30th January 2012, 11:40 PM
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Keris forum moderator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 7,250
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Originally Posted by Jeff D
Hi Evgeny,
My personal opinion is "Less is More". This is a 400-500 year old weapon it should not look new. I know the temptation of using modern power tools, sandblasters, and chemicals, I have tried all of them on old rusty tools as experiments, the results have been less than optimal. You clearly have some knowledge of restoration, but I would implore you not to experiment with these sabers, they are too valuable (even in artifact condition).
All the Best
Jeff
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What he said... 
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