This is a two-part question.

Part 1:
I have come into possession of a good quality basket hilt. There is a little rust at the tip and I want to know the proper way of removing the rust without damaging the blade. I also would like to know of tips to keeping the blade clean and rust-free.

Part 2:
Is there any historical example of a one-handed claymore? I know of the huge two-handed, 5 ft. long claymores, but are there any museum pieces of smaller, one-handed ones?


Thanks guys.