Knobkerry

Tim Simmons · 1st September 2013, 05:26 PM

Thanks Gavin. Copper will clean with an oil cloth but the steel wire is more of a problem. I use "hammerrite" rust remover dip. It does not etch metal like other rust removers. If you are working on an engine part you are meant to dilute it with water and leave for 24 hrs. On a weapon I use it neat. A wire brush will only do more damage. So fingertip work cutting tiny pieces of light emery paper, folded to form a stiff edge and just gently rub until your finger hurts. Then rub down with a cloth. Looking into South African palms and I think the club is old. The kosi palm has, had, a limited distribution. A small area of KwaZulu Natal. Although I cannot be sure of the wood it is none the less interesting and I may be able to say that this is a Zulu knobkerry.

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1st September 2013, 05:26 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Thanks Gavin. Copper will clean with an oil cloth but the steel wire is more of a problem. I use "hammerrite" rust remover dip. It does not etch metal like other rust removers. If you are working on an engine part you are meant to dilute it with water and leave for 24 hrs. On a weapon I use it neat. A wire brush will only do more damage. So fingertip work cutting tiny pieces of light emery paper, folded to form a stiff edge and just gently rub until your finger hurts. Then rub down with a cloth. Looking into South African palms and I think the club is old. The kosi palm has, had, a limited distribution. A small area of KwaZulu Natal. Although I cannot be sure of the wood it is none the less interesting and I may be able to say that this is a Zulu knobkerry.