Valjhun, the dearth of English-language writings on these weapons is precisely what has fed my interest in them. These fora (including the old archives) are probably the best source of information at the moment. Fortunately, there has been a great deal of discussion here. Unfortunately, much of it is speculation and conjecture as we have tried to puzzle and learn together. Our understanding has improved however and, I'm hopeful, will continue to do so with the assistance of folks like Puff and Titus who bring new information and perspectives to the table.
On the rare occasion I polish a sword, I start with Scotch-brite pads and work my way up through different grades (course to fine) of sandpaper until I acheive the finish I'm looking for. I'm not very proficient at this, so I don't do it on swords of any real intrinsic or monetary value. Philip Tom, a member here, is an excellect polisher, however.
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