oil for keris

[Anthony G.]

Will you use this kind of oil on keris, just asking.
Someone told me not to use this oil as it might 'attack' the warangan and nickel pamor. I assume the person is referring to acidic part but i cannot find any source of info about this oil being acidic. And I am very confuse now.


https://www.amazon.com/KUROBARA-Tsub...gateway&sr=8-4

[A. G. Maisey]

Probably good oil, but I would not use it, simply because I've been using what I currently use for near to 50 years, and I find it perfectly satisfactory.

[Anthony G.]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Probably good oil, but I would not use it, simply because I've been using what I currently use for near to 50 years, and I find it perfectly satisfactory.

Thank you.

[mariusgmioc]

Would advise against using it, as you don't know it's acidity and stability in time. Kerises are not kitchen knives.

In my oppinion, the best choice of oil for long term conservation of any blades, including kerises is pure mineral oil.

My two cents.

[Anthony G.]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Would advise against using it, as you don't know it's acidity and stability in time. Kerises are not kitchen knives.

In my oppinion, the best choice of oil for long term conservation of any blades, including kerises is pure mineral oil.

My two cents.

Very true, thank you.

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Probably good oil, but I would not use it, simply because I've been using what I currently use for near to 50 years, and I find it perfectly satisfactory.

And what do you use?

[A. G. Maisey]

I make up a mix of +/-50% medicinal paraffin or Singer Sewing Machine Oil and +/-45% synthetic sandalwood oil together with +/-5% natural kenanga oil.

I was given this recipe many years ago by a m'ranggi who had descended from a long line of m'ranggis, his family had used this mix for a very long time.

The reason they used synthetic sandalwood oil is because the fragrance was consistent and long term performance was consistent, they had used synthetic oil imported from Germany since before WWII. Synthetic is also cheaper than natural.

In the original recipe they used coconut oil, but coconut oil is a very bad base for keris oil, it goes rancid, it stinks, it solidifies on the blade, it requires constant replacement --- but coconut oil is the most common oil in Central Jawa, so it is easy to get and cheap.

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

I make up a mix of +/-50% medicinal paraffin or Singer Sewing Machine Oil and +/-45% synthetic sandalwood oil together with +/-5% natural kenanga oil.

I was given this recipe many years ago by a m'ranggi who had descended from a long line of m'ranggis, his family had used this mix for a very long time.

The reason they used synthetic sandalwood oil is because the fragrance was consistent and long term performance was consistent, they had used synthetic oil imported from Germany since before WWII. Synthetic is also cheaper than natural.

In the original recipe they used coconut oil, but coconut oil is a very bad base for keris oil, it goes rancid, it stinks, it solidifies on the blade, it requires constant replacement --- but coconut oil is the most common oil in Central Jawa, so it is easy to get and cheap.

Very interesting! Thank you very much!

[Jean]

I no longer apply any scented oil to my kris blades but just treat them once with WD40 or Ballistoil spray for preventing any rust and it lasts for ever (in our rather dry environment).
Regards