South-East-Asian knife quiz

Sajen · 25th April 2016, 10:33 PM

Here together with my other Nias knife which I would call si euli.

A. G. Maisey · 25th April 2016, 11:03 PM

I would not touch the hilt.

The blade corrosion appears to be stable, as far as I am aware there is no cultural dictate that decrees that Nias tools are to be kept with stained, perfect blades. The blade I would soak repeatedly in penetrating oil over an extended period of time, then I would hard brush it and wax it.

The scabbard appears to be firm:- good quality furniture oil followed by good quality furniture wax.

Sajen · 25th April 2016, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

I would not touch the hilt.

The blade corrosion appears to be stable, as far as I am aware there is no cultural dictate that decrees that Nias tools are to be kept with stained, perfect blades. The blade I would soak repeatedly in penetrating oil over an extended period of time, then I would hard brush it and wax it.

The scabbard appears to be firm:- good quality furniture oil followed by good quality furniture wax.

Thank you Alan, have full agreement with you regarding hilt and scabbard and will try to follow your tip respective the blade, sounds good and logical.

Regards,
Detlef

25th April 2016, 10:33 PM	#1
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25th April 2016, 11:03 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,019	I would not touch the hilt. The blade corrosion appears to be stable, as far as I am aware there is no cultural dictate that decrees that Nias tools are to be kept with stained, perfect blades. The blade I would soak repeatedly in penetrating oil over an extended period of time, then I would hard brush it and wax it. The scabbard appears to be firm:- good quality furniture oil followed by good quality furniture wax.