New Moro kris

kai · 11th February 2020, 04:09 AM

Sorry for not getting back earlier!

Did you manage to remove hilt and clamps?

The dark edges are normal: The steel “slorok” will react quite strongly with the vinegar.

Make sure not to overdo the exposure: At this stage, it’s best to remove the blade repeatedly, thoroughly scrub it and search for remaining specks of rust which should be loosened manually. Soak again and repeat the process until no more rust shows up. Try to keep soaking time short and some gentle polishing in between won’t hurt IMHO.

Let’s see a pic taken with flash when you believe you’ done!

Regards,
Kai

11th February 2020, 04:09 AM	#9
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Sorry for not getting back earlier! Did you manage to remove hilt and clamps? The dark edges are normal: The steel “slorok” will react quite strongly with the vinegar. Make sure not to overdo the exposure: At this stage, it’s best to remove the blade repeatedly, thoroughly scrub it and search for remaining specks of rust which should be loosened manually. Soak again and repeat the process until no more rust shows up. Try to keep soaking time short and some gentle polishing in between won’t hurt IMHO. Let’s see a pic taken with flash when you believe you’ done! Regards, Kai