A bugis Keris for discussion

[Rafngard]

Firstly, thank you both for your comments.

Secondly, apologies on it taking a bit, but, As requested, the scabbard without the rings on. It almost looks like it was originally two scabbards.

Originally Posted by kai

That's a typical Bugis style sepokal blade (not necessarily from Sulawesi though) and (after thorough cleaning of all remaining rust) good to go for centuries to come...

Am I right in thinking that a lime juice bath is the best way to handle remaining, tenacious black spots?

Originally Posted by kai

the buntut is also not traditional but more easily replaceable

How would one go about removing the buntut?

Thanks,
Leif