Agarwood oil for keris?

[ariel]

Originally Posted by David

Absolutely Alan. I also use WD40 as an initial coat before applying scented oils after a restraining or any major cleaning of a blade.

David,
I am so glad to see you lightening up.
Thank you, Alan, for allowing David to free his inner child:-)

[David]

Originally Posted by ariel

David,
I am so glad to see you lightening up.
Thank you, Alan, for allowing David to free his inner child:-)

Ariel, i am no more or less "lightened" after Alan's post than before. My original statement stands just as is i'm afraid and i have no idea what my "inner child" has to do with it. Yes, WD40 is very effective for practical purposes as i already conceded to you, however, you have walked into a conversation on the use of scented oils which are obviously intended to serve a more spiritual purpose in keris maintenance. You are, of course, welcome not to make any attempt at all to grasp concepts of the keris in context to the culture from which it originates. That is your choice. However, the fact still remains that your belief or understanding of these matters is still not necessary to validate these traditions for those that choose to follow them. Thanks for your helpful input though.

[ariel]

Originally Posted by David

Thanks for your helpful input though.

You are welcome!
Enjoy the original:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPT3RFTpSUw

[kulbuntet]

Excellent oil, but really expensive in pure form. There are 3 basic types of Minyak Gaharu, the Indonesian, Indian and Cambodian. Last one is best IMO

[spiral]

WD40 is excellent for penetrating, cleaning & water displacement, it does not offer long term protection on its own.

Its mostly solvent...not oil....

Spiral