Seeking advice

[kai]

Hello David,

Also, for my tastes i would stain the blade darker.

The gonjo seems to accept the warangan better than the blade. It already seems to be a bit on the dull side, too.

If it were mine, I'd request:
(0. Finishing the scabbard first; )
1. A complete and thorough cleaning of the blade (with removing all rust and staining);
2. A thorough polishing job on the blade;
3. Verifying the blade;
4. Applying the kinatah;
5. Another approval step;
6. Warangan done quickly (not by soaking the blade) - actually, I'd prefer to do this myself;
7. Neutralizing and thoroughly drying the blade;
8. Amply oiling and wrapping the blade;
9. Checking pics again (and shipping all pieces unmounted).

I reckon such a procedure may be difficult to follow for many artisans though...

Regards,
Kai