see that.. i was considering ordering one..
@JollyPeanut2 жыл бұрын
Another awesome big fixed blade very nice Pete its a beauty i dont have that one I do have the Gold Rush from Bear & son which is also an awesome knife ,,,I use Mothers polish on my brass works for me..Have a good one buddy i'm digging your big blades very nice✨
@ericsierra-franco78022 жыл бұрын
Not far from you. I live just north of Philadelphia. As others have stated, Flitz will totally clean up the brass.
@slick_slicers2 жыл бұрын
The Brasso Song Now Stacey’s a lavatory cleaner, He cleans by day and by night, And when comes home in the evening , He stinks from the smell of the shhhh… ine your buttons with Brasso, It’s only three ha’pence a tin, You can buy it or wog it from Woolworth, It’s always full to the brim! Some say died of a fever, Some say died of a fit, But really the truth of the matter, He died of the smell of the shhhh… …ine your buttons with Barasso, It’s only three ha’pence a tin, You can buy it or wog it from Woolworth, It’s always full up to the brim! Some say he’s buried in gravel, Some say he’s buried in grit, But really the truth of the matter, He’s buried in 6 foot of shhh… …..ine your buttons with Brasso , It’s only three ha’pence a tin, You can buy it or wog it from Woolworth, It’s always full up to the brim!
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Lol that’s fantastic Eric that was awesome…… I never heard of it lol 😂
@slick_slicers2 жыл бұрын
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 it’s a wee ditty from my youth. A campfire song.
@mikehook28352 жыл бұрын
That is a monster of a knife. Thanks for showing it to us. Love Cold Steel.
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike I’m workin on it wait till I’m done stripping the handle and polishing this brass guard!!!!!
@WilliamsKnifeLife2 жыл бұрын
Brasso, Case paste, or Flitz will get that brass shiny. I had that same plastic piece in my box also, I think it might have been a tip protector for shipping. On the handle, you will want to remove some of that stain if you like the look of wood. They put way too much stain making it look black. Check out what mine looks like now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnepoYetrdSKqNE No tacky feeling anymore
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely William I want to look at yours!!!! Right now she’s a mess!!!! Thanks buddy I’ll look now!!!!!
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Awww man William that looks fantastic I’m doing that with mine for sure thanks buddy
@WilliamsKnifeLife2 жыл бұрын
When You Are finished, look at your original video & see which looks better. I don't know why they covered up such nice looking wood. 😕
@KnifeChatswithTobias2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like your knife was in long term storage. I don't know who you bought it from but I wouldn't buy from them again. Any kind of metal polish should clean it up. Brass-O is a good option. You can probalby save the knife and sheath but, I think you might be beyond help, Pete. Good luck with the knife. I'm sure you can fix
@j.w.greenbaum2 жыл бұрын
Brasso, Brasso, Brasso! My Bucks have become well-acquainted with it, as has my Spyderco Schempp Bowie (although I found I actually like that knife with a bit of tarnish). Trust me, the brass guard is gonna be fine. The handle scales now have some character; don't worry about them! Loving that Bowie, by the way.
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Yes sir I thought everyone was going to say that!!!!! Thanks so much I greatly appreciate it
@j.w.greenbaum2 жыл бұрын
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 No problem! If you can't get any, Flitz also works. It tends to polish a little more quickly, but I've noticed that there's a such thing as overpolishing and Brasso gives you a bit more control over that.
@Xonid111 ай бұрын
Its manufactured in India. How is it better than the other junk they make for $20.00?
@gadgetgus2 жыл бұрын
An American 🇺🇸 Legend, for sure - absolutely 💯% gorgeous 😍 Brasso, does a good job. For me, if you want to keep it shiny for a lot longer, then use: Vinegar + Flour + Salt *Combine equal parts of white vinegar, flour, and salt to make a damp paste that's not runny. Use a soft cloth to apply the mixture to tarnished brass and let it sit for 30 minutes. Grab a fresh, damp cloth and wipe away the paste, then rinse the item and buff it dry... Hope that helps, stay well 🙏 Jersey, Atb Gus 👍
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome thanks so much for letting me know that!!!!! Stay well out there
@dougwatkins54412 жыл бұрын
Hrd to say how long it was in storage.That oil turns to grease after awhile.I would buff it out with some green buffing compound if you have a Dremel that will work
@LegionTacticoolCutlery2 жыл бұрын
I love this Bowie!!! Gonna share it! Welcome to the Bowie side!!!
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Oh my ok brother thanks you have me nervous lol 😂
@propblast82nd2 жыл бұрын
I would try some semi chrome and elbow grease Pete.
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Yeah I got it I have a neabor that has everything so I ask her and of course she had it!!!!! Thanks so much be well
@LegionTacticoolCutlery2 жыл бұрын
Try Brasso for the guard.
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Yes I just did it came out fantastic now I’m stripping the handle it’s going to look beautiful I’m thinking about having this one send away!!!!!
@davidkurle54182 жыл бұрын
Definitely get some Brasso, it stinks but it works like a champ. Thanks for the look at your new Bowie, my friend!
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
I got it David it cleaned up beautiful now I have to strip the handle!!!!!! Work in progress thanks bud
@garypeterson40252 жыл бұрын
Nice knife .Was it more than a case?
@ericsierra-franco78022 жыл бұрын
It's cheaper than the Case Bowie.
@user-dm1tt5dr1k9 ай бұрын
I have a blade just like that almost reel old Pakistan walnut handles same brass same everything 10 inch blade I think
@mattmorrison93792 күн бұрын
For 65bucks its not a terrible knife. They actually allow a knife that big in Jersey? Lol
@johnherpel2974 Жыл бұрын
Try toothpaste my mom used to use it on her brass collection.
@jeroenvoss62312 жыл бұрын
Suggestions already have been made to clean the handle, so i'll just say; swing that big mama over there Pete!
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m already stripping it…..that shit is junk
@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm2 жыл бұрын
If that handle does not get dry and lose tackiness at some point, you may have to strip it.
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Yeah I have a feeling I’m going to have to strip it
@goondocks42 жыл бұрын
Do they still make TARN-X?
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Yes they do I was just looking at that!!!!!
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Let’s go Calvin your slippin
@goondocks42 жыл бұрын
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 lol
@Beaverbush19696 ай бұрын
That’s what happens when you get a cheap knife.
@terrybest89736 ай бұрын
Brasso polish
@jpolhamus712 жыл бұрын
Brasso
@jerseyknifeguy63822 жыл бұрын
Yes sir that’s what everyone is saying I’ll have to order some