My two newest additions-Filipino Blades

Robert · 19th March 2013, 03:39 AM

Great finds FilAmfighter1, I especially like the Ilocos Norte kris sword. The kampilan is also very nice and I have been wanting to find one with that style of guard for my own collection. Looking at your photos the kris looks massive. Could you possibly post its dimensions for later reference? As for cleaning the rust. I wrap the blades of my items with rags, soak in WD40 and then wrap them in plastic bags to seal them and let set aside for a week or two to loosen the rust. DO NOT wrap the hilt, blade only. I then use 0000 steel wool and more WD40 to finish removing the rust. When done rinse off blade with solvent and dry. I then apply Ren wax and polish.

Best,
Robert

19th March 2013, 03:39 AM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Great finds FilAmfighter1, I especially like the Ilocos Norte kris sword. The kampilan is also very nice and I have been wanting to find one with that style of guard for my own collection. Looking at your photos the kris looks massive. Could you possibly post its dimensions for later reference? As for cleaning the rust. I wrap the blades of my items with rags, soak in WD40 and then wrap them in plastic bags to seal them and let set aside for a week or two to loosen the rust. DO NOT wrap the hilt, blade only. I then use 0000 steel wool and more WD40 to finish removing the rust. When done rinse off blade with solvent and dry. I then apply Ren wax and polish. Best, Robert