If the rust is only on the tang, I'd rub it off with steel wool, any large hard lumps of rust I'd pick off with a sharp tool --- I use a saddler's awl --- then I'd touch it up with cold blue and oil it.
In respect of the Segaluh blade.
A blade needs to be in extremely bad condition not to be able to withstand correct cleaning with fruit juice --- I use pineapple juice. If it still has a kembang kacang, it can't be in too bad condition. Daily monitoring during the cleaning process is essential.Traditional cleaning methods are very gentle, not at all harsh if used correctly.
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