Palembang Keris

Pendita65 · Today, 12:16 AM

Mr. Maisey and the others,

thank you for your thoughts and sharing them, i normally use citric acid solution and never used vinegar, i bought today household cleaning vinegar so i will test it. I used electrolyse in the past when i was restoring old woodworking tools and it works, but i prefer citric acid. I know that electrolyse can have influence on the steel of springs it will weaken them so that's the main reason for me not to use it on a keris. I also know that it can be done with laser but i am also affraid it will damage the blade more than a citric acid colution. I have a few other blades that i will test with the vinegar and see what it brings before i use it on the Palembang.

Thanks again and regards,

Martin

Today, 12:16 AM	#20
Pendita65 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 157	Mr. Maisey and the others, thank you for your thoughts and sharing them, i normally use citric acid solution and never used vinegar, i bought today household cleaning vinegar so i will test it. I used electrolyse in the past when i was restoring old woodworking tools and it works, but i prefer citric acid. I know that electrolyse can have influence on the steel of springs it will weaken them so that's the main reason for me not to use it on a keris. I also know that it can be done with laser but i am also affraid it will damage the blade more than a citric acid colution. I have a few other blades that i will test with the vinegar and see what it brings before i use it on the Palembang. Thanks again and regards, Martin