Shine or not to shine/ Moro kris silver pommel

nacho · 18th July 2008, 04:23 AM

The silver pommel on this kris has turned dark grey/black. Most of the ones posted in the forum and the ones I've seen in books are shiny. Should I apply metal polish to bring back the shine?

ward · 18th July 2008, 04:44 AM

use a silver polishing cloth it will leave the tarnish in the crevaces but bring out the silver. generall rule brass,bronze,copper do not polish. silver and gold yes. never dip or use harsh abrasives

David · 18th July 2008, 05:10 AM

That's a nice one Nacho. I would agree with Ward. Stay away from the pastes and just use a silver polishing cloth. You can probably find one in any good jewelry store.

Nonoy Tan · 18th July 2008, 09:04 AM

I think there was an earlier post on the pros and cons of polishing weapons. Ultimately, the decision rests on personal preferences and goals. Personally, I do not do any polishing, because I fear that I might destroy or eliminate any material on the surface of the metal that may be of historical significance (as future technologies allow advanced examination, etc.).

However, I do want to arrest rusting. Will an application of micro-crystalline wax do the job? (together with controlled environmental conditions).

Battara · 18th July 2008, 02:39 PM

Nacho, looks like the one that came from Artzi's site. The value will increase with polishing gold or silver. I agree with what everyone else has said.

Nonoy, microcrystalline wax would be nearly perfect for retarding rust - best thing around so far. Just be sure to get rid of all of the rust first.

nacho · 20th July 2008, 05:59 AM

Hi Battara, you have sharp eyes. Yes, it is the piece from Artzi.

18th July 2008, 04:23 AM	#1
nacho Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Makati Posts: 69	Shine or not to shine/ Moro kris silver pommel The silver pommel on this kris has turned dark grey/black. Most of the ones posted in the forum and the ones I've seen in books are shiny. Should I apply metal polish to bring back the shine? Attached Images

18th July 2008, 04:44 AM	#2
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	use a silver polishing cloth it will leave the tarnish in the crevaces but bring out the silver. generall rule brass,bronze,copper do not polish. silver and gold yes. never dip or use harsh abrasives

18th July 2008, 05:10 AM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	That's a nice one Nacho. I would agree with Ward. Stay away from the pastes and just use a silver polishing cloth. You can probably find one in any good jewelry store.

18th July 2008, 09:04 AM	#4
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	I think there was an earlier post on the pros and cons of polishing weapons. Ultimately, the decision rests on personal preferences and goals. Personally, I do not do any polishing, because I fear that I might destroy or eliminate any material on the surface of the metal that may be of historical significance (as future technologies allow advanced examination, etc.). However, I do want to arrest rusting. Will an application of micro-crystalline wax do the job? (together with controlled environmental conditions).

18th July 2008, 02:39 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Nacho, looks like the one that came from Artzi's site. The value will increase with polishing gold or silver. I agree with what everyone else has said. Nonoy, microcrystalline wax would be nearly perfect for retarding rust - best thing around so far. Just be sure to get rid of all of the rust first.

20th July 2008, 05:59 AM	#6
nacho Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Makati Posts: 69	Hi Battara, you have sharp eyes. Yes, it is the piece from Artzi.