First Keris for me

Bjorn · 2nd July 2018, 08:00 PM

Hello all, I purchased this keris some time ago. Just last week I soaked it in a vinegar bath, so I thought it would be nice to share the result.

While not stellar, it's nice to see somewhat of a stain on the blade again.

A. G. Maisey · 2nd July 2018, 10:19 PM

Very nice Bjorn, very nice indeed.

jagabuwana · 2nd July 2018, 11:58 PM

Lovely find, Schmoozer!

I have used 00 steel wool to good effect. Most recently I've lubricated the blade with a couple drops of mineral oil before gently going over the corrosion spots with steel wool. You can have a look at the result here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24017.

Bjorn - that's beautiful :O

Bjorn · 3rd July 2018, 08:23 PM

Thank you, both.

2nd July 2018, 08:00 PM	#1
Bjorn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188	Hello all, I purchased this keris some time ago. Just last week I soaked it in a vinegar bath, so I thought it would be nice to share the result. While not stellar, it's nice to see somewhat of a stain on the blade again. Attached Images

2nd July 2018, 10:19 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,991	Very nice Bjorn, very nice indeed.

2nd July 2018, 11:58 PM	#3
jagabuwana Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 290	Lovely find, Schmoozer! I have used 00 steel wool to good effect. Most recently I've lubricated the blade with a couple drops of mineral oil before gently going over the corrosion spots with steel wool. You can have a look at the result here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24017. Bjorn - that's beautiful :O

3rd July 2018, 08:23 PM	#4
Bjorn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188	Thank you, both.