Tangkitn / Pandat with motive

[David]

Kino, i'm not really seeing much red rust on this blade. If there is some minor surface rust i would go at it with some WD-40 and a toothbrush.

[kino]

Originally Posted by David

Kino, i'm not really seeing much red rust on this blade. If there is some minor surface rust i would go at it with some WD-40 and a toothbrush.

I tried the toothbrush and WD-40 method before and was unsuccessful. I was tempted to use fine steel wool but I’m afraid of the possibility of snagging an inlay.

This looks like red rust to me. Photo is blurry.

[werecow]

Could EDTA gel work maybe?

See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhzNttK_-ko

He says it works on a tulwar with koftgari:

https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxPCh...NeHHJ0hiXzBMGr

The EDTA gel seems to work on koftgari. Modified with sodium bicarbonate to slightly above neutral pH, did not affect the cross-hatching or iron oxides below the koftgari.

The silver overlay remained grey after gel removal but rapidly brightened when wiped with oil. Two or three gentle passes of a paper towel, in circular motions, and the silver oxidation was removed.

[Rafngard]

Just for another example of this pattern, I have a wedung with a very similar inlay, though it's brass rather than silver.

Thanks,
Leif

[David]

Originally Posted by Rafngard

Just for another example of this pattern, I have a wedung with a very similar inlay, though it's brass rather than silver.

Thanks,
Leif

That's a rather strange wedhung. I have seen these inlay patterns on what people mistakenly call "Balinese Wedhung", but never on a true Javanese wedhung. Your blade is not quite correct for a Javanese wedhung. It shows no wideng for instance and the shape blade profile is close, but not quite right to Javanese forms. But the sheath is clearly from a Javanese wedhung. Were these married at a later date with the blade possibly being from Bali? Do you have any info on its origin?

[Rafngard]

Originally Posted by David

That's a rather strange wedhung. I have seen these inlay patterns on what people mistakenly call "Balinese Wedhung", but never on a true Javanese wedhung. Your blade is not quite correct for a Javanese wedhung. It shows no wideng for instance and the shape blade profile is close, but not quite right to Javanese forms. But the sheath is clearly from a Javanese wedhung. Were these married at a later date with the blade possibly being from Bali? Do you have any info on its origin?

It was an ebay find, so I'm afraid I can't tell you much about it. It the sheath definitely fits like it was made for it.

It's certainly possible it was a kind of cross cultural piece.

I can add some more pics if you'd like to look at them later.

Thanks,
Leif

[Rafngard]

Here's a few more pics of my weird Wedhung.

Thanks,
Leif

[David]

Originally Posted by kino

I tried the toothbrush and WD-40 method before and was unsuccessful. I was tempted to use fine steel wool but I’m afraid of the possibility of snagging an inlay.

This looks like red rust to me. Photo is blurry.

I don't see the rust in the photo, but if you see firsthand i don't doubt you.
I would try spraying on WD-40 and really letting it soak in for a bit before brushing.
As for steel wool, 0000 or even 000 grade should not cause any damage, at least not in my experience. As always, work slowly and carefully.