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

imas560 · 20th March 2013, 03:59 AM

Hello,
was wondering Robert what kind of solvent for the "When done rinse off blade with solvent and dry"? I have a couple of pieces that have rust spots that I would like to eliminate as they are a little aggresive.
thanks

Robert · 20th March 2013, 04:56 AM

Hello Imas560, I use Hoppe's No. 9 gun solvent but any good gun solvent would work. Hope that this is of some help.

Best,
Robert

imas560 · 20th March 2013, 07:13 AM

Hello Robert,
had a quick look at my gun cleaning stuff and there's a small half filled bottle of Hoppes No. 9 "Powder Solvent" as well as some "Tetra Gun Copper Solvent".
If I remember correctly the tetra solvent is great for filthy lead caked barrels and for stripping the arse out of all it touches, so I'll keep that in its own little haz substance area. Do you dilute the Hoppes or apply full strength to rag and wipe down blade?
I also found an un-opened pottle of some Renaissance wax polish I'd been saving for a special occasion so I'm raring to go.
thanks for your help

Robert · 20th March 2013, 07:26 AM

Full strength on a clean rag.

Best,
Robert

19th March 2013, 03:39 AM	#1
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

20th March 2013, 03:59 AM	#2
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Hello, was wondering Robert what kind of solvent for the "When done rinse off blade with solvent and dry"? I have a couple of pieces that have rust spots that I would like to eliminate as they are a little aggresive. thanks

20th March 2013, 04:56 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Imas560, I use Hoppe's No. 9 gun solvent but any good gun solvent would work. Hope that this is of some help. Best, Robert

20th March 2013, 07:13 AM	#4
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Hello Robert, had a quick look at my gun cleaning stuff and there's a small half filled bottle of Hoppes No. 9 "Powder Solvent" as well as some "Tetra Gun Copper Solvent". If I remember correctly the tetra solvent is great for filthy lead caked barrels and for stripping the arse out of all it touches, so I'll keep that in its own little haz substance area. Do you dilute the Hoppes or apply full strength to rag and wipe down blade? I also found an un-opened pottle of some Renaissance wax polish I'd been saving for a special occasion so I'm raring to go. thanks for your help

20th March 2013, 07:26 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Full strength on a clean rag. Best, Robert