Polishing Metal Parts

David · 10th December 2013, 03:51 AM

I believe it also depends upon exactly what kind of edged weapon we are discussing. You mention Japanese weapons for instance which are always best presented in full polish. I believe that to a certain extent this is also true of Indonesian keris. It is a living blade culture (keris are still traditional worn in particular ceremonial situations). Tarnished silver and brass fittings and chewed up wooden sheaths could be seen as a disrespect to the blade.
This is probably less true of Civil and Revolutionary War swords.

So i don't think there is one pat answer that applies to all edged weapons collection.

10th December 2013, 03:51 AM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	I believe it also depends upon exactly what kind of edged weapon we are discussing. You mention Japanese weapons for instance which are always best presented in full polish. I believe that to a certain extent this is also true of Indonesian keris. It is a living blade culture (keris are still traditional worn in particular ceremonial situations). Tarnished silver and brass fittings and chewed up wooden sheaths could be seen as a disrespect to the blade. This is probably less true of Civil and Revolutionary War swords. So i don't think there is one pat answer that applies to all edged weapons collection.