Javanese Keris

rasdan · 19th September 2016, 04:18 PM

Hi Green,

I think Alan was referring to removing spots of rust, not sanding down the blade. The use of fine steel wool IMHO is safe as long as you don't press too hard. You soften the rust with oil and rub. Leave it with oil and gently rub again until you remove the rust. Very tedious but to me it shows our love to that particular keris.

Rasdan

edit: Sorry I didn't notice Detlief had addressed the concern above.

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19th September 2016, 04:18 PM	#11
rasdan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 369	Hi Green, I think Alan was referring to removing spots of rust, not sanding down the blade. The use of fine steel wool IMHO is safe as long as you don't press too hard. You soften the rust with oil and rub. Leave it with oil and gently rub again until you remove the rust. Very tedious but to me it shows our love to that particular keris. Rasdan edit: Sorry I didn't notice Detlief had addressed the concern above.