My first post and lots of questions!!

jwkiernan · 30th November 2006, 01:25 AM

Hello all,

I figured I would start my first post on the forum out with a bang so to speak....why mess with long intro's, there is time for that later...let's talk kris's!!

I just purchased a Kris the other day (my third kris). It is in very good shape but has a few patches of rust on it. Is there any way to clean these without taking away the black color of the blade. I have used lime on some of my Moro blades with great sucess, and know it is part of the ritual of cleaning a kris, I just don't have the ability to re-etch and darken the blade, or should I just keep the blade oiled and go no further (this seems detrimental). Additionally, is there anything that I should put on the ukiran to hydrate the ivory, or should it be left alone? It is very stable and I did take a very soft toothbrush to it to rmove old dust and dirt.

I am attaching a couple of pictures of the kris The ukiran is ivory and very detailed. Any other info as to where you think it may have come from and possible age (I realize this may be difficult from the photos) would be helpful. I appreciate your time and assistance. Thankyou all, I look forward to your responces!!

Take care and thanks again,

John

30th November 2006, 01:25 AM	#1
jwkiernan Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37	My first post and lots of questions!! Hello all, I figured I would start my first post on the forum out with a bang so to speak....why mess with long intro's, there is time for that later...let's talk kris's!! I just purchased a Kris the other day (my third kris). It is in very good shape but has a few patches of rust on it. Is there any way to clean these without taking away the black color of the blade. I have used lime on some of my Moro blades with great sucess, and know it is part of the ritual of cleaning a kris, I just don't have the ability to re-etch and darken the blade, or should I just keep the blade oiled and go no further (this seems detrimental). Additionally, is there anything that I should put on the ukiran to hydrate the ivory, or should it be left alone? It is very stable and I did take a very soft toothbrush to it to rmove old dust and dirt. I am attaching a couple of pictures of the kris The ukiran is ivory and very detailed. Any other info as to where you think it may have come from and possible age (I realize this may be difficult from the photos) would be helpful. I appreciate your time and assistance. Thankyou all, I look forward to your responces!! Take care and thanks again, John Attached Images