Keris Oil

Newsteel · 13th November 2007, 01:40 AM

Baby Oil also contain pure mineral oil and some fragrance. A good example is the good old Johnson's Baby Oil. I guess this will also work as well.

A. G. Maisey · 13th November 2007, 01:52 AM

Yep, that's what the Wiki people say.

I've also used baby oil as keris oil base.Didn't know it contained liquid parafin until I read the wiki entry.

David · 13th November 2007, 05:51 AM

Alan, i am still having trouble locating kenanga oil. While it is not essential (or hopefull is if you get my pun

) it does add an edge that i am very fond of. On the internet i often see it described as also being ylang ylang oil, but i am sure that while they share a similar source that this is a different oil because ylang ylang tends to be sweet, not edgy. If someone has a good source for kenanga could they please post it?

A. G. Maisey · 13th November 2007, 07:55 AM

Yeah, lots of people can't find kenanga. It is available from essential oil suppliers in Australia.I know a bloke who runs a pretentious little shop that sells Asian dreams. He sometimes has it, next time I see him I'll ask where he gets it. He might tell me, if its not the wrong time of the month.

The whole point of minyak cendana, or mawar, or anything else, is just for the smell. It doesn't do anything at all for preservation. If preservation is all we're interested in, use a good gun oil--- smells bad, but it works well.

So if you want to cut the proportions of cendana, or cut it out altogether, it really doesn't matter. Ordinary light machine oil is a good preservative too, something like sewing machine oil.

As to sandalwood oil staining the blade, never seen this happen. I've been using my mix now for about 30 years, and I've never seen the warangan go bad because of the oil.

Actually, the best way to preserve your blade is by oiling and then putting the oiled blade into a light plastic sleeve. In Indonesia you can buy rolls of plastic of various widths and thicknesses---its used for making little plastic bags for food, you get it from the plastic shops (toko plastik) ---just cut a length of this and slip the oiled blade into it, then twist it tight around the blade before putting the blade back in the wrongko. Stops the wrongko getting oil stained, stops the oil drying out. Don't know where to buy this stuff in Australia, but plastic sandwich wrap works pretty good too.

Rick · 13th November 2007, 04:05 PM

David ,

I have four ounces of the stuff (Cananga Odorata); I'll send some your way if you'd like .

David · 13th November 2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

David ,

I have four ounces of the stuff (Cananga Odorata); I'll send some your way if you'd like .

Yes please!

Does it have a sharp scent or sweet like ylang ylang? Apparently they are from the same species of plant, though there may be some differences.

Rick · 13th November 2007, 09:19 PM

It bites the nose a bit .

13th November 2007, 01:40 AM	#1
Newsteel Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 132	Baby Oil also contain pure mineral oil and some fragrance. A good example is the good old Johnson's Baby Oil. I guess this will also work as well. Attached Images

13th November 2007, 04:05 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Cananga Oil David , I have four ounces of the stuff (Cananga Odorata); I'll send some your way if you'd like .

13th November 2007, 01:52 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	Yep, that's what the Wiki people say. I've also used baby oil as keris oil base.Didn't know it contained liquid parafin until I read the wiki entry.

13th November 2007, 05:51 AM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Alan, i am still having trouble locating kenanga oil. While it is not essential (or hopefull is if you get my pun ) it does add an edge that i am very fond of. On the internet i often see it described as also being ylang ylang oil, but i am sure that while they share a similar source that this is a different oil because ylang ylang tends to be sweet, not edgy. If someone has a good source for kenanga could they please post it?

13th November 2007, 07:55 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	Yeah, lots of people can't find kenanga. It is available from essential oil suppliers in Australia.I know a bloke who runs a pretentious little shop that sells Asian dreams. He sometimes has it, next time I see him I'll ask where he gets it. He might tell me, if its not the wrong time of the month. The whole point of minyak cendana, or mawar, or anything else, is just for the smell. It doesn't do anything at all for preservation. If preservation is all we're interested in, use a good gun oil--- smells bad, but it works well. So if you want to cut the proportions of cendana, or cut it out altogether, it really doesn't matter. Ordinary light machine oil is a good preservative too, something like sewing machine oil. As to sandalwood oil staining the blade, never seen this happen. I've been using my mix now for about 30 years, and I've never seen the warangan go bad because of the oil. Actually, the best way to preserve your blade is by oiling and then putting the oiled blade into a light plastic sleeve. In Indonesia you can buy rolls of plastic of various widths and thicknesses---its used for making little plastic bags for food, you get it from the plastic shops (toko plastik) ---just cut a length of this and slip the oiled blade into it, then twist it tight around the blade before putting the blade back in the wrongko. Stops the wrongko getting oil stained, stops the oil drying out. Don't know where to buy this stuff in Australia, but plastic sandwich wrap works pretty good too.

13th November 2007, 09:19 PM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	It bites the nose a bit .