First Keris for me

Rick · 26th February 2010, 10:02 PM

Non ferrous .. always .
No aluminum either .

*Suggest you line the pan with a plastic bag if it's the only thing the keris fits in .
*This from Mr. Maisey .

Glass or plastic is best .
A wallpaper trough from home depot f'rinstance .

Rick · 26th February 2010, 11:33 PM

"Throw away the vinegar and use new stuff.
Wash the blade clean with powder sink cleaner and 00 steel wool .
Wash blade again with detergent and a toothbrush to make sure there are no residual strands of steel wool ."

A.G.M.

schmoozer · 27th February 2010, 04:32 PM

So, are we talking "COMET" here

and steel wool

As an amateur knife and razor collector, I had nightmares last night about scrubbing down my whole collection with steel wool

How about an SOS pad? would that work?

David · 27th February 2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schmoozer

So, are we talking "COMET" here

and steel wool

As an amateur knife and razor collector, I had nightmares last night about scrubbing down my whole collection with steel wool

How about an SOS pad? would that work?

Personally when i have to clean my keris i use 0000 steel wool and Bon Ami. I might use 000 in a pinch. But Alan certain knows what he is talking about.

Rick · 27th February 2010, 09:16 PM

Easy on the elbow grease if you're concerned .

Rick · 27th February 2010, 11:38 PM

" Schmoozer's steel wool:- doesn't matter what he uses, he can use a scotchbrite pad if he likes, the objective of the exercise is to remove any possible adhesions from the stainless steel that might be on the blade, I said 00 steel wool because its easier to get than 0000 and a damn sight cheaper, 0000 is essentially for polishing, there's buggerall cut in it. You know, people tend to be too bloody cautious with keris blades---00 steel wool has bigger strands and they're easier to see if any get caught by the metal grain. "

Bjorn · 2nd July 2018, 08:00 PM

Hello all, I purchased this keris some time ago. Just last week I soaked it in a vinegar bath, so I thought it would be nice to share the result.

While not stellar, it's nice to see somewhat of a stain on the blade again.

26th February 2010, 10:02 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Non ferrous .. always . No aluminum either . Suggest you line the pan with a plastic bag if it's the only thing the keris fits in . This from Mr. Maisey . Glass or plastic is best . A wallpaper trough from home depot f'rinstance . Last edited by Rick; 26th February 2010 at 10:17 PM.

26th February 2010, 11:33 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Before You Try Again .. "Throw away the vinegar and use new stuff. Wash the blade clean with powder sink cleaner and 00 steel wool . Wash blade again with detergent and a toothbrush to make sure there are no residual strands of steel wool ." A.G.M.

27th February 2010, 11:38 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	More From A.G.M. " Schmoozer's steel wool:- doesn't matter what he uses, he can use a scotchbrite pad if he likes, the objective of the exercise is to remove any possible adhesions from the stainless steel that might be on the blade, I said 00 steel wool because its easier to get than 0000 and a damn sight cheaper, 0000 is essentially for polishing, there's buggerall cut in it. You know, people tend to be too bloody cautious with keris blades---00 steel wool has bigger strands and they're easier to see if any get caught by the metal grain. "

2nd July 2018, 08:00 PM	#7
Bjorn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188	Hello all, I purchased this keris some time ago. Just last week I soaked it in a vinegar bath, so I thought it would be nice to share the result. While not stellar, it's nice to see somewhat of a stain on the blade again. Attached Images

27th February 2010, 04:32 PM	#3
schmoozer Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle, Wa. USA Posts: 12	So, are we talking "COMET" here and steel wool As an amateur knife and razor collector, I had nightmares last night about scrubbing down my whole collection with steel wool How about an SOS pad? would that work?

27th February 2010, 09:16 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Easy on the elbow grease if you're concerned .