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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th March 2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,352
Posted By schmoozer
You are lucky it did not get bumped from eBay in...

You are lucky it did not get bumped from eBay in the US. They no longer allow the sale of any item with ivory, regardless of age. Even using hte word in describing celluloid can get it bumped...
I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th February 2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,927
Posted By schmoozer
So, are we talking "COMET" here :confused: and...

So, are we talking "COMET" here :confused: and steel wool :confused: :confused:

As an amateur knife and razor collector, I had nightmares last night about scrubbing down my whole collection...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th February 2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,927
Posted By schmoozer
So, why am I feeling dumb right now???? Stainless...

So, why am I feeling dumb right now???? Stainless steel pan, didn't think it would react with vinegar. :confused:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th February 2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,927
Posted By schmoozer
Thanks, guys! Using plain vinegar. Noticed...

Thanks, guys!

Using plain vinegar. Noticed last night that the fishpan I used to soak it in is now a lot cleaner than it was...LOL It is my girlfriends, from an estate auction, and she was...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th February 2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,927
Posted By schmoozer
Cleaning done with little results

I followed the listed directions, scrubbing it with hot soapy water, then soaking it 24 hours immersed in vinegar. The blade is clean but has the same finish as before. Is there an upper limit of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th February 2010, 03:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,927
Posted By schmoozer
Thanks for all the information. I have the blade...

Thanks for all the information. I have the blade soaking in vinegar for the night.

I did ask a question regarding hilt orientation and the position of the blade tip. Should the tip point down...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th February 2010, 02:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,927
Posted By schmoozer
new view

new view
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th February 2010, 12:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,927
Posted By schmoozer
Cool Success

got it off, some old wrapping around the tang.
Once I got it off I noticed there is a definite offset in the axis of the tang and the blade. I read that the blade was supposed to point slightly...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th February 2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,927
Posted By schmoozer
1848, new picture. OK, so I get it off and...

1848, new picture.

OK, so I get it off and take the picture.
How do I reattach it?
Probably won't get to this until the wekend...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd February 2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,927
Posted By schmoozer
In your picture it appears that the hilt has been...

In your picture it appears that the hilt has been removed? What is the best way to do that without damaging it?

Is there someone in the Pacific Northwest region who could restore the blade? I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd February 2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,927
Posted By schmoozer
more pics of the hilt

My first thought was that the hilt was plastic... :shrug:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd February 2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,927
Posted By schmoozer
Smile First Keris for me

I live in Seattle Washington area, USA. I normally buy and sell straight razors, and sometimes knives as a hobby. I recently bought a group of razors from the previous owner's grandson. He also...
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