Thanks again Spiral, Richard and Jens,
I will certainly take my time, I have got most of the 'dry, loose' rust off and gently used fine 'wet and dry' (with oil) on the blade. I have rubbed olive oil (no baby oil at present, good suggestion Spiral, being paraffin (kerosene?) based....never thought of it before) and then wrapped the sword in 'cling-film...to soak for a while.
Jens the blade is flexible and the blade's edge is in remarkably good condition and still quite sharp....although a little 'rough'....when felt with the finger-tips.
Has anyone any idea of a date for this Khanda.....would the blade costruction help to ID the 'time period'?
Will try and post close-ups, light permitting , soon
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