If you use Naval Jelly on it, it can get the coloring of the metal discolored. If you use a course sandpaper and put a lot of work into it you will get it off. If you don't mind swirl marks you can use an electric sander or wire brush. Once you start seeing virgin metal use a very fine grade of sand paper, then use a buffing polish. Some guys even keep WD 40 or other rust inhibitor products on their swords.
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