Iban Piso Podang (big images)

Dinggat · 27th May 2009, 09:48 PM

I am sorry to disrupt your discussion (which I enjoyed to read), but my question about the rust on the blade is still unanswered.

The blade was heavily corroded when I received it, but I want to preserve it in the best way I can. Right now I just regularly put a bit oil on it, but never dared to remove the rust. Would that even be necessary? If yes, what would the proper way be?

Or should I start a new thread on that matter?

VVV · 28th May 2009, 07:52 AM

I use soft steel wool and oil and then clean and check step by step how much I want to remove to still keep the patina.
If it's deep pitted you could use pointy chicken bones to scrape away the rust.
It's all a matter of individual taste how much rust to remove.

Good luck!

Michael

Dinggat · 28th May 2009, 04:21 PM

Thanks Michael, I will do my best not to destroy the blade.

27th May 2009, 09:48 PM	#1
Dinggat Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 29	I am sorry to disrupt your discussion (which I enjoyed to read), but my question about the rust on the blade is still unanswered. The blade was heavily corroded when I received it, but I want to preserve it in the best way I can. Right now I just regularly put a bit oil on it, but never dared to remove the rust. Would that even be necessary? If yes, what would the proper way be? Or should I start a new thread on that matter?

28th May 2009, 07:52 AM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	I use soft steel wool and oil and then clean and check step by step how much I want to remove to still keep the patina. If it's deep pitted you could use pointy chicken bones to scrape away the rust. It's all a matter of individual taste how much rust to remove. Good luck! Michael

28th May 2009, 04:21 PM	#3
Dinggat Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 29	Thanks Michael, I will do my best not to destroy the blade.