Unusual color on Kris blade

Robert · 4th January 2009, 09:46 PM

Spunjer,
Yes, like electra-plate. Very smooth as if it was polished after being applied but with the same aged look as the blade you have posted.

Robert

Amuk Murugul · 4th January 2009, 11:14 PM

Hullo everybody,

Yes I agree. It looked very evenly and deliberately applied. The only metal showing were a few spots at the crest of waves where it looked like they had been rubbing against the inside of the scabbard over years of in/out motion. That's why I wasn't concerned. I was very glad it was there, as it preserved the blade and the inlay in mint condition. Similar to the "blue" on a Marsose Klewang

Best,

Rick · 4th January 2009, 11:58 PM

It almost looks like a coat of shellac, varnish or maybe linseed oil .

asomotif · 5th January 2009, 12:13 AM

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shellac, varnish or maybe linseed oil

That is my idea too.

Rick · 5th January 2009, 12:18 AM

They were commonly used anti rust coatings in days of yore ...

I have seen it on more than one bladed weapon, Moro included .

Robert · 5th January 2009, 01:14 AM

Easy enough to find out if it is shellac or not regardless of age. Put some denatured alcohol on it and if it melts or softens up there you are. Any other finish such as varnish or dried out linseed oil can be removed easily with paint remover. Just don't leave it on too long as some forms of this can cause discoloration to the metal. To me it still seems to have more of a metalic look to it BWDIK ?

Robert

Rick · 5th January 2009, 01:16 AM

Acetone will remove varnish and linseed and will not remove patina; denatured will work best on shellac .

If the color is not a 'finish' then I would suspect FECL; if improperly used it will render warm tones .

4th January 2009, 09:46 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Spunjer, Yes, like electra-plate. Very smooth as if it was polished after being applied but with the same aged look as the blade you have posted. Robert

4th January 2009, 11:14 PM	#2
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 472	Hullo everybody, Yes I agree. It looked very evenly and deliberately applied. The only metal showing were a few spots at the crest of waves where it looked like they had been rubbing against the inside of the scabbard over years of in/out motion. That's why I wasn't concerned. I was very glad it was there, as it preserved the blade and the inlay in mint condition. Similar to the "blue" on a Marsose Klewang Best,

4th January 2009, 11:58 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	It almost looks like a coat of shellac, varnish or maybe linseed oil .

5th January 2009, 12:18 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	They were commonly used anti rust coatings in days of yore ... I have seen it on more than one bladed weapon, Moro included .

5th January 2009, 01:14 AM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Easy enough to find out if it is shellac or not regardless of age. Put some denatured alcohol on it and if it melts or softens up there you are. Any other finish such as varnish or dried out linseed oil can be removed easily with paint remover. Just don't leave it on too long as some forms of this can cause discoloration to the metal. To me it still seems to have more of a metalic look to it BWDIK ? Robert

5th January 2009, 01:16 AM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Acetone will remove varnish and linseed and will not remove patina; denatured will work best on shellac . If the color is not a 'finish' then I would suspect FECL; if improperly used it will render warm tones .