Antique small kastane sword, before after

[francantolin]

Hello dear members,

I wanted to.share with you my last aquisition.
An old kastane said to be 17th-18th century.
Not too expensive because it was all "blackened"
I couldn't leave her like that so...
After some hours it shines again 🙂
Not perfect and maybe for many of you I would have leaved it untouched .

[Maurice]

To me, it looks great!
It does still look very old, but much better than before.
Good job!

[francantolin]

Here some.pics of the blade,
Can specialists help please:
A local old made blade / not european.?

Steel seems good, crucible steel ?
Or maybe it is due to age and humidity ?

it is a thick blade.
Sadly with lot of bumps on the edge of the blade

Any comment welcomed
Kind regards.

[francantolin]

To me, it looks great!
It does still look very old, but much better than before.
Good job!

Thank you !!!

[Sajen]

I also like how you cleaned it up, much better looking than before, congrats! :cool: