A welcome visit from a Forum member!

[kai]

Hello Bill,

Thanks for the nice pics and comments!

Had a wonderful visit from a Forumite this weekend and we spent a LOT of time talking kris.

It just occurred to me that I wasn't able to post a reply on this thread while traveling for a few weeks and also failed to respond after returning home, sorry!

It really was an exiting weekend and again a huge thank you to Anne and Bill for their hospitality! From the pics you can estimate what an amazing collection this is... I especially appreciate their sharing nature - for example, Bill freely posting pics of pieces from the "Marsh Museum" here on the forum!

Regards,
Kai

[celtan]

Hi Guys,

Please pardon the question. Why not simply use kitchen vinegar full strength?

I have used ketchup placed for three to four hours to clean some stained blades. No great results.

Has anyone used kitchen vinegar, and how?

Best

Manuel Luis

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Bill,

Thanks for the nice pics and comments!


It just occurred to me that I wasn't able to post a reply on this thread while traveling for a few weeks and also failed to respond after returning home, sorry!

It really was an exiting weekend and again a huge thank you to Anne and Bill for their hospitality! From the pics you can estimate what an amazing collection this is... I especially appreciate their sharing nature - for example, Bill freely posting pics of pieces from the "Marsh Museum" here on the forum!

Regards,
Kai

[kai]

Hello Manuel,

Why not simply use kitchen vinegar full strength?

2 reasons:
- More expensive than technical grade.
- The organic residues in edible vinegar (made from wine, fruit juice, added herbs) may give yellowish/brownish hues when using vinegar as an etchant.

BTW, I bet that the main active ingredient when utilizing ketchup is vinegar. With some starch, you could easily cook a cheap acetic acid "pudding" for a less messy application on blades...

Regards,
Kai