So let's say someone let my Douk-Douk soak and dry in the air after doing the dishes...how would you rescue the blade? I thought about removing the rust with some rust remover and adding an acidic patina after that but not sure how well this works out.
Any recommendations?
I've had good luck with Brasso and an old piece of t-shirt. A bit less abrasive than sandpaper, but it should still be able to remove the rust. The blade print will not be unscathed. My douk-douk was definitely prettier before I started mistreating it. Rinse it off when you're done, oil up the blade, move on.